Assalamu Alaikum. I’m hoping someone here has experience with a similar situation or can point us in the right direction. Our family is desperately looking for a way to bring my father home to Egypt.

For context:

My father is 63 years old and has been stuck in Saudi Arabia since around 2020, during the pandemic. At that time, he had issues with his employer, which eventually led to his Iqama expiring.

My siblings were also under his sponsorship at the time. Alhamdulillah, he was able to secure their exit papers so they could leave Saudi Arabia. However, as part of that process, he signed a document agreeing to pay the outstanding fees associated with his dependents. From what I understand, this essentially made him responsible for the debt in exchange for securing their exit.

Unfortunately, this has apparently prevented him from leaving Saudi Arabia himself.

What we have tried so far:

- He went to the Egyptian Embassy for assistance, but he was reportedly told that their options were limited because he had signed the document accepting responsibility for the fees.

- He also tried surrendering himself to the police, hoping they could help resolve his situation, but they simply let him go and said they could not do anything about it.

- He is currently unemployed and has no means of paying the outstanding amount.

My father is quite private about his financial situation and has not disclosed the exact amount owed. However, based on my estimates, it could be around SAR 100,000 or more, which is an enormous amount for our family to shoulder.

At his age, we really want to bring him home so he can be with his family and no longer have to worry about this situation.

I would sincerely appreciate advice from anyone familiar with Saudi labor laws, Iqama-related fees, dependent levies, or similar cases.

- Is there any way to request a reduction, waiver, or settlement of the outstanding fees?

- Are there any government agencies, legal aid organizations, or other channels that could help him resolve this without paying the entire amount upfront?

- Is it possible to negotiate a lower settlement or arrange an exit through a different legal process, given that he is unemployed and unable to pay?

- Has anyone experienced a similar situation and successfully helped a family member return back to their home?

We understand that he signed a document, and we are not trying to evade any legitimate obligations. We simply want to know whether there are any legal options available, especially considering his circumstances and the amount involved.

Any advice, personal experiences, or referrals to someone knowledgeable about these cases would mean a lot to our family.

Jazakum Allahu Khairan, and thank you in advance to anyone who can help point us in the right direction.

Hi beautiful people.
I am looking to settle in Riyadh next year for like 6 months just to have a change of atmosphere and also since I have a lot of friends from previous trips there.

The problem is - I am European, and I also don't speak arabic fluently

I would say l am A1 - I can read bits and bops, connect letters but there are a lot of times I don't know what I am reading since lack of vocabulary.

In order to find a job since I don't have a particularly brillant degree (|| (Diploma of Higher Education in Law from an University in England - but no Bachelor level)

I wanted to find a job in Admin or Reception or even Call Center but I really need to learn Saudi to immerse myself properly and not feeling awkward and also because it's a beautiful country and beautiful language and I want to give myself this challenge to be fluent.

Anyone wants to exchange that is currently learning Saudi Dialect or tips on the best way to learn ? And HOW TO FIND A JOB 🫶🏼
I would love to meet new people and hear your experiences in
KSA, I promise I don't bite :)
Thank you all

ابييي اللي جرب ملاعب تنس اسعارها حلوه علمونني

I want to seek therapy and make my mental health better, has anybody been seeking therapy from a psychologist and has it made their life any better?

Genuinely looking for advice, feel free to DM if you want to talk about it as well. Thank you in advance

Hi guys,
Does anyone know a reliable place or someone who can help repair an external hard drive and recover the data? It suddenly stopped working, and I have some important files that I need to recover.
Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

السلام عليكم, بالله الي عنده اكشن فيقرز "S.H.Figuarts" تبع دراغون بول و يبي يبيعها يتواصل معي خاص

Hi everyone! ❤️ I’m currently looking for a new job opportunity in Riyadh as a nanny, babysitter, house manager, or domestic helper. I have around 3 years of experience in childcare and housekeeping, including caring for children, preparing meals, cleaning, helping with homework, and keeping the home organized. I am currently working for a family, but I will be leaving my current position because my employer is travelling. My employer is happy to recommend me to another family, so references are available. I’m a patient, trustworthy, responsible, and hardworking person who genuinely enjoys caring for children and supporting families. I’m also studying for my BBA and am open to discussing live in or live out opportunities. If you know of a family looking for someone reliable, please feel free to message me. Thank you! ❤️

السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته

في احد سافر كثير حول السعودية وجرب فنادق في عدة مناطق وودة يشارك في مقابلة بحثية؟

hii. I just finished my A-Levels in August with 3 As in CS, Physics, and Math. im on a gap year right now prepping for the December SAT and trying to build up my profile for uni applications. since I don't have crazy experience yet, i really want to get involved in some hands on stuff at universities or known institutions. i had a few quick questions for anyone currently in Riyadh unis or alumni:

Lab / Research Assistantships: Do labs or professors in CS, AI, or Physics ever take on pre-uni/gap-year students as voluntary lab assistants? (even just for basic stuff like literature reviews, organizing data, or running pre-written scripts). if so, do people usually cold-email or just pop by department offices? how can I apply for such activities and any tips on how to build profile?

Volunteering / Student Events: Are there ways for non-enrolled or gap-year students to volunteer for tech events, hackathons, or university-hosted expos/workshops?

Summer Camps or Short Courses: do unis run any official pre-uni summer programs, bootcamps, or certified short courses that actually look good on an application?

if anyone knows specific professors who are open to taking volunteers, or has tips on how you built your profile during a gap year, I'd super appreciate it!

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I am a single executive & dead bored on weekends. Any recommendations for a vibrant staycation spots (Resorts, Chalets) for weekend? I don't mind driving upto 100kms around Riyadh

I'm looking for a shared apartment for females in North Riyadh (Aqiq/Sahafa).

Please DM if anyone knows or have a separate room in a shared apartment.

Hi Everyone,

I am a Bangladeshi national working as a senior engineer in Infrastructure planning and consultancy. Me along with my wife and daughter are currently living in Dubai. I am planning to relocate to Riyadh, KSA with a similar job offer I received early this week.

I want to know as a Bangladeshi citizen, is there any bottlenecks or complications to sponsor my family in the kingdom noting all the expenses, medicals etc will be covered by my Employer company.

Also, can my family travel and enter the country together with me when relocating?

Seeking some insights from people who faced similar situation or is aware about the processes.

Thanks

Hello,
My contract was terminated in August 2024 due to the completion of the project.
I have been unemployed since then and have not found a job opportunity.
I worked at a small contracting company in Riyadh as a Government Relations Officer.
Key Responsibilities:
Monitoring and renewing licenses prior to expiration.
Handling visa processing.
Managing operations across most government electronic platforms.
Communicating with and personally visiting government entities when required.
Ensuring compliance and helping to avoid penalties.
Assisting the HR department with finalizing, renewing, and executing employment contracts, as well as auditing attendance and absence records.

Work Experience: 10 months.

Unfortunately, my marriage plans fell through as a result.
If anyone can assist in finding a job vacancy,
please reach out to me via private message. Thank you.
Thank you all.

Hey guys, looking to get back into training and playing regularly. I work 9–5 on weekdays, so ideally looking for evening games on working days.

If anyone has an 11-a-side team or group looking for players, let me know! Keen to get back on the pitch and improve my game. 🙌

If I work in Riyadh and I want my mother to visit me. She is an Arab nationality. What is the duration of the visit visa, is it easy to issue it? Can it be issued more than once in the year for multiple visits?

Any Halloween party or event planned?

السلام عليكم

السلام عليكم انا عندي كوليسترول وراثي ودائما مرتفع ما ينزل له اكثر من سنتين رغم اعادة التحاليل وكل الظواهر تقول وضعي سليم من رياضة وروتين غذائي طبيعي

هل تعرفون طبيب جلدية كويس سبق و تعاملتوا معاه وماعنده مشكله يصرف لي روكتان بهالحالة؟

اللي اكلمهم يرفضون ويبوني ارجع لهم مره ثاني بس المشكله اني من فتره طويله وانا تحاليلي كلها تقول الكوليسترول عندي مرتفع

Hi all! I’ll be moving to Riyadh in the next 3 months and was wondering which compounds people recommend for One or Two Beds. I’ll be moving from the UAE. I’ve also seen there are adult only compounds but I’m not fussed. Ideally a compound with a decent gym. A pool would be nice.

Thank you !

Hi everyone!

I recently moved to Riyadh and I just love cats and used to have a cat back in my home country. She’s currently staying with my family, and I really miss having a cat around!

I’m currently open to cat-sitting one cat for anyone who might be traveling or away for a while and needs someone trustworthy to look after their little one.

A little about me: I’m a 29-year-old woman living with my husband in a studio apartment

If you’re planning to travel and need someone to take care of your cat while you’re away, feel free to keep me in mind or send me a message!

I’d just ask you to provide your cat’s usual food so they can stick to their regular diet while staying with me.

Recumbent Exercise Cycle for Sale – SAR 499 (Negotiable)

Selling a recumbent exercise cycle in excellent condition.

- Age: Only 3 months old

- Condition: Almost brand new

- Original purchase price: SAR 800

- Selling price: SAR 499 (Negotiable)

- Suitable for: Home workouts and low-impact cardio exercise

- Comfort: Comfortable backrest and seated design

- Location: Al Baraa Ibn Aazeb, Al Wizarat, Riyadh

The cycle is well maintained and ready to use. Ideal for convenient exercise at home.

Interested buyers: Please contact me for more details or to arrange a viewing.

Serious buyers only, please.

I am in Al-Kharj. Can anyone have review about this soap. and from where I can order genuinely..Is it for Male Female!

وش الفكرة اللي ودكم تصير وماقد صارت ومن المشهوره اللي تحبونها ويشدكم محتواها؟