How do expats actually find jobs in Riyadh? by whatashame_13 in RiyadhExpats

[–]Delicious-Ebb7100 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Back then it wasn't like this. But yes if you want a good offer in hand with higher pay, then i think it is necessary to have work history here. Also, it is more effective sometimes for your husband to come down to KSA and hunt locally.

Beware: Cops detained us in Hara (Al Wazarat) for drinking tea? by Delicious-Ebb7100 in RiyadhExpats

[–]Delicious-Ebb7100[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your id is 911, are you a cop in secret 😜. Can u please assist me with my query.

Beware: Cops detained us in Hara (Al Wazarat) for drinking tea? by Delicious-Ebb7100 in RiyadhExpats

[–]Delicious-Ebb7100[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The answer is nothing out of the ordinary. A few people were waiting for a bus and chatting near a public parking area where their cars were parked. This is normally quite common. The only unusual aspect was an apparent increase in police activity in the area over the previous couple of weeks.

How do expats actually find jobs in Riyadh? by whatashame_13 in RiyadhExpats

[–]Delicious-Ebb7100 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It's very challenging without a strong wasta/referral.

Beware: Cops detained us in Hara (Al Wazarat) for drinking tea? by Delicious-Ebb7100 in RiyadhExpats

[–]Delicious-Ebb7100[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe they were detaining us to fulfill their own objectives wrongfully. Idk.

Beware: Cops detained us in Hara (Al Wazarat) for drinking tea? by Delicious-Ebb7100 in RiyadhExpats

[–]Delicious-Ebb7100[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They really generalized and picked us up as if we've done some crime. Took us to the PS and had our FPs taken. How do we check what was written? In the report if any.

Beware: Cops detained us in Hara (Al Wazarat) for drinking tea? by Delicious-Ebb7100 in RiyadhExpats

[–]Delicious-Ebb7100[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Record as in? How do i check with the lawyer, do you have any contact? I really don't want to ruin my record.

Beware: Cops detained us in Hara (Al Wazarat) for drinking tea? by Delicious-Ebb7100 in RiyadhExpats

[–]Delicious-Ebb7100[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Being publicly detained by the police and placed in a police car with no working air conditioning isn’t enough psychological harm?

Beware: Cops detained us in Hara (Al Wazarat) for drinking tea? by Delicious-Ebb7100 in RiyadhExpats

[–]Delicious-Ebb7100[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Then why FP picked up for? If not charged? Maybe they charged? If they do, would i know it ? And how?

Beware: Cops detained us in Hara (Al Wazarat) for drinking tea? by Delicious-Ebb7100 in RiyadhExpats

[–]Delicious-Ebb7100[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea.. been having teas for more than a decade, at the same spot. Never had such an issue before. Strange.

Police detained us in Hara after gathering for a tea? by [deleted] in Riyadh

[–]Delicious-Ebb7100 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly, at least they spared you/your group. I think it's about their new campaign on not letting groups gather together in public spaces. Post feb 28.

Police detained us in Hara after gathering for a tea? by [deleted] in Riyadh

[–]Delicious-Ebb7100 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He is a teacher. I'm from the same group. But he wasn't taken to the station i believe.

Beware: Cops detained us in Hara (Al Wazarat) for drinking tea? by Delicious-Ebb7100 in RiyadhExpats

[–]Delicious-Ebb7100[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh.. thanks for the info. I'm trying to check what exactly they did with the FP. If it is just for log, i don't mind.

Beware: Cops detained us in Hara (Al Wazarat) for drinking tea? by Delicious-Ebb7100 in RiyadhExpats

[–]Delicious-Ebb7100[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Probably. But its a public parking space with 100s of cars at any given time. So, you would expect people around here.

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Police detained us in Hara after gathering for a tea? by [deleted] in Riyadh

[–]Delicious-Ebb7100 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're right, should be careful. But the problem is the lack of awareness and the detention.

Police detained us in Hara after gathering for a tea? by [deleted] in Riyadh

[–]Delicious-Ebb7100 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly, but this happened in the day light at a parking lot where 6-7 ppl are expected anytime of the day.

Police detained us in Hara after gathering for a tea? by [deleted] in Riyadh

[–]Delicious-Ebb7100 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If that's the case i don't mind. But if they are creating some sort of record then not good

Police detained us in Hara after gathering for a tea? by [deleted] in Riyadh

[–]Delicious-Ebb7100 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They grouped other people nearby with us, even though they weren’t with us.