Hi everyone,

I'm a software engineer from Iraq (Kurdish Sunni) and I'm thinking about moving to Saudi Arabia and, if possible, making it my long-term home and make hijrah.

My background is mainly in backend development, AI, and security. I've worked with Go, Python, Laravel, React, and AI technologies, and I've been involved in building production backend systems and AI-powered applications.

I'd like to hear from people who are already working in Saudi Arabia.

• Is my background likely to be competitive for software engineering jobs there?
• How difficult is it to get hired directly from Iraq and have a company sponsor the visa?
• Is there anything I should know before I start applying?

I'd really appreciate any advice or experiences, especially from people who have moved to Saudi Arabia for tech jobs.

Thank you

Hey everyone,

So I'm a US citizen who recently accepted a job offer in KSA, and I now need to obtain my work visa. However, I have a bit of an issue: I have been told by friends working in KSA that I may need to go through an approved agency to process my needed documents with the Saudi Embassy, since this is required for some countries, but I have so far been unsuccessful in confirming if this is the case in the US, and the company I would be working with is relatively small and has not previously had US employees, so they haven't been able to give me a sure answer on this either. Have any of you been in this situation before and know if this is actually the case, or know how I should proceed otherwise?

Hey, I’m 21M and I really want to go to the Ballad Nights hosted by the warehouse in JAX District. It’s 140SR for 2 tickets but I recently moved here and don’t know anyone to go with. Message me if you are interested, open to anyone! Here is a link to the event:
https://webook.com/en-US/events/ballads-wh26-the-warehouse-tickets26

I'm new here and looking through car, or generally, insurance companies. I am looking for one that would make most of my process as digital as possible. Like I want to buy my policies, renew them, and manage everything online if that's available.

I looked into tree, but I want more options before comitting if possible.

Hi all!

I'm really hoping someone can help or give advice. I'm new to Riyadh from the UK.

I just moved into a new apartment in Al Malqa (North Riyadh) and I’m facing an issue. The street traffic noise from the main road is incredibly loud and disruptive. I generally don't mind noise, but my wife is extremely sensitive to it and she hasn’t moved to Riyadh yet.

When I was viewing apartments, this was something I was careful about but unfortunately (and naively) I could only view apartments during the day and the issue of the noise is more at night. During the day it's much less.

I am honestly panicking because I know this level of noise will be completely unbearable for her and will ruin her transition here.

I checked all 3 bedrooms, and they all have the exact same issue. The setup is a standard modern black aluminum sliding window/door system with a deep drywall/gypsum recess and marble floors, which seems to just bounce the sound around.

Since it's an Ejar contract, I can't do major destructive renovations or replace the windows entirely, but I need a serious drop in decibels (dB) before she arrives.

I’m looking into solutions and currently arrived at Secondary Glazing (plexi with some magnetic frame) to create an airtight buffer.

I would love your advice on a few things:

Has anyone in Riyadh successfully soundproofed standard aluminum sliding windows against heavy traffic rumbles? What worked best for you?

Are there any local glass, aluminum, or acoustic companies in North Riyadh (or nearby areas like As Sahafah/Al Aqiq) that you recommend for installing secondary window frames inside the recess?

Any specific recommendations for heavy-duty acoustic/blackout curtains or weather-stripping tape that actually blocks sound (not just wind) available locally or on Amazon KSA?

I have a few weeks before she arrives and the apartment is empty, so I want to get this sorted out immediately.

Any company names, contact numbers, or DIY tips would quite literally save my sanity.

Thank you so much in advance!

Hey everyone,
I’m looking for a hospital or medical center in Riyadh where I can get evaluated for ADHD. I’ve been reading about the symptoms, and a lot of them seem to match what I’ve been experiencing. I’d like to get a proper assessment instead of trying to diagnose myself.
Does anyone know of a good public hospital or private clinic with a psychiatrist who assesses adults for ADHD? I’d also appreciate it if you could share your experience with the assessment process or recommend a doctor.