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alanportland
Joined: 07 Apr 2014 Posts: 16 Location: Worthing- England
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Posted: Sun May 25, 2014 6:05 pm Post subject: |
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| What problems ? Are you a Qadiani or something ? |
No, scot47. I think I have to work on my knowledge of KSA culture more and more. I am reading at this stage and learning a lot and honestly I'll consider my decision again if it is too much for me to work there.
So far no swing but it is looming on the horizon !
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alanportland
Joined: 07 Apr 2014 Posts: 16 Location: Worthing- England
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Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2014 3:25 pm Post subject: |
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It seems that poor old Alan is fit to work in Saudi.
I would like to keep this up in case anyone with Diabetes (type2) knows that he/ she can get a job in KSA.
It was so easy! I done my own blood tests but have been asked to contact a Travel agency that liaise with the Saudi embassy for the visa process. Had to repeat the medical again ( paid extra money as well!) and seen a doctor who told me that me sugar levels are ( on boarder line!). Told her about my condition and she only asked for a written letter from my J.P. Waited for a week to be done as I live South of London.
Received my work visa and the tickets in two weeks time after the medical in London.
So for future references ( If you have Diabetes type two ) you can work in Saudi and actually the doctor at the private clinic asked me if I used or use any medication to put in on the form and ensure that I take it with me when I leave UK.
Thanks everyone and See you Soon.
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The Fifth Column

Joined: 11 Jun 2014 Posts: 331 Location: His habitude with lexical items protrudes not unlike a damaged pollex!!!
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Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2014 3:37 pm Post subject: |
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He done his own blood tests and only, ONLY, after he seen a doctor, he done got hired...
...as a English teacher...
...another story of local boy done good!
(I know, I know...give a Kentucky boy a break!) |
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MuscatGary
Joined: 03 Jun 2013 Posts: 1364 Location: Flying around the ME...
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Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2014 3:55 pm Post subject: |
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| The Fifth Column wrote: |
He done his own blood tests and only, ONLY, after he seen a doctor, he done got hired...
...as a English teacher...
...another story of local boy done good!
(I know, I know...give a Kentucky boy a break!) |
Yes indeed, even though he was boarder line... |
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The Fifth Column

Joined: 11 Jun 2014 Posts: 331 Location: His habitude with lexical items protrudes not unlike a damaged pollex!!!
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Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2014 4:20 pm Post subject: |
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| MuscatGary wrote: |
| The Fifth Column wrote: |
He done his own blood tests and only, ONLY, after he seen a doctor, he done got hired...
...as a English teacher...
...another story of local boy done good!
(I know, I know...give a Kentucky boy a break!) |
Yes indeed, even though he was boarder line... |
I believe that you're speaking of the Kentucky-Tennessee boarder, no? |
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scot47

Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Posts: 15343
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Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2014 4:54 pm Post subject: |
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They will not refuse a visa to diabetics. Some employers will not hire diabetics. I had to conceal my medical condition from Saudi Arabian Airlines where I worked from 1996-2002. Their policy was not to hire foreigners with diabetes and to terminate those who acquired the condition !
Subsequent employers were more understanding. Thank you KFUPM ! |
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MuscatGary
Joined: 03 Jun 2013 Posts: 1364 Location: Flying around the ME...
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Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2014 5:08 pm Post subject: |
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| scot47 wrote: |
| Some employers will not hire diabetics. |
If they applied this to nationals then the whole 'isation' policies of the ME would crumble overnight! |
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SirAristede
Joined: 26 May 2014 Posts: 83 Location: Salmiya, Al 'Āşimah, Kuwait
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Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2014 5:23 pm Post subject: |
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| MuscatGary wrote: |
| scot47 wrote: |
| Some employers will not hire diabetics. |
If they applied this to nationals then the whole 'isation' policies of the ME would crumble overnight! |
Quite true. The incidence of Arabs acquiring diabetes has multiplied manifold over the last few decades. Of course we know that rules applied to expatriates wouldn't necessarily be the same ones for the nationals, but if so, then there would be many Saudis that wouldn't qualify for employment due to having a diabetic condition. |
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