The City Of Al-Khobar In Saudi Arabia The Place I love To Stay

An expatriate walking along the corniche of Al-Khobar a
a suitable place for jogging and exercise

Al-Khobar is a city located on the Eastern part of Saudi Arabia, it is in between Dammam and Dhahran City. Al-Khobar is facing the tranquil gulf sea of the middle-east, the city is also the gateway to Bahrain, a small island-like country connected to Saudi
Arabia thru the causeway.

Al-Khobar is home of many expatriates communities in the kingdom, from Asians, Africans and Westerns find the the city livable and accommodating. The city has many nearby malls for shopping, it has also a variety of restaurants and international fast food chain.

During the weekend people from all walks of life gather in the corniche to unwind along with their family and friends. I used to go there during my days-off taking photos and sightseeing the beautiful view of the beach.

A beautiful sun rise in Al-Khobar Saudi Arabia 

The city has many good hotels and apartments to live in, from five star to affordable accommodation are available in the city. Khobar is also home of many international companies like Aramco, is just a few kilometers away from the city. One of the largest oil company in the world and the leading exporter of oil around the globe.

Khobar is just 45 minutes away from Dammam international airport one of the busiest airports in Saudi Arabia. The city is also very safe and secured for expatriate workers, police is patrolling the main roads 24/7. Al-Khobar is among the best place to live in the kingdom, due to its lively and active lifestyle of the people.

The place is also considered less conservative and more open compare to Riyadh, religious police is more complacent and relax perhaps because of the huge number of expatriates residing in the city. So if you are planning to visit or work in Saudi Arabia consider living in Al-Khobar the place where i love to stay.

Don't Be A Victim Of Fraud

I am writing this article to warn everyone about being victimized by fraud and scam on the internet and humbly ask your cooperation to help me track and trace the person behind this illegal activities. Let me share to you the story how it happened to me. 

I was browsing my facebook account and happened to see news e-link about earning money through freelancing job. It is true for sure that freelance business exits and that a couple of people use it as their source of income. In my curiosity, i went to the website which helped freelancers find a prospective employer. 

It was odesk.com, a popular site that let you register freely online in order to find a freelance work via internet. While i was browsing the tab "job" section, i saw one add that got my interest, it said, "bloggers needed." Since i loved blogging and writing i tried to buy into his advertisement and sent him my application. 

Not long after, i had an email confirmation from the supposed employer that he was interested to hire me as his freelance blogger. I was adamant at first for he was asking for any internationally accepted bank account for payment. In my mind, how come he's asking for international account while in fact he can send the payment through various means. 

I tried to call him on his Skype account, his ID is "amin5121423" on his profile he's using the name "Muhammad Amin Yousuf Ali," born on 6/11/83 and live in Pakistan as per on the details on his Skype account. 

When i heard his voice on Skype, no doubt his from South Asian country for he has strong glottal accent in which very similar to most of southern people. 

While we were chatting on Skype, he kept on asking me with my card details and account number. I knew for sure there was something wrong, it was obvious he was trying to trick me. Hence, i gave him my other bank account which has a meager amount left on it. 

After giving him my cards information, i begun to check my account details online and found my money has been debited a few dollars. So i asked him, "why my money has been debited? while you have said, you are going to send an initial down payment?." He was aggressive and defensive and trying to deviate the subject. 

I told him once again, just return my money and everything will be alright. He promised to return it back, so i was like at peace. However, after a few hours of waiting at him, still my money hasn't been restored. Thus, i sent him messages on Skype again. 

In my surprised he became very rude and rustic and apparently no plan of returning a few dollars he has taken from my account. Hence, i have written this article to warn you not to be victimized of any types of fraudulent act on the internet. 

Likewise, i am seeking for your assistance to possibly trace his location and be captured in order to stop his wrongdoings. His Skype details i have shared above might be helpful in order to track this person lurking somewhere and victimizing innocent people. I would truly appreciate for anyone who can help me with this rampant fraudulent act. 

What Are The Secrets Of A Successful Employee?

Being a successful employee is not totally by chance or luck, or by fate or destiny. Just like a delicious dish, there are secret ingredients to become such and succeed to your field of profession. Applying for a job is a stiff competition, but it is stiffer to become a successful employee. 

The Kingdom Tower in Saudi Arabia, the
tallest building in the Kingdom where
our main office is located on the 28th
floor. 

So what are the secrets to become a desirable employee and succeed with your company, to note, there are many steps to be successful with your job. Based on my personal experience, i have learned some of the best recipes to be a successful employee that your company and colleagues tell you, "Your a good find for a company." 

The following are the things which i usually do in the office which i believed among the basic steps to be a successful man in the workplace. 

First, be polite to everyone - being courteous is not a difficult thing to do, nothing will be lost from you if you greet your colleagues in the office. Don't be snobbish as if the world has fallen upon you, being polite doesn't mean you are low and subordinate. In fact, it implies professionalism and humility. 

I'm wondering why some people change their attitude when get promoted or when they become superior/boss of the company. A real boss is not someone who wants to be greeted by his subordinates, but i strongly believed that he/she is someone who respects his fellow under his supervision. 

Second, be punctual everyday -- come on time or even a couple of minutes ahead. Being punctual is among the bases of knowing the best employees in the house. Many successful employees maintained this habit of coming early to the office. It is not only good for you, but it also helps you accomplish your task in a given time. Set your alarm clock everyday to wake up early to have ample time to prepare yourself to the office. If others come late, let them, do what is beneficial for you and don't imitate what others bad habit. 

The front view over the window of our office. 

Third, do what you can do for the day, - finish all the task given to you for a certain time. Do not procrastinate, don't wait for tomorrow. Eliminate having the thought of "It's still time, i can do it tomorrow." Many of us have this kind of mentally, we thought that there too many days to do such thing. Not knowing that the best time to do our job is today. 

When you have this attitude of finishing all your task, you will end up relax and stress free on the weekend. It also helps you avoid rush on deadlines and shun possible reprimands from your boss because of the task left undone. 

Lastly, be humble and kind -- in the workplace it is very seldom to find meek and humble people. Everywhere is a competition even in your office there is a great competition for promotion, boss favorite, and salary increase. However, don't think about those stuff, instead focus on yourself, be humble and kind even if others are not. Nobody likes to go with a haughty, arrogant person, being humble doesn't mean you are coward. It just that you know the secret of not falling into trouble.