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Pitch306

Pitch306

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French expat in Saudi Arabia

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About me

French

Lives in Jeddah

Registration: 15 December 2014

Pitch306
Pitch306 replied to a thread
10 years ago

Polyclinic? Medical Centre?

Thanks for that really good information. Read More

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10 years ago
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Transferring money to a foreign bank account by an ATM. by Pitch306

I would like to know if it is possible and easy to transfer money (cash) from Saudi Arabia to a foreign bank account using an ATM. The banks here are only open during business hours during the work week and it is difficult for a worker to get to ...

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Again, thanks so much for the advice. Read More

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Pitch306 replied to a thread
10 years ago

Polyclinic? Medical Centre?

Thanks Alpha.one. But do you know if a "polyclinic" and a "medical centre" are different names for the same thing, or are they identical? Read More

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10 years ago

Polyclinic? Medical Centre?

Can someone explain what is meant be a "polyclinic" and also a "medical centre" in Saudi Arabia and what are the differences between them? Thank you in advance. Read More

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10 years ago
Pitch306

Phone card for international calls. by Pitch306

I was wondering if anyone knows how/where I can buy a phone card for international calls - in particular to Australia, Hong Kong and Dubai. I use a Samsung galaxy smart phone. I've never bought a phone card before so I really don't know ...

Pitch306

Thanks so much for the advice. I'll try! Read More

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Pitch306 replied to a thread
11 years ago
gutjhfa

Flower festival in taif by gutjhfa

hello .............. recently i heard a event comin up in Taif which is the flower festival i just wanted to know when will it last for?????

Pitch306

That sounds good. When does it finish? Read More

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Pitch306 replied to a thread
11 years ago

Exchange Australian Dollars to Saudi Riyal

Next time, it would probably just be easier to bring SAR or USD which you can get really easily in Australia - at least in Sydney. Read More

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Pitch306 replied to a thread
11 years ago

Exchange Australian Dollars to Saudi Riyal

You can usually change AUD at the big hotels like the Hotel Intercontinental. I'm not sure about at the banks and exchange centres. Read More

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11 years ago
Pitch306

Phone card for international calls. by Pitch306

I was wondering if anyone knows how/where I can buy a phone card for international calls - in particular to Australia, Hong Kong and Dubai. I use a Samsung galaxy smart phone. I've never bought a phone card before so I really don't know ...

Pitch306

Thanks, but some of my friends don't have SKYPE and that's why I want to buy and use a phone card. Also the SKYPE connections are often not so good. Read More

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Pitch306 created a thread
11 years ago

Phone card for international calls.

I was wondering if anyone knows how/where I can buy a phone card for international calls - in particular to Australia, Hong Kong and Dubai. I use a Samsung galaxy smart phone. I've never bought a phone card before so I really don't know ... Read More

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Pitch306 replied to a thread
11 years ago

Paying a Zain mobile bill.

Would anyone be able to tell me how I pay my Zain mobile bill without actually going to a Zain store? I mean, can I pay it at a supermarket or at an ATM? Or online or somewhere else? Thanks in advance. Read More

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Pitch306 replied to a thread
11 years ago

Online course on Islam

Thank you very much. I'm not a Muslim but I'd like to have a better understanding of the culture in KSA and also for myself. Since posting, I have googled a few centres and I can see that there are many places that offer online courses. I ... Read More

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Pitch306 replied to a thread
11 years ago

Online course on Islam

Hello everyone. I was wondering if anyone knows of an online course on Islam? Many thanks. Read More

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Pitch306 replied to a thread
11 years ago

Online Arabic lessons with certificate of completion.

I have been in KSA for three months now. When I first arrived, there were a few posts from a Saudi teacher who was offering online Arabic lessons with a certificate of completion. I viewed a couple of the sample lessons and they were very good. ... Read More

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Pitch306 replied to a thread
11 years ago
Pitch306

Transferring money to a foreign bank account by an ATM. by Pitch306

I would like to know if it is possible and easy to transfer money (cash) from Saudi Arabia to a foreign bank account using an ATM. The banks here are only open during business hours during the work week and it is difficult for a worker to get to ...

Pitch306

Thank you, that's very useful information. Read More

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Pitch306 replied to a thread
11 years ago
lookinaround2

Buying blood pressure medication, over the couter Saudi. by lookinaround2

Hello, anyone. There is a strong possibility I will be starting work in Najran in the near future. I have looked all around the forums and websites, but cannot find if I can buy over the counter bp medication. I live in Thailand and can buy just ...

Pitch306

I have high bp too and I have been told by the pharmacist that you can buy it over the counter along with many other types of common medication such as diabetes related and high cholesterol etc. However, I haven't actually bought it yet as I ... Read More

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Pitch306 replied to a thread
11 years ago
Pitch306

Transferring money to a foreign bank account by an ATM. by Pitch306

I would like to know if it is possible and easy to transfer money (cash) from Saudi Arabia to a foreign bank account using an ATM. The banks here are only open during business hours during the work week and it is difficult for a worker to get to ...

Pitch306

Thanks for the useful information Hend. Read More

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Pitch306 replied to a thread
11 years ago
mszafar

Saudi Work Visa for Diabetic by mszafar

Hi I have been offered job in Saudia. I am going to get my medical test next week. I am diabetic and taking medicine. Being diabetic can create problem in medical? I don't have any complications yet. Glucose levels are higher than normal ...

Pitch306

I'm not sure about the situation in Pakistan, but maybe you should still go through with your application because as I said, something like 25 percent of all Saudis are diabetic. Good luck and I wish you the best! Read More

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Pitch306 replied to a thread
11 years ago
Pitch306

Transferring money to a foreign bank account by an ATM. by Pitch306

I would like to know if it is possible and easy to transfer money (cash) from Saudi Arabia to a foreign bank account using an ATM. The banks here are only open during business hours during the work week and it is difficult for a worker to get to ...

Pitch306

Thanks. Good idea, I'll do that. Read More

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Pitch306 replied to a thread
11 years ago
mszafar

Saudi Work Visa for Diabetic by mszafar

Hi I have been offered job in Saudia. I am going to get my medical test next week. I am diabetic and taking medicine. Being diabetic can create problem in medical? I don't have any complications yet. Glucose levels are higher than normal ...

Pitch306

Yes, towards the end of 2014. Good luck! Read More

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Pitch306 replied to a thread
11 years ago
Pitch306

Transferring money to a foreign bank account by an ATM. by Pitch306

I would like to know if it is possible and easy to transfer money (cash) from Saudi Arabia to a foreign bank account using an ATM. The banks here are only open during business hours during the work week and it is difficult for a worker to get to ...

Pitch306

Thanks very much Hend. Can I just clarify: you need to "activate" the account you're going to transfer money to with the bank that has your Saudi account? So you have to "arrange" to make a transfer before you do it? The ... Read More

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Pitch306 created a thread
11 years ago

Transferring money to a foreign bank account by an ATM.

I would like to know if it is possible and easy to transfer money (cash) from Saudi Arabia to a foreign bank account using an ATM. The banks here are only open during business hours during the work week and it is difficult for a worker to get to ... Read More

Pitch306
Pitch306 replied to a thread
11 years ago
mszafar

Saudi Work Visa for Diabetic by mszafar

Hi I have been offered job in Saudia. I am going to get my medical test next week. I am diabetic and taking medicine. Being diabetic can create problem in medical? I don't have any complications yet. Glucose levels are higher than normal ...

Pitch306

If your doctor states that you are "fit for work" it shouldn't be a problem. I am diabetic too and it didn't affect my getting a work permit. In addition, 25 percent of Saudi nationals are diabetic apparently. Read More

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Pitch306 replied to a thread
11 years ago

English language class

Hi Jen, I watched a couple of your videos and I thought they were great! Congratulations on doing such a good job! May I ask you how much you charge for an hour? Read More

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Pitch306 replied to a thread
11 years ago
kest583

Studying Islam in Saudi by kest583

How does one go about studying Islam there?

Pitch306

Thank you. That'll be great. Read More

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Pitch306 replied to a thread
11 years ago
kest583

Studying Islam in Saudi by kest583

How does one go about studying Islam there?

Pitch306

Thank you all for the advice! Read More

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Pitch306 replied to a thread
11 years ago
kest583

Studying Islam in Saudi by kest583

How does one go about studying Islam there?

Pitch306

I'm an Australian English teacher, without any kind of Muslim background, but I am interested in learning about Islam too. Would I be allowed to go to an Islamic Centre too? I live in Jeddah and I as I am single, I don't have a male ... Read More

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Pitch306 replied to a thread
11 years ago

Cheap International calls.

I am writing, like the last writer, to find out the best way to make international calls, but not using an application. Can you buy international call cards using your mobile phone to the USA, UK and Australia as well as South East Asia? If so, ... Read More

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11 years ago
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Is there a limit to cash withdrawals from ATM machines? by Pitch306

I'm writing to ask if anyone knows what, if any limit there is to the amount of cash you can withdraw from ATM machines in Jeddah? Thanks in advance for information.

Pitch306

Thank you very much. Also, can you get a credit card (visa, master) at Saudi banks? Can you use them both in Saudi and overseas? I am probably going to get an account with SAAB (HSBC). Read More

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Pitch306 created a thread
11 years ago

Is there a limit to cash withdrawals from ATM machines?

I'm writing to ask if anyone knows what, if any limit there is to the amount of cash you can withdraw from ATM machines in Jeddah? Thanks in advance for information. Read More

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Pitch306 replied to a thread
11 years ago

Samsung Galaxy smartphone with mobily sim and Zain subscription!

I just bought a Samsung Galaxy Smartphone. I put a Mobily sim card in it (which my company gave me in a nokia phone, when I first arrived three weeks ago). And I went to a Zain store and paid 75SR for one month and 200 minutes of calls. However, ... Read More

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Pitch306 replied to a thread
11 years ago
Manomar

Online Arabic Language course by Manomar

This course will let you know all the Arabic alphabet in a very easy way, at the end of the first 10 lectures you will be able to read and write any Arabic word, and you will learn more than 100 Arabic words. You will be able to start ...

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Would you also let me know how to contact you? Many thanks. Read More

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Pitch306 replied to a thread
11 years ago

Jeddah banks/Automatic Teller Machines (ATM)

I have a question about Jeddah banks or ATMs : Do you have to have an account with the particular bank's ATM to withdraw cash from their machine? Or can you, say, withdraw cash from a Riyahd Bank ATM even if you bank with SABB? I haven't ... Read More

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Pitch306 replied to a thread
11 years ago
Manomar

Online Arabic Language course by Manomar

This course will let you know all the Arabic alphabet in a very easy way, at the end of the first 10 lectures you will be able to read and write any Arabic word, and you will learn more than 100 Arabic words. You will be able to start ...

Pitch306

I will contact you soon. Many thanks. Read More

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Pitch306 replied to a thread
11 years ago

Sewage system in Jeddah

Thanks, I'm in Jeddah Saudi Arabia. I'm in my own place, so there is no bin - yet! Can anyone in Jeddah answer me? Read More

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Pitch306 replied to a thread
11 years ago

Sewage system in Jeddah

I think this is a very indelicate question, but can someone tell me about the sewage system in Jeddah? I want to know if I can put paper in the toilets here. I hope someone can answer me. Thanks. Read More

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Pitch306 created a thread
11 years ago

Prayer time

I know the prayer times are advertised in the paper daily, but my question is: is their duration always approximate? I know they start with the call to prayer from the mosque ( I can hear it outside from my apartment ), but do they also end with a ... Read More

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Pitch306 created a thread
11 years ago

Womens' hair cut and dye.

How much should a womens' hair cut and dye normally cost at a local medium range salon in Jeddah? Also, are the hairdressers for women, female or male? Are they usually Saudi or East Asian? I know there is a Toni and Guy in Jeddah, but it is ... Read More

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Pitch306 replied to a thread
11 years ago

Smart phones in KSA

I would like to buy a smart phone phone in Jeddah. How does it work here? Do I buy a phone and plan together? Or do I buy just the phone? (I see them being sold in many places) If so, how do I make payment etc? Is Zain the best for smart phones ... Read More

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11 years ago
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Exit and Reentry to KSA by Pitch306

I just received my Iqama yesterday and I would like to go to Dubai for the Christmas weekend. What do I need to do to exit and reenter Jeddah Airport and KSA in general? Do I have to go somewhere to get a visa stamp or something like that? Also, ...

Pitch306

Thank you so much! I am very grateful for all that good information. I will probably be visiting Dubai quite frequently because my sister lives there, so what you've told me is very useful. Read More

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11 years ago
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Exit and Reentry to KSA by Pitch306

I just received my Iqama yesterday and I would like to go to Dubai for the Christmas weekend. What do I need to do to exit and reenter Jeddah Airport and KSA in general? Do I have to go somewhere to get a visa stamp or something like that? Also, ...

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I'm Australian. I'll ask Emirates and try to ask other foreigners who have been to the UAE. Thanks. Read More

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Pitch306 replied to a thread
11 years ago

International Bank in Jeddah

Thanks Gunner. I've read some of your other postings and you are very helpful to the new expats. Read More

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Pitch306 replied to a thread
11 years ago

Arabic Language Learning books with English explanations and script.

Could you tell me where I can buy Arabic language learning books with English explanation and script? I would like to learn to speak Arabic, but not necessarily to write it. Could you give me the name of the store and its address? Also, if you ... Read More

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11 years ago
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Exit and Reentry to KSA by Pitch306

I just received my Iqama yesterday and I would like to go to Dubai for the Christmas weekend. What do I need to do to exit and reenter Jeddah Airport and KSA in general? Do I have to go somewhere to get a visa stamp or something like that? Also, ...

Pitch306

Thank you very much for all that good and helpful information. I am an English teacher. Do you know if that will allow me to have a transit visa in Dubai? If you can't answer, it's OK, I will ask Emirates or my HR Department. Many thanks. Read More

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Pitch306 created a thread
11 years ago

Exit and Reentry to KSA

I just received my Iqama yesterday and I would like to go to Dubai for the Christmas weekend. What do I need to do to exit and reenter Jeddah Airport and KSA in general? Do I have to go somewhere to get a visa stamp or something like that? Also, ... Read More

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Pitch306 replied to a thread
11 years ago

International Bank in Jeddah

I would like to know what the best international bank is in Jeddah. I would like a bank where I can regularly transfer money to my account in Australia. Thank you in advance. Read More

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Pitch306 replied to a thread
11 years ago

USA/UK/AUS qualified dentist in Jeddah.

Thank you Firaz. Is that the address, following? Or do you know the address? I'm very new to KSA and Jeddah. Read More

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Pitch306 replied to a thread
11 years ago

USA/UK/AUS qualified dentist in Jeddah.

Does anyone know where I can find a USA/UK/AUS qualified dentist in Jeddah? I need to have a dental implant and I want to go to a dentist whose qualifications I trust. Thank you for your help. Read More

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Pitch306 joined Saudi Arabia expat community
11 years ago