siddig
American expat in Saudi Arabia
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American
Lives in Riyadh
Registration: 27 November 2011
Joint Bank Account
Hello, is it possible to open a joint bank account (for spouse and family) ? if so which banks.. thanks Read More
HOW CAN I WATCH ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE IN RIYADH? by Abdullah711
Its extremely frustrating. My family lives in Riyadh. And we need to get a TV subscription to get all the channel. Which is fine. I got OSN Pehla Prime. Only to find out that OSN sports channels don't even show EPL. I can't live with ...
you need to buy beIN Sports Subscription card. Read More
Galaxy Note 3
Hello, any one with info on release date and prices for Galaxy Note iii in Riyadh ? Thanks Read More
Transfer from Dependent to Work Visa by hedonist123
Hi there, I am a resident of Riyadh for many years having been born & brought up here. I have completed my engg. and now have a job offer from a company here and wish to transfer my sponsorship. Do you know how long does this take and how much it ...
these days it's allowed. I just did it. your current kafeel should give you NOC and the new employer should do the paperwork Read More
Electronic Medical check up for Iqama
I went to a place on Prince Mamdouh st,in Sulimaniya called Pearl's Smile Medical Center bsmtlolo.com tel:011-464-6334. I paid SAR 100 for 1 minute blood work. :( got there at 4:30 PM and was out by 4:45 including all paperwork. :) Read More
Electronic Medical check up for Iqama
Thanks Pravin. while I couldn't find any list anywhere, I found on clinic in Riyadh. Read More
Electronic Medical check up for Iqama
Hello fellow expats, Does any one know of the hospitals that are licensed to administer the medical checkup and submit the results to passport office electronically as per the new regulation Thanks Read More
Traffic tickets in Riyadh? by andang
how is the traffic? any speeding tickets?
I'm almost certain that I didn't do anything wrong (eg. stopping over the walkway, stoping byoend the trafic signal,etc). I'm leaning more towards the notion of malfunctions as @TheLegendLeads wrote above. the question for me : is it worth fighting ... Read More
Traffic tickets in Riyadh? by andang
how is the traffic? any speeding tickets?
I received a ticket for 150 riyal for a reason I still don't know. I was making a left turn from Takhasussi street heading west on Orouba. the light was red and I was behind the trafic light (completely parked) all of a sudden the camera flash ... Read More
Traffic tickets in Riyadh? by andang
how is the traffic? any speeding tickets?
what is the process to fight a ticket ? I got one last week and I would like to challenge it. thier website says to go to : In case of any objections to cited violation or violations, please check: 聯Authority to Settle Disputes, Issues and Traffic ... Read More
anyone upgraded to IOS 6 by siddig
Hi, I upgraded my iPhone to IOS 6 and the first problem is with the maps. I can no longer get driving direction using Apple maps. any one have such issue ?
rolling back is not an option now I guess. can someone confirm Read More
wiring money from US bank to Saudi bank by siddig
Hello felllow expats, I know expats would normally wire money out of KSA, but dose any one have experience in wiring money from US to local banks in KSA (Alrajhi, SABB,etc) ? I'm having a hard time doing this. SABB is affilliated with HSBC, but when ...
thx @houstonian, I didn't actually visit an office, but tried unsuccessfully to get an estimate online Read More
wiring money from US bank to Saudi bank by siddig
Hello felllow expats, I know expats would normally wire money out of KSA, but dose any one have experience in wiring money from US to local banks in KSA (Alrajhi, SABB,etc) ? I'm having a hard time doing this. SABB is affilliated with HSBC, but when ...
Thx @Allicate, I could do that, but the $$$ I need is in the thousands, so the charges and fees are more and it would take more time, as my bank would allow only $1K per day.. Read More
wiring money from US bank to Saudi bank
Hello felllow expats, I know expats would normally wire money out of KSA, but dose any one have experience in wiring money from US to local banks in KSA (Alrajhi, SABB,etc) ? I'm having a hard time doing this. SABB is affilliated with HSBC, but when ... Read More
anyone upgraded to IOS 6
Hi, I upgraded my iPhone to IOS 6 and the first problem is with the maps. I can no longer get driving direction using Apple maps. any one have such issue ? Read More
GPS navigator by albertutama
Anybody to advise me where to buy a GPS navigator ? Thanks. Albert
Thank Martin, will the map be available if I don't have data connection on my iphone though ? and hey that is $99 :( Read More
GPS navigator by albertutama
Anybody to advise me where to buy a GPS navigator ? Thanks. Albert
can I buy a GPS from USA and somewhere download Saudi Map ? Read More
Best Mobile Service Provider, any Recommendations ? by siddig
Hello fellow Expats, I'm looking for the best options for mobile service providers in terms of : 1. level of service and reliability 2. pricing 3. support I have an iPhone 4S and would like to have data as well as voice 聲 data need is standard for ...
thanks to all who voiced their opinion, the problem is going through the providers website, their packages and options are not clearly detailed as I would hope compared to what we have here in USA. besides they cost an arm and a leg. my wife spends ... Read More
Best Mobile Service Provider, any Recommendations ? by siddig
Hello fellow Expats, I'm looking for the best options for mobile service providers in terms of : 1. level of service and reliability 2. pricing 3. support I have an iPhone 4S and would like to have data as well as voice 聲 data need is standard for ...
so are you suggesting I use both ?:rolleyes: Read More
Best Mobile Service Provider, any Recommendations ?
Hello fellow Expats, I'm looking for the best options for mobile service providers in terms of : 1. level of service and reliability 2. pricing 3. support I have an iPhone 4S and would like to have data as well as voice 聲 data need is standard for ... Read More
Toyota Prado Spec and pricing by siddig
Hello, after a long research and debate (thanks to you all)I have decided on a prado. I went to the toyota dealer and for TXL 6 cel the price was 158000 SAR. my questions : 1. any recommendations as to wheather I should go for 4 or 6V (I will mainly ...
- Banks: check out this pdf: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/23723725/Loans in KSA.pdf I love your PDF @theLegendLeads, amazingyes but its a very old pdf.. 2010 data.. God knows how much the interest rates have been changed now..do you have the new data Dr ... Read More
Toyota Prado Spec and pricing by siddig
Hello, after a long research and debate (thanks to you all)I have decided on a prado. I went to the toyota dealer and for TXL 6 cel the price was 158000 SAR. my questions : 1. any recommendations as to wheather I should go for 4 or 6V (I will mainly ...
- Banks: check out this pdf: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/23723725/Loans in KSA.pdf I love your PDF @theLegendLeads, amazing Read More
Toyota Prado Spec and pricing by siddig
Hello, after a long research and debate (thanks to you all)I have decided on a prado. I went to the toyota dealer and for TXL 6 cel the price was 158000 SAR. my questions : 1. any recommendations as to wheather I should go for 4 or 6V (I will mainly ...
thx @TheLegendLeads and @agent47 is there is any Halal Financing ??? Read More
Toyota Prado Spec and pricing by siddig
Hello, after a long research and debate (thanks to you all)I have decided on a prado. I went to the toyota dealer and for TXL 6 cel the price was 158000 SAR. my questions : 1. any recommendations as to wheather I should go for 4 or 6V (I will mainly ...
Thanks @DrHassanMalik Their Finance is very expensive. Read More
Toyota Prado Spec and pricing
Hello, after a long research and debate (thanks to you all)I have decided on a prado. I went to the toyota dealer and for TXL 6 cel the price was 158000 SAR. my questions : 1. any recommendations as to wheather I should go for 4 or 6V (I will mainly ... Read More
Which family car to buy? by RaySab
I am looking for a reliable and spacious 4x4 for the family of four. So far Yukon and Tahoe are quite appealing. i would really like to know if these cars are reliable or not? and what other cars would you recommend? i am looking to buy 2008/2009 ...
I raised the same question last year. check this out /forum/viewtopic.php?id=125942 I decided to go with Toyota Prado Read More
Smart-phones/Tablets
Apple Store US - 16GB - Factory Unlocked - $649 = SAR 2,434 + TAX and Shipping (depending on ZIP code) Read More
Iqama Transfer
Good info. Thanks all for your input. I'm not currently going through this, rather, I was just considering future options, Read More
Iqama Transfer
Hello, how easy or difficult is the process of transfering iqama from private sector to goverment and vise versa ? Thanks in advance. Read More
cars? by HUMBLEMAN
Hi everyone I am moving soon to Riyadh and would need to buy a car. So, what's the best second hand car (for a family of 4) to buy in Riyadh and where to buy it from? cost of no more than 40.000 SR. what I mean, if it breaks down the parts are not ...
TheLegendLeads your link for the dealer info is a redirect to the same post :) can you update please ? Read More
Iqama Transfer
Hi Harmonie, Thank you for your response. I browsed and searched the forum, but couldn't find anything directly answer my question. but I will continue to browse. thanks again Read More
Iqama Transfer
Hello All, I have a family (Mahram) iqama. I recieved a job offer from a company who will sponsor me, I'm currently outof the country on Entry Exit Visa. is it easier or better to transfer the iqama to work or get a new visa and come back on work ... Read More
Education and Housing Allowance
thx amegy. can you please give more info or any links. this is deal maker or breaker for me. thx Read More
Education and Housing Allowance
Hi, is it true that couples who work for different employers can not get the education and housing allowances and other benefits from both employers ? only one of them ? Read More
GMC Acadia or Toyota Prado by siddig
Hello, moving to Riyadh in couple of months and would like to get some opinion on cars between GMC Acadia or Toyota Prado. a family of 6. what are the prices for both and financing options. Thanks
I rode twice on Prado but didn't pay too much attention to specs, and didnt't ride on Acadia, But all the reviews I'm reading suggest that the Acadia is roomier and this is would be one of the reasons I would get it if I decide on it even though the ... Read More
GMC Acadia or Toyota Prado by siddig
Hello, moving to Riyadh in couple of months and would like to get some opinion on cars between GMC Acadia or Toyota Prado. a family of 6. what are the prices for both and financing options. Thanks
Thanks TheLegendLeads and borntobemild, On thier website, GMC boasts that the Acadia can fit 7 or 8 passenger (depending on the middle row if it's bench or capt seat) and the family is 3 kids and 3 adults Read More
GMC Acadia or Toyota Prado
Hello, moving to Riyadh in couple of months and would like to get some opinion on cars between GMC Acadia or Toyota Prado. a family of 6. what are the prices for both and financing options. Thanks Read More