currentaffairs
English expat in Saudi Arabia
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About me
English
Lives in Riyadh
Registration: 23 August 2012
Online Gaming by currentaffairs
I was thinking about buying a router and I wondered if it would be fast enough for online gaming. What are the speeds of the wireless routers in KSA? Would there be a big difference between Mobily, STC and Zain? All thoughts welcome!
The newer 4G LTE STC wireless routers say up to 150 mbps. Anyone got one of these or similar and using it for gaming? Read More
Online Gaming by currentaffairs
I was thinking about buying a router and I wondered if it would be fast enough for online gaming. What are the speeds of the wireless routers in KSA? Would there be a big difference between Mobily, STC and Zain? All thoughts welcome!
I only have the option of buying a wireless router... What speeds are we talking about there? Read More
Online Gaming
I was thinking about buying a router and I wondered if it would be fast enough for online gaming. What are the speeds of the wireless routers in KSA? Would there be a big difference between Mobily, STC and Zain? All thoughts welcome! Read More
Best Hypermarket by currentaffairs
I want to go to a Hypermarket with the best range of imported food. I liked the look of Saveco.. Is this one of the best places to go?
Saveco was good. They have everything. Read More
Car Stereos
Looking to buy a new car stereo (CD player/radio).. Any recommendations on where to go? Read More
Best Hypermarket by currentaffairs
I want to go to a Hypermarket with the best range of imported food. I liked the look of Saveco.. Is this one of the best places to go?
Dear Saveco, Do you have the Ecover line of products or something similar (eco-friendly detergents)? More than just washing up liquid... Floor cleaners, surface cleaners, and so on. Read More
Best Hypermarket by currentaffairs
I want to go to a Hypermarket with the best range of imported food. I liked the look of Saveco.. Is this one of the best places to go?
You say that but why do they sell red wine vinegar even in KSA! I just can't find white wine vinegar (there is balsamic vinegar but not the same). They also sell cider vinegar ... Read More
Best Hypermarket by currentaffairs
I want to go to a Hypermarket with the best range of imported food. I liked the look of Saveco.. Is this one of the best places to go?
On my shopping list I have maple syrup, coffee beans, eco-friendly detergents, organic stock, white wine vinegar, parmesan cheese, and so on.... Read More
Best Hypermarket by currentaffairs
I want to go to a Hypermarket with the best range of imported food. I liked the look of Saveco.. Is this one of the best places to go?
Does Saveco have more foreign goods on offer than Lulu? I haven't been to either yet. On the Saveco website they have quite a lot of Tesco products.. Read More
Best Hypermarket
I want to go to a Hypermarket with the best range of imported food. I liked the look of Saveco.. Is this one of the best places to go? Read More
Dammam: Tailor and Dentist around Marina Mall
I want to go to a decent English speaking dentist and get some jackets altered. Can someone recommend a few places? Are there any clothes alteration shops in Marina Mall? I may stay near Marina Mall so places in that area would be a bonus.. (for the ... Read More
Prepaid Phones
I have a Mobily prepaid phone and it is causing some frustration. I got it one or two months ago and everything was okay. I then bought a 10 riyals card to top it up and received the message that it would run out in three days! A colleague at work ... Read More
Looking for table tennis players (In Riyadh) by Brjo
Hey, Looking for somewhere and some good players to have training together. I have my own bat. I know only in STC Club in Mursalat campus there are good tables. To enter in, you need to be STC employee and you need to register to the club. If you ...
Anyone who wants to play me then just send a pm. I found a small club with 10 tables. They seem fairly decent. Up the road from Sahara Mall, next to the Tamimi Markets store on the corner. Tuesday, Wednesday or weekend best for me. I will be here ... Read More
Looking for table tennis players (In Riyadh) by Brjo
Hey, Looking for somewhere and some good players to have training together. I have my own bat. I know only in STC Club in Mursalat campus there are good tables. To enter in, you need to be STC employee and you need to register to the club. If you ...
Apparently, it has been cancelled. Just try to stay in the loop and see what happens in the next few weeks. Read More
Looking for table tennis players (In Riyadh) by Brjo
Hey, Looking for somewhere and some good players to have training together. I have my own bat. I know only in STC Club in Mursalat campus there are good tables. To enter in, you need to be STC employee and you need to register to the club. If you ...
There is a table tennis tournament tomorrow for all (Saturday 11th). 4pm at Universal Bowling Centre in Riyadh and you can call 0558168885. I hardly know anything about it. Going with a friend. Will report back later. Read More
french restaurant in riyadh by kate_choya
Anyone knows a decent french restaurant in riyadh?
Paul bakery is more for snacks but the quiches are nice. Yes, I would go to Lenotre. Read More
Best GPS APP??? by choudhers
Dear EB Members I have a car now but i am still not familier with the directions of places so i thought their must be some GPS Sat Nav for Riyadh i can put on my Samsung S3 any suggestions as to which one i should use?? Thank You
Google maps was surprising fine for a trip we did today. Street names came up, turns came up, and distances were accurately expressed... It did the job. Read More
UK Degree Attestation by saeen
Hi, I want to get my UK bachelors Derby university attested. What is the procedure? Can the consulate have any such service?
Yes, it does. I am talking about the link that the OP just posted.. Where he is says go to the top left of the page. When you do, there is a box which says 'Document Attestation' and it doesn't open. At least on my machine.. Read More
UK Degree Attestation by saeen
Hi, I want to get my UK bachelors Derby university attested. What is the procedure? Can the consulate have any such service?
Okay, keep us posted on how it goes/how long it takes.. PS That attestation link doesn't actually open on my computer. Good luck. Read More
UK Degree Attestation by saeen
Hi, I want to get my UK bachelors Derby university attested. What is the procedure? Can the consulate have any such service?
Yes, we had a long discussion about this. The problem is the part where you have to go to a notary, for example what I found on the web: Here's the information on attestation that I was just given: Please find below the detailed steps in getting ... Read More
Restaurant - Home Delivery in Riyadh by The_Montrealer
Ladies and Gents, Do you know where can i find a list of restaurants that deliver? i'm looking for a local/saudi restaurant that deliver. Any name, number, etc will be appreciated. Thanks,
As the menu was amongst all the other takeaway menus I am fairly sure that they deliver. You could call or email to make sure.... Read More
Internet cafes in Riyadh by currentaffairs
Does anyone know of some newish internet cafes with fast connections suitable for online gaming, etc? I sometimes use a local internet cafe but the connection is fairly slow. Ideally, looking for somewhere near Euromarche/Olaya/Uroubah Rd.
I just play Total War. I don't play anything else as historical sims are more my taste.. Read More
Internet cafes in Riyadh
Does anyone know of some newish internet cafes with fast connections suitable for online gaming, etc? I sometimes use a local internet cafe but the connection is fairly slow. Ideally, looking for somewhere near Euromarche/Olaya/Uroubah Rd. Read More
Restaurant - Home Delivery in Riyadh by The_Montrealer
Ladies and Gents, Do you know where can i find a list of restaurants that deliver? i'm looking for a local/saudi restaurant that deliver. Any name, number, etc will be appreciated. Thanks,
If you order something from the above then give us some feedback.. Read More
Restaurant - Home Delivery in Riyadh by The_Montrealer
Ladies and Gents, Do you know where can i find a list of restaurants that deliver? i'm looking for a local/saudi restaurant that deliver. Any name, number, etc will be appreciated. Thanks,
Walk into any residential hotel and they will have lots of restaurant menus at reception. Just take a few after asking about rent. Al Fakhar Restaurants 0567883555 alfakhar.res@gmail.com Branches on Prince Sultan Rd, Khalid Bin Walid and King ... Read More
Offer Analysis by rusagrointertrade
I am new to this forum, I am 50 with grown up kids. I have been offerred recently a position in Riyadh for 200,000 PA basic salary. I need all the help I can get in evaliuating this offer. I am earning about 20 Lakh PA in a cushy job in delhi Is ...
It is a fairly good offer, but not great. It also depends on bonuses, how many air tickets you get, housing allowance, and any other perks. Do you get a car? Read More
Sabb/HSBC in UK
Can anyone who has a Sabb bank account and sends money back to HSBC in the UK tell me what the fees are and if you save money on transaction fees.. I remember last year I went through Al Rajhi bank and sent money to a NatWest account in the UK. Al ... Read More
AETG by mscaffiene
Hi everyone, I'm new to this page and urgently need some help. I've been offered a job by AETG teaching at Princess Nora University in Riyadh. I've not read very good things about this company and was wondering if any one working with them just now ...
38,000 USD is not bad especially considering that you have little teaching experience. I am on around 45,000 USD but I have about 10 years of teaching experience. I would just go and see how you feel. If it doesn't work out then you come home at ... Read More
Advise and help please (Education Experts) by BigMouse
Hi Around two weeks ago a friend applied on my behalf for a teaching role in Saudi. Shortly after that i received a phone call from EdEx telling me i have been accepted and due to time restrictions i had to sign the contract, scan it and send it to ...
The 48 hours is the maximum amount by Saudi law (6 days a week). I think 30 hours teaching/10 hours admin is the normal stated maximum amount of time in the contract (5 days a week). Both are mentioned when you read it. I don't think the teachers ... Read More