SteveSmith
Swedish expat in Saudi Arabia
Forum posts
23
Contacts
5
About me
Swedish
Lives in Riyadh
Speaks English
Registration: 03 February 2013
Buying Macbook Pro in KSA
Yes they have Arabic letters, I believe its a Western Keyboard with the normal QWERTY layout + Arabic letters as well as Places you can pick up a 13" Mac book pro are: Extra istyle (Authorized Apple reseller) Read More
IQAMA EXPIRY BEFORE TRAVEL by franciskitx
Dear All, Good day! I have short vacation this month, my Iqama will expire in August 14, 2014 and my flight going to Manila will be on July 22, 2014. My dilemma is someone told me today, the immigration will not allow me to travel outside KSA ...
Speaking from Experience.. If your Iqama is less than 3 months until it expires, you will get turned around at the airport. We just had a Manager who tried to travel and was not allowed past Customs because his iqama expired in 2 months time.. even ... Read More
Crossovers considered to be SUVs? by kom340
Hello, I heard that in order to buy an SUV it's needed to have residing family in KSA. Is this true? If so, are the crossovers like Kia Sportage considered to be an SUV during the car registration? Thanks!
Well I bought a Santa Fe.. When I went there the first time.. I was told not possible as my Family were not here.. I talked to someone at my work, who gave me a number to a sales man at the show room.. I gave him a nice new 500 note.. and it was all ... Read More
Crossovers considered to be SUVs? by kom340
Hello, I heard that in order to buy an SUV it's needed to have residing family in KSA. Is this true? If so, are the crossovers like Kia Sportage considered to be an SUV during the car registration? Thanks!
Yes on both counts.. But this is the country where a nice new bill of reasonable denomination in the right pocket makes all that go away. Read More
Buying SUV MYTH???? by jpm19
So I went to the dealership today to buy an FJ and everything was going great until the "sales" guy tells me that ONLY Saudi nationals and MALES with family can buy an SUV/4x4 vehicle... I have talked to a couple of friends and they tell me the ...
I think it depends on the car dealer.. I bought a Hyundai from the dealer and paid 500 SAR to get the documents sorted out.. Read More
cell phone by Chulo
which cell phone is more popular in Riyadh, iPhone or Nokia Lumia 1020?
I would say between those 2. Iphone wins hands down.. There are very few people where Im working not using the Iphone Read More
Driving a car without liccensse n iqama by vamsipenu
Dear all please advise me iam newly to riyadh and awaitng for iqama my company is asking to take a car to go for site but i dont have till now iqama n license. if police found us driving without iqama and license will be any problem or fine?
Do you have an International License? If so just use that I drove for here for months without a Saudi license because you cant get on until your Iqama is done. If you don't have a license then I advise you to follow the advice of the others and get ... Read More
Saudi Law by Sayed Muhammad Umair
Is there any law in Saudi Arabia to kept original documents from an employee? I need answer because my employer want to keep my original documents... and he is saying that its a law in Saudi Arabia to keep original education and job experience ...
I think you will find this has changed now. My Company kept the passports, but have now returned them. Saying some policy had changed. Read More
Need Golf Equipment???
Hi Choudhers, I checked out the shop in Granada Mall, Sorry no golf equipment in there. Guess your stuck with the golf glubs, unless someone has a set of left handed clubs for sale Read More
Need Golf Equipment???
Have you tried Arizona Golf Resort? I haven't been there but they must have some sort of Pro shop. You can also try here. http://www.riyadhgolfcourses.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=56&Itemid=145 or ... Read More
TV Series: Need Something to watch by seeker of truth
Does anyone watch Game of Thrones? Or Spartacus? How could you rate them? What is your favorite tv series (old or new doesn't matter)? Maybe you could give me idea what to watch...:):):):) P.S. In english please!!! :D:D:D Thanks
I will add to the list if your downloading. 1. Strike back 2. Defiance 3. Falling Skies 4. Homeland Read More
RC Hobby's Club in Riyadh Saudi Arabia?? by crisfel
Thus anybody knows of RC Hobby's Club in Riyadh Saudi Arabia? And if I purchase an RC Helicopter (Thru Online Shop) then ship it in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. There will be no PROBLEM for that??? Hope someone can help me.. Thanks!
Thanks for the Info Juggernaut. I will definitely check it out. Read More
Applying for Credit Card before 3 months in KSA by choudhers
Dear All EB members, It is completely bone idol that banks do not give you a credit card before 3 months inside saudi which is a complete joke....as i can not buy anything online as i only have an ATM Card. Is there any bank in Riyadh that will ...
That is very strange. Within 1 week of getting my Iqama I had 2 credit card applications in. It might have something to do with the bank, the fact that I go straight onto a Premier account with SABB and my company banks with them. But it seemed to ... Read More
RC Hobby's Club in Riyadh Saudi Arabia?? by crisfel
Thus anybody knows of RC Hobby's Club in Riyadh Saudi Arabia? And if I purchase an RC Helicopter (Thru Online Shop) then ship it in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. There will be no PROBLEM for that??? Hope someone can help me.. Thanks!
Ok love the RC Drift cars.. Where can I get one? And whats the cost? Read More
Best place for Photography Equipment by saeen
Hi, Photography is good hobby as sometimes Riyadh gets very boring. You go out and snap few pictures. Which is your favourite shop for buying camera's or lens's in Riyadh? I always shopped from [url=http://www.cam4sell.com/]Cam4Sell[/url]. They ...
Cam4Sell looks a good site, too bad they don't have English, I'm also looking for some lenses for my Canon 5D Read More
air freight to riyadh
Depends, on from where your shipping and the volume your going to ship. an example I got a quote for 5cqm from Sweden to Riyadh and it was 35,000 SAR. All inclusive. Read More
Weekend Meeting by HRGuru
Open invitation for all EB members in Riyadh for a networking meeting. Date: 21 June 2013 Time : After Asr Prayer or after 3:30 Venue : Coffee Shop at Tahlia Localizer Mall Attendees confirmed as of now : TLL & me. Agenda : Just to get to know ...
If I can find the place I would be happy to join. Read More
Is there anyone Interested in Photography?? (Riyadh) by khanshahmir
Hey Riyadhians , anyone interested in photography in Riyadh, lets share experiences and techniques..
I would be interested in learning more.. And getting the most out of the camera I have. I am sure I am not using it anywhere near to its capabilities.. Read More
Why Do People actually join or look for Forums ??
In general to find out as much about Saudi and Riyadh as possible. I have picked up some great information on here before moving.. Not come across much talk on gaming though, I cant do much yet as my stuff hasnt arrived. Read More
Is Car finance available in KSA by Leedslad
I will be looking to purchase a car when I move to Saudi and I would like to understand is Car finance available or do I need to bring cash with me to buy a car. I have 2 young children and I have heard a lot about how bad the driving is, so I will ...
I am also in the market for a car now, I have pretty much decided on the Hyundai - Grand Santa Fe. I heard heard banks wont give you a loan unless you have 3 salaries paid, so they can see money coming regular. Read More
Power of Attenory Visa Block Number UK
I had a letter from my new employer in Saudi with this, went to Ablecan and put in all the paperwork, did the medical, which was a Joke.. got the xray done. They have put everything in and now the Visa has been approved, so its just a matter now ... Read More
Power of Attenory Visa Block Number UK
About to do the same thing, with the same company. Also interested in the process Read More
New to Riyadh
Hi All, I have been checking out the forum for awhile now, ever since I found out that I might be coming to Saudi. Some great information found so far. I will be moving within the next few days to Al Hamra, it seems like a nice compound, Internet ... Read More