TrippleJ
Filipino expat in Saudi Arabia
Forum posts
38
About me
Filipino
Lives in Riyadh
Speaks Tagalog and English
Registration: 19 August 2013
Saudi Expatriate's visa requirements for UAE. by harooon
Hi All, I have been to UAE twice in last 14 months once through Batha border by road and once by air, both times; I got on-arrival visist visa without a glitch. My profession type is not the question here. I have heard a new rumour that Saudi ...
Last August 2014, I was worried if they will give me a visa, because my Iqama Validity is only 60 days or 2 Months. I have a lot of inquiries that time and many of them told me that at least 3 Months valid. When I reached the UAE border, I read ... Read More
stc 4g week speed by KSAcooldude
Hi I recently bought new STC modem and 3 months unlimited subscription 4G Sim I live in al wazarat area Riyadh but I am getting very bad speed of only 1/2 mbps download speed and upload is almost 0.00 I am getting 2 bars constently and 3 bars ...
If that router supports an antenna, try to use it to boost the signal coming from the base station. Or, try to use other network for comparison. Read More
Can i upgrade 3G to 4G internet?
You have to avail another 4G simcard. If the simcard is 4G, you can use the 3G also with it. Read More
Mobily Internet E-life Plane..( Fiber) by Falaq
Well recently mobily installed Fiber in my area and a blackBox outside my building so i was think of getting the 25mbps package and i wanted to know how is the service. Are their bandwidth caps and how is the speed its delivers is it 25mbps. And are ...
Hi can you tell me if you ever felt like they are making bittorrent slow or if there is any bandwidth cap for mobily elife 25mbps. STC does not do this in their FTTH package but both STC and Mobily play with bittorrent in their 4G services. I am ... 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 ...
I agree with live.ali. They issued you an Exit Re-entry visa so there is no problem about it. Read More
Going to Bahrain, do I need an entry-exit visa? by shenry
I'm going to Dammam on buisness for the next 10 days and was thinking of taking a day trip to Bahrain. My question is do I travel with my iqama or my passport? If passport do I need an entry-exit visa?
We called them, but they already on Holiday. You mean, they still give you a visa even your Iqama validity were 3-4 Months? Read More
Saudi Expatriate's visa requirements for UAE. by harooon
Hi All, I have been to UAE twice in last 14 months once through Batha border by road and once by air, both times; I got on-arrival visist visa without a glitch. My profession type is not the question here. I have heard a new rumour that Saudi ...
Technicians may not get a visa on arrival to Dubai, for more details you can check the below site. http://www.dubaifaqs.com/visa-dubai.phpThanks for the info. We have been in the UAE embassy from Riyadh, and the guy told me that my profession ... Read More
To Get-In in Bahrain
Currently I am in Riyadh, and planning to go Bahrain. My iqama is still 2 Month valid, and my iqama Profession is Telecom Technician. I already have an Exit-Re-Entry Visa. I would like to know if I can Get-In there without any issue? Hoping your ... Read More
Going to Bahrain, do I need an entry-exit visa? by shenry
I'm going to Dammam on buisness for the next 10 days and was thinking of taking a day trip to Bahrain. My question is do I travel with my iqama or my passport? If passport do I need an entry-exit visa?
I hope someone can answer my question. Is there any Iqama Validity to enter Bahrain? Thank you in advance. Read More
Saudi Expatriate's visa requirements for UAE. by harooon
Hi All, I have been to UAE twice in last 14 months once through Batha border by road and once by air, both times; I got on-arrival visist visa without a glitch. My profession type is not the question here. I have heard a new rumour that Saudi ...
Hello, I am planning to go to UAE from Riyadh this coming Holiday. My iqama is 2 Month validity and my profession on iqama is Telecom Technician. Do you think they will grant me a visa on the border? Thanks... Read More
exit re entry visa has wrong passport number with one digit missing by james donaldson
I have recently received my exit re-entry visa in which the passport number is mentioned has got one digit missed. The rest details are okay iqama no, name, date of birth etc. As my previous passport was expired i got new one when i sent to update ...
Recently, I've renewed my passport, and submitted to Jawazat to update. When we got the Visa, we have noticed that there's additional zero (0) after the 2 letters. Example: From the passport AA012345 From the Visa AA0012345 ... Read More
Bookstores in RIyadh by gmfnkr438
Hey, I wanted to know if there is a bookstore in Riyadh where I can order books in German? Thank you very much
You must try to Jarir bookstore like above mentioned. There's a lot of Jarir branches around the Kingdom, and maybe you will find some books in German language. Just in case it's not available, Amazon is your second choice. Read More
Best Wifi for home use and best 3G/4G service for cell phone
Hi, I've seen your other thread. The guy who answered your question is totally correct. I would suggest to you the 3G, because this already established since a long time ago, and the speed quite the same with 4G - this is based on my experience by ... Read More
Best Wifi for home use and best 3G/4G service for cell phone
The better signal indeed depends on the location. Pricing may vary with the speed as well. If you need Wifi on the move, you should use 3G or 4G, and you can visit their website: stc.com.sa, mobily.com.sa. If you need at home internet connection, ... Read More
STC 4G LTE Internet Connection - Problems --- Slow Speed by jadihussain
Hi, I live in Olaya Area, Riyadh. I would like to know if someone is facing any problems with STC 4G LTE Internet connection. Please share your stories here for help and awareness. I recently subscribed for STC 4G LTE Internet Connection for 14 ...
All ISP has "Fair Usage Policy" wherein certain limit of data to switch you on capping method. This is to control the abuser on their entire network. After a period of time, they will remove your speed limit. I advise you to minimize your ... Read More
Resort in Jeddah by mirzazadeh2000
Hi All, My wife and I are British and currently I work in Riyadh. We are thinking of taking a weekend break to Jeddah and I was wondering if anyone here knows or has been to a Resort in Jeddah? I know by looking online that there are lots to chose ...
You can try also in Al-Khobar. Al-Khobar is near in Riyadh compare to Jeddah, and both places have a beach. I've been in Al-Khobar during holidays, and our friends brought us on a beach with swimming pool, but unfortunately I forgot the name of ... Read More
Best wifi network in Riyadh
I would recommend between Mobily or STC. These are both biggest telecommunication around the middle east. If you would like on the move wifi, you can use 3G and 4G and these are available on both Company. Honestly, there's a lot of choices of ... Read More
Taif trip
Hi, I've been in Taif for about 4 years, and I really love the cold weather there. I'm sure you would enjoy your stay as well. As far as I know there's a Taxi in Taif, Jeddah, Makkah and even Riyadh as well. If you would like to go to shopping, ... Read More
6000 Riyals with accomodation, transport,medical benefit but not food. by shahulreg
Hi, I just received an offer for Network Engineer. In that what it was mentioned was :- Providing Bachelors Accommodation, Valid Visa and Work Permit - Provided, Comprehensive Medical Insurance - Provided, Paid Vacation in a Year for One Month - ...
If you will bring your family with such amount, I guess this is not enough, or I could say that you cannot be able to save an extra money. However, it's all depend on the situation, and considering the lifestyle. Grab it if you really need a Job. Read More
4500 SAR in Riyadh a good one to live by LOKESHSUNE
I have been offered a job in one of the MNC in riyadh of 4500 SAR. Am married with no kids..am not very sure if I could go ahead with this offer??this is inclusive of accommodation as well. Am wondering if there would be any savings with this ...
Honestly, it's all depends of the situation. If you really need a job badly, then go for it. I've read one of the comment that there's a lot people who receives low compared to that amount. Cost of living in Kingdom for me is not really that ... Read More
An invitation to go in my office-mate's house
If you really feel that he is a trusted guy, I think you must accept the invitation. Just give it a try to know more about your friends. Read More
Credit cards in saudi arabia by vamsipenu
Dear EB friends. I have taken Credit card in one of the bank in riyadh and my query is i booked and purchased with my card to go for vacation i have time to pay that bill can i go now for vacation or they will stop in airport without paying that ...
As the other comments, yes, you can still be able to travel because you have an exit-re-entry visa and you are leaving for vacation purposes. Once you have an unsettled debts, then that would be the issues you will encounter if you want to come ... Read More
Blackmail by emily_imang
Hi! I have already been issued an exit visa and i received a text from MOI, but one staff from our personnel is blackmailing me and he is threatening that he can cancel my visa anytime, if i won't go out with him, by the way he is Saudi.. Please ...
Hi, Do not be afraid to that maniac. I advise you to report him and show to him that you are a brave person. Read More
I need an advice by eanebar
Please give me an advice if i resign and my contract is not yet finish to my previous company in riyadh saudi arabia. the reason is i found a good & new company with a new visa offered for me. is there any problem for coming back again here in ...
Hello! NOC is no longer required based on the new policy. As long as the Company issued an exit visa, you can return back without any problem. Make sure to clear all your active records - such as bank accounts, bills and etc. I'm not sure about ... Read More
STC Jood Net Prepaid
Hello There! Just wanna share my experience with STC Jood Net Prepaid. December 2, 2013, I called customer service to apply for this service, then after 2 days, the technician came to our place to install this service, and it was December 4, 2013, ... Read More
Best speed Internet
The internet speed is not relying on the router device, just for your information. Read More
Deduction from STC Mobile Credit for unknown services
My advice is to visit the Main Office located at King Fahad Road if I'm not mistaken. Maybe this subscription was accidentally happened when your Mobile is in your pocket. Read More
Mobily Internet E-life Plane..( Fiber) by Falaq
Well recently mobily installed Fiber in my area and a blackBox outside my building so i was think of getting the 25mbps package and i wanted to know how is the service. Are their bandwidth caps and how is the speed its delivers is it 25mbps. And are ...
All ISP companies are having "Fair Usage Policy" to avoid abuse on their network. They have a certain amount of bandwidth before capping your internet connection. I am sure you would get the same speed as what you have subscribed. Read More
Go.com.sa 4G broadband Service by audizee
Hi, For those who are present and past user of Go.com.sa,, will you please share your experiences with their 4g broadband service, specifically the 2 and 3Mbps packages. Thanks in advanced.
^^ I think GO must upgrade their speed like STC and Mobily did. Currently Mobily offering up tp 6Mbps for their 4G Network, while STC is offering up to 100Mbps according to their website. GO still 3Mbps max. I hope I can try the 4G of STC to see ... Read More
Go.com.sa 4G broadband Service by audizee
Hi, For those who are present and past user of Go.com.sa,, will you please share your experiences with their 4g broadband service, specifically the 2 and 3Mbps packages. Thanks in advanced.
Actually it is "Fair Usage Policy". Like the post said above, yes, it is unlimited data, but only capping the speed because of "Fair Usage Policy", He is right. You can still get unlimited data even your speed is capped. As I've said also above, ... Read More
requirements for getting authorization letter from leasing company by atahmed
I need help regarding travel from riyadh to bahrain in a lease car. I want to goto bahrain and i have toyota which is currently resgitered with abdul latif jameel . so what i need to travel through cause way to bahrain in my leased car? if i need ...
You need a letter from the Company who owns the vehicle, then bring that letter to Police station to get a permit. That's all. Read More
Go.com.sa 4G broadband Service by audizee
Hi, For those who are present and past user of Go.com.sa,, will you please share your experiences with their 4g broadband service, specifically the 2 and 3Mbps packages. Thanks in advanced.
Alright, I've contacted GO yesterday to complain our connection slowness. Agent responded me that we reached 50GBPS, then they will restore it in the following Month (September). Gosh! meaning they already capped our speed as we reached the limit. ... Read More
Go.com.sa 4G broadband Service by audizee
Hi, For those who are present and past user of Go.com.sa,, will you please share your experiences with their 4g broadband service, specifically the 2 and 3Mbps packages. Thanks in advanced.
Oh yeah you are right, and I didn't thought it. They didn't answer me when I asked them what is the exact limit of bandwidth before they have to cap the speed. Well, it's usually by downloading and video streaming. These two types of downloading ... Read More
Go.com.sa 4G broadband Service by audizee
Hi, For those who are present and past user of Go.com.sa,, will you please share your experiences with their 4g broadband service, specifically the 2 and 3Mbps packages. Thanks in advanced.
We personally using GO Wireles broadband in our home, when GO first launch this package, the speed is quite fast, but later on when there's a lot of users, of course it will going slow. Another thing, they have a "Usage Policy" but I guess not only ... Read More