AndyTT
English looking for information about Saudi Arabia
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Registration: 09 December 2022
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Buying/renting a car
Hello,I am looking at staying in KSA for hopefully a few years. What advice can anyone please give with regards to buying a car?I don't really want to be left with a car that I'd have to sell. Do they do a finance or rental type thing in which I pay ... Read More
SIM card Dammam by AndyTT
Hello,Can anyone tell me the best place to get a SIM card and also a new phone in Dammam please? Just arrived and I need a SIM asap. I'll be here for a year at least. Which network would you recommend? Thanks
Answered thanks anyway. Read More
SIM card Dammam
Hello,Can anyone tell me the best place to get a SIM card and also a new phone in Dammam please? Just arrived and I need a SIM asap. I'll be here for a year at least. Which network would you recommend? Thanks Read More
Medication by AndyTT
Hi everyone,Quick question please. Google searched and it isn't very clear...Can you take 1 pack of paracetamol and a pack of ibuprofen into KSA? They're only pain killers but it's part of my usual stuff I take abroad. Thanks.
@XTang thank you. As usual, you're very helpful! Read More
Medication by AndyTT
Hi everyone,Quick question please. Google searched and it isn't very clear...Can you take 1 pack of paracetamol and a pack of ibuprofen into KSA? They're only pain killers but it's part of my usual stuff I take abroad. Thanks.
Thanks Nadine. Can you stick them in your main baggage do you know or do they need to be in hand luggage? Read More
Medication
Hi everyone,Quick question please. Google searched and it isn't very clear...Can you take 1 pack of paracetamol and a pack of ibuprofen into KSA? They're only pain killers but it's part of my usual stuff I take abroad. Thanks. Read More
Transfer money from KSA to UK by AndyTT
Hi guys,Just a quick question please. From your experiences, what is the best and cheapest way to send money from your personal Saudi bank account to your personal bank account in the UK?Also, how much do you usually get charged?Thank you.
@Smiler1 thanks Smiler. Huge help! Is that something you can do on their app and it the cost the same no matter how much you've sent over so far? Thanks. Read More
Transfer money from KSA to UK
Hi guys,Just a quick question please. From your experiences, what is the best and cheapest way to send money from your personal Saudi bank account to your personal bank account in the UK?Also, how much do you usually get charged?Thank you. Read More
Health insurance by AndyTT
Hello,I've read that you can't enter KSA without showing your health insurance is that right?I have my work visa issued, is that all I need to show? My company provide Bupa health insurance but I've not got any information to show on arrival except ...
@XTang thank you mate. Huge huge help and very informative! Read More
Health insurance
Hello,I've read that you can't enter KSA without showing your health insurance is that right?I have my work visa issued, is that all I need to show? My company provide Bupa health insurance but I've not got any information to show on arrival except ... Read More
Clothing-men by AndyTT
Hi,I've done a lot of research on the internet and I am still to find a consistent answer. One person says one thing and one says the other. What can a man wear walking around Saudi Arabia? Arriving at the airport and going shopping etc?Shorts down ...
@Cheryl thanks Cheryl. I'll be relocating for hopefully a few years. Read More
Clothing-men by AndyTT
Hi,I've done a lot of research on the internet and I am still to find a consistent answer. One person says one thing and one says the other. What can a man wear walking around Saudi Arabia? Arriving at the airport and going shopping etc?Shorts down ...
@generyt thanks. Disrespecting the country and people is the last thing I want to do so thanks for the advice Read More
Clothing-men by AndyTT
Hi,I've done a lot of research on the internet and I am still to find a consistent answer. One person says one thing and one says the other. What can a man wear walking around Saudi Arabia? Arriving at the airport and going shopping etc?Shorts down ...
@generyt thanks mate. So I can wear a T shirt and shorts which cover knees walking around the city? Thank you. Read More
Clothing-men
Hi,I've done a lot of research on the internet and I am still to find a consistent answer. One person says one thing and one says the other. What can a man wear walking around Saudi Arabia? Arriving at the airport and going shopping etc?Shorts down ... Read More
Getting ill when working in Saudi by AndyTT
Hello,If you become ill during your contract in Saudi with something a bit more series such as a heart attack, cancer etc... Do they allow you to finish your contract or will you be sent home?If you can still work but be treated, will they allow you ...
Thank you. If you wanted to stay and renew the contract or IQAMA, would that be allowed or do you think they would not allow it as it would cost them money for the medical insurance? Read More