siddig
American expat in Saudi Arabia
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American
Lives in Riyadh
Registration: 27 November 2011
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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
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
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?
Thanks @Alharith86. 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: “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
cheap flights from Riyadh by eveningstar
Anyone know how much it costs roughly to fly to nearby countries? Any good web sites for this? Eveing Star
kayak is goo too Read More
everyone ---- EID MUBARAK!!!!!!! by londoner1
Eid Mubarak to EVERYONE!!! Enjoy!!
Eid Mubarak to all. I have finally arrived 2 weeks ago and this is my first Eid. MUTED would be the description :) 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