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Paul Ga

Paul Ga

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American looking for information about Saudi Arabia

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American

Lives in Houston

Registration: 04 November 2015

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Paul Ga replied to a thread
8 years ago
Pitch306

Transferring money to a foreign bank account by an ATM. by Pitch306

I would like to know if it is possible and easy to transfer money (cash) from Saudi Arabia to a foreign bank account using an ATM. The banks here are only open during business hours during the work week and it is difficult for a worker to get to ...

Paul Ga

I do the transfer at the online banking website at ncb. I barely ever visit the branch. Read More

Paul Ga replied to a thread
8 years ago
Katelol

Transfer money without a Saudi Bank account by Katelol

hi I do not have an iqama or a Saudi bank account yet. Do you know how I can transfer money to my English bank account. Thanks a lot.

Paul Ga

U do it when you are with your colleague . Obviously u don't aproach a total stranger. Read More

Paul Ga replied to a thread
8 years ago
Katelol

Transfer money without a Saudi Bank account by Katelol

hi I do not have an iqama or a Saudi bank account yet. Do you know how I can transfer money to my English bank account. Thanks a lot.

Paul Ga

Use a person that has an iqama to transfer for u Read More

Paul Ga replied to a thread
8 years ago
Julien

Opening a bank account in Saudi Arabia by Julien

Hi all, is it difficult for °µÍø½ûÇøs to open a bank account in Saudi Arabia ? Which documents are required to open a bank account in Saudi Arabia ? How long does it take to open it ? Is there any restriction for °µÍø½ûÇøs regarding the ...

Paul Ga

I use Ncb. There are no fees tottansfer mioney to the us. You need to obtain your iqama before opening n account. A letter from your employer will help. It took me about 2 weeks to get an account. The iqama slowed up the process. Read More

Paul Ga replied to a thread
8 years ago
Hareesh

Exporting Car from Qatar to Saudi Arabia (Al Khafji) by Hareesh

Dear All, Presently, I am based in Qatar and planning to move to Al Khafji (Saudi Arabia). I have a Car (3 years old) and wish to export to Al Khafji. Anyone have previous experience in exporting car from Qatar to Saudi? what are the steps ...

Paul Ga

Do. Not import a pick up truck to ksa. Only Saudi nationals can own such a vehicle. I am presently releasing my truck to a Saudi coworker, and I will be driver. You need to get an import agent to handle the process they determine the price of the ... Read More

Paul Ga replied to a thread
8 years ago
Priscilla

Pets in Saudi Arabia by Priscilla

Hello everyone, Many of us in Saudi Arabia have four-legged friends. What about you? Do you have one or more pets? Share your experience with us! What are the formalities to import pets in Saudi Arabia? What about pet adoption procedures in ...

Paul Ga

Brought my dog over During Ramadan My dog came from the US I encountersed the following problem 1 the local police station wouldn't give the stamp for the permi to the pet relocation people.My company had to request it 2 it took 5 hours to ... Read More

Paul Ga created a thread
9 years ago

KAEC Compound

I understand that KAEC is more western than some of the compounds in Jeddah. Hence, let me know what is allowed on the KAEC compound grounds 1 Do women have to wear Abaya? 2 Can family use the same pool? 3 Can family use the same gym? 4 Can ... Read More

Paul Ga replied to a thread
9 years ago
Julien

Best cities to live in Saudi Arabia by Julien

Hi, ItÂ’s not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to Saudi Arabia. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost of ...

Paul Ga

Any opinions on KAEC? Read More

Paul Ga replied to a thread
9 years ago
AmericanHijabi

Import Pet Through Jeddah by AmericanHijabi

Salaam Everyone! I am looking for some additional information or some personal experiences about importing dogs through Jeddah, preferably from the USA. I am curious to know what airlines you utilized and outside of the USDA papers, vet's ...

Paul Ga

I used them for Singapore and are planning to use them in late June when the rest of my family comes. My dog went to Amsterdam and then went to Singapore. He wasn't happy when we saw him in Singapore quarantine, but he recovered when we ... Read More

Paul Ga replied to a thread
9 years ago
AmericanHijabi

Import Pet Through Jeddah by AmericanHijabi

Salaam Everyone! I am looking for some additional information or some personal experiences about importing dogs through Jeddah, preferably from the USA. I am curious to know what airlines you utilized and outside of the USDA papers, vet's ...

Paul Ga

Great. Just remember I believe Saudi Air cargo handles all the airline's cargo coming into Jeddah. I believe that Lufthansa needs to get confirmation from them to send the dog from Frankfort to Jeddah. Finally, please make sure that the ... Read More

Paul Ga replied to a thread
9 years ago
AmericanHijabi

Import Pet Through Jeddah by AmericanHijabi

Salaam Everyone! I am looking for some additional information or some personal experiences about importing dogs through Jeddah, preferably from the USA. I am curious to know what airlines you utilized and outside of the USDA papers, vet's ...

Paul Ga

I am bringing my dog from Houston. They generally go through Amsterdam because there is a big pet hotel there. Pet relocation In Austin is handling. They are flying the dog to Riyadh, and transpoeted to Jeddah. Pet relocation didn't renew the ... Read More

Paul Ga replied to a thread
9 years ago
Oksana A

Pet export: personal experience anyone? by Oksana A

Hello there! I would appreciate if anyone shared their experiences about traveling with their pets OUT of KSA. I know the procedure but was wondering if anyone ever looks at export permit? I brought my cat from the USA 6 months ago and now we are ...

Paul Ga

I used Pet relocation located in Austin Texas to relocate my dog to and from Singapore. I plan to use them on my relocation to KSA. They do all the paperwork, and they can do door to door service. Regards, Paul Read More

Paul Ga replied to a thread
9 years ago
MissRSMK

Western °µÍø½ûÇøs wearing Niqab? by MissRSMK

I am not Muslim or from the Gulf. I am debating about buying a Niqab. As I already cover my hair whenever I leave my compound I would not like to stand out when I am in public. I am an American and would like to be as respectful as possible when I ...

Paul Ga

It is optional Read More

Paul Ga replied to a thread
9 years ago
Paul Ga

dogs Allowed in KAEC by Paul Ga

Good Evening, I am relocating fo KAEC and I plan to bring my dog to Saudi Arabia. Does KAEC allow dogs in the compound? Thanks for your help, Paul

Paul Ga

Thank you for the info. Paul Read More

Paul Ga replied to a thread
9 years ago
Paul Ga

dogs Allowed in KAEC by Paul Ga

Good Evening, I am relocating fo KAEC and I plan to bring my dog to Saudi Arabia. Does KAEC allow dogs in the compound? Thanks for your help, Paul

Paul Ga

Hello, My dog is a large breed. He will be going as a guard dog. Pet relocation have relocated dogs successfully to KSA in the past. Their cost is high, but they will get your dog delivered to your door step. Thanks, Paul Read More