AngelaUK
English looking for information about Saudi Arabia
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Lives in Eastern Province
Registration: 25 October 2017
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Pay up or not? Internet/TV upgrade Saudi Arabia. by AngelaUK
The internet comes as part of the package for the complex my husband lives in, but an upgrade to high speed has been suggested to him for 200 SAR a month. The upgrade of TV is 800 SAR for 6 months. This seems all rather expensive, but what control ...
Will tell Husband of your advice. Many thanks. Read More
Pay up or not? Internet/TV upgrade Saudi Arabia.
The internet comes as part of the package for the complex my husband lives in, but an upgrade to high speed has been suggested to him for 200 SAR a month. The upgrade of TV is 800 SAR for 6 months. This seems all rather expensive, but what control ... Read More
Payslip - penalties???? by AngelaUK
Husband's very first payslip shows "Penalties". He can't think of anything he's done to achieve this deduction.. Any ideas on this?
Kaby, it turns out it's nothing to do with Traffic Violations, Loans or anything else Husband was responsible for, but "Penalties" means his Pension Contribution!!!! Have had a look at Google Translate and Pension Contribution does ... Read More
Payslip - penalties????
Husband's very first payslip shows "Penalties". He can't think of anything he's done to achieve this deduction.. Any ideas on this? Read More
Order a good shower filter in Saudi by sarahmunro
Hi guys, can anyone suggest a company i can order shower filters from in Riyadh? My hair won't stop falling out and my skin is feeling so dry! someone recommended buying a filter, any suggestions would be very much appreciated?
Used to hard chlorinated water here in the UK, but can I ask an awkward question? Is the water safe. With the heat I thought I'd quite like to make salads. Can you use water from the tap to wash vegetables and eat them raw? Read More
Woman in Saudi by das729
Hi I will be moving to Saudi in February and just wondering if I can tour around do stuff as a westerner woman in Saudi. See different sites and cities on the weekend. Thanks
Well we can't drive until June 2018 and yes I have my International Driving Licence to the ready. Where I'm off to there are organised tours for women. Tourism is going to be encouraged in KSA as the Country diversifies so we should be in ... Read More
American parties in Jeddah? Riyadh? Dammam? Khobar? by dat-queen-bee
Are there any parties in Jeddah? Or Riyadh? Or Dammam? I mean I know they are but is like to get an invitation pls 馃榿
Not in Saudi yet. You sound a bit bored or perhaps a little homesick. How about desert driving. Might suit you . Could meet similar people. Need to investigate for yourself Read More
Perfume by AngelaUK
Are you allowed to bring perfume into KSA ? Hardly a frequent flyer, so if I'm allowed, can you tell me if I should buy at the airport in UK before I set off, Schiphol were I intend to change or at Al Khobar? Many thanks for any advice. It ...
Thank you. Will only bring the small travel bottle now. Read More
PHILIPPINE WIFE APPLYING FOR PERMANENT VISA IN SAUDI ARABIA by tuttifrutti
Hi, I am from the Philippines and my husband is currently working in KSA. I am planning to apply for a residence/permanent visa for KSA. I have been there before under a "Family Visit Visa" but apparently there are rules and requirements ...
The original marriage certificate is also causing me problems in the UK. My Husband has taken the original out to Saudi to complete his residency and yet I am going to need it to take it to the Agent when I go up for my medical. Ordered new copy ... Read More
Perfume by AngelaUK
Are you allowed to bring perfume into KSA ? Hardly a frequent flyer, so if I'm allowed, can you tell me if I should buy at the airport in UK before I set off, Schiphol were I intend to change or at Al Khobar? Many thanks for any advice. It ...
Had heard that Listerine mouthwash was on the banned list. Hope you can at least buy Listerine Zero, which does not contain alcohol. Would far prefer Listerine Advanced Defence which, as they say, is designed not to cause staining. Trying to ... Read More
Online shopping in Saudi Arabia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Shopping online can be far more convenient and offer greater choice than going into shops, be it grocery shopping or retail. Are there options for online shopping in Saudi Arabia? Which sites or apps do you use most frequently ...
So what's going on at IKEA Al Khobar? Tried to get in contact with the store and log in with my UK Family Card to tell them of a very unfortunate Google translate for Mattress Protector. Didn't manage it and now the site doesn't come ... Read More
Perfume by AngelaUK
Are you allowed to bring perfume into KSA ? Hardly a frequent flyer, so if I'm allowed, can you tell me if I should buy at the airport in UK before I set off, Schiphol were I intend to change or at Al Khobar? Many thanks for any advice. It ...
Many thanks. Had heard that perfume was expensive in the Middle East. Will buy bottle. Won't open and hope that it is OK to bring into the Country. After all who in their right mind would want to drink it. It's far too expensive and I've ... Read More
Perfume by AngelaUK
Are you allowed to bring perfume into KSA ? Hardly a frequent flyer, so if I'm allowed, can you tell me if I should buy at the airport in UK before I set off, Schiphol were I intend to change or at Al Khobar? Many thanks for any advice. It ...
Didn't realise there was already a thread on this. If I buy in Saudi (assuming it is allowed) then I suppose there is no tax on it so no benefit in buying at at a duty free shop anywhere. Read More
Perfume
Are you allowed to bring perfume into KSA ? Hardly a frequent flyer, so if I'm allowed, can you tell me if I should buy at the airport in UK before I set off, Schiphol were I intend to change or at Al Khobar? Many thanks for any advice. It ... Read More
Book club by IBshann
Hey, Anyone interested joining a book club? We just lunched our book club and out first meeting is tomorrow. If u interested plz contact me. Thanks.
Some of us on our way out have just invested in a Kindle as we've been told that pages can fall about due to glue warming. Perhaps the lack of response in Jeddah is due to those finding this out the hard way. Read More