Alsimbo
English 暗网禁区 in Saudi Arabia
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Registration: 10 January 2012
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Whipering Sands by larson.mick
Anyone know where the golf course is in Jubail and how to get there? I've received a lot of different information regarding its location. Also, anyone want to play golf?
Yes, there are clubs that you can hire at the club and no need to book a tee time. You need to wear flat shoes, not golf shoes with spikes etc., and you will probably have to purchase a mat (which you keep and can then use for future visits of ... Read More
Transferring SAR to UK bank account by armyoftwo
Hi guys It is my first post so go easy on me. Could anyone tell me what is the easiest (cheapest)method of transferring SAR to a GBP UK bank account? Has anyone tried this and found the most cost effective and secured way of doing this? Thanks in ...
The simplest way is to just transfer the funds yourself from your Saudi account to your UK account using on-line banking. In my experience it takes 2 days maximum to appear in the UK account. The cost may vary, but I don't think it has cost me more ... Read More
Mobily vs STC for high speed internet? by schulz
Which is faster? Mobily or STC? I am currently only getting 1mb download and half a meg upload speeds in my hotel, I need something faster.
I've got the Mobily Wimax at home and, whilst it has occasional problems, it works quite well. I have downloaded stuff without any real issues and I use Skype to connect to the UK For internet calls every night - not always 100% successful, but it ... Read More
Any Kindle Users here? by TheLegendLeads
Any Kindle addicts here? Why the experience is said to be so different? I read a review saying that these devices must/cannot be comapred to tablets coz Kindles are much better. I'm working on the 'why-not?'. Especially when the tablets come ...
I have 2 Kindles in my family. A basic one here with me in KSA and my Wife has the 3G keyboard version in the UK. I have no experience of the Touch or Fire (or any other model). I read mine every day and it is very good and can store thousands of ... Read More
Whipering Sands by larson.mick
Anyone know where the golf course is in Jubail and how to get there? I've received a lot of different information regarding its location. Also, anyone want to play golf?
Finally got here! didn't bring my clubs, but I'm up for a game of golf sometime as long as I can borrow/hire clubs! Anyone still interested? Read More
Newbie arriving soon by BoroGraham
Hi all bloggers I will be arriving in Riyadh next week, and will be all alone, it would be great if someone could let me know about clubs etc in the area, and if anyone will take me under there wing to guide me around (let me know right from ...
I fly from the UK tomorrow night to take up my new post in Jubail, after 4 month's of waiting! I'm not sure what to expect either, but I'm sure it will be an experience! =) Read More
Saudi Work Visa process for British Nationals by Croydon_2012
Hi, I was offered a job in Feb 2012 and now, I am being told that the visa processing is still in progress. It's been 8 weeks now, but still I have not received the visa from the company. I was told last week that the documents are with SABIA, and ...
I've just received my visa and fly out to Saudi on Thursday. I signed my offer acceptance on the 6th January, so just a few days short of 4 months! My comapany used an agent in London to get things processed i.e. medical (which I had about 10 weeks ... Read More
Can you please explain the visa process? by mikesharp
Hi, I'm trying to understand the visa process so here what's happened so far! - Applied for a job. - Interviewed by the employer. - Received an offer. - Accepted and signed it. - Employer asked for a copy of my passport. That's what happened 1 ...
I can't say I know much about the process, but I can concur on the timescale. I accepted my post on the 6th January and I'm still waiting on my visa. I've had my medical etc., and the agent in the UK has got my passport and the paperwork from ... Read More
Whipering Sands by larson.mick
Anyone know where the golf course is in Jubail and how to get there? I've received a lot of different information regarding its location. Also, anyone want to play golf?
I'm coming out to Saudi soon, probably by the beginning of February, probably staying in Khobar or Jubail - should I bring my golf clubs, or is it better to get some new out there? Is there a membership option at Whispering Sands or is it 'pay and ... Read More