Kev
@kevo
Scottish expat in Saudi Arabia
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About me
Scottish
Speaks Scottish
Registration: 08 November 2012
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Opening an account on a visitor visa by kom340
Hi guys, do you know if it's possible to open an account in KSA holding a visitor visa (not a work visa, iqama)? Thanks a lot for replies.
I tried to transfer money via western union and was declined as did not have valid iqama that was in January, maybe changed since then. Read More
Opening an account on a visitor visa by kom340
Hi guys, do you know if it's possible to open an account in KSA holding a visitor visa (not a work visa, iqama)? Thanks a lot for replies.
You need an Iqama to transfer from Western Union also Read More
i want an out door swimming pool by yarek
hi everyone, where I can find an out side swimming pool here :(,can I pay to enter a compound for that ?
Fal is now very strict and you require a resident to put your name with security. Read More
Caledonian Society by kevo
Hi, Does anyone have any info on how to join the Caledonian Society in Riyadh, I have tried contacting them through their website without any joy. I have spoken to a couple of other Scottish expats who have also did the same but have also received ...
I'm now a member, it takes a bit of time as the committee doesn't meet too often but they do get there! Read More
welcome Saudi. by dandoon1
I am a new Saudi member in here and I would like to start my first topic in here with a welcome message. The welcome message is not for my self as a new member in here but it is rather for all the º£½ÇÂÒÂ×s in my country who have contributed in its ...
Nice to hear:) Read More
money transfers home by brackenb
Hi again, Can anyone advise on getting money back to the UK from KSA. My family will be remaining in Uk and I wondered how difficult it is to transfer money back Thanks Bernard
Just note that you need an Iqama to transfer any money from here. Read More
Young Irishman just arrived in Riyadh - looking for friends/community! by dmccashin
Hey all :) Landed in Riyadh last Thursday, it's been a real culture shock and the environment I'm in is a bit cynical and old (in terms of the people) I'm near the IPA (down from McDonalds on Sitteen St), and I'm keen to meet and explore positive ...
Have sent you a message Read More
Additonal cost to work on a Business Visa? by PMUSA
I've received more information about a position in Riyadh that I am being considered for. The plan would be to bring me on a six month business visa. This would basically be a probation period for the position. At some point during this time, if ...
I stay in furnished serviced apartment and pay 2800SR per month. They are everywhere and you basically strike a deal on arrival and the longer you commit to the cheaper it gets. Read More
Caledonian Society
Hi, Does anyone have any info on how to join the Caledonian Society in Riyadh, I have tried contacting them through their website without any joy. I have spoken to a couple of other Scottish expats who have also did the same but have also received ... Read More
Young Irishman just arrived in Riyadh - looking for friends/community! by dmccashin
Hey all :) Landed in Riyadh last Thursday, it's been a real culture shock and the environment I'm in is a bit cynical and old (in terms of the people) I'm near the IPA (down from McDonalds on Sitteen St), and I'm keen to meet and explore positive ...
Just been here a month myself...not found much to do so far apart from a trip to Bahrain on Thursday..Main thing seems to be who you know and getting in with the crowd which proves to be very difficult as a newbie! Read More