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JOHN GOODALL

JOHN GOODALL

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English expat in Saudi Arabia

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10 posts

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English

Lives in RABIGH

Registration: 30 June 2014

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JOHN GOODALL replied to a thread
10 years ago
JOHN GOODALL

International Money Transfer by JOHN GOODALL

Hi, Yesterday (Wednesday) I did a Online Money transfer from my Saudi Bank, to my UK Bank. Today (Thursday ) I checked my UK Bank and It has not arrived yet ?... Any Idea how long a transfer should take ? Also the Saudi Bank have charged me SAR ...

JOHN GOODALL

Yes they did !!! but it saves all the hassle of having to stand in long ques at Western union, or Tele Money,, here in Rabigh it is absolutely crazy with hundreds of people trying to send money back home .. Read More

JOHN GOODALL replied to a thread
10 years ago
JOHN GOODALL

International Money Transfer by JOHN GOODALL

Hi, Yesterday (Wednesday) I did a Online Money transfer from my Saudi Bank, to my UK Bank. Today (Thursday ) I checked my UK Bank and It has not arrived yet ?... Any Idea how long a transfer should take ? Also the Saudi Bank have charged me SAR ...

JOHN GOODALL

Hi sorry i have not used Tele money,, i used Direct from my account via the internet and the bank charged me SAR 50, I think only SAR 16 By tele money.. Read More

JOHN GOODALL replied to a thread
10 years ago
Salman Omrani

What is your idea of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia? by Salman Omrani

Hi everyone, I always wonder whats on the minds of (going to be) expats coming to Saudi Arabia, what image have they drawn in their minds about this country, things they have heard. now why I ask this is because many people have the wrong idea, and ...

JOHN GOODALL

My thoughts are that most Western people who re locate to Saudi Arabia, do not really experience REAL LIFE here. Driving around in fancy vehicles ,, Living in western style compounds with all the comforts of home.. They should try living like the ... Read More

JOHN GOODALL replied to a thread
10 years ago
Nisarg1988

please help by Nisarg1988

Hi Guys, I working in india in one of the Big4 company and and i am I having an offer from one of the BIG 4 firm for their Al-khober office. They are offering me approx SAR 12,000 including all the allowances. Please suggest what would be the ...

JOHN GOODALL

Hi I assume 12000SAR is for a Month ? well Al Khobar is quite a nice place, Next To Alnimran Hotel there are some apartments to rent.. The manager of the Alnimran Hotel is A Nice english guy called Walter he rents these apartments Monthly for 2800 ... Read More

JOHN GOODALL replied to a thread
10 years ago
JOHN GOODALL

International Money Transfer by JOHN GOODALL

Hi, Yesterday (Wednesday) I did a Online Money transfer from my Saudi Bank, to my UK Bank. Today (Thursday ) I checked my UK Bank and It has not arrived yet ?... Any Idea how long a transfer should take ? Also the Saudi Bank have charged me SAR ...

JOHN GOODALL

Pleased to say Transfer was received !! so it only took 24 hours ,, from UK to Saudi..another option i have found is Telemoney, you just need your Iqama to open a account and send money Read More

JOHN GOODALL replied to a thread
10 years ago
JOHN GOODALL

International Money Transfer by JOHN GOODALL

Hi, Yesterday (Wednesday) I did a Online Money transfer from my Saudi Bank, to my UK Bank. Today (Thursday ) I checked my UK Bank and It has not arrived yet ?... Any Idea how long a transfer should take ? Also the Saudi Bank have charged me SAR ...

JOHN GOODALL

Thank You for the advise I was getting a little worried Read More

JOHN GOODALL replied to a thread
10 years ago
JOHN GOODALL

International Money Transfer by JOHN GOODALL

Hi, Yesterday (Wednesday) I did a Online Money transfer from my Saudi Bank, to my UK Bank. Today (Thursday ) I checked my UK Bank and It has not arrived yet ?... Any Idea how long a transfer should take ? Also the Saudi Bank have charged me SAR ...

JOHN GOODALL

Wow a long time :| maybe quicker with Tele money, or western union Read More

JOHN GOODALL created a thread
10 years ago

International Money Transfer

Hi, Yesterday (Wednesday) I did a Online Money transfer from my Saudi Bank, to my UK Bank. Today (Thursday ) I checked my UK Bank and It has not arrived yet ?... Any Idea how long a transfer should take ? Also the Saudi Bank have charged me SAR ... Read More

JOHN GOODALL replied to a thread
10 years ago
JOHN GOODALL

Housing/Remote Location/ Expat Allowance by JOHN GOODALL

Hi I have been in Saudi 5 weeks now, I spent 3 weeks in Damman getting Medical Iquama ID etc, I am Employed by AL- Falak, but working at Petro Rabigh on behalf of Saudi Aramco. When I attended Interview in UK, and agreed terms, It stated, Expat ...

JOHN GOODALL

Yes I found that out!!! everything takes time here and thanks for the advise Read More

JOHN GOODALL created a thread
10 years ago

Housing/Remote Location/ Expat Allowance

Hi I have been in Saudi 5 weeks now, I spent 3 weeks in Damman getting Medical Iquama ID etc, I am Employed by AL- Falak, but working at Petro Rabigh on behalf of Saudi Aramco. When I attended Interview in UK, and agreed terms, It stated, Expat ... Read More