Mohamed_415
English expat in Saudi Arabia
Forum posts
15
About me
English
Lives in Jeddah
Registration: 16 February 2013
Activity
iphone 5 LTE 4G?
Can someone recommend me the best option for iphone 5 LTE services in KSA? I don't want KSA minutes. I just want to communicate with my family and friends back in UK/USA by using whatsapp, skype and viber. so that's why I am looking for the LTE ... Read More
Male-Female interaction in Jeddah?
How does society in Jeddah work regarding dates/relationships? I am muslim so obviously I am not looking for sex outside marriage by renting hotel rooms or whatever, but it would be nice to get to know a lady and take her out for dinner for ... Read More
Work Visa MEDICAL by Mohamed_415
Hi guys, I have a job offer with a bank in Saudi Arabia. As part of the work visa process, I was asked to take a medical, the results of which have been authenticated/attested by the United Kingdom Foreign and Commonwealth Office. I am a British ...
Anyone? Have any of you been asked to do a medical on arrival in Saudi Arabia even though you had one done in your own country? Read More
Work Visa MEDICAL
Hi guys, I have a job offer with a bank in Saudi Arabia. As part of the work visa process, I was asked to take a medical, the results of which have been authenticated/attested by the United Kingdom Foreign and Commonwealth Office. I am a British ... Read More
Learning Arabic in Jeddah
Anyone know the best way to learn Arabic? I have no knowledge of Arabic I am starting as a complete beginner. King Abdulaziz University in Jeddah has a 2-year arabic diploma course but I don't know if I've missed the deadline for this year. When ... Read More
Buying a car in KSA by Mohamed_415
I need to buy a car in Jeddah. I have a two-year contract with the bank that hired me. I don't know what to do, buy a brand new car or buy a used car? I was thinking if I buy brand new, I can sell the car when I leave Jeddah in two years. Do cars in ...
Thanks for the feedback guys. I was thinking 4x4, after all this is Saudi Arabia :D. I heard people drive like maniacs in Jeddah so driving around in a small Yaris is a health hazard, no? :D How much will a reliable, used Toyota cost? Read More
Buying a car in KSA
I need to buy a car in Jeddah. I have a two-year contract with the bank that hired me. I don't know what to do, buy a brand new car or buy a used car? I was thinking if I buy brand new, I can sell the car when I leave Jeddah in two years. Do cars in ... Read More
OSN HD vs STC Invision Picture Quality?
As you know, OSN is satellite whereas STC Invision is IPTV. For those who have seen both, which service generally offers better picture quality? Read More
Shipping a TV from U.S to Saudi Arabia- HELP! by Mohamed_415
Hi guys, I will be moving to Jeddah next month. I want to ship a 60-inch Panasonic Plasma TV from the US with a value of $3375. This TV will not be available to buy in the Middle East, so the only option I have is to ship it from the US. I know ...
Can someone confirm that most housing in Jeddah has dual voltage system? 110V and 220V. And how does that work anyway? I mean how do they distinguish the 110V plugs from the 220V plugs inside the apartment? I will be bringing normal home appliances ... Read More
Shipping a TV from U.S to Saudi Arabia- HELP! by Mohamed_415
Hi guys, I will be moving to Jeddah next month. I want to ship a 60-inch Panasonic Plasma TV from the US with a value of $3375. This TV will not be available to buy in the Middle East, so the only option I have is to ship it from the US. I know ...
That does sound like the safe option to be honest. I'll probably settle for that. Read More
Shipping a TV from U.S to Saudi Arabia- HELP! by Mohamed_415
Hi guys, I will be moving to Jeddah next month. I want to ship a 60-inch Panasonic Plasma TV from the US with a value of $3375. This TV will not be available to buy in the Middle East, so the only option I have is to ship it from the US. I know ...
Of course I will take advise if I actually understand it. I know American Televisions use NTSC, while the Saudis use PAL. But I read somewhere that OrbitShowtime decoder box has in its options to set the color system of TV to (1)PAL, NTSC or AUTO. ... Read More
Shipping a TV from U.S to Saudi Arabia- HELP! by Mohamed_415
Hi guys, I will be moving to Jeddah next month. I want to ship a 60-inch Panasonic Plasma TV from the US with a value of $3375. This TV will not be available to buy in the Middle East, so the only option I have is to ship it from the US. I know ...
What? So if I ship this TV to Jeddah, it might not even work?! Why not? It's a very expensive TV, so it has all the latest features. Why cant I watch OSN or other satellite channels on it? Read More
Shipping a TV from U.S to Saudi Arabia- HELP! by Mohamed_415
Hi guys, I will be moving to Jeddah next month. I want to ship a 60-inch Panasonic Plasma TV from the US with a value of $3375. This TV will not be available to buy in the Middle East, so the only option I have is to ship it from the US. I know ...
lol maybe you're right. The funny thing is im not even a TV person, but I do love sports. That's all I watch - football. Sometimes movies too but not a huge fan or anything. But I was thinking maybe set up a nice home cinema because there might not ... Read More
Shipping a TV from U.S to Saudi Arabia- HELP! by Mohamed_415
Hi guys, I will be moving to Jeddah next month. I want to ship a 60-inch Panasonic Plasma TV from the US with a value of $3375. This TV will not be available to buy in the Middle East, so the only option I have is to ship it from the US. I know ...
No taxes are applied in Saudi Arabia, only a 2.5% customs and that will not apply on personal stuff. So no extra charges for your shipment.Even for a brand new product? Read More
Shipping a TV from U.S to Saudi Arabia- HELP!
Hi guys, I will be moving to Jeddah next month. I want to ship a 60-inch Panasonic Plasma TV from the US with a value of $3375. This TV will not be available to buy in the Middle East, so the only option I have is to ship it from the US. I know ... Read More