Is this feasible? I've got a PRO, but for processing 16 visas every 2 years and the civil defense / trade license renewal, seems like a bit of overkill having an FTE for it.

Definitely, my company use a firm called Links here in Doha and I believe they are actually Dubai based. They put a considerable mark up on the goevenrment fees for each 'transaction' if you like but probably still a significant saving over a full time employee. Shop around I'm sure there are lots of compnaies set up solely for this purpose in Dubai because there are certainly several in Doha.

Tried it and failed, twice.

First time I didn't actually follow it through (we got our sponsor to do it in the end), but he seemed genuine and came well recommended. Mohammad Seyam: [email protected].

Second time was with someone completely different, who I still can't decide whether he's straight as a die or bent as a two pound note. No names, no pack drill.

There are lots of companies who will do PRO work for you. Some of them will only charge a few hundred dirhams on top of the standard government charges for all of the running around.

A recommended company
http://millennium-bs.ae/

we use a company called Fix-it in Healthcare City. Not brilliant but can get Saudi Visas done quite well