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Forum: Middle East

Dec 1st 2014, 1:34 pm

Replies: 28

Security situation in Saudi. Shoul I worry?

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Posted By Tosis

Re: Security situation in Saudi. Shoul I worry?

What do Russians have to do with it? http://goo.gl/maps/mDkp3
:sarcasm:

Forum: Middle East

Dec 31st 2013, 12:06 pm

Replies: 4

Shoelaces in Riyadh

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Posted By Tosis

Re: Shoelaces in Riyadh

Yes, those who wear shoes (rather than sandals or slippers) say they just buy a new pair of shoes if a lace breaks - either they're paid too much, or I have a bit much Scot in me :D

Forum: Middle East

Dec 31st 2013, 8:36 am

Replies: 4

Shoelaces in Riyadh

Views: 1,356

Posted By Tosis

Re: Shoelaces in Riyadh

Thanks, will check that out.

Forum: Middle East

Dec 30th 2013, 9:13 am

Replies: 4

Shoelaces in Riyadh

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Posted By Tosis

Shoelaces in Riyadh

Dumb question, but does anyone know where sells shoelaces in Riyadh? I've looked in Panda and AlSadhan, local baqalas, and a couple of shoe shops, without luck.

Colleagues say they just buy a new...

Forum: Middle East

Dec 29th 2013, 6:26 pm

Replies: 6

Open a bank account outside KSA - where??

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Posted By Tosis

Re: Open a bank account outside KSA - where??

Rather your money than mine :-) I don't think local regulation has caught up with virtual currencies, so access would likely just depend on the specific facilities (international transfers, etc.) and...

Forum: Middle East

Dec 29th 2013, 1:19 pm

Replies: 6

Open a bank account outside KSA - where??

Views: 3,399

Posted By Tosis

Re: Open a bank account outside KSA - where??

Most countries require proof of residency or visa to open bank accounts, so your best bet to open an account in non-SAR currency is likely to be using a large/international bank in KSA who have...

Forum: Middle East

Nov 15th 2013, 9:53 am

Replies: 14

ADCB or ENBD?

Views: 7,216

Posted By Tosis

Re: ADCB or ENBD?

I used to bank with ENBD and switched to ADCB last year. I have found ADCB to be much better in terms of customer service/relationship management, getting things right first time (address changes,...

Forum: Middle East

Oct 24th 2013, 11:26 am

Replies: 10

Arabic language courses Riyadh

Views: 2,330

Posted By Tosis

Re: Arabic language courses Riyadh

I agree that it's very difficult to find Arabic classes that are not primarily religious classes and that are well-taught (i.e. for adult education). You will probably learn more from a reputable CD...

Forum: Middle East

Oct 24th 2013, 10:54 am

Replies: 5

Transferring Saudi Riyals to UAE Dirhams

Views: 1,204

Posted By Tosis

Re: Transferring Saudi Riyals to UAE Dirhams

Thank you both for your suggestions - I'll check out the rates.

Forum: Middle East

Oct 20th 2013, 12:35 am

Replies: 5

Transferring Saudi Riyals to UAE Dirhams

Views: 1,204

Posted By Tosis

Transferring Saudi Riyals to UAE Dirhams

Any recommendations on reasonably competitive and reliable ways to transfer from a Saudi bank account (Riyal-denominated) to a UAE account (Dirham-denominated)?

I naively imagined that this should...

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