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Forum: Middle East
Dec 8th 2017, 9:50 pm
Replies: 0
Views: 718
Posted By Gella

Internet/TV deal in Saudi - is it a scam.

Husband approached by management of complex he lives in about upgrade of internet for £50 a month and TV £20 a month. The TV deal sounds fine, but the internet seems odd. The building is a brand new...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Nov 29th 2017, 7:51 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 2,080
Posted By Gella

Re: Phoning Mother-In-Law from Saudi

Slight problem with conference call system, Husband is supposed to be one of the good guys and setting an example - no paper clips in the pocket for him.
Forum: The Sand Pit
Nov 26th 2017, 10:06 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 2,080
Posted By Gella

Re: Phoning Mother-In-Law from Saudi

Mother-in-law has been known to talk for nearly an hour, Scamp!!! Don't think I'll get away with that.
Forum: The Sand Pit
Nov 26th 2017, 8:04 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 2,080
Posted By Gella

Re: Phoning Mother-In-Law from Saudi

Many thanks to all the above including the joker - expected that.
Will get down to sorting this this week as I will be shipped out of UK the following week. Sad to leave the beauty of the UK, but...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Nov 25th 2017, 7:27 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 2,080
Posted By Gella

Cool Phoning Mother-In-Law from Saudi

Mother-In-Law is 86 and there is no internet in her sheltered housing so facetime is not an option. Anyone know cheapest way to phone? Husband does have a Saudi sim card and I will be getting one as...
Forum: Middle East
Nov 20th 2017, 7:02 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 6,674
Posted By Gella

Re: Moving to Riyadh

Going out to Saudi soon as a wife. Allow 5 !!! months to get your Iqama. Once ,finally achieved, you can start your wife's off. Top tips: Make sure your degree cert is copied in colour. If you have...
Nov 19th 2017, 9:58 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 837
Posted By Gella

Re: Transferring to a UK Orthdontist - experiences???

Be prepared that your daughter's teeth may not be badly enough affected to qualify for NHS treatment. Also you should know that if she does qualify, the nicer ceramics are not available on the NHS...
Forum: Middle East
Nov 17th 2017, 7:38 am
Replies: 3
Views: 831
Posted By Gella

Re: Dodgy Financial Adviser Middle East ???

Thanks Carcajou. Grifters? Got it. Googled. Already found them on another expat site. Men in Saudi Arabia offering to help me?? Are they mad? Taking learn Arabic CD's and books. Hope to get totally...
Forum: Middle East
Nov 16th 2017, 7:46 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 831
Posted By Gella

Dodgy Financial Adviser Middle East ???

So why would a Financial Adviser who cold called my Husband while he is working in Saudi Arabia, need to know my Husband's National Insurance Number?
Husband didn't know it and wanted to stall the...
Forum: Middle East
Nov 16th 2017, 7:08 am
Replies: 6
Views: 955
Posted By Gella

Re: Buying phone Saudi Arabia

Thanks Gobobo. Have bought now in UK. Sort of happy with purchase. A lot to get used to when I was quite happy with punching the numbers in on my old Nokia, but that's another story :lol:
Forum: Middle East
Nov 10th 2017, 9:52 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 955
Posted By Gella

Re: Buying phone Saudi Arabia

Thank you Work Widow. Such a rush to get ready, get house in UK sorted and other commitments. Should have tackled earlier.
Forum: Middle East
Nov 10th 2017, 9:24 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 955
Posted By Gella

Re: Buying phone Saudi Arabia

Thank you so much Work Widow. I will do exactly as you advise. Surprised at this policy since surely Saudi would want me to buy the phone there? Most people are desperate to keep in touch with family.
Forum: Middle East
Nov 9th 2017, 10:06 am
Replies: 6
Views: 955
Posted By Gella

Buying phone Saudi Arabia

Would it be cheaper to buy phone here in the UK before I go out or wait till I get to Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia.
Should tell you I have been quite happy with cheapo Nokia and laptop. Guess it's time...
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