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Forum: Middle East
Dec 10th 2023, 9:11 am
Replies: 9
Views: 2,216
Posted By Newopps

Re: Expat banking in Saudi

You would need a separate USD account in SAB if you wanted to hold USD in SAB. But I presume thaat's not what you want to because sinceSAR is pegged to the USD, you are effectively holding USD...
Forum: Middle East
Dec 9th 2023, 6:45 am
Replies: 9
Views: 2,216
Posted By Newopps

Re: Expat banking in Saudi

Search for the "Banking In KSA" thread. There's a good explanation from someone who routes his funds from SAB to HSBC USD currency account, then to HSBC Global Money and then out to wherever you want...
Forum: Middle East
Aug 4th 2023, 10:26 am
Replies: 368
Views: 199,698
Posted By Newopps

Re: NEOM Job Offer Details

I've replied in one of your other postings of this question. I'll let you search through all the threads you asked on to find it. :lol:
Forum: Middle East
May 6th 2023, 7:11 am
Replies: 1
Views: 1,183
Posted By Newopps

Re: KSA - expat banking

Look at post #2 of the "Banking in KSA" thread. Open a SAB account, as bad as they are, and then you can link HSBC accounts to SAB, instantly (no SWIFT nonsense) transferring USD at a cost if 0.1% to...
Forum: Middle East
May 5th 2023, 7:43 am
Replies: 3
Views: 1,106
Posted By Newopps

Re: Police clearance certificate from Saudi

Google is your friend here ... You need an Absher account but it cannot be done through it ...

https://blog.wego.com/pcc-saudi/
Forum: Middle East
May 5th 2023, 7:38 am
Replies: 17
Views: 4,910
Posted By Newopps

Re: Saudi Visa application-criminal record

If you are UK based, the ACRO website explains in great detail their step down model and how long every possible conviction remains on record. That said, 1) their website is currently down,...
Forum: Middle East
May 5th 2023, 5:35 am
Replies: 368
Views: 199,698
Posted By Newopps

Re: NEOM Job Offer

That is correct. They are referenced in the People Policy instead. Nothing in life is guaranteed, but I REALLY wouldn't worry about it, if they mess with those benefits then there will be a mass...
Forum: Middle East
May 5th 2023, 5:29 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,295
Posted By Newopps

Re: Offshore account

HSBC Expat is a common choice. Don't have it myself, but ...
Forum: Middle East
May 5th 2023, 5:27 am
Replies: 2
Views: 2,116
Posted By Newopps

Re: KSA Degree Attestation UKSACB

And just to refine the above answer, since you are talking about the UKSACB in Chiswick ...

The process is a black box and there is very little you can do about it. It takes as long as it takes....
Forum: Middle East
Apr 11th 2023, 6:06 am
Replies: 6
Views: 3,639
Posted By Newopps

Re: Neom Queries

The savings plan requires you to save 7% of your basic (not total) salary in a range of investment funds from Vanguard (with the option of a cash fund too). NEOM also contributes 7% (and 10% after 3...
Forum: Middle East
Apr 11th 2023, 5:57 am
Replies: 2,877
Views: 1,330,808
Posted By Newopps

Re: NEOM COMMUNITY UPDATE

Currently, I walk. I live in what is called the B expansion of NC2, which is at the north end of the community and a 10 minute brisk walk to the central facilities (canteen, sports, etc). It is about...
Forum: Middle East
Apr 9th 2023, 6:54 am
Replies: 2,877
Views: 1,330,808
Posted By Newopps

Re: NEOM COMMUNITY UPDATE

NC2 accomodation for a single person is the one bedroom only that you have seen on Youtube - just like a hotel room. Indeed very clean - cleaned twice a week, towels changed twice a week, bed linen...
Forum: Middle East
Apr 8th 2023, 7:13 am
Replies: 2,877
Views: 1,330,808
Posted By Newopps

Re: NEOM COMMUNITY UPDATE

Payment is made on the 25th, but represents the entire month salary, so in effect you are getting 5 or 6 days payment in advance. So if you start on the 1st you will a full month's salary. If you...
Forum: Middle East
Apr 7th 2023, 8:38 pm
Replies: 2,877
Views: 1,330,808
Posted By Newopps

Re: NEOM COMMUNITY UPDATE

Pay day is the 25th, or closest working day before, and the cut off for having banking details in SAP is the 19th
Forum: Middle East
Feb 22nd 2023, 4:39 pm
Replies: 368
Views: 199,698
Posted By Newopps

Re: NEOM Job Offer Details

Actually, they have no optician on site. Bit of a gap if you ask me, but hey ho.However, your insurance does cover eye check up and from memory single vision glasses up to a certain value,, you'd...
Forum: Middle East
Feb 22nd 2023, 4:15 pm
Replies: 368
Views: 199,698
Posted By Newopps

Re: NEOM Job Offer Details

There is indeed dental cover as part of your local, VVIP medical insurance, which is provided free of charge to you. If you opt for subsidised Bupa International cover, that will surely cover dental...
Forum: Middle East
Jan 22nd 2023, 10:13 pm
Replies: 2,877
Views: 1,330,808
Posted By Newopps

Re: NEOM COMMUNITY UPDATE

I don't know about business visas, but if you have provided all the information to A1 - attested degree, zero trace police certificate, medical results, passport and a photo, you should have your...
Forum: Middle East
Jan 16th 2023, 2:46 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 4,069
Posted By Newopps

Re: Banking in KSA

I've found this to be a really useful thread in preparing for my move to KSA in a couple of weeks. I'm just trying to figure out the holy grail approach that will let me move funds quickly and...
Forum: Middle East
Jan 6th 2023, 2:31 pm
Replies: 2,877
Views: 1,330,808
Posted By Newopps

Re: NEOM COMMUNITY UPDATE

Helpful, thank you. So laundry pickup twice a week and, in general, return the next day. Better service than I get at home! :lol:
Forum: Middle East
Jan 6th 2023, 11:35 am
Replies: 2,877
Views: 1,330,808
Posted By Newopps

Re: NEOM COMMUNITY UPDATE

A couple of random questions as I finalise my visa for arrival hopefully end January.

What is the turnaround time for laundry in NC1/2? I ask because it could impact how many clothes I bring!
...
Forum: Middle East
Dec 29th 2022, 8:36 pm
Replies: 2,877
Views: 1,330,808
Posted By Newopps

Re: NEOM COMMUNITY UPDATE

None.
Forum: Middle East
Dec 17th 2022, 5:22 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,489
Posted By Newopps

Re: VPN in KSA

Yup, I was aware of that ... but thanks!
Forum: Middle East
Dec 16th 2022, 7:25 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,489
Posted By Newopps

Re: VPN in KSA

Thanks!
Forum: Middle East
Dec 15th 2022, 3:51 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,489
Posted By Newopps

VPN in KSA

Can anyone please recommend a good VPN for Saudi, and can you access iPlayer on it, or is that still difficult to achieve regardless (I've heard iPlayer is notoriously difficult to get working with...
Forum: Middle East
Dec 12th 2022, 7:37 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 5,623
Posted By Newopps

Re: Neom children education allowance

I'm not quite sure what you mean by "sponsored". If you have children for whom you pay school fees, at a registered school anywhere in the world, then on production of invoices, you will be...
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