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Forum: Middle East
Nov 20th 2024, 8:35 pm
Replies: 1,221
Views: 841,471
Posted By Newopps

Re: NEOM JOB DETAILS

I don't believe that is correct. Payments are based on paid monthly salary, not base salary.
Forum: Middle East
Aug 27th 2024, 7:05 am
Replies: 29
Views: 12,061
Posted By Newopps

Re: Banking in KSA

Hello. The funds usually transfer within a few hours, but if you transfer over weekends or public holidays, it may take a day. I last transferred funds last Sunday and they arrived 22hrs later on the...
Forum: Middle East
Apr 28th 2024, 10:40 pm
Replies: 29
Views: 12,061
Posted By Newopps

Re: Banking in KSA

Yea, but I'm pretty sure you will get correspondent bank charges doing that. There's also the option to transfer SAR directly to a Revolut SAR account. I tried that once but the funds never hit and...
Forum: Middle East
Apr 28th 2024, 2:21 am
Replies: 29
Views: 12,061
Posted By Newopps

Re: Banking in KSA

Absolutely. In the SAB app, select your SAR current account, then Make a transfer, then Global transfer, reselect your account, select your linked HSBC USD currency account (abbreviated HCA), input...
Forum: Middle East
Dec 9th 2023, 9:11 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 13,341
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 8th 2023, 6:45 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 13,341
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 3rd 2023, 10:26 pm
Replies: 1,221
Views: 841,471
Posted By Newopps

re: NEOM JOB 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 5th 2023, 7:11 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 1,610
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 4th 2023, 7:43 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 2,325
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 4th 2023, 7:38 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 21,096
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 4th 2023, 5:35 pm
Replies: 1,221
Views: 841,471
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 4th 2023, 5:29 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 2,457
Posted By Newopps

Re: Offshore account

HSBC Expat is a common choice. Don't have it myself, but ...
Forum: Middle East
May 4th 2023, 5:27 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 4,599
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 10th 2023, 6:06 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 4,824
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 10th 2023, 5:57 pm
Replies: 3,065
Views: 2,151,832
Posted By Newopps

re: NEOM Community Thread - for all questions about living at NEOM

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 8th 2023, 6:54 pm
Replies: 3,065
Views: 2,151,832
Posted By Newopps

re: NEOM Community Thread - for all questions about living at NEOM

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 7th 2023, 7:13 pm
Replies: 3,065
Views: 2,151,832
Posted By Newopps

re: NEOM Community Thread - for all questions about living at NEOM

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 am
Replies: 3,065
Views: 2,151,832
Posted By Newopps

re: NEOM Community Thread - for all questions about living at NEOM

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 am
Replies: 1,221
Views: 841,471
Posted By Newopps

re: NEOM JOB 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 am
Replies: 1,221
Views: 841,471
Posted By Newopps

re: NEOM JOB 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 am
Replies: 3,065
Views: 2,151,832
Posted By Newopps

re: NEOM Community Thread - for all questions about living at NEOM

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 am
Replies: 29
Views: 12,061
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 am
Replies: 3,065
Views: 2,151,832
Posted By Newopps

re: NEOM Community Thread - for all questions about living at NEOM

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 5th 2023, 11:35 pm
Replies: 3,065
Views: 2,151,832
Posted By Newopps

re: NEOM Community Thread - for all questions about living at NEOM

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!
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