pcline
English expat in Saudi Arabia
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Lives in Riyadh
Registration: 06 June 2012
Car paint cost in Riyadh
How much does it cost to fully repaint a sedan car? Which is the best shop or place for it? Read More
New members of the Saudi Arabia forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Saudi Arabia forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more ...
Hi, all connect on FB, twitter @PardesiLounge Read More
Skype mobile call not working with my STC 4G by dileep301
Dear friends I am facing problem with my stc skype to mobile call net is working good but only skype . and i tried other net works then my skype is working . please any body help me in this .Thank you Dileep Dammam
Using other software these days. Skype is un officially banned in KSA. They have reduced its bandwidth. Read More
Baldness Treatment in Riyadh
Minoxidil 5% will help you to prevent further hairfall. Go to any dermatologists. Read More
Best Dr and hospital for gynecology in Riyadh by pcline
I need advise for which Dr and hospital is best for pregnancies in Riyadh. We went twice to Dr Nasreen majid in Al Hammadi hospital but we are not convinced with her treatment. She doesnt explain or talk much. Needs advice plz.
Any more suggestions & advice plz Read More
Best Dr and hospital for gynecology in Riyadh
I need advise for which Dr and hospital is best for pregnancies in Riyadh. We went twice to Dr Nasreen majid in Al Hammadi hospital but we are not convinced with her treatment. She doesnt explain or talk much. Needs advice plz. Read More
Skype mobile call not working with my STC 4G by dileep301
Dear friends I am facing problem with my stc skype to mobile call net is working good but only skype . and i tried other net works then my skype is working . please any body help me in this .Thank you Dileep Dammam
I am facing same issue since 1st May 2014. STC QUICKNET 4G have reduced the bandwidth allocated for skype and similar is done for mobily now. GO telecom may be better option remaining. Read More
Skype working slow on STC network. by -royal-
Hello! I am having some problem on STC network. My skype is working too much slow. It is taking too much time to show contacts and I can't call/video call clearly. But on same PC with same skype ID working good on Mobily network. Tnx Royal
This problem is there in STC QUICKNET 4G since 1st May 2014, I am facing same here in Riyadh. As per my knowledge they have secretly reduced the bandwidth for skype port. Use other apps now. Even mobily has reduced bandwidth allocated to skype. you ... Read More
IKEA Riyadh
Yeah all of them are Saudis and they charge more than normal. So try walk upto the road bargain a taxi. Read More
Curtains cloth shops in riyadh by pcline
I would like to know where can we buy cloth for curtains.
can you please share the GPS coordinates from google maps, Is it near Imam Turki mosque in Dirah Read More
Curtains cloth shops in riyadh
I would like to know where can we buy cloth for curtains. Read More
Cheapest way to go to Masjid-e-Nabvi from Madinah Airport by Tormentor
Can anyone please shed some light on the cheapest way to go to Haram (Prophet's Mosque in Madinah) from Madinah Airport.
They charge SR 30-50 to Haram from airport Read More
Taif trip
Hey ...we went Taif on 24th March by flight and took a car on rent at the airport. The cheapest one was Toyota Yaris for SR100 per day. Drove around the Taif city using GPS navigation. Enjoyed cable car of Alhada mountains (Cost=SR 80/person). The ... Read More
Taif trip
Hi all, I will be visiting Taif for two days via flight (i.e: Riyadh-Taif). Is it a good place to stay? Or shall I drive down to Jeddah!!! Confusion. Are car rental available at Taif airport? Also please let me know if there are taxis from Taif ... Read More
Saudi council of Engineers Sadad Billing by pcline
Hello all, I received a bill number from SADAD through sms and was asked to pay the bill. But when try to pay the bill in bank through online or ATM the system says the bill doesn't exist. Kindly suggest what can I do. I had paid initial SR 200 and ...
Yes I was able to pay and now I got my certificate as well. It was technical fault with sadad and SCE. But later I paid it by sadad itself, online thru my bank account. I had to go to SCE office to get my certificate. Read More
Legal procedure to bring my wife to Saudi Arabia from India by pcline
Hello all, I am newly married and would like to bring my wife to KSA. I have family status visa from my company. My wife just received her new passport in India. So now what do I have to do to bring her here. Please advice me in detail.
I dont want to search. Read More
Legal procedure to bring my wife to Saudi Arabia from India
Hello all, I am newly married and would like to bring my wife to KSA. I have family status visa from my company. My wife just received her new passport in India. So now what do I have to do to bring her here. Please advice me in detail. Read More
Saudi council of Engineers Sadad Billing
Hello all, I received a bill number from SADAD through sms and was asked to pay the bill. But when try to pay the bill in bank through online or ATM the system says the bill doesn't exist. Kindly suggest what can I do. I had paid initial SR 200 and ... Read More
GOLD 24k in Riyadh by pcline
Hello, As you all know there is gold rush going on in Riyadh now. I would like to know where can we get the best price. Is it online or in store. Don't mention MR GOLD, they are just cheaters..with too high prices. Batha gold price is not ...
Now the topic is going towards investments management...But my point it where to buy gold bars at spot price in riyadh. Read More
GOLD 24k in Riyadh by pcline
Hello, As you all know there is gold rush going on in Riyadh now. I would like to know where can we get the best price. Is it online or in store. Don't mention MR GOLD, they are just cheaters..with too high prices. Batha gold price is not ...
No one in this forum interested in this topic???? Read More
GOLD 24k in Riyadh
Hello, As you all know there is gold rush going on in Riyadh now. I would like to know where can we get the best price. Is it online or in store. Don't mention MR GOLD, they are just cheaters..with too high prices. Batha gold price is not ... Read More
Home center Riyadh by pcline
Hi all, Which home center store is best and biggest in Riyadh? Please reply soon.
Is Harraj a good bargain place???? Is the quality same as Home center?? Read More
Home center Riyadh by pcline
Hi all, Which home center store is best and biggest in Riyadh? Please reply soon.
Not center point for clothes....Home center store for furniture. Read More
Home center Riyadh
Hi all, Which home center store is best and biggest in Riyadh? Please reply soon. Read More
Missing Sainsbury's UK products in Riyadh
30 Kg for 拢15??? Please give the details of courier or cargo companies. Read More
Missing Sainsbury's UK products in Riyadh
I really miss food and other stuff from UK, especially Spanish Lavender honey from Sainsbury's UK. Is there any way to ship from UK to Riyadh cheap way or is it available here in Riyadh? Read More
Buying Gold by Aali786
Asalam Alekum all I am in search of Gold jewellery shops, where i can buy jewellery i.e, Bandit, chain, bangles etc... I guess there is some gold market near Batha, but actually don't know exact location, so Please let me know any information ...
I have been there yesterday and I can say u that if you go to Taybah Market (Gold souq) you will forget Batha gold market. No comparision at all. Amazing designs. All kinds of gold available there. Read More
Best perfume for Bridegroom
No one is replying....I guess no one is a perfume lover here. Read More
Best perfume for Bridegroom
Hello, I am confused about which and where to buy attar (perfume) for wedding. Looking for best Oudh or may be Montale perfumes. Suggestions please. Read More
Where to buy plastic sheets for glass packing in Riyadh by pcline
Hello All, I need help in finding the plastic sheet/roll which has small bubbles in it to pack glass ware so that it can be safely sent abroad. Please help me where can I find it. Thanks
Thanks all. I got it in SACO. Read More
Where to buy plastic sheets for glass packing in Riyadh by pcline
Hello All, I need help in finding the plastic sheet/roll which has small bubbles in it to pack glass ware so that it can be safely sent abroad. Please help me where can I find it. Thanks
Is it available in SACO? Read More
Where to buy plastic sheets for glass packing in Riyadh
Hello All, I need help in finding the plastic sheet/roll which has small bubbles in it to pack glass ware so that it can be safely sent abroad. Please help me where can I find it. Thanks Read More
Part time job needed by pcline
I am bored sitting in home after working hours and would like to make some extra money of my free time,
I have done Masters in Communication Systems Engineering from UK. Working here in Riyadh as a Telecom Engineer. But I would like to earn extra money in free time as there is nothing more to do in Saudi Arabia other than shopping and eating out...Any ... Read More
Where to buy gold in Riyadh??? by galiusman
Folks of the blog please help me out.... I want to buy some gold for my mom and i am visiting riyadh soon so I need some help regarding where to buy good quality gold in riyadh... can anyone suggest shops or malls where I can buy good quality 24 ...
As per year 1967 Indian law a female can carry gold in jewellery of amount 20,000 Rs and men can carry gold of Rs 10000. If I am not wrong gold was 1000 Rs per tola in the year 1967. They havent changed the rule since then....Now we get may be 3-4 ... Read More
Where to buy gold in Riyadh??? by galiusman
Folks of the blog please help me out.... I want to buy some gold for my mom and i am visiting riyadh soon so I need some help regarding where to buy good quality gold in riyadh... can anyone suggest shops or malls where I can buy good quality 24 ...
No it is only 2 riyals extra on the online gold price at the shops in Batha if you want to buy gold bars of 20gms, 25 gms, 50 gms and higher... Read More
Where to buy gold in Riyadh??? by galiusman
Folks of the blog please help me out.... I want to buy some gold for my mom and i am visiting riyadh soon so I need some help regarding where to buy good quality gold in riyadh... can anyone suggest shops or malls where I can buy good quality 24 ...
SR 197 per gram of 24 carat gold...Today's rate Read More
Hair transplant in Saudi Arabia or world
Hi all I am looking for a hair transplant in a month time. Kindly suggest me some good doctors from around the world to look for. As you know hairs are very precious for a balding person so I dont wanna loose them by going to a bad doctor. Please ... Read More
Where to buy gold in Riyadh??? by galiusman
Folks of the blog please help me out.... I want to buy some gold for my mom and i am visiting riyadh soon so I need some help regarding where to buy good quality gold in riyadh... can anyone suggest shops or malls where I can buy good quality 24 ...
Carrying gold to India without paying customs is all your luck. Keep it in hand bag rather than checked in baggage. Even if you are asked to pay duty at airport remember it is officially 4 % of the gold value. Example 10 grams = 30000 Rupees then ... Read More
Where to buy gold in Riyadh??? by galiusman
Folks of the blog please help me out.... I want to buy some gold for my mom and i am visiting riyadh soon so I need some help regarding where to buy good quality gold in riyadh... can anyone suggest shops or malls where I can buy good quality 24 ...
Gold can be bought from 'Batha Gold market' and if you are looking for good designer jewelery then go for Malabar gold and Joy Alukkas near Murabba square near Hayal wazarat. It is located in the building where LULU supermarket is. Batha gold market ... Read More
Part time job needed
I am bored sitting in home after working hours and would like to make some extra money of my free time, Read More
Spelling mistake in iqama by QAhmad
Hello thr! Everything was going swimmingly while me and my husband found that there is a spelling mistake (in arabic) on his iqama. The spelling mistake is such that it look like another new name. However all other details including name in English ...
My name on passport is Abdul Mannan (changed for this forum) and on iqama is Abdul Mannan qamaruddin (my dads name is added). While my dads full name is Mohammed Qamaruddin. So what should be my name on iqama???? Read More
Will my iqama be renewed? by pcline
I am 58 and my profession on Iqama is Telecom Engineer but I am not an Engineer. I have to give my iqama for renewal in 2 months. Will my iqama be renewed or not without certificates?
So it means my iqama can be renewed without any problem. But as I am not an engineer, my profession shall be changed to something else...??? Read More
Will my iqama be renewed? by pcline
I am 58 and my profession on Iqama is Telecom Engineer but I am not an Engineer. I have to give my iqama for renewal in 2 months. Will my iqama be renewed or not without certificates?
My work is not of an engineer in the company and I don't mind changing profession on iqama from engineer to any other as long as I can continue receiving family status for my wife and children. Read More
Will my iqama be renewed?
I am 58 and my profession on Iqama is Telecom Engineer but I am not an Engineer. I have to give my iqama for renewal in 2 months. Will my iqama be renewed or not without certificates? Read More