Expats To Close Bank Accounts Before Exit
I just read in today’s edition of Arabnews that the Interior Ministry has warned citizens and residents to be careful with their bank account because this might be used for terrorism purpose. Expats are...
Category: News
Holiday for Governmental Office and School
Due to the recent death of King Abdullah, Saudi government announced that tomorrow, January 25, 2015 will be holiday for Governmental Offices and School. SPA – “Due to the death of Custodian of the...
Rumors: ‘World’s largest’ Apple store to open in Dubai
Who wants an official Apple Store in Saudi Arabia? Probably most of Apple users in Saudi Arabia would love to have the store here, it would mean easy access to customer support and probably...
Single Sign-on System for Electronic Services Started by Saudi Government
Gone are the days that expats needs to fall in line in order to get some documents from Saudi Arabia. Specially the translation part whenever an expat is communicating with a non-English speaking...
Dependent over 25 should find Sponsors or be back to home country
According to the recent news posted in Arabnews.com, dependents above 25 will no longer be allowed to remain under the sponsorship of their parents. ArabNews reported as follows: “The Passport Department will not renew...
Ministry of Interior (MOI) and Ministry of Labor (MOL) Helps Illegal Worker in Saudi Arabia By Giving Additional Exceptions
Below is the unofficial translation of the Ministry of Interior (MOI) and Ministry of Labor (MOL) announcement regarding the additional provision given by the Saudi Government for Saudi Workers with problem on their iqama....
Orbit Says GMA Pinoy To Be Replaced By TFC Channels
This post is intended for Filipinos in Saudi Arabia I was surprised to see in our TV screen that GMA 7 Pinoy Channel will now be replaced by TFC (The Filipino Channel)Â starting April...
Magnitude 8 Earthquake in Iran Felt in Riyadh
According to Reuter’s tweet a magnitude 8 earthquake shook Iran, But this time I felt it also in Riyadh. Magnitude 8 earthquake strikes Iran: USGS #breaking — Reuters Top News (@Reuters) April 16, 2013...
Have You Registered Your SIM Card ?
For all our readers information, ( As received from SMS) As per the directives of the Communication and Information Technology Commission, please note that starting 12/9/1433 H a new mechanism for prepaid recharge SIM...
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz al-Saud has died in Geneva
According to different news site, It has been reported that the Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz al-Saud has died in Geneva. The news has been confirmed through the Saudi state television on...
Prince Alwaleed bin Talal invested $300 M in Twitter
It was all over the social media news yesterday that Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, the chairman of Saudi Arabia’s Kingdom Holding Company (KHC) has invested $300m in popular social networking site Twitter. According to...
Jarir is Now Accepting iPhone 4s Reservation | Over Priced?
We have received information that Jarir Bookstore have started getting reservations for iPhone 4s but the price is really high. They are using their facebook page to received the reservation. Here is the price...
Crown Prince Sultan, deputy premier and minister of defense and aviation, has died,
Image from CNN.com According to Arab News and CNN.com, Crown Prince Sultan, deputy premier and minister of defense and aviation, has died, according to a statement from the Saudi Royal Court early Saturday. He...
Melting Pot Restaurant Soon in Saudi Arabia
Image Credit : tbo.com Melting Pot is opening it’s restaurant in Saudi Arabia by 2012 as reported here , so to those of you who have tried Melting Pot. So how will The Melting...
Saudi Arabia bans iPhones and Galaxy ‘tablets’ at Security Organizations
I just learn from Saudi News report that Saudi Arabian government issue a ban of use for iPhones and Galaxy Tablet as a precaution since those mentioned gadget could easily be hacked. The Saudi...
National Fire Fighting Manufacturing Company (NAFFCO) @ RESTATEX
National Fire Fighting Manufacturing Company (NAFFCO) is now participating at RESTATEX 14th Expo & Forum Exhibition until 4th May 2011 at Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center – RICEC. Timings will be from 10:30am-...
ATTENTION : Saudi Civil Defense : Strong Sand Storm Heading Riyadh
Saudi Civil Defense have used the mobile technology, through STC and Mobily, to issue warning to all residents of Riyadh about the strong sandstorm heading from North ( Khasim Area ), Everybody is recommended...