@currentaffairs
English expat in Saudi Arabia
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English
Lives in Riyadh
Registration: 23 August 2012
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Online Gaming by currentaffairs
I was thinking about buying a router and I wondered if it would be fast enough for online gaming. What are the speeds of the wireless routers in KSA? Would there be a big difference between Mobily, STC and Zain? All thoughts welcome!
The newer 4G LTE STC wireless routers say up to 150 mbps. Anyone got one of these or similar and using it for gaming? Read More
Online Gaming by currentaffairs
I was thinking about buying a router and I wondered if it would be fast enough for online gaming. What are the speeds of the wireless routers in KSA? Would there be a big difference between Mobily, STC and Zain? All thoughts welcome!
I only have the option of buying a wireless router... What speeds are we talking about there? Read More
Online Gaming
I was thinking about buying a router and I wondered if it would be fast enough for online gaming. What are the speeds of the wireless routers in KSA? Would there be a big difference between Mobily, STC and Zain? All thoughts welcome! Read More
Best Hypermarket by currentaffairs
I want to go to a Hypermarket with the best range of imported food. I liked the look of Saveco.. Is this one of the best places to go?
Saveco was good. They have everything. Read More
Car Stereos
Looking to buy a new car stereo (CD player/radio).. Any recommendations on where to go? Read More
Best Hypermarket by currentaffairs
I want to go to a Hypermarket with the best range of imported food. I liked the look of Saveco.. Is this one of the best places to go?
Dear Saveco, Do you have the Ecover line of products or something similar (eco-friendly detergents)? More than just washing up liquid... Floor cleaners, surface cleaners, and so on. Read More
Best Hypermarket by currentaffairs
I want to go to a Hypermarket with the best range of imported food. I liked the look of Saveco.. Is this one of the best places to go?
You say that but why do they sell red wine vinegar even in KSA! I just can't find white wine vinegar (there is balsamic vinegar but not the same). They also sell cider vinegar ... Read More
Best Hypermarket by currentaffairs
I want to go to a Hypermarket with the best range of imported food. I liked the look of Saveco.. Is this one of the best places to go?
On my shopping list I have maple syrup, coffee beans, eco-friendly detergents, organic stock, white wine vinegar, parmesan cheese, and so on.... Read More
Best Hypermarket by currentaffairs
I want to go to a Hypermarket with the best range of imported food. I liked the look of Saveco.. Is this one of the best places to go?
Does Saveco have more foreign goods on offer than Lulu? I haven't been to either yet. On the Saveco website they have quite a lot of Tesco products.. Read More
Best Hypermarket
I want to go to a Hypermarket with the best range of imported food. I liked the look of Saveco.. Is this one of the best places to go? Read More
Dammam: Tailor and Dentist around Marina Mall
I want to go to a decent English speaking dentist and get some jackets altered. Can someone recommend a few places? Are there any clothes alteration shops in Marina Mall? I may stay near Marina Mall so places in that area would be a bonus.. (for the ... Read More
Prepaid Phones
I have a Mobily prepaid phone and it is causing some frustration. I got it one or two months ago and everything was okay. I then bought a 10 riyals card to top it up and received the message that it would run out in three days! A colleague at work ... Read More
Looking for table tennis players (In Riyadh) by Brjo
Hey, Looking for somewhere and some good players to have training together. I have my own bat. I know only in STC Club in Mursalat campus there are good tables. To enter in, you need to be STC employee and you need to register to the club. If you ...
Anyone who wants to play me then just send a pm. I found a small club with 10 tables. They seem fairly decent. Up the road from Sahara Mall, next to the Tamimi Markets store on the corner. Tuesday, Wednesday or weekend best for me. I will be here ... Read More
Looking for table tennis players (In Riyadh) by Brjo
Hey, Looking for somewhere and some good players to have training together. I have my own bat. I know only in STC Club in Mursalat campus there are good tables. To enter in, you need to be STC employee and you need to register to the club. If you ...
Apparently, it has been cancelled. Just try to stay in the loop and see what happens in the next few weeks. Read More
Looking for table tennis players (In Riyadh) by Brjo
Hey, Looking for somewhere and some good players to have training together. I have my own bat. I know only in STC Club in Mursalat campus there are good tables. To enter in, you need to be STC employee and you need to register to the club. If you ...
There is a table tennis tournament tomorrow for all (Saturday 11th). 4pm at Universal Bowling Centre in Riyadh and you can call 0558168885. I hardly know anything about it. Going with a friend. Will report back later. Read More