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brackenbMember25 June 2013 05:13:57

Hello all,

Hope everyone is enjoying the sunshine here in Riyadh town

Can anybody advice on the reliability of post to the UK. I have some fairly important documents to send back and thought of using the postal service. A bit concerned though about whether its reliable. Experiences please

Bernard

TheLegendLeads ViP

Member since 06 April 2010

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TheLegendLeadsViP25 June 2013 05:45:34

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I'd suggest going for courier services. If you are specific about Saudi Post (SPA), make sure you send via *registered* post.

qamran_mushtaq Active member

Member since 09 July 2012

qamran_mushtaqActive member25 June 2013 05:52:29

I second "TheLegentLeads" opinion.
In addition, instead of SPA send your important document through DHL, UPS, FedEx or some other trackable courier service.

In this way you could track your documents and also press the alrm button if anything happened wrong.

Thanks,
Kamran

slyshooter Serial expat

Member since 18 October 2010

slyshooterSerial expat25 June 2013 10:06:01

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qamran_mushtaq wrote:
I second "TheLegentLeads" opinion.
In addition, instead of SPA send your important document through DHL, UPS, FedEx or some other trackable courier service.

In this way you could track your documents and also press the alrm button if anything happened wrong.

Thanks,
Kamran

Don't they would charge minimum 300+ and the document will reach in 4 days minimum

Saudi Post will charge 10-15 riyal registered post and the document will reach in 7-9 days

If they are important documents, they have an express service like Bareed Mumtaz which costs 100-150 . The service is similar to DHL, UPS, FedEx and you can track your shipment.

brackenb Member

Member since 12 April 2013

brackenbMember25 June 2013 10:56:13

Thanks for your help. Food for thought

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AlliecatViP25 June 2013 14:37:05

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Your employer might have a contract with FedEx or UPS and allow you to use their number. It cuts the cost by 75% (I know this because I almost paid full price to the US)!

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