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Metermaid2013
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Departing in 3 days.... Jun 9, 2013 4:22:11 GMT

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Post by Metermaid2013 on Jun 9, 2013 4:22:11 GMT

Hi Vpainter,

I have a few questions:

1.) I was hoping to get a name of a contact person in DHA, if such person is still available, can you send me a PM?

2.) We arrive in KSA on Wed, June 12 with about 12 dish barrel boxes. Is notifying our Relocation Advisor enough, or do we need to contact someone else at Dammam Airport to ensure a ride for us and our stuff to DHA?

3.) I am addicted to my smart phone. We decided to just get new phones when we arrive. Can we leave camp via bus to pick one up in town within a few days of arrival? Or will need our iqama first to leave camp or to buy the phone?

We're looking forward to meeting everyone!!! Thank you for everyone's input on the forum!!!

MM2013

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Departing in 3 days.... Jun 9, 2013 16:35:36 GMT

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Post by vpainter on Jun 9, 2013 16:35:36 GMT

MM2013,
1. I will email you a contact or two.

2. You will go to the Aramco Office in the airport once you clear customs. If your department is one of those who sends a coworker to meet you, you will have a helper when you arrive, but not all do. You can change money at the airport if you did not come with SR's. definitely let your relocation agent know also.

3. To get on the Aramco buses, you just need your Aramco ID. First day of work for you, ask a coworker to help you schedule ID appointments for your family. Yours will be taken care of as you are orientated. There is also a phone stand in the commissary if they have the phone you want. STC is in Al Majamma and Mobiliy is in the Al Midra building to get a phone and data plan. You can get to those on buses on camp, do not need anything to get on buses inside the camp.