Post by arcticengineer on Jun 16, 2022 18:52:54 GMT
I'm in Udhailiyah so can relate to the remote camp issues. I've used STC since I've been here and mostly no complaints. I had a Saudi help me transfer the car I bought and he set up the insurance, I don't know if there is much difference between them. I've never used Amazon.sa, just Amazon in the US and Aramex. Don't ship anything file with Aramex, it will be damaged or broken and there customer service is 0. The only items I've had rejected are spices and herbs for cooking, go figure. I used Aramex a lot during the first year of covid restrictions as I had no car and some items you can't find in kingdom. Since getting a car and being able to go home and bring back hard to find items I haven't used Aramex in a year.
My advice is plan to bring back what you want/need during your repat trips and pay whatever the additional luggage cost is, much better than Aramex. Duffle bags and 20 gallon Rubbermaid action packers are great for bringing in frozen meat, clothing, books, etc., I have never had any problems with my luggage or the Saudis rifling through books or computers. I would not bring in graphy but aside from that you should have no problems with your personal belongings.
My advice is plan to bring back what you want/need during your repat trips and pay whatever the additional luggage cost is, much better than Aramex. Duffle bags and 20 gallon Rubbermaid action packers are great for bringing in frozen meat, clothing, books, etc., I have never had any problems with my luggage or the Saudis rifling through books or computers. I would not bring in graphy but aside from that you should have no problems with your personal belongings.