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Post by antemareundae on Sept 25, 2013 12:32:59 GMT
Wonder about the guy that is supposed to meet you at the airport when you arrive. Will he have a map of the RT compound? Is the commissary open all night?
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Post by Twofeets on Sept 25, 2013 17:07:04 GMT
Someone from your department usually meets you, but it can vary from dept to dept. RT is not a big camp, hopefully they know the basic layout but if not its easy to find your way around. The Commissary is open 24 hours, but right now they're going through a contract change and there have been... supply issues. Hopefully that gets resolved with LuLus takes over.
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Post by vpainter on Oct 1, 2013 2:32:22 GMT
Maps will be available in your home on arrival. If you have a driver who does not know where your address is located, stop and ask at the security gate as you enter. There is usually a map in their office.
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Post by antemareundae on Oct 1, 2013 20:00:54 GMT
Twofeets,
Honestly I hope it gets resolved before me and my pet arrive. Thanks.
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Post by UmmRiyam on Oct 2, 2013 6:35:06 GMT
LuLu will start operating in UDH on October 8th. Next will be ABQ, then Dhahran or RT (not sure which is after ABQ, but the guys in UDH are going to ABQ next to help close their store). I am not sure what dates they have set though. Even if LuLu hasn't started operating there yet, you should be able to find most basic items, such as fresh dairy products, meat (although the selection is much more limited than before), and produce (which again is more limited, but enough that you can cook!). Unlike UDH, you should be able to shop outside the compound easily, but even UDH started having extra shopping buses going to the supermarkets in Hofuf during this transition.
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Post by SZAS on Oct 30, 2013 5:39:34 GMT
Hi, UmmRiyam,
Has LuLu started operating in RT. If so, please let me know if they have spice section for indian food.
Thanks.
SZAS.
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Post by UmmRiyam on Oct 30, 2013 7:57:46 GMT
I don't know as I don't live in RT, but I can tell you that you should be able to find all the basic spices for Indian cooking in all grocery stores here. You may need to go to Khobar to a larger grocery store to find any specialty spices or spice blends. Don't worry...there are lots of Indians in Saudi, so you can find all the spices you will need.
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Post by SZAS on Oct 30, 2013 22:14:35 GMT
UmmRiyam, Thank you. Sounds good.  szas. |
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Post by GKSB on Nov 2, 2013 16:27:35 GMT
Couple of points of input from a new arrival in RT...
LuLus is currently scheduled to start November 10 in RT. Which can't come soon enough as the Commissary is barren.
As for internet, Aramco DSL is available once you get properly set up at work and can request ASDL service. Your milage may vary (do non-US people say "your kilometee"?) on how fast or slow you get proper SAP access.
If you are based in RT getting internet access early on is VASTLY different than those commuting to Dhahran. You might score during new hire orientation in Dhahran and get to the STC store for a WiFi router, but service is pretty bad in house, better outdoors (not much though). Without your Iqama the in-camp Axiom shop will not sell SIM cards or any other service. Maybe a neighbor will offer up their wireless password or such, but you might plan on 2+ weeks of no internet to start.
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Post by SZAS on Nov 2, 2013 21:04:44 GMT
Hi GKSB,
Thank you for the information.We are coming to RT soon. Good to know that LuLu will be opening before we come there. Also thanks for the facts about Internet service in RT.
Cheers.
SZAS.
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Post by vpainter on Nov 3, 2013 5:30:51 GMT
LuLu's is just taking over the running of the commissary. It is not a new store. But it will have access to everything that is at the actual LuLu stores, which will be a big help.
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Post by GKSB on Nov 11, 2013 17:05:37 GMT
Quick update from RT...
LuLus opened November 10 in RT. Amazing what a proper commissary can be in comparison to last month. Prices seems fair to what you see at Panda. Meats and Produce also of good quality. More investigation needed, but LuLu has started off on the right foot.
As a side note, you can buy prepaid SIM card recharges at the register, so once you get going with a local phone you can recharge minutes without leaving camp or needing a Saudi credit card.
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Post by SZAS on Nov 12, 2013 5:51:08 GMT
Hi GKSB,
Thank you for the update. Very good news, we are reaching RT insha soon. It will be very convenient for the new arrivals like us to have such facility near by. Alhamdulillah.
Regards,
SZAS
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Post by TheElicitor on Dec 28, 2013 1:52:54 GMT
Hi,
I have cleared all the necessary contingencies and I'm due to arrive in KSA in a few days time working as a data yst in Corporate Planning Department (CPD).
I currently know absolutely nothing about the team make up or numbers for that matter, though i have tried to request for this information from relocation agents but to no avail.
Does any one have any dealings with this team in CPD? I would be happy for a some insight as to numbers in the team and the team make up in general.
Any general advice regarding this role and how best to excel will much appreciated.
Many thanks in advance.
TheElicitor
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Post by Khorner on Jun 30, 2014 1:16:37 GMT
I will be moving here at the end of July with my hubby . I love to sing if still wanting people to join  |
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