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Posted: 12/6/2017 9:23:48 AM EDT
Has any one been to Eskan Village recently?
I'm going over for a 1 year job as DOD Civil Service.

Last time I was in Saudi was in 91 as active duty.

A few questions can I bring a kindle?
Can I stream Netflix or Amazon Prime?s!
Can I access AR15.com?

I know about the censorship, just don't know if you can access movies on line that are Saudi approved.

Thank's
Link Posted: 12/11/2017 5:35:57 PM EDT
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You'll have to wear a burka.....
Link Posted: 12/12/2017 3:02:43 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By redleg13a:
You'll have to wear a burka.....
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LOL no Burka I don't plan on going out much while I'm there.

Not a lot of information out there for Eskan Village online.
Link Posted: 2/7/2018 9:24:17 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By markmars:

LOL no Burka I don't plan on going out much while I'm there.

Not a lot of information out there for Eskan Village online.
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You there yet? I left last year around this time. Trust me you’re gonna want to go “OTW” at least once a month.
Link Posted: 2/26/2018 12:34:34 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By dukduk:

You there yet? I left last year around this time. Trust me you’re gonna want to go “OTW” at least once a month.
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Nope waiting on all the medical to clear should be there in March.
Link Posted: 1/27/2019 4:11:47 AM EDT
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I was there in 2015/2016.

I was a Security Escort Team Driver, got to drive around Riyadh all day.

What would you like to know? I had a blast there, loved that place.
Link Posted: 1/27/2019 4:13:31 AM EDT
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You can bring a Kindle/tablet. Streaming is hit or miss, generally you can. Get an “egg” (pocket WiFi) and you’re good to go. Access to Arfcom is restricted, same for porn... I heard.

Get a good VPN and you’ll be fine though.

@markmars
Link Posted: 1/27/2019 4:21:50 AM EDT
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Kingdom Center Skybridge
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Embassy Area
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Lots of traffic, FYI.
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Link Posted: 1/27/2019 6:20:27 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By SecurityForcesmember:
You can bring a Kindle/tablet. Streaming is hit or miss, generally you can. Get an “egg” (pocket WiFi) and you’re good to go. Access to Arfcom is restricted, same for porn... I heard.

Get a good VPN and you’ll be fine though.

@markmars
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Thanks I'm here and leave in 4 months.
Link Posted: 5/21/2020 8:54:11 AM EDT
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Little late to the party, I was there Jan-Nov19. Worked as the QRF team medic for the compound. Was an incredibly cushy gig, would recommend.
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