BORED BORED BORED

R80GS'er Contributor

Member since 29 January 2011

R80GS'erContributor24 September 2011 14:10:40

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HOTEL LIVING IS BORING

the guys here though great and polite and helpful are not company. and yes there are films in english on but they are all films i have seen i have only been here a week so i don't have the sort of money that means i can go out and shop i don't have a car or even my license yet...so if anyone has any ideas of what i can do till i go to sleep later please let me know if you want to come over for a coffee (i have coffee milk and sugar) and a chat to cheer up an expat that is without his wife for company then pm me and i'll let you know where i am or where you want to meet up..

cheers guys and galls laters maters

hamlay Active member

Member since 13 May 2011

hamlayActive member29 September 2011 19:01:34

When I first arrived I hired a car. Made a big difference. Whenever I start feel to feel bored I just hop in the car and to explore!

R80GS'er Contributor

Member since 29 January 2011

R80GS'erContributor29 September 2011 19:06:32

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problem there my friend is that i can't hire a car without a saudi license and as soon as i get that there is a company car waiting for me....great idea though and thanks for the suggestion.

hamlay Active member

Member since 13 May 2011

hamlayActive member29 September 2011 19:19:02

You sure about that mate?
I hired cars for a couple of months until I got my Iqama.
..have used both Avis and Hanco no problems. have also hired using my international licence (permit from AA) and using my UK licence.

The only problem seems to be once you get your Iqama then the hire companies want to see a Saudi licence. If you show then your visa and tell them you don't have your iqama yet should be no problems.

Cheers.

R80GS'er Contributor

Member since 29 January 2011

R80GS'erContributor29 September 2011 19:44:14

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yes i'm sure as my saudi partner whos company owns hanco was told no and my car is coming from them when i get my saudi license

hamlay Active member

Member since 13 May 2011

hamlayActive member29 September 2011 19:54:58

Oh well, you'll be itching to get your iqama then so you can get your licence.

Will make all the difference when you get your own set of wheels!

R80GS'er Contributor

Member since 29 January 2011

R80GS'erContributor29 September 2011 20:00:10

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so will me saudi partners they need the driver more than me and i need him to be able to take me all over the place so it works more for them to get me sorted out