Amin Burghul

Hello, This is Amin, an Arabic tutor since 2003. I can help you learn Arabic. Thanks Amin Read More

Yes. There is always a common sense of what is evil and what is good! Read More

Yes, I have. Sometimes, just being with a certain person, feeling that they are beside you is enough. You too can spend several minutes without talking. The whole meeting is just silent. and then each one of you walk away on thier way feeling ... Read More

You may check the Arabi Institute in the DQ or Purple Academy in Olaya. I don't know about their current availability though. Read More

[ I wouldn't drink any of it my friend! Water storage in tanks, can have anything in it from insects to more unpalatable matter. Also you have no idea what the tank is made from, what state of repair or when it was last cleaned! Bottled water for ... Read More

Through the expereince of people I know who are living in different spots in Riyadh, If your building is in downtown and you receive the water from the National Water Company through cubic meter counting meters, this water is not drinkable and it ... Read More

If you just won a million dollars, would you quit your job?I'm considering quitting my current job being a secretary and a transaltor anyway, but I'd keep my evening-and-weekend-freelancing job as an Arabic tutor to non-Arabs and I'd open an ... Read More

This is actually a damned good list and if any of you are interested in improving your writing skills, please take note! http://sphotos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/c0.0.403.403/p403x403/68907_539591262719735_547245851_n.jpgTalking about English ... Read More

Hello, My name is Amin. I'm Syrian. I live and work in Saudi Arabia. I arrive in Shenzhen this Wednesday. I'm staying for three weeks. I will be probably staying in Luohu. I hope to make new friends here and hang out with them. Read More

If happiness was the national currency, what kind of work would make you rich?Helping Others and sharing! Read More

@wilson_derry Thanks for the info! Read More

@RehabDoctor. You are right, but we, Arabs, think its more respectful and interactive to call than to text, though the young Arabs nowadays text a lot which older people see it less respectful and inappropriate. Read More

Been told you're hot by a complete stranger? who ever made that question should come check Saudi Arabia haha!No, Never!@ Aminstar2 - You are Hot. Now change that answer of yours !!! :PWell, Yeah, once! :lol: Read More

Been told you're hot by a complete stranger? who ever made that question should come check Saudi Arabia haha!No, Never! Read More

I will glad to help you with Arabic. I have been teaching Arabic to non-Arabic speakers and carrying out language exchanges with native English speakers since 2003. Read More

No Dude it was not in dammam just got the picture from Wikipedia a slight dusty :P [img align=c]http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/75/Sandstorm.jpg/800px-Sandstorm.jpgWas that actuallly in Dammam? and when was that?Thanks! I ... Read More

a slight dusty :P [img align=c]http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/75/Sandstorm.jpg/800px-Sandstorm.jpgWas that actuallly in Dammam? and when was that? Read More

Been pushed into a pool with all your clothes on?Never! Read More

Do you know if its takes the same number of days for the Transfer of sponsorship?I just checked with the personnel department in my company and they told me that it takes between TWO to THREE weeks to trnsfer sponsorship, but as I said it usually ... Read More

Mai bht zada pareshan hochuki ho is situation se. Personal department koi help nhe karna chahta. Bas ye bol rahe hain k ap ki file labour ofice mai hai. Approval ka w8 karahe hain. Agar koi mere husband ko guide kar sakta hai to plz apna contact no ... Read More

In order to get the Medical tests results it takes about 3 days. If the sponser has no issues with th labour office, then it takes ONE/TWO days in the labour office and then HALF a day in the Passport Office. I used to work in personnel department ... Read More

@Alliecat - "i believe that too.. and it also depends upon how u adjust yourself to a new surroundings and people".I think attitude and how you adjust to new surroundings and people are the SAME thing. With a good attitude, you adjust; with a bad ... Read More

You can usually spot the mutawa coming--they're storming around with scowls on their faces.On several occasions I asked Mutawas why there are always scowls on their faces and why they can't smile, and that made them smile at the time (The first time ... Read More

Didn't take a shower for a week?Never! Read More

I don't think Madadel was serious about killing himself. He was just so upset that he had the thought for a second. Few people I met said they were going to kill themselves becasue they were too upset and desperate at the time, but then, and with ... Read More

malisohail is right, and Mobily has the HTC One X as well. check this ... Read More

So you mean meat stuffed full of antibiotics and growth hormones? :DYES! I never get sick and I'm very tall :D Win-Win lolIt seems that our bodies got used to unhealthy food that healthy food have become not healthy anymore. lol! Read More

More about Lulu: incredible hot foods for take-away; wonderful selection of American brands (Butterball!!!!); and, excellent quality meats from Aus., NZ and USA! You gotta get over there, Amin!I must give it a try then, and I will let you know ... Read More

Danube, Hayat Mall [Though parking there give me creeps]When I go to Danube of Hayah Mall I park on the other side of the road so I avoid the traffic when getting out. Read More

Ever been to Lulu, Amin?No, unfortunately! I've heard it is cool. I think I should give it a try! Have you been to Euromarche or Danoube, Allie? Read More

There are also: 1- Al Danoube Market in Hayah Mall in Mursalaat off king Abdulaziz road, and in Takhassusi St intersection with TaHliah St. 2- EuroMarche at Takhassusi St intersection with Uruba St. I like the both of them, but I think Hyper ... Read More

Where is SALAM Park? Is't for families only ? thanksUnfortunately, Salam Park is for families only! Read More

I partially agree with you. It also depends on the driver, car (in terms of weight for example: SUV, sports car) and road conditions. But then again, it's just driving. You don't have to drive 200mph to prove that you can accelerate fast which ... Read More

Also, must be equipped with a highly resposive Auo-Braking-System (ABS)"ABS" stands for Anti-Block Brake System: it prevents the tyres from blocking upon severe braking using a pulse system which enables you to steer while braking hard and hoepfully ... Read More

Im will be so lucky if i dip Alliecat make more spicy :P:lol:aliecat= spicycat :top:Mr. Alliecat would disagree. She says she is a sweetner.Sweets come at the end of a meal when one is almost full, while spices are appetizing :lol: Read More

Glued your hand to something?No, but sometimes I glue two of my fingers together accidentally. Read More

Digression: Once I asked a Saudi friend of mine who was rushing: “Why are you in a hurry?” “I want to arrive home as soon as possible, watch TV as much as possible and then sleep as much as possible” he answered.Not much else to do here is there?I ... Read More

Digression: Once I asked a Saudi friend of mine who was rushing: “Why are you in a hurry?” “I want to arrive home as soon as possible, watch TV as much as possible and then sleep as much as possible” he answered.Not much else to do here is there?The ... Read More

Digression: Once I asked a Saudi friend of mine who was rushing: “Why are you in a hurry?” “I want to arrive home as soon as possible, watch TV as much as possible and then sleep as much as possible” he answered. Read More

i learned a whlie ago, dont mix passion with work. Makes you not want to pursue your passion after said work.My experience has been the opposite :)I agree with Allie! Read More

Had a dream that you married someone?Nope! Read More

Sang in the shower?haha!Yeah, when I was younger! Read More

I find most Saudis to be friendly, caring people with wonderful senses of humor.That's true! Read More

Quoting the team, "Everything has been said. Thread closed". What has been said ? What was Armand referring to ?Oh he's just being a 'party pooper' :lol:I believe a "DIGRESSION THREAD" cannot be closed as there are always things to digress! Aren't ... Read More

Anti-Social Money!Dint get you ?He meant: Money at the cost of No-Social-Life.Right! Thanks TLL! Read More

Khalli Walli (خلي ولي) ;):lol: Quite a common word; does anyone know the right meaning?For those who don't know its meaning, it means: "I don't care at all" or "I am not interested in or worried about something or ... Read More

My Digression: Any great Sushi bars in Riyadh?For sushi lovers this is a great restaurant with secluded atmosphere and romantic decor. The restaurant combines French and Japanese cuisine. Furusato Restaurant Source & Copyright : LAYLAH, Blue Abaya ... Read More

My Digression: Any great Sushi bars in Riyadh?Great question!! People tell me there are but I've never been.There is one in Dhabab Street beside Porsche showroom. I have nvere been there, but two friends of mine have and recommended it. I'll get ... Read More

You misunderstand. 'Running for cover' is ME, not you. It means I'm running to hide.. from YOU .. for saying you look like Mr. Bean! :D:cool: Wokay. :D Wherever you run, the Mighty Chennai Express will find you..and I will provde the cover for ... Read More

did my medical a few days ago. gotta email in my papaerwork today and wait for an address to mail it all too also oh, and my vacation in december/jan will be to come home and build ... Read More

I think it's impossible to hurt our feelings Amin - and I'm pretty sure if you did at least me and Allie would bite you back for it :DAnd you, Lou and Allie are among those I'm careful not to hurt! :D Read More

I took time from my busy schedual of sunbathing to do it too :PI appreciate that! :) Read More

It's OK Amin, serious or not we all love you anyway - you provide much entertainmentTrue but I guess it always upsets me a bit when I think he has taken one of my jokes seriously because I'd never want to hurt his feelings. Now, don't get me ... Read More

It's OK Amin, serious or not we all love you anyway - you provide much entertainmentThat's very kind of you to say, Lou! Thank you! Read More

But excuse me, my English is not avanced enough to reply a sense of humor with another sense of humor.I think you under-estimate your language skills, number one. Number two, when you reply sooooooooooo seriously, of COURSE we think you have ... Read More

Amin must be wondering..:rolleyes: What happened to his thread. People are going off - topic on a regular basis now.:DNo, not at all! You are more than welcome to change the topic of my threads the way you like! That's breaks the dullness a topic! Read More

Oops!!! Aren't we (group of 4/5 devils) turning every darn thread into the 'Digression Thread' these days. :offtopic: :offtopic: :offtopic:I don't mind it! Nothing could be Off Topic in my threadS! Go ahead guys! Read More

Thank you for bothering to read, Lou! Read More

I had transalted the attached link into English on Google before I post it, but when I opened it again I realized it is still in Arabic. Anyway, here is the English transaltion: According to the plan will form the network of electric train the ... Read More

Thank you for your kind words, Wilson! I believe it is not a good idea to apply again soon as the embassy would assume that I’m insisting on going there which would have them to reject me again and again. I need to gain their trust by getting visas ... Read More

Amin, Amin, Amin!! Whatever are we going to do with you?? Lou was joking!!!!! Now come on, dude! If you hang around Westerners as much as you say you do, you should *get* our sense of humor by now!Alliecat! I know it when poeple are joking. I ... Read More

[ I am NOT nuts.I bet you are really ... you in Saudia. Everybody is nuts here it's an accepted way of life :dumbom:I came from a country where life is more like that of the West, though we have some tradition like that of Saudi. It is easier for me ... Read More

You say you'd just like to spend two weeks in London? If it was within my power, I'd certainly grant this simple request :)I'm sure you would, Alliecat! Thanks! Read More

I know I earn much less here than what I would in the UK (if I could find a job), but at least I still can save! I'm Satisfied!Maybe it's a language thing but I understood it the same way Lou did based on what you'd said (ie. that you thought you'd ... Read More

I was thinking the SAME about the USA. If it were so lucrative there, why in God's name would I be HERE? Millions of people are out of work, hundreds of thousands losing their homes and retirement plans. Tax is through the roof (unless you're a ... Read More

Dude anyone who thinks they can earn more in the UK needs their head examined.You've probably got met wrong! I DO know why Westerners come here! I was just being sacrastic! If the UK embassy thinks I want to go to their country because I THINK I can ... Read More

Those who work in the British embassy THINK that some Syrian like me dreams to settle in a country like theirs, probably to earn more money or have the government funding them, but the truth is why do British people (and many others) come to a ... Read More

Claim asylum - no doubt you will get in the UK ...YES! Another idea: go to Mexico.. sneak across the border into the US.. then fly to the UK from the US! :lol: :lol: :lol: (you think I'm joking?!?)It's all the same thing:lol: The back door is ... Read More

@ Aminstar2 the place where im working we have 1 syrian doctor i discus with him, after knowing he going to attn international Seminar in UK next month approved may Internation seminar. If syrian doctor can go than how come UK em-sassy . no idea. ... Read More

@ Aminstar2 i don't agree, your visa got rejected because of cries going in Syria its your thinking. Maybe your company not showing full support towards UK embassy. If that was the case how people from UK are still traveling to Syria for business ... Read More

Call this Global Warming !!Yes, It IS! Read More

i hate that the sand storms never end, winter, spring, summer. it never ends. bleh!Seems to mostly be in the spring, though.This time it is exceptional. This summer is expected to be the least hot compared to recent summers. The sandstorms, clouds ... Read More

but things changed now, it's like 90% of people here have smart phone like BlackBerry and Iphone, so they are talking to each other from texting.It's good IFF it doesn't turn into chatting. Someone blogged here some time back that he happended to ... Read More

If it's any consolation, I'm sure I can't get into N. Korea ;)It is not a matter of consolation! I'm just against being rejected to enter a country because both governments of your country and the country you are visiting are not friends! It is NOT ... Read More

Hey, but as for meeting up with your friends, why not try to arrange a holiday in a country you CAN get into? BTW, sorry to hear about your visa problems. I was recently very pleasantly surprised that I didn't need a visa for the UAE (airport ... Read More

@ wilson_derry Even though, I got rejected, probably for the current sitiuation in Syria. They just mentioned the financial status to hide something they can't state. Read More

And of course not a good time to plan a trip to Syria. May God help the poor.Yeah, It is not a good time to visit Syria, even for Syrians! Read More

I would love to visit Syria but my application was rejected because I was applying in DXB and didn't have a UAE visa at the time. Such is life. As stated above it's not a goiod time to be Syrian in the eyes of other governments.Sorry to hear about ... Read More

I agree with tryfly2 and juangcr. I don't make calls when my message can be clearly communicated by sending a simple text message. Text messaging can be preferred for providing information. But when I start sending and receiving many messages on ... Read More

for me I prefer text. 1- I can refer to it as ( Alliecat ) said. 2- keep some information like ( phone numbers - emails - names of agents - address ... appointment etc ). 3- understanding difficulty ( when I need speak to someone I dont ... Read More

Most often than not, I have seen Local people talking on the cellphones while driving. As if, this is mandatory while driving same like wearing a seat belt. Also have seen people (men & women) in the malls glued to the mobile fone's screen and ... Read More

Sad to hear Amin. I believe the world order right now contributed esp when you applied with a Syrian passport. If I were you, I'd wait for some time to get the political situation get settled a bit.Thanks! And that is what I am going to do, to ... Read More

with all due respect, other than phones, Arabs are not technilogically inclined as a culture. ESPECIALLY Saudi arabia compared to the modern world. Due to the LARGE prevelance of Twitter, facebook, and other items which encourage communication via ... Read More

One more thing to mention: Saudis spend the 10-15 seconds of a phone call asking each other "how they are" in several different forms which non-Saudis or Westerners think a waste of time.Interesting that you say this since usually people are ... Read More

Riding bikes in Saudi, Japan, usa, Africa.. Ive only been hit in america go figure. I had more thumbs up in saudi arabia however than responses from anywhere. Riding around Jeddh id get honks and waves from people constantly and gears are for ... Read More

It would be cool to go for Bicycle rides together on the weekends.Be careful: http://road.cc/content/news/15227-british-cyclist-dies-after-being-deliberately-rammed-saudi-arabiaThat was horrible to hear. Thanks for sharing! Once while I was riding ... Read More