Omay
Filipino expat in Saudi Arabia
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About me
Filipino, Single
Lives in Riyadh, Ar Riyad
Speaks English, Filipino
Registration: 30 August 2016
Fish Aquarium hobbist in Riyadh by nazreeng
Any forum or whatsapp group which involves aquarium hobbist in Riyadh. if so please guide me and also i am looking for a used medium size aquarium any one can help or guide m
Just Check your local Petshop, or since you are here in Riyadh you can ask your friends if they know the Riyadh Pet and birds market you can buy your aquarium there at a cheaper price. Read More
Live aquarium plants by felixjohn
I'm living in Hofuf. I failed to get Live plants from nearby pet stores. Anyone to share live plants with me for reasonable price??
Sadly it's not available here in Riyadh at the moment. Before you can buy them from Jungle land, unfortunately, that pet shop is closed I will let you know as soon as we found one. we are actually looking for otos and SAE as algae control fish. Read More
Live aquarium plants by felixjohn
I'm living in Hofuf. I failed to get Live plants from nearby pet stores. Anyone to share live plants with me for reasonable price??
Java moss is currently out of stock here and ordering online (from the US) will take weeks. Moss might die too due to extreme summer. Will you be able to get a few balls of java moss for me for a price? I’m here in Jeddah, too. ... Read More
working visa
Honestly it depends in the company and the person processing your papers. usually from 2 weeks to more than a month. :) Read More
Live aquarium plants by felixjohn
I'm living in Hofuf. I failed to get Live plants from nearby pet stores. Anyone to share live plants with me for reasonable price??
Anyone here knows any live fish online store that ships here in Riyadh or KSA? I like to buy otocinclus unfortunately its so hard to find this fish here Read More
I need a pet by DarkKnight84
Hello All, In purpose to have new activities, I'm about to adopt a pet but actually I don't how and from where? Is there anybody can help in that? Thank you
and to add to this post the price is much cheaper. Read More
New members of the Saudi Arabia forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Saudi Arabia forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more ...
Hi Haz you can watch world cup in almost all the restaurants and cafe here in Riyadh actually even in the Gym you can watch it while having your workout. Cheers :) Omay Read More
Leaving with unpaid loan by Jehjeh31
Hi, I have existing loan in Samba. But I am planning to go for exit this coming September. Will i still be able to leave the country without going to jail? Will the immigration not hold me before they will find out the whereabouts of my loan? Is ...
Usually if you are going for exit you will have your clearance from the company and as soon as you finish your clearance from the company your company will inform the bank that you are no longer connected to them. The bank will then check for your ... Read More
How to Apply for Driving License in KSA? (Im a Filipino) by redteleron
Hello, Is there someone can give me information on the step by step process in applying a Drivers License? Im not a Driver on my company so I should think I do this on my own. I just want to have a License for personal purposes. I have my ...
Here is the location of North Riyadh Driving School. https://www.google.com/maps/place/Dallah+Driving+School/@24.776049,46.6403727,301m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x3e2ee305028b996b:0x927d016683d30f0d!8m2!3d24.7769907!4d46.6396263 Read More
How to Apply for Driving License in KSA? (Im a Filipino) by redteleron
Hello, Is there someone can give me information on the step by step process in applying a Drivers License? Im not a Driver on my company so I should think I do this on my own. I just want to have a License for personal purposes. I have my ...
Which branch did you go? Try the North Riyadh Driving school not sure but usually they are not full. Read More
Live aquarium plants by felixjohn
I'm living in Hofuf. I failed to get Live plants from nearby pet stores. Anyone to share live plants with me for reasonable price??
I live next to Jungle land and i'm near Live Safari just like what iv'e said things that you need is not always available like when I need Java moss or I need dwarf baby tears it's not available from all those petshop and some tools ... Read More
Live aquarium plants by felixjohn
I'm living in Hofuf. I failed to get Live plants from nearby pet stores. Anyone to share live plants with me for reasonable price??
Are you in Aquascape?Hi Ronnie, Yes i'm kinda into aquascape unfortunately it is hard to find the material that I need another issue is that if you find one it's expensive and not always available. that's why i just did an ordinary ... Read More
I need a pet by DarkKnight84
Hello All, In purpose to have new activities, I'm about to adopt a pet but actually I don't how and from where? Is there anybody can help in that? Thank you
yes I am a dog lover though dogs need outdoor space, for him to be clean you need to give him a bath also you need to train him how to behave inside your house and also will you need a lot of patience to train a dog but eventually he will be the ... Read More
Fish Aquarium hobbist in Riyadh by nazreeng
Any forum or whatsapp group which involves aquarium hobbist in Riyadh. if so please guide me and also i am looking for a used medium size aquarium any one can help or guide m
hi Nazreeng, This is the only website with forum that you can find that discuss pets here in KSA and unfortunately most of the pets discuss here are cats and dogs, I love Dogs because all my life it is my constant buddy in my home country it is ... Read More
I need a pet by DarkKnight84
Hello All, In purpose to have new activities, I'm about to adopt a pet but actually I don't how and from where? Is there anybody can help in that? Thank you
Hi Darknight84 Can you be specific what type of animal you want to adopt. Though there are lots of petshops here in Riyadh at least someone can give you a nice advice where to get it and how to take care of your pet. Read More
Passport held by employer by buko123
Hi all, my employer keeps all foreign workers passport for 'safe-keeping'. just want to ask if this is legal ? is there a law stating that employers are not allowed to keep employees passport? Thank you. Regards
Hi Dennigmt, Good day! I just want to inform you that Saudi has gone a lot of changes since 2006 under Saudi Law "now" the owner of the passport should keep their own passport though there are still some employers who violate this law, ... Read More
Can I buy/order a drone with camera in Saudi Arabia
I'm not sure but lately I saw a lots of drone specially when there are events. Read More
Buying Artemia ( shrimp egg) in Riyadh
hey do you mean Brine shrimp I check the Live Safari I think I saw it in their store Read More
Passport held by employer by buko123
Hi all, my employer keeps all foreign workers passport for 'safe-keeping'. just want to ask if this is legal ? is there a law stating that employers are not allowed to keep employees passport? Thank you. Regards
I'm Sorry sir but I don't agree with you if you are living other than your country it is important because your passport can be use to abuse their authority over you. I know of a person who can't even go outside the house just to buy her ... Read More
Cooking like a local in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello, Enjoying the local food of your expat country is great, but learning to cook the dishes yourself is even better. Please share what it's like cooking like a local in the Philippines. What are some of the most popular local dishes that ...
Whenever I cook adobo I don't use MSG and most of the time I use butter instead of cooking oil. Like what Iv'e said you can always cook food the healthy way it's just up to you how you prepare your food. Read More
Passport held by employer by buko123
Hi all, my employer keeps all foreign workers passport for 'safe-keeping'. just want to ask if this is legal ? is there a law stating that employers are not allowed to keep employees passport? Thank you. Regards
Wow I didn't know that this is also happening in Philippines I thought it is only happening here. Anyhow your passport is owned by your government you should ask your passport from your employer. they can only ask the copy of your passport if ... Read More
Cooking like a local in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello, Enjoying the local food of your expat country is great, but learning to cook the dishes yourself is even better. Please share what it's like cooking like a local in the Philippines. What are some of the most popular local dishes that ...
It probably has nothing to do with the food. It is more likely due to the distance from quality medical care as well as the ability to afford medical care.Yes Sir you are right also I will consider the lack of awareness how to disposed the waste ... Read More
Expat Meet-Up? by Skiffle
Hi We are currently in Davao City and would love to meet new expat's around the area. Maybe have coffee and meet-up to share ideas and have great conversation! Thanks W and C :)
Your embassy I right to tell you that as a precaution, but somehow try to mingle with the local our country is beautiful even in the southern part just avoid the ARMM( autonomous region of Muslim Mindanao) otherwise all other province in the south ... Read More
Cooking like a local in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello, Enjoying the local food of your expat country is great, but learning to cook the dishes yourself is even better. Please share what it's like cooking like a local in the Philippines. What are some of the most popular local dishes that ...
if you live in Cities yes the food is costly and not fresh. I live in city and also assigned in the province, food in the province are fresh specially fish and vegetable. regarding food preparation you can cook filipino food the healthy way ... Read More
meet up groups by SaraSaudi2017
Hi all, I hope you are well. I'm wondering if Meet Ups groups are working here? I have tried their website but it seems not really working. Is there any meet up groups going on here? Do you know of any meetup that I can join? What are the ...
I'm interested too but I hope everyone is cautious because mix gender meet up here is still restricted. I suggest we do it in a western compound it is much safer than in restaurants or resorts. :) Read More
Noise music by Wayne 07
I live in the province in Bicol. People play loud music so everyone can hear it reqardless of if they want to hear it or not. Many times this go until 3-4 am. I understand there is a law that states music should stop at 10 or 12 pm. But like other ...
Gentlemen I live in the Philippines most of my life I agree with the noise of the Tricycles and Jeepneys. In our place party are tolerated occasionally otherwise if it becames habitual the Brgy will give you warning. as far as im concern my place ... Read More
Noise music by Wayne 07
I live in the province in Bicol. People play loud music so everyone can hear it reqardless of if they want to hear it or not. Many times this go until 3-4 am. I understand there is a law that states music should stop at 10 or 12 pm. But like other ...
I guess if you have complain try the Barangay first usually they are willing to help as long as you tell them in courteous way. Regards Read More
Marrying israeli guy
hi Cutipieayieh if you want to visit him in Israel all you need to do is go there. Filipino's don't need visa to go in Israel or should I say they will issue visa upon arrival if you are going there as a tourist. if you have other ... Read More
New in Riyadh by Mukahal
Hi I am Jordanian working here in Riyadh looking for good friends
hi Mukahal welcome to Riyadh Read More
Les Mills Classes in Riyadh
i heard there are body pump and RPM in fitness first but i'm also looking for Body Combat and body Jam classes for my cardio. how bout you are you also looking for class? Read More
Transferring money to a foreign bank account by an ATM. by Pitch306
I would like to know if it is possible and easy to transfer money (cash) from Saudi Arabia to a foreign bank account using an ATM. The banks here are only open during business hours during the work week and it is difficult for a worker to get to ...
hi Pitch306, in my experience my bank is Arab National Bank and i do my remittance thru telemoney and since ANB is the affiliated bank of telemoney you can do remittance online and no need to go to the bank. and have the same charges when you ... Read More
Transferring money to a foreign bank account by an ATM. by Pitch306
I would like to know if it is possible and easy to transfer money (cash) from Saudi Arabia to a foreign bank account using an ATM. The banks here are only open during business hours during the work week and it is difficult for a worker to get to ...
you can check online and print the transaction history and show it to the bank Read More
What was the best food you ever eat? by Rezabahmanii
Sometimes i prefer fastfoods and burgers though we have lots of delicious foods like kabab in my country but i will be happy if i know which foods you like more
Aside from spaghetti i also like Adobo and Sinigang. Read More
HOw to find a basketball court or Basketball Gym in Riyadh? by tommy82
Can somebody help me find a basketball court to play a basketball game near at my place particularly at Ibn Tammiyah Road near at Imam Muslim Road riyadh?
Try fitness time nada branch every friday afternoon they have good players Read More
Plants for Fresh Water Aquarium
Live Safari in Malaz and Jungle land in abdulaziz st. they have live plants thats where I buy my plants Read More
HISTORICAL OR RELIGIOUS PLACE NEAR RIYADH
oh any you can also get tip from the blog of Blue Abaya :) http://www.blueabaya.com/ Read More
HISTORICAL OR RELIGIOUS PLACE NEAR RIYADH
Historical place the old Diriyah & Fort mosmack. for historical regarding religious no idea the only thing I know is Makkah and Madina :) Read More
I am new at Sulaymaniah, Kurdistan Iraq
if its in kurdistan iraq i have never been there, I live in sulaimania area here in Riyadh Read More
I am new at Sulaymaniah, Kurdistan Iraq
Hi Jeved, Where are you really in Sulaimania Iraq or Sulaimania Riyadh KSA? Read More
Live aquarium plants by felixjohn
I'm living in Hofuf. I failed to get Live plants from nearby pet stores. Anyone to share live plants with me for reasonable price??
I will check with Jungle land usually they have Java moss unfortunately they have some renovation lately and their stock are limited stock i will let you know if i found one. Read More
Live aquarium plants by felixjohn
I'm living in Hofuf. I failed to get Live plants from nearby pet stores. Anyone to share live plants with me for reasonable price??
Bro, you still have weeping moss? I prefer Java moss because it is easier to care but weeping moss is okay with me if ever you have maybe i can buy some if ever you manage to grow them. Read More
Live aquarium plants by felixjohn
I'm living in Hofuf. I failed to get Live plants from nearby pet stores. Anyone to share live plants with me for reasonable price??
Thanks BoBolTik :) I lived near Jungle land the staff in jungle land knows me hehehe unfortunately they don't have it right now and I think untill now they are still under renovation. same thing with life and nature. :) Read More
Live aquarium plants by felixjohn
I'm living in Hofuf. I failed to get Live plants from nearby pet stores. Anyone to share live plants with me for reasonable price??
anyone here who can give me Java moss or can direct me where to buy Java moss here in Riyadh? Read More
Live aquarium plants by felixjohn
I'm living in Hofuf. I failed to get Live plants from nearby pet stores. Anyone to share live plants with me for reasonable price??
I love to share it unforunately there is no way you can upload photos here. or I just don't know :) Read More
want to get a tattoo by azam.zam
iam very eager to be linked with inked intp my body, ;) yeah ur ryt iam talking abt getting tattoed i need suggestion whether to get a[b] tattoo[/b] or not. will be thr any health issues after getting it done and if i want to remoove it later ...
Hi Azam, Good day! if your not sure that you want to get tattoo permanently you can try fisrt henna tattoo. there are some guys here in Riyadh that do henna. otherwise if your sure you decided to get tattoo permanently then you have to consider ... Read More
Bearded Dragons as Pets by mshaheeb
I'll be moving to KAEC, KSA in about 2 months and would like to bring my 2 bearded dragons along with me. I am concerned about finding a pet store and live insects (crickets). Please advise... any information of getting them there from the USA ...
I have no Idea what is the process for you to bring your bearded dragon here but regarding live insect here Riyadh if ever you are coming here, there are no available live insects here mostly dried one though there are lots of cockroaches around you ... Read More
Live aquarium plants by felixjohn
I'm living in Hofuf. I failed to get Live plants from nearby pet stores. Anyone to share live plants with me for reasonable price??
by the way for c02 I use DIY I bought this DIY regulator and this is okay with me. http://www.fish-street.com//images/big/co2diysystem_logo.jpg Read More
Live aquarium plants by felixjohn
I'm living in Hofuf. I failed to get Live plants from nearby pet stores. Anyone to share live plants with me for reasonable price??
Wow this is great news thanks for the info at least i know that the only permit that i need to get is from my country's environment agency. by the way thanks. Read More
Live aquarium plants by felixjohn
I'm living in Hofuf. I failed to get Live plants from nearby pet stores. Anyone to share live plants with me for reasonable price??
here in Riyadh they sell some seeds in Live Safari but it's kinda expensive Read More
Live aquarium plants by felixjohn
I'm living in Hofuf. I failed to get Live plants from nearby pet stores. Anyone to share live plants with me for reasonable price??
Next month I'll going for holidays to my Native (India). I'm planning to bring live plants from there, if its legal :| :|Hi Felix I think you need to have a lot of permit before you can bring them here. I was planning that too before ... Read More
Is there any interisting places in Riyadh?
Gamer's day is an event sponsored by Sony Playstation every year you can try the new games and other stuff there are also some cosplayer attending the event which is usually held before the Hajj holiday. Read More
Is there any interisting places in Riyadh?
You can visit some amaizing place here in Riyadh like the Old Diriyah, have a road trip to Edge of the world, Heet Cave and red sands. they also have festivals here in riyadh from time to time like janadriya festival and if your gamer there the ... Read More
Live aquarium plants by felixjohn
I'm living in Hofuf. I failed to get Live plants from nearby pet stores. Anyone to share live plants with me for reasonable price??
Hi Felix are you into planted tank? That is also my problem here in Riyadh it is not easy to get aquatic plant here. Read More
Missing home? by SimCityAT
What do you miss from your homeland? I can honestly say I can't think of anything that I miss. I know of some people that have a moan because they can't get this and that or if they can get it, they are paying to much for it. I made the ...
i miss my Family and frends :) Read More
Les Mills Classes in Riyadh
Any one knows if there are Les Mills Classes in Riyadh I really miss the new Release of Body Jam, Body Pump, Body Combat and RPM. Currently I doing the classes by myself in my Gym on my own. If you know any compound with this classes please let ... Read More
mens spin classes
Fitness time they have but no music but I if you know les mills RPM I do it alone in Fitness time gym Read More
Salt water aquarium
hey Guys can you give me idea where can I buy Hydro clay pebbles here in Riyadh Read More
Anniversary/New Year's eve ideas by shaguftakhan14
Hello everyone. I am new here and I was looking for some romantic places to go to for a weekend, for my first anniversary, which is on the new year's day. But I am on a budget. Can anyone give me any suggestions please.
Romantic dinner at Alfaisaliah revolvong resto with the city lights background. Read More
Anniversary/New Year's eve ideas by shaguftakhan14
Hello everyone. I am new here and I was looking for some romantic places to go to for a weekend, for my first anniversary, which is on the new year's day. But I am on a budget. Can anyone give me any suggestions please.
if you have enough budget there are some good restaurants at kingdom tower and Alfaisaliah tower Read More
Arabic Lessons in Riyadh
Let me know if you find one I am also looking for one Read More
Filipino Marriage in Saudi Arabia - I am muslim he is Christian by Arjieh
Hi. I am a Filipina and i want to get marrie to my longterm Filipino boyfriend here in Saudi Arabia. we are both working here in Saudi. the problem is I am a Muslim and he is a christian. can you help me about the procedures? how long it will takes?
Hi Arjieh, If you and your BF want to get married and I really believed that you love each other because your relationship havesurvive for 4 years the best thing to do is go Home in the Philippines and get a Civil wedding in other words make it ... Read More
Searching for Fish Bowl
if your near panorama mall there are 2 petshops near that place one is in Takasussi after Saco beside Java Cafe and the other one is near after panda along makkah road it called Joon. if your into tropical fish I can help you check out some ... Read More
Unbearable !!!! by Mr.Sobhy
[b][color=#000000][i]Hello all, I can never believe that you do spend this boring life just the way it is. Do you guys just let the days control you? Do you like being under pressure for all the week days and do nothing in the weekend? It's ...
Try to make new Friends expats and Saudi and you'll enjoy the life here in Riyadh unless you have things in mind that are not allowed here in Riyadh like Cinema or Bars(liquor) Cinema you can hang out with some of your new frends buy something ... Read More
Salt water aquarium
Hi Bara I'm fish hobbist too do u have planted tanks? Read More
Aikido Dojos/Instructors by Hypatiea
Warm Greetings to all from rainy old UK! I may be moving to Riyadh in a month or so and was wondering if anyone has heard of martial arts classes, specifically aikido? Also, if there are restrictions women attending a dojo or is that a silly ...
Hi Dr. Just want to know how can i contact this aikido instructor/sensie. Im interested Read More