Louise
@LoopyLou87
English expat in Saudi Arabia
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526
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About me
English
Lives in Riyadh
Speaks English
Registration: 12 November 2011
Move to Oxford with your car
Hi, I'm sorry I can't remember the name of the insurance - my husband dealt with it. But just use google - We had foreign car insurance in the uk KSA vehicle. For that one you could only get it for 6 months as you are supposed to register the car in ... Read More
DIGRESSION THREAD!! by Alliecat
So ... this is my thread for digressions. Any digression will therefore be ON TOPIC! Welcome my friends.. and digress to your heart's content! :lol:
HEY! I thought you were coming to Riyadh for saiman's party? o.O Whatever happened with that?Hey, Unless you (Cat) be a party to my party, How can I throw a party ??? :PI swear, if I lived on a western compound, I'd have the biggest party this town ... Read More
Can I bring my pet dog? If so, whats the procedure? by Hashashyin
Hello everyone, I'm considering a transfer to Saudi (Al Khobar) with my company and was hoping to have a few questions answered that could help with my decision. If I do accept the offer, I'll be moving to Saudi sometime next month, I would ...
Can I also point out that if you haven't already accepted this, the chances of you getting here next month is problably slim to none. Read More
good bye Saudi Arabia
Shame, sadly this is sometimes the grief you get out here. Not always though. Hope your next destination works out for you ;) Read More
How many books did you read in Riyadh? by anaexpat
I've just asked the same exact Q to a colleague who's been here in Riyadh for almost 11 years,and guess what was his answer !!! NONE ! OMG !!! I average 2 books a month,that's 24 a year, around 16800 pages in 356 days (Aliecat as a math teacher can ...
I would guess if people are busy reading EB the whole time they don't leave much spare time for book reading :) I don't read all that much but have gotton hooked onto Janet Evanovich and her Stephanie Plum series, they are laugh out loud reads Read More
Saudi Women in the London Summer Olympics? by Alliecat
(I would say this is a ploy since Saudi MEN will be banned if KSA continues to discriminate against women in the Olympics (read the second to the last paragraph). [u][b][large]Saudi Arabia will enter women for London ...
Other reports (I think the BBC) name the showjumper as the only woman KSA intend to send. Not sure about pre qualifying.I can't say for other sports although I'm sure they must have finished all qualifying events by now surely. Equestrians are ... Read More
Saudis allow women to compete in London Olympics by Ehtesham
[color=#0005FE][b]London 2012 Olympics: Saudis allow women to competeBy Frank Gardner BBC News[/b] http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-18571193 [i]Saudi Arabia is to allow its women athletes to compete in the Olympics for the first ...
She won't win because she needs to have a close male relative riding pillion.What? Do you mean she will not win at the olympics? ... Last I heard she was wearing regulation showjumping attire. Technically her hair is covered anyway as she has to ... Read More
Saudis allow women to compete in London Olympics by Ehtesham
[color=#0005FE][b]London 2012 Olympics: Saudis allow women to competeBy Frank Gardner BBC News[/b] http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-18571193 [i]Saudi Arabia is to allow its women athletes to compete in the Olympics for the first ...
This rider has been ready to ride at the olympics all of last year The Saudis have also managed to reduce their ban from showjumping. They had two riders horses tested positive for prohibited substances and should have been out of the games. Read More
What's your plan this Ramadan ? by ghanshyampdave
Hi all, I would like to know what the expats do during the month of Ramadan.
It would be nice to know if any family members are staying here - seems like i'm the only one :( Looks like I might be saying goodbye to Saudi for a while seeing as I hardly even see my husband through Ramadan I will be pulling my hair out just to ... Read More
Saudi temperatures could hit 70° Celcius this summer by TheLegendLeads
:mad: [url=http://en-maktoob.news.yahoo.com/saudi-temperatures-could-hit-70%C2%B0-celcius-this-summer.html]http://en-maktoob.news.yahoo.com/saudi-temperatures-could-hit-70%C2%B0-celcius-this-summer.html[/url]
Are you sure? I thought the Lut desert was measured at like 70C or something? I think its time for google ... ... Read More
July 4th Bowling Party by iamthere
I am hosting a July 4th bowling party. Come celebrate American Independence Day. For some reason my British colleagues are not too happy about this party. :lol: It will be held at 7:00 PM at Marina Mall. There are also bumper cars, video games and ...
Could quite possibly be a stupid question but are women allowed to drive bumper cars? Maybe I'll just come dressed as a dude :) Read More
Ladies!! by sarah.r
hey all, i'm new here and i'd like to suggest a little get together or something in order for me to get to know u all!! any one up for it? :D
Anyone heading to Granada on Saturday or Sahara/Hayat on Wednesday? I'm travelling in style on the bus so will only be there between 9.30 - 11.30 if anyone wants to meet up PM me Read More
Brainteasers by TheLegendLeads
[b][color=#3600c1]Question: Before Mt. Everest was discovered, what was the highest mountain in the world?[/color][/b]
Ah I heard this in school - 22 times that the hour and minute hands over lap and twice where the hour, minute and second all overlap Read More
Any good pools to chill out by at weekends? by Rob80
Hello all, Unfortunately my compound is quite small and not that well equipped. Can anyone recommend a good pool to go to, probably at a hotel somewhere in Riyadh? Thank you.
Hello all, Unfortunately my compound is quite small and not that well equipped. Can anyone recommend a good pool to go to, probably at a hotel somewhere in Riyadh? Thank you.What you mean you do not even have a pool?!?! Finally a compound worse ... Read More
Procedure after accident by Zeesham
Hello, I had accident, the NAJM guy put fault on other person, and he gave me 3 papers , Damage assessment, Vehicle repair and one small claim receipt to me. Now, I don't know where I have to go with that papers. which insurance company I have ...
Don't know how insurance works here but in the UK in this situation where the other party is at fault it does not matter that you are third party insured. If it was your fault then you would not get any costs for repairs/injury. I would imagine the ... Read More
Where to buy home theater equipment by Born2Network
Hey all- Im looking for a store in Riyadh that sells quality home theater equipment (more specifically, a decent A/V receiver that supports HDMI passthrough switching with at least 3 inputs and one output), as the items eXtra carries is a no go... ...
Extra do have some descent equipment in there and also good prices - but check them online first as they do have some odd items in there with randomly high prices Read More
Exaptriates research by expats researcher
Hello everyone, I am working on my PhD and it is about expatriates working in Saudi Arabia. I want to see the best way to select my target sample. I knew that there are many governmental bodies that offer such information and databases. However, ...
Ah Ok I understand now - well without contacting the companies I imagine it wouldn't be too easy finding such people. The majority of who I know with a "business" visa and parent companies in another country are mostly staying at hotels or outside ... Read More
Ladies!! by sarah.r
hey all, i'm new here and i'd like to suggest a little get together or something in order for me to get to know u all!! any one up for it? :D
yeah sorry :) There are a few lonely stragglers like me who stay here through the summer but for the most part expat families dissapear and the rest are all working. Read More
Exaptriates research by expats researcher
Hello everyone, I am working on my PhD and it is about expatriates working in Saudi Arabia. I want to see the best way to select my target sample. I knew that there are many governmental bodies that offer such information and databases. However, ...
I didn't know you could come out here without any support?? Read More
Rav 4 or Fortuner ?? by DrHassanMalik
keeping the price tag in view, both are almost same..
There is a reason they are under 100k :lol: Read More
Rav 4 or Fortuner ?? by DrHassanMalik
keeping the price tag in view, both are almost same..
Don't know why you would want either really both as big as a postage stamp may aswell buy a camry or if you want a 4x4 get the bigger and much nicer prado and if you have pennies to spare a Cruiser. Sequoia is not so nice personnaly but they seem to ... Read More
dad needs a job or i cant stay in riyadh!! :( by hateem
my dad is about 40 something..hes a really good worker and he has experience working in BT( British telecommunications) for about 15 years and experience here as project manager in trans telecom (for few months) and huawei (almost a year i think) ...
But you are more likely to have luck on the proper job sites just google jobs in Saudi it will keep you busy for a day just scrolling through all the jobs Read More
dad needs a job or i cant stay in riyadh!! :( by hateem
my dad is about 40 something..hes a really good worker and he has experience working in BT( British telecommunications) for about 15 years and experience here as project manager in trans telecom (for few months) and huawei (almost a year i think) ...
Try the classifieds and job sites - there is a jobs section on here but this section is just a discussion forum. There is a white menu on the left click on "Jobs" More likely to find something worth while in the actual job market sites though Read More
Ladies!! by sarah.r
hey all, i'm new here and i'd like to suggest a little get together or something in order for me to get to know u all!! any one up for it? :D
@ AmiraAlmani ... Not so much now - it is going to be quiet for few months. Still hash groups and some functions going but now is when people start to go home for summer Read More
Rav 4 or Fortuner ?? by DrHassanMalik
keeping the price tag in view, both are almost same..
Speak clearly then and people will understand DUH!!! You already know it is practically the same car unless of course this is you not speaking properly again and saying that "both are almost same" means something entirely different. Perhaps we must ... Read More
Rav 4 or Fortuner ?? by DrHassanMalik
keeping the price tag in view, both are almost same..
So then what are you asking? Read More
American Breakfast by mrmike531
Hi All, I will be arriving this week for my first time in KSA and will be there for 2 months. I will be between Dhahran and Tabuk. I love my bacon and eggs on the weekend. I was wondering if Bharain may have a good place for a good ole US ...
Find the right friend and you can have whatever you want at a price obviously. There are some very generous armed forces and diplomats out here :) Read More
Saudi Princess 'does a £5m runner from five star Paris hotel'
Saudi Princess 'does a £5m runner from five star Paris hotel': Police called after she does midnight flit with her entourage of SIXTY By Ian Sparks and Paul Sims Royal: Princess Maha Al-Sudairi attempted to avoid paying the £5m bill As ... Read More
travel plan to dubai via road by akn
Hey, Am planning to travel to UAE by driving along with ma family. am sure one of you must have had an experience driving to UAE from KSA. Please advice me on tits n bits about this journey. Looking forward. cheers
Well have a good time. The only long trip I have done out here is to the Rub Al Khali for a week but that was a bit different to road driving :) add to contacts and shout if you head out on any more long excursions, it's always good to have a couple ... Read More
travel plan to dubai via road by akn
Hey, Am planning to travel to UAE by driving along with ma family. am sure one of you must have had an experience driving to UAE from KSA. Please advice me on tits n bits about this journey. Looking forward. cheers
Well thanks loopy. I was talking about travelling from Jeddah not Riyadh. :) Is it shocking for you. Me n ma wife enjoy driving and we have done this before also earlier in our our country. Trying this in GCC would be different we know but lets ... Read More
travel plan to dubai via road by akn
Hey, Am planning to travel to UAE by driving along with ma family. am sure one of you must have had an experience driving to UAE from KSA. Please advice me on tits n bits about this journey. Looking forward. cheers
It's freaking long thats all you need to know. 10hours of butt cramp is not fun Read More
brining my laptop to Saudi PL ADVICE by SyedK
HI ALL
Look, it unless you have porn or something that may be concieved as being inappropriate or explicit you will have no issues. The possibility of them actually checking your laptop is slim to none anyway. Neither I or anyone I have met here have ever ... Read More
leaving a bad employer by eveningstar
A friend of a friend is trying to leave his bad employer. He is from a poor country and his employer is insisting he pay money to be released and to get his passport back. Anyone know who he can turn to to get advice in these circumstances? From ...
Not sure that the sponsor holding the passport is illegal, I work for one of the biggest expat employers in KSA and they hold mine while I have my Iqama.You will find most companies here keep your passports but that doesn't make it legal. No one but ... Read More
Teenage jobs for girl in Riyadh city by Justsomegirl
hello people, Im a 17 year girl living in KSA, I dont know how to speak Arabic since I moved here from Canada a while ago. Im staying here most of this summer and Im looking for a job, I live in Olaya district and Im pretty much looking for a good ...
Looking for something that doesn't go against the law? Well then you need to go home and get a work visa. Your are not ctually meant to be working on visit visas. Read More
Last minute top tips for arrival in Riyadh? by Patsystone
Hi Finally, after months of job offers and obtaining the position I really want at KAMC I will be flying out to Riyadh on the 9th June. Its all getting a little unsettling now as the time is drawing closer. Top tips for essential items and last ...
You can get everything you will need out here so don't worry about forgetting anything. I would say just basic bathroom items and anything you might personally think you will need the first few days such as clothes. Bring an outfit for an evening ... Read More
What is the average salary of hematologist in Riyadh,KSA? by RaySab
Hi there everybody, I would like to get an idea of how much a hematologist should get paid with 15 years of working experience in United Kingdom? Which are the best places (hospitals) to look for a job? Any comments will be appreciated.
That doesn't even make senseso does the insanity thingWhat :huh: Read More
Bingo Nights
https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=162840 There is a few contacts on here And if your ever lonely for daytime (or even evenings) company feel free to say Hi to me Read More
Expat Packages by Martin Fin
I for one am getting tired of people asking it XyZ is a good package or what should I expect. I have put a spreadsheet together that is located: https://www.dropbox.com/s/w7id4npkhn2srkw/Expat%20Packages.xls If anyone working in Saudi can ...
Dude I didnt even know what you were talking about, I had to go and check so clearly it had a really profound effect on me :blink: Totally agree re: gas prices. and I have no issue with answering peoples questions but when on the first page there ... Read More
What is the average salary of hematologist in Riyadh,KSA? by RaySab
Hi there everybody, I would like to get an idea of how much a hematologist should get paid with 15 years of working experience in United Kingdom? Which are the best places (hospitals) to look for a job? Any comments will be appreciated.
That doesn't even make sense Read More
Expat Packages by Martin Fin
I for one am getting tired of people asking it XyZ is a good package or what should I expect. I have put a spreadsheet together that is located: https://www.dropbox.com/s/w7id4npkhn2srkw/Expat%20Packages.xls If anyone working in Saudi can ...
Well done, you are not the only one sick of seeing it. And it seems to be a trend, you hear nothing till one person asks then everyone has to ask. Although I had said before whatever you are being paid is too much if you can't work it out yourself :) Read More
leaving a bad employer by eveningstar
A friend of a friend is trying to leave his bad employer. He is from a poor country and his employer is insisting he pay money to be released and to get his passport back. Anyone know who he can turn to to get advice in these circumstances? From ...
Well legally they shouldn't even be holding any passport. But I don't know how the legal system works out here as to what avenues you would need to take - perhaps TLL or someone else knowledgable will help out later today. But there are legal ... Read More
Card Games in Riyadh?
Technically this would be considered gambling. Note that you can never find a pack of cards here. However, there is another guy posting game day on the forum look for it a message him, it wont be difficult i'm sure his post is still on the first page Read More
What is the average salary of hematologist in Riyadh,KSA? by RaySab
Hi there everybody, I would like to get an idea of how much a hematologist should get paid with 15 years of working experience in United Kingdom? Which are the best places (hospitals) to look for a job? Any comments will be appreciated.
OMG you found this site and took the time to post a question that has been asked a million times yet google has escaped your thoughts Read More
life in Saudi Arabia for girls, can it be less awful
lol did you try and smile at an expat in public - they get so nervous bless them. What is the problem with the way people think? Read More
HI im new and really scared by miss1988
hi there everyone well im coming to khobar in december or maybe sooner my husband got a job and will be flying out in august thats really scary and im expecting in January. would love to have the baby in london but can't our lease runs out in ...
Thats weird but so then what i the problem Read More
HI im new and really scared by miss1988
hi there everyone well im coming to khobar in december or maybe sooner my husband got a job and will be flying out in august thats really scary and im expecting in January. would love to have the baby in london but can't our lease runs out in ...
I was always thught you weren't allowed to fly in third trimester especially in the last month?!?!? If you husband has a three month probation it is unlikely you will get here before december. You can get your certificate certified before hand and ... Read More
local bank vs offshore vs UK bank
Hi, please share what offshore account you are looking at/using (PM me) I am looking but I am so confused by all of these but my husband keeps telling me to look for something. UK accounts have quite low interest rates in comparison, but obviously ... Read More
Family visit visa
The company will help you out with everything that you need to do but make it clear at the beginning that she has a British passport but lives in France - they should be happy with doing as Saudi UK says and sending all visa papers to a UK agency ... Read More
Doc Advise: Excessive Sweating by TheLegendLeads
Excessive Sweating, especially on the forehead/head. I lately observed that a big number of people in KSA are suffering from it. In simpler words, Most people feel normal at say 30 celsius. There are some who'll have a tissue paper in their hands ...
in practice you will mostly find people having hyperidosis with excessive sweating in at-least two or three body areas and not just on forehead. e.g palm or soles are the characteristic typical presenting sites in it as arm pits back etc are sweaty ... Read More
Doc Advise: Excessive Sweating by TheLegendLeads
Excessive Sweating, especially on the forehead/head. I lately observed that a big number of people in KSA are suffering from it. In simpler words, Most people feel normal at say 30 celsius. There are some who'll have a tissue paper in their hands ...
Hyperhidrosis doesn't have to be all over the body it can affect select areas. For example your back, face, underarms hands and so on. You can get it in a single area or multiple. There are various treatments ranging from prescription deoderants and ... Read More
IKEA
I think it is Rimal Mall(not fantastic), but whatever it is called it is in walking distance. There is a SACO world - a souq aross the road and I think there is something else, maybe a centerpoint? Definitely enough to keep you busy for a few hours ... Read More
British driving licence
It doesn't need to take that long - if the company is getting you a car you will no doubt have your iqama/license before receiving the car. Some companies here also require you to pass a test set by themselves as well. Read More
25K SAR - A good number to move to Riyadh? by rajim
I am considering an offer in Riyadh fetching me 25K SAR per month (incusive oif everything). I am moving with my wife and have no children and hence a studio / 1BR apartment should do good (in compound or otherwise around Indian community). My ...
Can you not decide that for yourself - are you just fishing Read More
British embassy parties by Katelol
hi everyone Do you know if the British embassy has parties or any other social activities AT ALL? and how do people get invited? Thanks a lot Khatuna
Thanks....but rbbg.org does not work........So, how to register and where|?It's the RGBB - but if you tell the woman you don't work here and that your husband is not british she gets a real big stick ***.LoopyLou Clue might be in the name "The ... Read More
About Visa Status by maasiddi
Greetings everyone, I am a new graduate in Respiratory Therapy in USA. I recently got a job offer from King Faisal Hospital Jeddah. They are offering me $65,000-$70,000(tax free) per year. Residence in Hospital compound, transportation allowance, ...
No it is a terrible package and you will never be able to a afford any car on that salary not even a clapped out old merc or beamer. There is also more than enough posts on visas for you to look at and it would have probably taken you less time to ... Read More
British embassy parties by Katelol
hi everyone Do you know if the British embassy has parties or any other social activities AT ALL? and how do people get invited? Thanks a lot Khatuna
Thanks....but rbbg.org does not work........So, how to register and where|?It's the RGBB - but if you tell the woman you don't work here and that your husband is not british she gets a real big stick ***. Read More
Driving Licence by patdamien
Licence to Chill 7.45 and its over 40 celsius and the sand-laden sky from yesterday is replaced by an azure blue painting in which a yellow-hot sun now beats down on the minibus. Ashraf, the jovial, can-do, short-bearded Pakistani driver, grins in ...
Dude ... Were you bored :blink: Read More
Organic Food by Thuraia Yahia
Hi all, Anyone knows where I can find "Organic Oat Bran" in Riyadh ? Thuraia
Danube has a good selection but every store I have been in have had organic stuff - you just have to look for it if you really need it. Plus if you find what you want that isn't normally around, bulk buy - you dn't know when it will be back Read More
Question Of The Day by Maya Maya
hey everyone ;;) hope yall doin great
Been pushed into a pool with all your clothes on?lol, not me but my sister did when we were on holiday. She was walking past the pool and some guy jumped up and ambushed her. Was so funny they were both as shocked as each other alhough she was more ... Read More
Minimum salary package requirement (Jubail) by across countries
Can anyone share some insight about what is the minimum salary package to Saudi Arabia for an expat (engineer position)? I've been reading all the topics from here, but I still feel a bit lost. Thank you in advance !
Problably you are not so close or perhaps it's better first to tell you how much is and then you 'll tell me that is true or not :DYou think thats wrong ... welcome to saudi. If you look at every other post with the same and/or similar questions, ... Read More
Question Of The Day by Maya Maya
hey everyone ;;) hope yall doin great
Ever too scared to watch scary movies alone?I'm always too scared. If I ever do put a freaky movie on I will not move from that spot until someone else comes in. My feet will be up on the sofa my back to the wall. Total whimp!! Read More
Furnished 1BHK or studio required
There are hundreds of these posts on here you only have to scroll down to find them Read More
Minimum salary package requirement (Jubail) by across countries
Can anyone share some insight about what is the minimum salary package to Saudi Arabia for an expat (engineer position)? I've been reading all the topics from here, but I still feel a bit lost. Thank you in advance !
Probably about 600 riyal a month does that help you Read More
Das macht Spaß by kholio
Hallo Leute, Haben sie lust auf Arabisch sprechen!! Ich lerne Deutsch seit sechs monaten und mmmmm....searching for someone from germany living in Riyadh and who's interested in learning arabic ;) Anyone interested!!
His is german, I believe he says hello people , he has been learning german for a six months now and is wanting to exchange his arabic for learning more german Read More
ANY INSIDE INFO ON DA NEW SPONSORHIP SYSTEM NY MOL?? Share here all ! by DrHassanMalik
ok the latest i have heard is dat its goin to be implemented from 2013 and.. da big news is.. w8 fot it.. v can keep da pasports !!! but one saudi friend of mine workin right inside the ministry of labor told m that for this new law govt would be ...
Why do ou need to ake this such a deep issue, it's not about freedom of speech, there is a high percentage of people here that do not speak english as a native language and may struggle a the best of times to read posts, when you write in this text ... Read More
DIGRESSION THREAD!! by Alliecat
So ... this is my thread for digressions. Any digression will therefore be ON TOPIC! Welcome my friends.. and digress to your heart's content! :lol:
13 is unlucky for crazy brits, don't know if anywhere else has that. Lazy people like to use Friday 13th as an excuse to have a day off work as that is apparently cursed with bad luck. I always have bad luck so it is just another day and number to ... Read More
ANY INSIDE INFO ON DA NEW SPONSORHIP SYSTEM NY MOL?? Share here all ! by DrHassanMalik
ok the latest i have heard is dat its goin to be implemented from 2013 and.. da big news is.. w8 fot it.. v can keep da pasports !!! but one saudi friend of mine workin right inside the ministry of labor told m that for this new law govt would be ...
Elephant & Castle, it's not fantastic there - but there is plenty worse to see. Read More
ANY INSIDE INFO ON DA NEW SPONSORHIP SYSTEM NY MOL?? Share here all ! by DrHassanMalik
ok the latest i have heard is dat its goin to be implemented from 2013 and.. da big news is.. w8 fot it.. v can keep da pasports !!! but one saudi friend of mine workin right inside the ministry of labor told m that for this new law govt would be ...
You know you love it, lol south London does things to you, I try to pretend I am a Berkshire lass but I'm just not. :whistle: Read More
ANY INSIDE INFO ON DA NEW SPONSORHIP SYSTEM NY MOL?? Share here all ! by DrHassanMalik
ok the latest i have heard is dat its goin to be implemented from 2013 and.. da big news is.. w8 fot it.. v can keep da pasports !!! but one saudi friend of mine workin right inside the ministry of labor told m that for this new law govt would be ...
I see you haven't learned anything by having your last thread closed down due to using text-speak.But his last post told us about how everyone speaks lyk dis newayz, so why not write like it as well. Don't you all know this is how you are supposed ... Read More
Brainteasers by TheLegendLeads
[b][color=#3600c1]Question: Before Mt. Everest was discovered, what was the highest mountain in the world?[/color][/b]
:lol: Want me to delete my answe?! :DNah your good I was just too slow :P Read More
Brainteasers by TheLegendLeads
[b][color=#3600c1]Question: Before Mt. Everest was discovered, what was the highest mountain in the world?[/color][/b]
This is a classic one, very old but always works, If you were running a race and you passed the person in 2nd place, what place would you be in now?2nd !! Dammit, Allie beat me into 2nd :( Read More
Moving to Saudi Arabia by Concordmaker
Hi Wishing everyone. I am Indian Engineer, 19 years experienced. I have been offered by a contracting company, SAR 48000/ PM including salary and housing allowance. This is the gross salary nothing more. I am requesting the comments about cost of ...
http://images.search.yahoo.com/r/_ylt=A0PDoS9RjbdPvlAATz6jzbkF;_ylu=X3oDMTBtdXFkOWthBHNlYwNmcC1hdHRyaWIEc2xrA2ZpbWc-/SIG=127rg7vr5/EXP=1337458129/**http%3a//cur.cursors-4u.net/smilies/images1/smi20.gif better?Perfect !!! Read More
Friday Afternoon Game Day (What to do Next?) by iamthere
It has been over 4 weeks since I started this. People say they will come, but no one ever does. I have advertised in all the local forums and the Women's Skills Bureau and no one still shows up. I have tried changing locations. Still no one shows ...
Dude, the guys on here alway talk about meeting I'm not actually sure how many actually do, a lot of the threads they start just die out. The women do meet but I don't know how keen they would be if they thought they may be going alone. Why don't ... Read More
British embassy parties by Katelol
hi everyone Do you know if the British embassy has parties or any other social activities AT ALL? and how do people get invited? Thanks a lot Khatuna
:one: @ Allie It's the only way to get anywhere good now - tickets are all sold out before people outside the "circle" even hear of the events. What happened to advertising and first come first serve. Some one said to me the other day, kinda grim ... Read More
DAURAT UL AROOS INFO ! by DrHassanMalik
How to enter in? wat are da requirements for enterin into da beach. any bookin required? and how much dey exactly cost?? and wat services dey provide.. i tried google but cudnt find much..
soz bruv i dun no. may-b sum1 else cn help innit :dumbom: Read More
Laptops by clairey5
So I am moving to Jeddah in August and I need a new laptop. Should I buy on here in the Uk or wait until I arrive in Jeddah. I am thinking here would be better because then I can transfer all my documents and get skype etc up and running but if it ...
I find the electronics are all of fairly similar price to UK, but as Allie said deals on prices are not all that mind blowing ... With prepay phone services we fnd it dead cheap, we hardly use 50riyal between the to of us. But we also make good use ... Read More
VIsa-help
That's fairly poor service - I would certainly have a few choice words if he messed up my visa. This should not be an issue, on my medical there was a section for pos & neg plus a box for the presence of immunisation long as you are negative for ... Read More
Online courses from Top US Universities for free..
Disclaimer first: I have nothing to do with the following site, I do not intend this as an advertisement and I will not profit from it either.lol, so professional ... but good find ;) Read More
metting male friends
I'm shocked that this post is not full of leg humpers ... Read More
25K SAR - A good number to move to Riyadh? by rajim
I am considering an offer in Riyadh fetching me 25K SAR per month (incusive oif everything). I am moving with my wife and have no children and hence a studio / 1BR apartment should do good (in compound or otherwise around Indian community). My ...
I see a whole now forming in the wall from the constant head banging :( Read More
Single Female Accomodation....! by Anne099
I need to know about all the good affordable Hotels in which a female can live in Riyadh.Im open for the option of sharing the appartment or being a paying guest with another woman,there are 1000s of single western women in Riyadh,if anybody wants ...
Ah well I guessed as you had blue avatar originally you were a dude Read More
Is it a good offer? by tatty moula
Hello there :) I hope all is doing well. I am from Lebanon and looking to move to KSA. I did an interview today in Lebanon and I got offered the following: I will be teaching in a school in Riyadh. The school will fully cover: housing, ...
Takes my head ache away ... or rather gives me a new one to think about Read More
Single Female Accomodation....! by Anne099
I need to know about all the good affordable Hotels in which a female can live in Riyadh.Im open for the option of sharing the appartment or being a paying guest with another woman,there are 1000s of single western women in Riyadh,if anybody wants ...
hi Ellen Kn, can you please send me details for the room for rent, what is your location and the other details please kindly email me at rafiashaikh@yahoo.com i will be waiting for your response!She said she is looking for FEMALE room mates :huh: Read More
British embassy parties by Katelol
hi everyone Do you know if the British embassy has parties or any other social activities AT ALL? and how do people get invited? Thanks a lot Khatuna
the events all vary, generally you can assume there is a funtion of some kind for each of the holidays. I have found the americans and irish seem to have the best days/nights, the french also do ok ;) Read More
British embassy parties by Katelol
hi everyone Do you know if the British embassy has parties or any other social activities AT ALL? and how do people get invited? Thanks a lot Khatuna
Apparently you now have to make friends with someone at the embassy to join in on the stupid cheese tasting nights and such. The RGBB is charging 450 I think to allow you membership to their equivalent of embassy functions for brits, and who ever ... Read More
Residence permit for parents. by salman108
Hi all. I have heard from some friends it is possible to transfer one's dependent mother's visit visa to Iqama. I have elderly mother who is a widow, and i am the only son. It is possible to transfer her Visiting visa to Iqama ?? Secondly, could ...
Good luck - let us know how easy/hard it was :) Read More
Is it a good offer? by tatty moula
Hello there :) I hope all is doing well. I am from Lebanon and looking to move to KSA. I did an interview today in Lebanon and I got offered the following: I will be teaching in a school in Riyadh. The school will fully cover: housing, ...
Banging my head on the wall .... Read More
Residence permit for parents. by salman108
Hi all. I have heard from some friends it is possible to transfer one's dependent mother's visit visa to Iqama. I have elderly mother who is a widow, and i am the only son. It is possible to transfer her Visiting visa to Iqama ?? Secondly, could ...
You are not the only one looking into this - from what I have heard is it depends on your company. If they agree to include them as your dependents on your family status Read More
Clock/watch maker in Riyadh?
Hi all, I'm looking for someone who is able to help with clock repairs, it's for a Grandfather clock. I assume any watch maker etc would be able to help out or maybe point me in the right direction. Heading out today to question some of the ... Read More
Female single contract, but husband on iqama? by expatsoon2b
So, I need some clarification in order to avoid problems if I accept an offer from a Saudi school... The school is saying the contract is a single contract, but they will "assist" with my husbands visa and that he "can stay" in the housing ...
Someone else might have another answer more to your advantage, but I would that a single status visa is exactly what is says. This has just happened with a friend. She was issued a single visa and when she came out she was told that they would bring ... Read More
A Vegetarian in the city of Frankensteins :D by Baldwins
Hi everybody, Do you have any idea where to find vegetarian food in Riyadh? I'm staying at a hotel till the end of this month or till I find an accommodation. I don't know how to cook, I'm a vegetarian and in the past 5 days I hardly found suitable ...
Every restaurant I have been in has has veggie options - maybe try places like applebies, TGIFriday etc. Turkish places have loads of vegitarian options. When you drive past places just grab their menus a lot of them deliver if you didnt want to eat ... Read More