Gabicape
Saudi expat in South Africa
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Lives in Riyadh
Registration: 13 January 2012
job offer in abu dhabi by Gabicape
Hi everyone. New to Abu Dhabi i was in ksa for two years.finish my contract. Back home in desparate need to fibd new job. I found offer in abu dhabi . Bar attandant. Good salary. Accomodation etc. Now i am told company first apply for tourist ...
Thnx for reply. Yes its seems not right. Its bar attandant. Dress code short dress. Like being chubby. Now can i dance. Its jus so hard finding pple offer jobs witout being either dodgy or scam Read More
job offer in abu dhabi
Hi everyone. New to Abu Dhabi i was in ksa for two years.finish my contract. Back home in desparate need to fibd new job. I found offer in abu dhabi . Bar attandant. Good salary. Accomodation etc. Now i am told company first apply for tourist ... Read More
Looking for new friends in Cape Town
welcome to cape town soon you will find many friends .... just be patient in the mean time explore the city regards Read More
Meeting New Friends
hi cape town is great you will fun. soon you will find the friends you looking for regards Read More
make friends from all over the world by khalid Al-feraidi
hello everyone,my name's khalid and im from saudi arabia but i'd like to study in cape town. i like travelling to any place. and i want make a new friends because i like to meet a new friends. and finally i love Africa its my dream to go to whole of ...
asalamu ailikum cape town is interest.... there are a few darool uloom to study... i kno of a few friends that study at the one in strand.... also in newcastle durban also a very good one.. my bro in law study there , he moulana now. you ... Read More
An American and new to the South African life. Few questions... by officialtaf
Hello! My name's Taf and I've been in SA for about a month now attending at University of Wits. It seems like people are a little "clique"-ish and not keen on conversation much on campus and I've been trying to understand why. Its been kind of ...
All you have to do is patient and for sure you circle of friends will grow . then you will ask where did they came from .... choose your friends carefully....if u are a good judge of character you will have friends you like all the best Read More
what is life like in South Africa ( From a muslims perspective)
afternoon.... as a south african wife she should be able to provide you with all this info. yes in south africa you will find all kind of religios groups. and that islam is about 15% of the population as for islamic info you are welcome to search ... Read More
Another new arrival :)
Hi all, fresh of the plane... not so fresh under the sun!! (not complaining though) ..... here at the Ranco compound..... looking forward to meeting as many of you expats as possible!! :))welcome Read More
Saudi Princess 'does a £5m runner from five star Paris hotel' by LoopyLou87
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 ...
Wow this really happening.... when we dont pay we are treated badly even put in jail.... Read More
What made you smile today? by honey&lemon
to share something inspirational. might be trivial or insignificant but at the end it made you smile. might me heart warming or life turning event. please share what made you smile today. keep smiling :)
i totally agree with hebbatollah. reading simple events in somebody's life would bring smiles to our lips, because we find joy in the joy of others. makes our hearts warm inspite of the summer sun :) brings simple joy to our lonely expat ... Read More
What made you smile today? by honey&lemon
to share something inspirational. might be trivial or insignificant but at the end it made you smile. might me heart warming or life turning event. please share what made you smile today. keep smiling :)
@ Gabicape: i hope your mother would feel better soon.thank you for her best wishes :) Read More
What made you smile today? by honey&lemon
to share something inspirational. might be trivial or insignificant but at the end it made you smile. might me heart warming or life turning event. please share what made you smile today. keep smiling :)
to share something inspirational. might be trivial or insignificant but at the end it made you smile. might me heart warming or life turning event. please share what made you smile today. keep smiling :)calling my mom , hear her voice eventhou ... Read More
south african products. by claren22
hi. i have been living in jeddah for the past 4 yrs and have yet to find a shop selling S.A.spices ina paarmans,mrs balls chutney etc.boerewors substitute being sold at sarawat international,and nandos hot sauaes at panda hyper is abbout it.any ...
we find it easier to grab stuff like that online and have someone bring it over from uk or when friends head back home to SA they get a better pick shame your not in riyadh, friend is going over to do two oceans and bringing a goody bag back with ... Read More
Hello Guys , Egyptian Guy here just landed wanna make decent freinds
:)Just Landed in Riyadh , wanna make decent friends to hang out with & make some good memorieswelcome to the kingdom Read More
What to eat for lunch in Riyadh by Moestavern
Right then people, I work in the centre ish of Riyadh just off Jarir st and normally I would eat fruit for my lunch in my office. Occaisionally we venture out to McDonalds next door but it is what it is and I don,t really enjoy it. Now then there ...
kabsayou can google all the foods but still not know what it taste like ... thats big problem Read More
Re making new friends and meeting people in Riyadh by faysg
Hi every one,I am from Ottawa been in Riyadh for 2 months and I have no friends and I don't know any one,looking to make new friends in town,I found Riyadh the most boring place.drop me a line. Fred
welcome to saudi. dont worry soon u will lots of friends gabi Read More
Friendship by Gabicape
when you being asked for friendship. what kind are they really after? how do you know when strangers are real friends
They mostly want to make friends. Give them a chance to be friends then you'll know whether they are real friends, it's aslo a chance for you to have those real ones. Just talk and share what you have known, i guess they will share you lots of ... Read More
Friendship by Gabicape
when you being asked for friendship. what kind are they really after? how do you know when strangers are real friends
Just keep talking and getting to know them, if the feeling is not right, you will know,take any blinkers off first, of course.Most are very friendly and just want to know you, practice English,enjoy the company.Use your nouse....thank u for response Read More
Friendship
when you being asked for friendship. what kind are they really after? how do you know when strangers are real friends Read More
GOOD CONVERSATION NEEDED!!! by shinystar
Hello or Hola.I would love to find new friends with either Latinos or from any other places.Thank you.
hello and welcome soon you will have lots of friends Read More
Is your work experience in KSA valueable? by TheLegendLeads
Might look as a different looking buzz :) So what's you opinion; Do you think that your work experience in KSA is as more valueable career asset as it might have been in some different country? Do you think that mentioning it in your resume sounds ...
I agree that I don't know about the CV but I do know that it's benefitted me a lot personally, learning about a totally different culture and way of living. I've learned a lot about myself, too, in the process.i agree.... we learn to appreciate ... Read More
Franco South African Marriage contract
Hi Lucie&Evan, I'd love to know what you foudn out. My situation is very similar to yours: French getting married to a South African citizen at the end of the year & relocating to Cape Town afterwards. Still not really sure what to do with the ... Read More
Getting married in South Africa by Armand
Hi all, We invite all the ones who got married in South Africa or who are about to get married in South Africa to participate in this thread :) What are the formalities to get married in South Africa? Is it the same for a couple of foreigners ...
hi.. you can alsovisit the home affairs website for info. www.departmentofhomeaffairs.co.za with south african law anyone can get married as long its for the right reasons not just to get citizenship Read More
sim card failed by Gabicape
please anyone can tell me Why sim card failed stc network. there id load of 100 sar
i would return the sim card, and go to mobily.lol . i hav this card since november , its just failed on me :( Read More
sim card failed by Gabicape
please anyone can tell me Why sim card failed stc network. there id load of 100 sar
Thanx all. Wil try all advise. Wil give feedback Read More
sim card failed
please anyone can tell me Why sim card failed stc network. there id load of 100 sar Read More
New member by bosslove2011
Hi
I am happy to be in Expat.com thank you .hwllo and welcome..... here you will fine many new friends Read More
lebanon
i am going to beirot, lenanon... all this time i hear it cold...hope i liked it there even if its still work related Read More
Can they keep your passport but issue an iqama ? Is this legal ? by saharadesert
My sponsor says it is the law in Saudi that they keep my passport but they will issue me an Iqama. They also said that whenever I need to travel I can just ask for my passport and pay the $60 travel visa.... Is holding ones passport legal in the ...
articles like this makes me think twice of wanting to come to saudi... what hapens if you object to your company and dont want to give them your passport? anyone been through this?you still not here yet, lol i have iqama and only see my passport ... Read More
New member
Hi i am omani living in oman i like travel and make new friends all around the world i am doing my own business i am 38 years oldsoon you will many friends. welcome to expat-blog Read More
New kids on the block by wildroots2004
Hi everyone my husband and I are from Ontario Canada and will be back down in the DR within the next 4 months. we have always stayed at the all inclusive resorts many times, and now the time is right to spend more than a couple of weeks. We plan ...
you are only as old as u feel; and remember, growing old is mandatory, growing up is optional; and last but not least - im old enough to know whats wrong and young enough not to care :) young in spirit is the key to a life of eternally being ... Read More
making friends in cape town by krishp
Hello all, I have been in CT for just under a year and it has been quite difficult to make new friends. Locals don't seem too interested to make new friends. Any ideas?
interesting...yeh when i am on holiday there...hmmm lil boring sometimesits thecrowd you hang out with sumtimes make u feel bored, cuz they all the same pple all the time trusting people is mostly inportant... otherwise you can find many friends Read More
If you read this please say Hi ;0) by Victoria2012
Good evening I'm new to the site and forum so I'm still trying to work out the best ways to get a response or reply to the posts and comments that I make. I notice that many threads are read but very few are answered from a community full of ...
Hello Bill I hope you are well and thank you for your response :0) How long have you live in Malaga and what do you like the most aboult living there? Victoriahi victoria i am gabi and is in saudi. dont worry very soon u will have many replies be ... Read More
New in saudi by Gabicape
Hi. Salam. I am new in Saudi like to make friends
hey gabicape...their may some things which may precipitate cluster headaches which you should avoid e.g. some people get an attack from caffeine, smoking, high altitude etc. Medication like revacod (paracetamol + codeine) may be effective. I ... Read More
New in saudi by Gabicape
Hi. Salam. I am new in Saudi like to make friends
what is the best way to handle "cluster headaches":sosad: when i was home i did not knowwhat the meaning of headaches.lolHi Gabi, I am prone to get migraines and although I am not able to get my US prescribed meds here, my doc has prescribed ... Read More
New in saudi by Gabicape
Hi. Salam. I am new in Saudi like to make friends
what is the best way to handle "cluster headaches":sosad: when i was home i did not knowwhat the meaning of headaches.lolwhat can i say ,welcome to saudi,the place that brings out all the kak.I suggest 2 grandpa`s and lots of sleep.nat , in die ... Read More
New in saudi by Gabicape
Hi. Salam. I am new in Saudi like to make friends
Because, of course, I took 'grandpa' literally and so was .. somewhat .. shocked (!!) at your suggested cure to sleep with TWO of them!! Now, if you'd said, take two handsome young men ... :lol: .. well, might not cure your headache but would make ... Read More
New in saudi by Gabicape
Hi. Salam. I am new in Saudi like to make friends
what is the best way to handle "cluster headaches":sosad: when i was home i did not knowwhat the meaning of headaches.lol Read More
Hello everybody
welcome to expat. be sure u meet many people here Read More
Advice on Importing and Exporting
Hello everyone, I am really looking into moving to South America, mainly Brazil or possibly Argentina.I have been trying to see if anyone has had any luck importing to Brazil or Argentina since I know that both countries are very strict with ... Read More
Hello from Malaysia / New Zealand by Msfizz
Hello everyone, My name is Azean. I am a Malaysian who has been residing in New Zealand for the past 8 years. My professional background is in film and television production but now I run my own business partnering up with a US multinational. I ...
Hello everyone, My name is Azean. I am a Malaysian who has been residing in New Zealand for the past 8 years. My professional background is in film and television production but now I run my own business partnering up with a US multinational. I ... Read More
New in saudi by Gabicape
Hi. Salam. I am new in Saudi like to make friends
i am so happy for all the responses i had.... for me its still just work work my toe is healing very nicely... thnx to all for best wishes/ duahs Read More
You know when you have been in the ME too long by LoopyLou87
Just for a change I'm awake in the middle of the night so thought I'd share ... although it has probably been here before at some point it's still a good one ... I know that Ive been in the Middle East Too Long because I'm not ...
depends on the adaptability of each person...some cannot adapt in Saudi at all.if they cannot adapt cuz they complain too much Read More
You know when you have been in the ME too long by LoopyLou87
Just for a change I'm awake in the middle of the night so thought I'd share ... although it has probably been here before at some point it's still a good one ... I know that Ive been in the Middle East Too Long because I'm not ...
Lol@etaylor58....means ur here too long. Just kidding. I guess we adapt real quickhow quick is quick????? Read More
You know when you have been in the ME too long by LoopyLou87
Just for a change I'm awake in the middle of the night so thought I'd share ... although it has probably been here before at some point it's still a good one ... I know that Ive been in the Middle East Too Long because I'm not ...
hi louise i like your article this is only found in the middle of night when u cant sleep Read More
So True, Isn't it? by TheLegendLeads
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ouch...slap of truth in the face...even the expressions, lol our world seems to be getting smaller and smalleryes, its true. its seems nobody cant be without the net Read More
those of you with spouses with a different mother tongue.. by ECS
whose language do you speak on a daily basis? Yours? Theirs? A third language entirely? Can you speak each other's languages?
My Husband is German, I am South African. He can speak English and I am learning German. He speaks German to the Children and I speak english to them....thats what all south africans do lol Read More
New in saudi by Gabicape
Hi. Salam. I am new in Saudi like to make friends
i hurt my toe and the nail have to removed... did no experience such pain before:|:( Read More
New in saudi by Gabicape
Hi. Salam. I am new in Saudi like to make friends
Hi all, Another South African (from Cape Town). Just here for a couple of weeks. Tried to find something to do this afternoon but everywhere seemed to be closed. Anything open to see tomorrow afternoon?hello. did u manage to get anything open u ... Read More
Hello there by Tynee
Hello everyone, You can call me Tynee and i am new here. Please my apology if im not on the right thread..im still finding my way as to which is which :) i just want to make some friends here.. Thank you..
Hello everyone, You can call me Tynee and i am new here. Please my apology if im not on the right thread..im still finding my way as to which is which :) i just want to make some friends here.. Thank you..welcome... Read More
New in saudi by Gabicape
Hi. Salam. I am new in Saudi like to make friends
is it just me or have there been like a BILLION south africans coming to saudi lately! whats going on?!Seems once one Saouth African appears in your life they all follow :) Since I met my hubby, seems everyone I know or speak to is now from SAhi how ... Read More
New in saudi by Gabicape
Hi. Salam. I am new in Saudi like to make friends
is it just me or have there been like a BILLION south africans coming to saudi lately! whats going on?!Seems once one Saouth African appears in your life they all follow :) Since I met my hubby, seems everyone I know or speak to is now from SAhi ... Read More
New in saudi by Gabicape
Hi. Salam. I am new in Saudi like to make friends
cool im from athlone.what work do u do?hi salam ek sien joeu taal het saam gekom ek is nanny... Read More
New in saudi by Gabicape
Hi. Salam. I am new in Saudi like to make friends
Wellcom Send me an e-mail and let talk Hi. Salam. I am new in Saudi like to make friends@mashhour u sound like a honger tollie.lokl!ebrahim los jou taal maar in die kaap lol Read More
New in saudi by Gabicape
Hi. Salam. I am new in Saudi like to make friends
welcome to your second country Saudi Arabia feel free to ask whenever you need any assistance =)thnx for ur message... Read More
New in saudi by Gabicape
Hi. Salam. I am new in Saudi like to make friends
ahoy.where in cape town are u from? and what are u doing in riyadh??hi m/plain and work... Read More
New in saudi by Gabicape
Hi. Salam. I am new in Saudi like to make friends
Welcome to Riyad.thnx Read More
Enjaz System
what is the enjaz system and what does it do.must all employees in saudi be put on the system?its a money transfer system but the do not connect with south africa... i experience this myself. i use al rajhi bank Read More
New in saudi by Gabicape
Hi. Salam. I am new in Saudi like to make friends
welcome to the blog n saudi :)thnx i add to contact list Read More
New in saudi by Gabicape
Hi. Salam. I am new in Saudi like to make friends
hoe gaan dot met julle...jaa nog 'n suide afrikaanse meisie. anyways Welkon. My afrikaans is nie so lekker nie maar ek is 'n vriend. as jy nodig enige iets, gee my 'n msg.thnx can add As contact Read More
New in saudi by Gabicape
Hi. Salam. I am new in Saudi like to make friends
Welcome to Riyad.thnx Read More
hi every body
whats up alleveryone just relax and checking messages Read More
New in saudi by Gabicape
Hi. Salam. I am new in Saudi like to make friends
hoe gaan dot met julle...jaa nog 'n suide afrikaanse meisie. anyways Welkon. My afrikaans is nie so lekker nie maar ek is 'n vriend. as jy nodig enige iets, gee my 'n msg.English please mate.. for us illiterates of the other languages.. :Dthnx... ... Read More
New in saudi by Gabicape
Hi. Salam. I am new in Saudi like to make friends
Welcome to Saudi Arabia .. :)thnx Read More
New in saudi by Gabicape
Hi. Salam. I am new in Saudi like to make friends
hoe gaan dot met julle...jaa nog 'n suide afrikaanse meisie. anyways Welkon. My afrikaans is nie so lekker nie maar ek is 'n vriend. as jy nodig enige iets, gee my 'n msg.thnx formessage. uwelcome.to add as contacts Read More
New in saudi by Gabicape
Hi. Salam. I am new in Saudi like to make friends
Louise, dankie goed met jou.. Werk Read More