Btwn-Fear-N-Hope
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Yemeni
Lives in BtwnEarthNSky
Speaks English, Somali, lil Arabic fus7a & Egyptian dialect. lil French and Swahili and a whole lot of Gibberish
Registration: 25 February 2012
Help! How to register Nikah in Saudi Arabia by sokash2
Assalam o Alaikum I need some help regarding the nikah process. I am going to marry a Pakistani girl next week. Can anyone tell me how to register my nikah. Shall i need to go to court? or what is the process? Thanks
Bro legend long time no see... now my question is the same as the above... well similar... is it still the case that the company has no rights to interfere and there's no need for a NOC from the company you work for? Read More
Life of a woman in riyadh by m.b.m88
Salaam, I would like to know the life of a Muslim Saudi woman or Muslim converted woman (foreign). How is the life of a Muslim wife, middle class or upper middle class? How is the life of a couple? 1. they can hang out with friends, as also ...
It's interesting knowing that some places do allow free mixing. Hospitals I just discovered today are very liberal- I was called conservative for asking to see a female doctor.Well wait. The thing about doctors here is that they never touch you, or ... Read More
What is your favorite Arabic Food? by ronald.domingo17
Just want to know your favorite one.
"i like kabsa. I eat kabsa everyday" I actually had to teach that phrase to my students. i haven't had enough arab dishes to decide which is my favourite - but yemeni kibdah is great. Read More
We Are Missing Our Resident Visa Expert (where the heck is TLL??) by Alliecat
Hey you. Don't say you're working hard. Come baaaaaack!! :D
He still away? Lol you never know he might be here in hail allie ;-) Read More
Life of a woman in riyadh by m.b.m88
Salaam, I would like to know the life of a Muslim Saudi woman or Muslim converted woman (foreign). How is the life of a Muslim wife, middle class or upper middle class? How is the life of a couple? 1. they can hang out with friends, as also ...
It's interesting knowing that some places do allow free mixing. Hospitals I just discovered today are very liberal- I was called conservative for asking to see a female doctor. Read More
Life of a woman in riyadh by m.b.m88
Salaam, I would like to know the life of a Muslim Saudi woman or Muslim converted woman (foreign). How is the life of a Muslim wife, middle class or upper middle class? How is the life of a couple? 1. they can hang out with friends, as also ...
This is the thing women working with men in Saudi is women and men working in the same building but different floors/ areas, women working with men in western world means women and men freely mixing in the same room. Where in Saudi and in what jobs ... Read More
We Are Missing Our Resident Visa Expert (where the heck is TLL??) by Alliecat
Hey you. Don't say you're working hard. Come baaaaaack!! :D
He hasn't posted for over a week- well I haven't seen him- I miss him too! Read More
guess who's coming to riyadh? by Btwn-Fear-N-Hope
lol, yes after almost a year of talking its finally happening, i arrive sunday and will be in the suleimaynia district, whooop whoop!
'oh man' is an expression of disbelief.. like if you say, 'oh god' it doesn't mean you think the other person is GOD. Comprende? ;)god!!!!!!!!i know that i thought that u thought that she was a man ..Thanks but no need to worry about what you think ... Read More
guess who's coming to riyadh? by Btwn-Fear-N-Hope
lol, yes after almost a year of talking its finally happening, i arrive sunday and will be in the suleimaynia district, whooop whoop!
Ok after a day in Riyadh I'm being shipped to hail- where was that forum?Ha'il :blink: Oh man, sucks to be you :(I know!! But I know two girls already there so I won't be miserable alone Read More
guess who's coming to riyadh? by Btwn-Fear-N-Hope
lol, yes after almost a year of talking its finally happening, i arrive sunday and will be in the suleimaynia district, whooop whoop!
Ok after a day in Riyadh I'm being shipped to hail- where was that forum? Read More
guess who's coming to riyadh? by Btwn-Fear-N-Hope
lol, yes after almost a year of talking its finally happening, i arrive sunday and will be in the suleimaynia district, whooop whoop!
Santa - ummm Raihana ? no body cares !! i just wonder why i should care who will came to RUH ?Awwww you cared enough to reply so thanks hitch! Read More
guess who's coming to riyadh? by Btwn-Fear-N-Hope
lol, yes after almost a year of talking its finally happening, i arrive sunday and will be in the suleimaynia district, whooop whoop!
WOW your lucky when I arrived I had to wait for an hour for someone to take me to the national guard. I was with other foriegners...despite the were shown the best of villas whilst I was dumped in a horrible compound. A disgusting villa with food ... Read More
guess who's coming to riyadh? by Btwn-Fear-N-Hope
lol, yes after almost a year of talking its finally happening, i arrive sunday and will be in the suleimaynia district, whooop whoop!
I'm here Yaay so far everything is going swimmingly. I was picked up from the airport, one of the managers was waiting for me- I saw my name on the placard- he was early, drove me to hotel after helping me get shopping and he was very supportive, ... Read More
guess who's coming to riyadh? by Btwn-Fear-N-Hope
lol, yes after almost a year of talking its finally happening, i arrive sunday and will be in the suleimaynia district, whooop whoop!
you two get a roomYou won't understand it's a London ting lolGood answer! :lol: I've been told to get a room a few times so you're in good company (but not in the same room lol).Lol :lol::lol: Read More
guess who's coming to riyadh? by Btwn-Fear-N-Hope
lol, yes after almost a year of talking its finally happening, i arrive sunday and will be in the suleimaynia district, whooop whoop!
you two get a roomYou won't understand it's a London ting lol Read More
Life of a woman in riyadh by m.b.m88
Salaam, I would like to know the life of a Muslim Saudi woman or Muslim converted woman (foreign). How is the life of a Muslim wife, middle class or upper middle class? How is the life of a couple? 1. they can hang out with friends, as also ...
This is not an islamic forum and refute /refrain ppl from talking about islam and the negativity of saudis on hereTrue Akhee this isn't an Islamic forum however when someone asks something relating to Islam I believe it's upto Muslims to convey the ... Read More
Life of a woman in riyadh by m.b.m88
Salaam, I would like to know the life of a Muslim Saudi woman or Muslim converted woman (foreign). How is the life of a Muslim wife, middle class or upper middle class? How is the life of a couple? 1. they can hang out with friends, as also ...
P.s. allie I usually avoid religious debate hence I refrained from that last one and even attempted to change the topic towards the end. Even in this thread I did not say it is haram/forbidden I simply said it was discouraged and I presented the ... Read More
guess who's coming to riyadh? by Btwn-Fear-N-Hope
lol, yes after almost a year of talking its finally happening, i arrive sunday and will be in the suleimaynia district, whooop whoop!
You do know you can rea eastenders spoilers online - or are they banned in Saudi? Read More
Life of a woman in riyadh by m.b.m88
Salaam, I would like to know the life of a Muslim Saudi woman or Muslim converted woman (foreign). How is the life of a Muslim wife, middle class or upper middle class? How is the life of a couple? 1. they can hang out with friends, as also ...
P.s. allie I usually avoid religious debate hence I refrained from that last one and even attempted to change the topic towards the end. Even in this thread I did not say it is haram/forbidden I simply said it was discouraged and I presented the ... Read More
Life of a woman in riyadh by m.b.m88
Salaam, I would like to know the life of a Muslim Saudi woman or Muslim converted woman (foreign). How is the life of a Muslim wife, middle class or upper middle class? How is the life of a couple? 1. they can hang out with friends, as also ...
off topicJazakAllah khayr ill defo check this out- might become my second expat home lol Read More
Life of a woman in riyadh by m.b.m88
Salaam, I would like to know the life of a Muslim Saudi woman or Muslim converted woman (foreign). How is the life of a Muslim wife, middle class or upper middle class? How is the life of a couple? 1. they can hang out with friends, as also ...
Interesting thread since the discussion is similar to a battle I was involved in last month on the now defunct 'Dating in Saudi Arabia'! So guess I'll add my two halalas. Having just read through this thread completely for the first time, I find ... Read More
guess who's coming to riyadh? by Btwn-Fear-N-Hope
lol, yes after almost a year of talking its finally happening, i arrive sunday and will be in the suleimaynia district, whooop whoop!
bring a huge box of celebrations also you can get the mint aero multipack from sainsburys, tescos and even poundland - for a pound. trust me u need dvds when u get here... sky box office i miss that also eastenders. Whats happening on eastenders ? ... Read More
guess who's coming to riyadh? by Btwn-Fear-N-Hope
lol, yes after almost a year of talking its finally happening, i arrive sunday and will be in the suleimaynia district, whooop whoop!
@Btwn-Fear-N-Hope: Welcome to KSA Habibi :) You will soon change your profile name to Btwn-Sun-N-Sand :DGreat idea, ill change my location to that its btwn-earth-sky now but btwn- sun-n-sand sounds much better Thanks! Read More
guess who's coming to riyadh? by Btwn-Fear-N-Hope
lol, yes after almost a year of talking its finally happening, i arrive sunday and will be in the suleimaynia district, whooop whoop!
^^ I'll remember that. Relax and don't expect anything to be done on time- so I guess the lift from the airport will be late so I should exchange British pounds for Saudi and make my own way, I'm in the groove already Read More
guess who's coming to riyadh? by Btwn-Fear-N-Hope
lol, yes after almost a year of talking its finally happening, i arrive sunday and will be in the suleimaynia district, whooop whoop!
And add a large dose of patience to that checklist!As the Arabs say: patience is beautiful- assabru jameel! But I think I need sedatives to help me gain some. I'm sure it will be a blast 😎 Read More
guess who's coming to riyadh? by Btwn-Fear-N-Hope
lol, yes after almost a year of talking its finally happening, i arrive sunday and will be in the suleimaynia district, whooop whoop!
Checklist ........ 1. Passport - check ✅ 2. Visa - check✅ 3. Clothes - check✅ 4. Things to entertain me so I do not ask people what to do this (or any) weekend - check✅ but still need entertaining 😜 5. A hefty ... Read More
Life of a woman in riyadh by m.b.m88
Salaam, I would like to know the life of a Muslim Saudi woman or Muslim converted woman (foreign). How is the life of a Muslim wife, middle class or upper middle class? How is the life of a couple? 1. they can hang out with friends, as also ...
Thank you Julien! I don't know if it's just for women, I guess men can speak of their observations and a lot of questions are base on Islam and Saudi culture- general knowledge? Thanks again! Read More
1,000 Nigerian Women Stranded in Saudi Arabia by Alliecat
[center]1,000 Nigerian Women Are Stranded in Saudi Arabia Because They Aren't Traveling with Men[/center] For the fifth straight day, around 1,000 Nigerian women taking the Muslim Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca are stuck in Saudi Arabia airports because ...
Here seems to be the problem: And in the past Nigeria and Saudi Arabia have allowed the pilgrims' welfare boards to act as mahrams and have visas granted on that basis, reports the AFP.It would seem that Saudi Arabia has suddenly decided against ... Read More
1,000 Nigerian Women Stranded in Saudi Arabia by Alliecat
[center]1,000 Nigerian Women Are Stranded in Saudi Arabia Because They Aren't Traveling with Men[/center] For the fifth straight day, around 1,000 Nigerian women taking the Muslim Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca are stuck in Saudi Arabia airports because ...
Dang the situation they are in is indeed a sad one, they should just be put on a flight straight back home rather than being detained. islamically hajj is not an obligation, it only becomes obligatory if you have the means to perform it and having ... Read More
guess who's coming to riyadh? by Btwn-Fear-N-Hope
lol, yes after almost a year of talking its finally happening, i arrive sunday and will be in the suleimaynia district, whooop whoop!
Oh I don't do DVDs sky tv and an account with lovefilms has done the trick Read More
guess who's coming to riyadh? by Btwn-Fear-N-Hope
lol, yes after almost a year of talking its finally happening, i arrive sunday and will be in the suleimaynia district, whooop whoop!
I'll bring a large box of celebrations just cos you asked, aeros do they do a multipack? I actually have loads of space in my suitcase, and I don't arrive till this time tomorrow though so don't start drooling just yet Read More
guess who's coming to riyadh? by Btwn-Fear-N-Hope
lol, yes after almost a year of talking its finally happening, i arrive sunday and will be in the suleimaynia district, whooop whoop!
Cultural differences are a funny thing, where I'm from the guests and newbies are SHOWN a good time Read More
guess who's coming to riyadh? by Btwn-Fear-N-Hope
lol, yes after almost a year of talking its finally happening, i arrive sunday and will be in the suleimaynia district, whooop whoop!
Hahahaha blud you been in the oil money longer, I'm coming almost skint you get me. I'm sure a mutual meet up could be arranged, just don't forget the red carpet Read More
guess who's coming to riyadh? by Btwn-Fear-N-Hope
lol, yes after almost a year of talking its finally happening, i arrive sunday and will be in the suleimaynia district, whooop whoop!
Dude I'm in a hotel till they place me, maybe you should hold one in my honour lol don't forget to invite me! Read More
guess who's coming to riyadh? by Btwn-Fear-N-Hope
lol, yes after almost a year of talking its finally happening, i arrive sunday and will be in the suleimaynia district, whooop whoop!
Thank you houstonian - so excited its 6:30am and I'm up my flights not till 10:30pm lol Read More
Looking for an Ethiopian restaurant by smurfette
I've been craving Ethiopian food lately but can't find any Ethiopian restaurants listed on Jeddahfood.com or via the Internet. Does anyone know if such restaurants exist here?
hiii i think Ethiopian restaurants is only for male not Families i thinkif its a restaurant for only men, get their number and try to order. its worth a try - think business is business and they cant alienate half of the population. if they say ... Read More
guess who's coming to riyadh? by Btwn-Fear-N-Hope
lol, yes after almost a year of talking its finally happening, i arrive sunday and will be in the suleimaynia district, whooop whoop!
thank your rehabdoctor, hope all goes well with you, and sure will keep everyone posted on my experienceswhat do you do ?sorry didnt see your post, what do i do? i eat? lol i joke. i teach english as a foreign language. Read More
guess who's coming to riyadh? by Btwn-Fear-N-Hope
lol, yes after almost a year of talking its finally happening, i arrive sunday and will be in the suleimaynia district, whooop whoop!
Glad you made it! Took me 8 mos. so I know what you went through :)For me its 12 month plus.thanks alliecat, its good to know im not the only one who really really really thinks things through before committing - i think thats a contributing factor ... Read More
Cell phone by Hashashyin
Hello everyone, I'll be moving to Al Khobar in a couple of weeks from the US, and was wondering about cell phone situation in Saudi. Like the US, do you buy cellphones with a certain operator (for a lower price) or do you get your phone at market ...
You can have a temporary visitors number until your iqama(resident permit) is sorted then you can have same number linked to your Iqama.hi, where and how would i get a temporary visitors simcard? is it straight from the mobile shops or does my ... Read More
Life of a woman in riyadh by m.b.m88
Salaam, I would like to know the life of a Muslim Saudi woman or Muslim converted woman (foreign). How is the life of a Muslim wife, middle class or upper middle class? How is the life of a couple? 1. they can hang out with friends, as also ...
Hi everyone, to note that Expat.com is a platform for exchange, please avoid arguing. Thanks, Harmonie.im sorry if my posts come across as argumentative i was aiming at being informative and inviting discussion by requesting we have a meaningful ... Read More
Life of a woman in riyadh by m.b.m88
Salaam, I would like to know the life of a Muslim Saudi woman or Muslim converted woman (foreign). How is the life of a Muslim wife, middle class or upper middle class? How is the life of a couple? 1. they can hang out with friends, as also ...
I'm sorry Harmonie.. @fear-N Who are you to give out such pointless fatwas? Wearing heels is not provocative, perhaps its just your messed up mind. The health issues are so less that their negligible... Saudi Arabia is on the extreme, you can ... Read More
guess who's coming to riyadh? by Btwn-Fear-N-Hope
lol, yes after almost a year of talking its finally happening, i arrive sunday and will be in the suleimaynia district, whooop whoop!
thank you both pkmusd and slyshooter, much appreciated! Read More
Life of a woman in riyadh by m.b.m88
Salaam, I would like to know the life of a Muslim Saudi woman or Muslim converted woman (foreign). How is the life of a Muslim wife, middle class or upper middle class? How is the life of a couple? 1. they can hang out with friends, as also ...
ill be back this evening to carry on this discussion. ta ta for now Read More
Life of a woman in riyadh by m.b.m88
Salaam, I would like to know the life of a Muslim Saudi woman or Muslim converted woman (foreign). How is the life of a Muslim wife, middle class or upper middle class? How is the life of a couple? 1. they can hang out with friends, as also ...
As for saudi, they are a country and a people who sin like everyone else... if some smoke so does half the world, no1 said suadi was a gleaming example of islam! rather than look at cultures and people, i as a muslim choose to look at the evidence ... Read More
Life of a woman in riyadh by m.b.m88
Salaam, I would like to know the life of a Muslim Saudi woman or Muslim converted woman (foreign). How is the life of a Muslim wife, middle class or upper middle class? How is the life of a couple? 1. they can hang out with friends, as also ...
fls, from my answers to the OP, what was social based and had no islamic beaaring oh wise one? Read More
Life of a woman in riyadh by m.b.m88
Salaam, I would like to know the life of a Muslim Saudi woman or Muslim converted woman (foreign). How is the life of a Muslim wife, middle class or upper middle class? How is the life of a couple? 1. they can hang out with friends, as also ...
Your very welcome and god bless you too. Separation only exists if there are men who are not related to the woman, guests. A married couple in Islam are considered to be closer than a garment to each other. A husband becomes even closer to his wife ... Read More
Life of a woman in riyadh by m.b.m88
Salaam, I would like to know the life of a Muslim Saudi woman or Muslim converted woman (foreign). How is the life of a Muslim wife, middle class or upper middle class? How is the life of a couple? 1. they can hang out with friends, as also ...
fair enough, since you do not wish to get into specifics and dialogue with evidence may i please request that you refrain from lightening islamic points with statements like this: this is all EXTREMELY social based and not really islam based. Read More
guess who's coming to riyadh? by Btwn-Fear-N-Hope
lol, yes after almost a year of talking its finally happening, i arrive sunday and will be in the suleimaynia district, whooop whoop!
thank your rehabdoctor, hope all goes well with you, and sure will keep everyone posted on my experiences Read More
Life of a woman in riyadh by m.b.m88
Salaam, I would like to know the life of a Muslim Saudi woman or Muslim converted woman (foreign). How is the life of a Muslim wife, middle class or upper middle class? How is the life of a couple? 1. they can hang out with friends, as also ...
As for saudi, they are a country and a people who sin like everyone else... if some smoke so does half the world, no1 said suadi was a gleaming example of islam! rather than look at cultures and people, i as a muslim choose to look at the evidence ... Read More
Life of a woman in riyadh by m.b.m88
Salaam, I would like to know the life of a Muslim Saudi woman or Muslim converted woman (foreign). How is the life of a Muslim wife, middle class or upper middle class? How is the life of a couple? 1. they can hang out with friends, as also ...
"They give shape to your calf muscles and elongate the look of legs to make you appear longer and leaner." about the only benefit mentioned and i hardly call that a benefit when weighed against the list of health risks Read More
Life of a woman in riyadh by m.b.m88
Salaam, I would like to know the life of a Muslim Saudi woman or Muslim converted woman (foreign). How is the life of a Muslim wife, middle class or upper middle class? How is the life of a couple? 1. they can hang out with friends, as also ...
dan, im sure you know islam is not based solely on the quran but also on studying the life, actions, recommendation/disapproval of the Prophet Mohammed (pbuh). sure i agree there are somethings like the ban on women driving which are exclusive to ... Read More
FIFA 13 PS3 Tournament... by Mattchew
Fifa 13 is out on Friday - does anyone out there play PS3 and want to arrange a meet for a good session? I don't mind hosting it at my apartment, but I don't currently have a PS3... so someone will need to bring one, along with a copy of the game - ...
and im female. :(what the hell does that have to do with anythingit has everything to do with it, i mean, i dont want to get stoned or lashed for free-mixing. Read More
guess who's coming to riyadh?
lol, yes after almost a year of talking its finally happening, i arrive sunday and will be in the suleimaynia district, whooop whoop! Read More
are there doctors on here ?
no everyone here lives in tentshahahaha, i think he meant any doctors on the expat forum Read More
FIFA 13 PS3 Tournament... by Mattchew
Fifa 13 is out on Friday - does anyone out there play PS3 and want to arrange a meet for a good session? I don't mind hosting it at my apartment, but I don't currently have a PS3... so someone will need to bring one, along with a copy of the game - ...
mattchew, dont worry even though im not a gamer, i think your offer was great, only reason i cant join is because im not yet in saudi and im female. :( Read More
FIFA 13 PS3 Tournament... by Mattchew
Fifa 13 is out on Friday - does anyone out there play PS3 and want to arrange a meet for a good session? I don't mind hosting it at my apartment, but I don't currently have a PS3... so someone will need to bring one, along with a copy of the game - ...
Sounds fun, hope you get many replies. I can't hold a controller properly let alone navigate it. When I got bullied by family into playing street fighter my method was to press as many buttons in as random order and as fast as you can. :happy: Read More
SARS type Virus in KSA by gashead
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2207794/Wealthy-Qatari-man-49-hires-private-jet-Britain-treated-new-strain-deadly-SARS-like-virus-caught-home-country.html One dead, one gravely ill, but experts believe 'there may be other victimms'.
She's referring to the comments at the end of the article. Is that what you're referring to, as well?Yep. People are posting racist remarks on articles in many, if not all, western publications... so it's not only in DM. Actually, DM is a tabloid ... Read More
Life of a woman in riyadh by m.b.m88
Salaam, I would like to know the life of a Muslim Saudi woman or Muslim converted woman (foreign). How is the life of a Muslim wife, middle class or upper middle class? How is the life of a couple? 1. they can hang out with friends, as also ...
Allie, lol thanks I missed that part. Read More
Life of a woman in riyadh by m.b.m88
Salaam, I would like to know the life of a Muslim Saudi woman or Muslim converted woman (foreign). How is the life of a Muslim wife, middle class or upper middle class? How is the life of a couple? 1. they can hang out with friends, as also ...
Your very welcome and god bless you too. Separation only exists if there are men who are not related to the woman, guests. A married couple in Islam are considered to be closer than a garment to each other. A husband becomes even closer to his wife ... Read More
Life of a woman in riyadh by m.b.m88
Salaam, I would like to know the life of a Muslim Saudi woman or Muslim converted woman (foreign). How is the life of a Muslim wife, middle class or upper middle class? How is the life of a couple? 1. they can hang out with friends, as also ...
I guess in western society a couple could simply be courting and not married. As a Muslim I automatically translate couple to mean married. So If the couple are not married they can't live in the same house, date outside, or sleep together anywhere. Read More
SARS type Virus in KSA by gashead
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2207794/Wealthy-Qatari-man-49-hires-private-jet-Britain-treated-new-strain-deadly-SARS-like-virus-caught-home-country.html One dead, one gravely ill, but experts believe 'there may be other victimms'.
Sometimes the stupidity of the mindless masses within the British public sickens me. Those that comment either have the reading age of a 3 year old or are just pure racist fixated on the mans place of origin rather than the facts of the case made ... Read More
Back to the Kingdom...
Haha remember when you wanted cheering up and I reminded you of london weather - don't rush in thanking me! Read More
Life of a woman in riyadh by m.b.m88
Salaam, I would like to know the life of a Muslim Saudi woman or Muslim converted woman (foreign). How is the life of a Muslim wife, middle class or upper middle class? How is the life of a couple? 1. they can hang out with friends, as also ...
I can only answer from an Islamic perspective sorry, but hope it helps 1:no. Muslim women socialise with women and men with men. Mixed congregations are islamically discouraged. 2- a family shares the same home environment, cook, clean, play ... Read More
Family visa for my physicalled challenged wife by sahirbasha
It's my 1st job in the KSA and i now live in Alhasa. I am planning to move my family here soon. I would like to know, is there any restriction for visas(family) for physically challenged? I never thought of this restriction before coming here, but ...
there is a law apparently in KSA that insurance has to treat preexisting conditions. rather awesome:one Read More
Family visa for my physicalled challenged wife by sahirbasha
It's my 1st job in the KSA and i now live in Alhasa. I am planning to move my family here soon. I would like to know, is there any restriction for visas(family) for physically challenged? I never thought of this restriction before coming here, but ...
Sahirbasha your welcome Akhee an best wishes with your wife. Waiyyaka. Alliecat thanks for the clarification and supporting evidence - the idea of rejecting someone based on disability really infuriated me this morning. Read More
Family visa for my physicalled challenged wife by sahirbasha
It's my 1st job in the KSA and i now live in Alhasa. I am planning to move my family here soon. I would like to know, is there any restriction for visas(family) for physically challenged? I never thought of this restriction before coming here, but ...
Your wife won't be working and therefore her physical health shouldn't be an issue, people sponsor their elderly parents who may or may not have physical impairments. This is qadrAllah/ her disability is a test. To discriminate on this level is ... Read More
Ethnic hair care in Saudi Arabia by Marista
Hi there, Does anyone know whether there are any black or ethnic hair salons in Saudi Arabia? I will be moving to Riyadh soon am hoping that keeping my hair did won't be a problem? Any advice or comments will be appreciated.
Then again I'm not in Saudi ad plenty that is islamically prohibited still gets performed Read More
Ethnic hair care in Saudi Arabia by Marista
Hi there, Does anyone know whether there are any black or ethnic hair salons in Saudi Arabia? I will be moving to Riyadh soon am hoping that keeping my hair did won't be a problem? Any advice or comments will be appreciated.
There should be plenty catering to natural ethnic hair, , however hair extensions, weaves and wigs are islamically prohibited and therefore I think may be harder to find. 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:
You mean this one: "The cure for boredom is curiosity. There is no cure for curiosity." -- Dorothy Parker ?Yes, that one. Speaking of which... An Egyptian-born bodybuilder has just had his 31 inch biceps crowned the biggest in the world. Moustafa ... Read More
Broke until end September by michaelpakenham
Hi I shall be arring in Riyadh, accomodation and transport paid . However I will only have 500 euros to get me through til pay day. Is That enough? Cheers, Scrooge
Spending? Buy you meals? He came here to save money not feed the masses! Michael how much of the 500euros did you eventually spend? 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:
Oh, I like Bananas :DBananas are boringBoring, why ? You forgot to peel the skin before biting ?hahahaha, your funny! naah its because apples have more functions (in cooking) 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:
Oh, I like Bananas :DBananas are boring 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:
2100 let's have a party. we can have apple pies, apple crumble, apple tarts, apple Turnovers, apple juice and apple! Read More
New kid on the block!!!! by yasir29feb
well guyz i am the new kid on the block, coming to Khobar in September for the very first time and on a executive job of course, more than happy to meet new people for friendship, any one cares?
Can't sing : / But I guess its a brand new day after all :D I'm scheduled to fly into Riyadh on Monday morning and will be based there until the English centre transfers me. Really looking forward to it . Only daunting aspect is "WHAT if I FORGET ... Read More
New kid on the block!!!! by yasir29feb
well guyz i am the new kid on the block, coming to Khobar in September for the very first time and on a executive job of course, more than happy to meet new people for friendship, any one cares?
My favorite was 'Marky Mark'.. now the actor known as Mark Wahlberg. He didn't do too badly for himself, did he? ;)i think that was everyones favourite and he still look fine! Read More
Cold Feet by Ilexkink
TO think this is my first post, I'm sure a classic first post. I'm in the process of applying for a Visa thorugh Chase recruiting and Education Experts... and I know.... I've done all the reading and it sounds horrific. But... It would be great ...
just ask yourself if you was in the worst of those stories could you handle it? personally many complaints come from culture shock, having lived in other arab countries and having experienced segregation already im ready, so theres a little sanity ... Read More
Cold Feet by Ilexkink
TO think this is my first post, I'm sure a classic first post. I'm in the process of applying for a Visa thorugh Chase recruiting and Education Experts... and I know.... I've done all the reading and it sounds horrific. But... It would be great ...
yes im going for it, but im going for the full work visa to get an iqamah and im prepared to stick it out.. lol call me suicidal but im praying it goes well Read More
Cold Feet by Ilexkink
TO think this is my first post, I'm sure a classic first post. I'm in the process of applying for a Visa thorugh Chase recruiting and Education Experts... and I know.... I've done all the reading and it sounds horrific. But... It would be great ...
Hi, I too decided this year to take my chances with a recruiting company, not yours. IÂ’ve also read terrible stuff about my recruiters, but then IÂ’ve read terrible stuff about every single recruiter for Saudi.IÂ’ve come to the conclusion that: 1: ... 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:
@ TLL, laa shukr 3alaa wajib. (no thanks needed for obligation?) we were only saying what is true. i can only say this in arabic and then try translate it, so sorry in advance to others. i would add to the love in the tread, but i'd only throw ... 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:
who is the longest serving EB blogger of all the Expat.comgers here? im stuck between alliecat and TLL, maybe because i find their posts so interesting:)Thank you for the kind words! It would appear that I have been around longer and have more ... 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:
who is the longest serving EB blogger of all the Expat.comgers here? im stuck between alliecat and TLL, maybe because i find their posts so interesting:) Read More
Tailors and material shops by Btwn-Fear-N-Hope
Im wondering if there are any recommended places for buying abaya material and for tailors - I enjoy having my abaya custom made but not sure if this is possible.
Plus there are plenty of Saudi women who have begun their own customized abaya businesses! I have the card of a woman who does just mind-bogglingly beautiful, original work. If I can find it, I'll PM the information to your! :)thanks alliecat, ... Read More
Tailors and material shops by Btwn-Fear-N-Hope
Im wondering if there are any recommended places for buying abaya material and for tailors - I enjoy having my abaya custom made but not sure if this is possible.
Almosy all (if not all) abaya shops in Tayyaba, Deera, Owais, Naseem Ladies (these are all market names) offer customization/alteration services. And you'll find material there as well.Brilliant! Shukran jazeelan -, thank you very much for that ... Read More
Tailors and material shops by Btwn-Fear-N-Hope
Im wondering if there are any recommended places for buying abaya material and for tailors - I enjoy having my abaya custom made but not sure if this is possible.
shukran for the reply salman ... true i guess once im there i can ask Read More
Dating in Saudi by vinnie2332
Hello! I was wondering if dating is allowed in Saudi, considering all the laws that govern what one does!
This is all crap, i mean if you chose a religion for yourself, why impose its obligations on others who are not even interested. I work Medina, I've seen some of the prettiest females in the world here, with the sexiest eyes ever, petty i can't ... Read More
Dating in Saudi by vinnie2332
Hello! I was wondering if dating is allowed in Saudi, considering all the laws that govern what one does!
so after 7.5 pages of discussing dating in saudi, who is still creeping? Read More
New kid on the block!!!! by yasir29feb
well guyz i am the new kid on the block, coming to Khobar in September for the very first time and on a executive job of course, more than happy to meet new people for friendship, any one cares?
Btwn-fear , really glad that u r considering moving ! :) My visa is stil @ the embassy and I THINK I have become a pessimist in waiting so long . Btw, does the new-kid-on-the block look like ANY of the NKOTB originals ? ? :olol thanks surayya, ... Read More
Admission Process in Al Majd International School, Khobar by asif.irfan
Lately, I have gone through process for getting my kids admission in Al Majd Int'l school, Khobar and thought to share the information with members. Al Majd international school admission: In admission office everything is written step by step. ...
may i ask,does the vaccination record have to be obtained from the country of origin prior to depature? p.s. thanks for the heads-up, i'm sure all saudi schools will request similar documents to this. Read More
Tailors and material shops
Im wondering if there are any recommended places for buying abaya material and for tailors - I enjoy having my abaya custom made but not sure if this is possible. Read More
Expat Court Marriage in Saudi Arabia by morning*girl
Hi. I am a Malaysian and we are planning with my Pakistani boyfriend to get married here. Here are some of the queries if and so we will get marry here. Here are the following: 1. What are the requirements of Expat Court Marriage here in Saudi? ...
I agree 100% with popolocroix and TLL. Your future husband is telling you porkies, go to your own lawyer because there is no way that a woman pays the man the dowry (he wants your money). He wants your bank account under his name (he wants your ... Read More
Stuck in female only compound! by Kat2404
Hi everyone, Living in a female only compound makes it very hard to socialise out of work as everyone at the compound works in the same place. so just wondered if anyone was having any gatherings whether they could let me know so me and my friends ...
kat im sorry if i offended you, it was not my intention, rather i was trying to give practical advice, while satisfying my own curiousity with regards to the laws of the country. when you said: We do go out regularly but you cannot exactly meet ... Read More
Stuck in female only compound! by Kat2404
Hi everyone, Living in a female only compound makes it very hard to socialise out of work as everyone at the compound works in the same place. so just wondered if anyone was having any gatherings whether they could let me know so me and my friends ...
so lets do it then ,all we do here is just talking and saying but no doing....i actualy made a post if any 1 wanan go out today but yet no 1 answered me :(aww medo, im sorry but firstly im not in saudi, and secondly im female, ill probably be ... Read More
Stuck in female only compound! by Kat2404
Hi everyone, Living in a female only compound makes it very hard to socialise out of work as everyone at the compound works in the same place. so just wondered if anyone was having any gatherings whether they could let me know so me and my friends ...
Alliecat, i hear what your saying. makes perfect sense. maybe saudi is different but when i went to egypt i would be minding my own business sitting and eating in a restaurant when random people would approach me. we would have a pleasant ... Read More
Stuck in female only compound! by Kat2404
Hi everyone, Living in a female only compound makes it very hard to socialise out of work as everyone at the compound works in the same place. so just wondered if anyone was having any gatherings whether they could let me know so me and my friends ...
This sounds so depressing. Hope you meet some nice people soon. Do you think single females outside of compounds have it easier or worse? And why can't two people (or more); who recognise they are from the same part of the world or speak the same ... Read More
Stuck in female only compound! by Kat2404
Hi everyone, Living in a female only compound makes it very hard to socialise out of work as everyone at the compound works in the same place. so just wondered if anyone was having any gatherings whether they could let me know so me and my friends ...
Wouldn't you naturally meet new people if you and your friends regularly left the compound / organised your own outings? Read More
New kid on the block!!!! by yasir29feb
well guyz i am the new kid on the block, coming to Khobar in September for the very first time and on a executive job of course, more than happy to meet new people for friendship, any one cares?
your welcome, inshaaAllah hope it all goes well for you bro. I'll be new in riyadh inshaaAllah within a month if all goes to plan. Read More
New kid on the block!!!! by yasir29feb
well guyz i am the new kid on the block, coming to Khobar in September for the very first time and on a executive job of course, more than happy to meet new people for friendship, any one cares?
welcome to the forum yasir. when you moving down there? i'm sure those in khobar or experience there will soon comment Read More
american girl to marry saudi amd move to riyadh by amyasb
Hello, I am an American teacher, possibly to marry a Saudi and move to Riyadh. I am very speculative about the differences in culture. I have only heard really bad things about the lives of American women in Saudi. Can anyone offer any ...
khan , this isnt a dating site. alliecat your right, this post just wont die WoOoOoOooOooOoOoOoo Read More
Living in Dammam, Saudi Arabia by hema121187
I am a married lady going to relocate to Saudi Arabia as my Husband got a job offer in Dammam. Please tell me how is the life of indian women there. I have following questions. 1.Is it possible to get a furnished flat there as we are coming in ...
semi conscious waves :/ this term is very new to me, please elaborate Read More
Driving license in Somalia by Armand
Hi all, Can a foreigner take the driving test in Somalia? What are the formalities to get a driverÂ’s licence in Somalia? Do you need special or extra documents being an expatriate? How much does it cost? Thank you for participating ...
its been a while since i was in somaliland and i think all over somalia its the same policy, if you can reach the pedals and control the car, your free to drive. i think since recent elections in somaliland things may have changed slightly, but tbh ... Read More