youngthegiant
Canadian expat in Saudi Arabia
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Registration: 01 March 2012
Holiday ideas-France by Ruby Sterling
Hi, any French gentlemen or ladies or anyone who can give me info regarding holiday destinations in France? I have asked this question before but haven't received a reply so far:( I am planning to spend a few weeks in France but don't know where ...
And of course the best place to ask is in the Riyadh forum Read More
Where to get ears pierced in Riyadh? by BC-2012
Hi All, We would like to get our 7 year old girls ears pierced but we are unsure of where to get it done. Ideally it would be somewhere that uses a piercing gun and maybe somewhere other than a jewellery store. Any suggestions would be ...
- wash your hands for 30 seconds - place a potato behind your ear - penetrate. Read More
Social Events at Embassies by redgems
How can I find out about events going on at embassies in Riyadh? I've heard there are paid and non-paid events. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks.
I've also heard the British Embassy is running an event on New Year's Eve. Anyone here going to that?For sure. I hear it's going to be off the hook! Read More
Any female gamers? by youngthegiant
Anyone going to [url=http://www.gcon-riyadh.com/]G-Con[/url]? Wish they had it for guys as well
If anyone's interested, TGXPO is happening this weekend for male gamers. Website is in Arabic but google translate is your friend. Read More
College student trying to find a job by scarletmoon1234
I'm not a saudi citizen, but I study here in riyadh and have a lot of free time on my hands. Would it be possible to get a part time under the table- type job as a secretary or something in retail or whatever (not prostitution, not that type of girl ...
Giant, your so far off, its creepy..How so? I'm just using the assumption that working retail doesn't pay that well in this country, and under the table might be even worse. Read More
College student trying to find a job by scarletmoon1234
I'm not a saudi citizen, but I study here in riyadh and have a lot of free time on my hands. Would it be possible to get a part time under the table- type job as a secretary or something in retail or whatever (not prostitution, not that type of girl ...
Correct me if I'm wrong but Scarlet wants to make money- how do you do that on an internship?A lot of companies will provide a generous stipend, for example the larger FMCGs. To be honest I'm not sure how much people make working retail in Saudi, ... Read More
College student trying to find a job by scarletmoon1234
I'm not a saudi citizen, but I study here in riyadh and have a lot of free time on my hands. Would it be possible to get a part time under the table- type job as a secretary or something in retail or whatever (not prostitution, not that type of girl ...
Hi, Is an internship offered to students is allowed in Riyadh? I have heard its against the law.Yes it's allowed and no, it's not against the law. Infact, some programs (such as IB in high school) as well as few university and college degrees ... Read More
College student trying to find a job by scarletmoon1234
I'm not a saudi citizen, but I study here in riyadh and have a lot of free time on my hands. Would it be possible to get a part time under the table- type job as a secretary or something in retail or whatever (not prostitution, not that type of girl ...
Ok on a serious note, you can even consider a part-time internship. Most companies offer a stipend and it's a great way to get experience and your foot in the door. As for how to find an internship, you can ask people you already know. Or you can ... Read More
College student trying to find a job by scarletmoon1234
I'm not a saudi citizen, but I study here in riyadh and have a lot of free time on my hands. Would it be possible to get a part time under the table- type job as a secretary or something in retail or whatever (not prostitution, not that type of girl ...
For starters, stop talking about prostitution Read More
College student trying to find a job by scarletmoon1234
I'm not a saudi citizen, but I study here in riyadh and have a lot of free time on my hands. Would it be possible to get a part time under the table- type job as a secretary or something in retail or whatever (not prostitution, not that type of girl ...
If you're actually serious then yes, it's possible. But I'd recommend starting off without joking about prostitution. The emoticon after the joke doesn't help as well. Read More
Any female gamers? by youngthegiant
Anyone going to [url=http://www.gcon-riyadh.com/]G-Con[/url]? Wish they had it for guys as well
Apparently it got cancelled before and it's now tomorrow? http://me.ign.com/en/news/5873/G-Con-Gamer-s-Day-for-Ladies-Tomorrow?mobile=1Yeah a few weeks ago Sony organized a Gamer's Day (first two days were for guys, third one for ladies). ... Read More
Wadi Hanifa by deb2410
Hi All, Can somebody guide me with the way to Wadi Hanifa from Dar al Arkan or qasr mall...heard it is a beautiful place. GPS took us to different place.. :P Thanks and Regards, Debbie
You know that area between Dar Al Arkan/Al Qasser Mall and King Fahd road? That's part of Wadi Hanifa. You can't miss it. The gps must have taken you to a different part of the wadi, which is actually 120km long. Read More
Raising objection for traffic ticket
A little off topic, but I was once at an intersection when the traffic light stopped working (it stayed red for over 20 minutes!). This happend in Ramadan JUST before iftar time, which meant that everyone waiting was going bat-shit crazy. A few cars ... Read More
Massage for men in Riyadh by GPS
Hello all, does anyone know where or if a guy can get a massage here, or can recommend a chiropractor.
http://www.smc.com.sa/main/ Read More
Bungee Jumping, Parachuting... Anything?
There's an organization called Land & Space Aviation up in the Thumamah area that offers paragliding/paratriking. I believe bonvoyageksa.com offers rides with certified pilots. I've never been but would like to. Read More
Any cooking/ baking classes in Riyadh? by Dr Farha
Hi all u wonderful ppl!! I m new here to this blog! Does any1 know of any good cooking/ baking classes here in Riyadh?
Al Khozama hotel just had 4 cooking classes for Tex-mex food. They brought Chef Juan Rosado from Texas to teach. They keep having classes, so keep an eye out. 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 - ...
Mick Foley ??? get out of here ..... reallly ?Yeah, he tweeted this He's doing a signing on the 18th between 7-10 pm 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 - ...
For any interested gamers, Sony is organizing a 'Gamer's Day' this weekend. Mick Foley (Mankind) will be present on Thursday to promote WWE '13. Friday is reserved for girls. Read More
iphone 5 Query by londoner1
I'm coming over to Riyadh for work soon from the UK. I have two choices in relation to me wanting to purchase an iphone 5. 1. I can buy one in London (in London, it costs SAR 3180) offline. Once i get to Riyadh, simply get a contract with no phone ...
Find out about the nano-sim availability before making your decision Read More
philips shaver ( original ) where to get me a one ?
And Extra. It's pretty normal Read More
where to find green card photographers
Just take the photo specifications when you go, you should be fine Read More
What is the best way to find an entry-level job for a Non-Saudi?
Thanks for your reply, youngthegiant. Also some friends who lived in Saudi told me that finding an internship for a non-saudi is even more difficult than finding an entry-level job here.That's not true. Internships can be unpaid as well btw. Going ... Read More
What is the best way to find an entry-level job for a Non-Saudi?
What did you major in? Sorry, I didn't notice you mentioned it already. Most HR/admin jobs prefer Saudis. Best way in my opinion is to intern just to get your foot in the door. Entry level jobs are very competitive for non-Saudis at the moment ... 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 - ...
Fifa 13 is out on FridayIt's actually out already. Read More
Going from Riyadh to Yanbu
Makkah isn't restricted to only people with the Hajj permit just yet. It might be after another week or two, but not at the moment. Read More
Feasibility by Volkan
Hello, I'm preparing a feasibility about fast food restaurant.We want to open this restaurant in one of the region; Tahlia, Suleimaniyah and Prince Sultan street. I didnt find anythink in this forum and google. So, I need some info; - How can I ...
How about offering an online ordering/delivery service? I always have trouble ordering food over the phone because of the language barrier. You should also include mac & cheese on your menu. 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.
If I can find it, I'll PM the information to your! :)To her what? Don't leave us hanging! Read More
whats the best way to go Jeddah from Riyadh by dontclickme
Hola people, I need tips on what is the best( cheapest) method to travel to jeddah from Riyadh? Also, reccos on good hotels there? Thanks!
If you book well ahead of time, you can find nas tickets for SR170 Read More
Another Headline No man's land: by Martin Fin
No man's land: Women-only city planned for Saudi Arabia to allow more and more females to pursue a career. Saudi Arabia is planning to build a new city exclusively for women as it bids to combine strict Sharia law and career minded females, ...
It's not entirely true. It's for men and women. Source Read More
Suggested tipping by 1maxboss
Looked on the forum but couldn't find any reference to tipping for service. What kind of services do you tip for, if any, and how much? Is there an agreed amount to tip for restaurants, coffee shops, taxis, compound services? I like to tip for ...
also haircuts. how much do people generally tip for haircuts? Read More
Hashi Burgers (camel meat) On Wednesday the 11th. by iamthere
I am headed to Najd Village on Wednesday night for Hashi burgers after the 7 Pm prayer. Any takers willing to joinme. meals range from 15-30 and have other stuff besides camelmeat. This is the one on Takahussi street.I need to add men only for this ...
a lil off topic may be, but do a lot of the Saudi dudes have 4 wifes?!My Saudi coworker's father has 4 wives. It's not that uncommon in Riyadh.I would argue that it IS uncommon in Riyadh. Housing is extremely expensive here and according to the ... Read More
Hashi Burgers (camel meat) On Wednesday the 11th. by iamthere
I am headed to Najd Village on Wednesday night for Hashi burgers after the 7 Pm prayer. Any takers willing to joinme. meals range from 15-30 and have other stuff besides camelmeat. This is the one on Takahussi street.I need to add men only for this ...
a lil off topic may be, but do a lot of the Saudi dudes have 4 wifes?!My Saudi coworker's father has 4 wives. It's not that uncommon in Riyadh. Read More
Hashi Burgers (camel meat) On Wednesday the 11th. by iamthere
I am headed to Najd Village on Wednesday night for Hashi burgers after the 7 Pm prayer. Any takers willing to joinme. meals range from 15-30 and have other stuff besides camelmeat. This is the one on Takahussi street.I need to add men only for this ...
The Saudi guys I know LOVE it--they claim it's the Arabian equiv. of viagra :lol: Seriously!!For some reason people here LOVE viagra. I've even seen viagra flavored juice in juice shops! Read More
Hashi Burgers (camel meat) On Wednesday the 11th. by iamthere
I am headed to Najd Village on Wednesday night for Hashi burgers after the 7 Pm prayer. Any takers willing to joinme. meals range from 15-30 and have other stuff besides camelmeat. This is the one on Takahussi street.I need to add men only for this ...
I tried camel milk once outside a camel farm. The guy milked the camel directly into a cup. It was warm, thick, and creamy. not too bad to be honest. Read More
A new phone! by fant
Hello, I need a new phone and have decided on a HTC One X. However I haven't had much luck finding a store that sells them. I went by Jarir bookstore and the STC store close to Kingdom City earlier today - neither sold them. The only place I have ...
mizado.com looks pretty reliable 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... ...
There are actually a few places you can go to build a decent system. Polk is available at a store called Audio Video Corner, which is located on Olaya. They have an ok selection but won't let you hear them before purchasing. I wanted a pair of ... Read More
Any female gamers? by youngthegiant
Anyone going to [url=http://www.gcon-riyadh.com/]G-Con[/url]? Wish they had it for guys as well
Any girls interested in working part-time this weekend at the gaming convention? Message me for details. Read More
Any female gamers?
Anyone going to G-Con? Wish they had it for guys as well Read More
satellite internet connection by albertutama
Hi, anyone has info about satellite internet for private users(not for companies). I remember when I was here in 1999 I had a download only satellite connection. The upoad was done through a VPN telephone connection to Bahrein, which ended up in ...
Yeah for unblocking or protecting your privacy, you can simply use a vpn through you current connection Read More
satellite internet connection by albertutama
Hi, anyone has info about satellite internet for private users(not for companies). I remember when I was here in 1999 I had a download only satellite connection. The upoad was done through a VPN telephone connection to Bahrein, which ended up in ...
Any specific reason why you're looking for a satellite connection? Read More
Learning Colloquial Arabic
Hi! Anyone have any suggestions on where I can enroll in a course to learn conversational Arabic? I'm just looking for something that'll help me carry a conversation. Read More
How's the climbing scene in Riyadh? by Bizarrotickler
Just bounced into town so thought I'd get an idea if anyone on this forum goes out on missions or knows where to find out about people that do?
Can anyone get me in touch with the hashers around here? I'd love to go! Read More
Compounds in Riyadh by ewynn
Hi, I am considering taking a posiiton in Riyadh and am looking into compound living. My wife and my 16 year old daughter would be joining me. We are from the States, currently living in Canada. I have had some difficulty finding current ...
Moestavern, how many bedrooms does your place have? Read More
Furniture shop area in Riyadh by Ian W
Hi all, Just got myself a nice 1 bedroom in Riyadh and now i have to furnish it, inc. kitchen appliances. Can anyone tell me where the furniture shop area and the electric/appliances area is? There is always Ikea for furniture, i am not looking ...
I called the guy on bey3, but at that time they didn't have the one bedroom available. They only had the 2 bedroom, which is probably reserved for families as they might not want a couple of guys sharing it. You'll be fine moving into the one ... Read More
Furniture shop area in Riyadh by Ian W
Hi all, Just got myself a nice 1 bedroom in Riyadh and now i have to furnish it, inc. kitchen appliances. Can anyone tell me where the furniture shop area and the electric/appliances area is? There is always Ikea for furniture, i am not looking ...
I was really lucky that i found it posted here http://bey3.com/al-shifa/property-rentals/1-br-compound-for-rent/?phone=ok the guy who took it cancelled at the last minute before signing the contract and i found it 10 minutes later. Unfortunately ... Read More
Furniture shop area in Riyadh by Ian W
Hi all, Just got myself a nice 1 bedroom in Riyadh and now i have to furnish it, inc. kitchen appliances. Can anyone tell me where the furniture shop area and the electric/appliances area is? There is always Ikea for furniture, i am not looking ...
Hi all, Just got myself a nice 1 bedroom in Riyadh and now i have to furnish it, inc. kitchen appliances. Can anyone tell me where the furniture shop area and the electric/appliances area is? There is always Ikea for furniture, i am not looking ... Read More
CIGARETTES by IKE F
Hello I'm due to visit my family in a couple of months {ENGLAND}, Freinds and family keep asking me to bring them cigarettes home. IS THERE A LIMIT TO WHAT I CAN TAKE THROUGH THE AIRPORT? WHAT WILL HAPPEN IF CUSTOMS SEE THAT I'M CARRING LETS SAY ...
If you don't declare it and somehow get caught, you could end up paying a fine though Read More
Things to do in Riyadh? by Callum
I've been living in Riyadh for 3 weeks now and starting to get the BORED stage of living here. I've been looking for things to do any ideas? I wanted to go for a swim today but don't really fancy it in this dust and there's not much going on in ...
I don't want to put a damper on you, but the 'historical sites' in Saudia aren't too much. I leave the country for my dose of history--while you're in the ME, don't miss Petra in Jordan!!While in you're in Saudi, don't miss Mada'in Saleh (Petra's ... Read More
Canadian Community by Arabian Nile
Dear all Canadian in Riyadh. My name is Anas, i have been here for 2 months now and in need for some good company. i have tried to find a community for Canadians for a while but did not find one. after a long useless search, I decided to try to ...
Looks like I won't be able to make it tonight. Sorry guys! Hopefully next time Read More
Canadian Community by Arabian Nile
Dear all Canadian in Riyadh. My name is Anas, i have been here for 2 months now and in need for some good company. i have tried to find a community for Canadians for a while but did not find one. after a long useless search, I decided to try to ...
I'll try to come but I might not be done with work by then. I'll let you know Read More
Canadian Community by Arabian Nile
Dear all Canadian in Riyadh. My name is Anas, i have been here for 2 months now and in need for some good company. i have tried to find a community for Canadians for a while but did not find one. after a long useless search, I decided to try to ...
Will I be allowed into the mall as a single guy? Read More
Anyone want to share accommodation/ have space? by Britisher
Hi, (As-salam 'alaykum) Is anyone interested in sharing an apartment somewhere in Riyadh? I am a very clean individual, and teaching (English)the Preparatory Year at KSU. I'm looking to see if anyone wants to share accommodation - an apartment or ...
This sounds like a great idea: I'm a 30 year old lad, Liverpudlian, non smoker, Looking to either share with around same age if your interested. Email me SAHayes@hotmail.co.uk and I can tell you a bit more about myself if your still looking or if ... Read More
Canadian Community by Arabian Nile
Dear all Canadian in Riyadh. My name is Anas, i have been here for 2 months now and in need for some good company. i have tried to find a community for Canadians for a while but did not find one. after a long useless search, I decided to try to ...
I'm down to meet as well Read More
Anyone want to share accommodation/ have space? by Britisher
Hi, (As-salam 'alaykum) Is anyone interested in sharing an apartment somewhere in Riyadh? I am a very clean individual, and teaching (English)the Preparatory Year at KSU. I'm looking to see if anyone wants to share accommodation - an apartment or ...
Thanks for all the help! Read More
Anyone want to share accommodation/ have space? by Britisher
Hi, (As-salam 'alaykum) Is anyone interested in sharing an apartment somewhere in Riyadh? I am a very clean individual, and teaching (English)the Preparatory Year at KSU. I'm looking to see if anyone wants to share accommodation - an apartment or ...
thanks i'll check it out Read More
Anyone want to share accommodation/ have space? by Britisher
Hi, (As-salam 'alaykum) Is anyone interested in sharing an apartment somewhere in Riyadh? I am a very clean individual, and teaching (English)the Preparatory Year at KSU. I'm looking to see if anyone wants to share accommodation - an apartment or ...
Sounds good. I'll pm you my email address so you can reach me directly. Read More
Anyone want to share accommodation/ have space? by Britisher
Hi, (As-salam 'alaykum) Is anyone interested in sharing an apartment somewhere in Riyadh? I am a very clean individual, and teaching (English)the Preparatory Year at KSU. I'm looking to see if anyone wants to share accommodation - an apartment or ...
That works for me, although 30,000 is towards the higher end of my budget. any idea if these places have basic appliances such as a fridge, air conditioners, washing machine, etc? Read More
Anyone want to share accommodation/ have space? by Britisher
Hi, (As-salam 'alaykum) Is anyone interested in sharing an apartment somewhere in Riyadh? I am a very clean individual, and teaching (English)the Preparatory Year at KSU. I'm looking to see if anyone wants to share accommodation - an apartment or ...
I'm on the same boat,I've been here for 4 days and would like to start looking for accommodation ASAP. If there is anyone up for a flat share I'm in! If we can get maybe 3/4 bdrm and all chipping in we might end with a really nice place to ... Read More
Anyone want to share accommodation/ have space? by Britisher
Hi, (As-salam 'alaykum) Is anyone interested in sharing an apartment somewhere in Riyadh? I am a very clean individual, and teaching (English)the Preparatory Year at KSU. I'm looking to see if anyone wants to share accommodation - an apartment or ...
Hey! Are you still looking for a place? I just moved to Riyadh yesterday and I'm looking for a shared place as well. Read More