eveningstar
Chinese expat in England
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Lives in Riyadh
Registration: 03 April 2012
Working as a freelancer in France
I would like to know how you can get a social security number to be self employed (auto entrpeneur)in France. Evening Star Read More
Just moved to Qingdao want to meet new friends by pmtheprince3
Is there anyone interested in making new friends in Qingdao, i just moved to Qingdao so I wouldn't mind meeting you.
What is the pollution like in Qingdao? Evening Star Read More
Trouble getting long term accomodation in Toulouse
I have moved to Toulouse with my wife and we are finding it impossible to get a studio apartment on a monthly basis. Everyone seems to want a lot of documents we just don't have. Can anyone suggest a way round this. Regards Evening Star Read More
letter of no objection
Finally leaving this place. If i want to return do I need to get a letter of no objection, or is this no longer required? Evening Star Read More
Exit visa for wife
What is the procedure for getting an exit visa for my wife? My company will get my exit visa but say I have to get my wife's by myself. Also how do you get a police check before leaving? Evening Star Read More
Czech/english language exchange
Hi I am an English teacher coming to Prague soon with my wife. I am looking for somehwere to stay from May 9th (not expensive) for a week in Prague, If you know of any places I could stay pleae let me know. Or if you want to just chat thats ok too. ... Read More
Looking for open minded girls to hangout with in Riyadh by TheA20
Hey everyone! I just got to riaydh a few days ago. and I'm looking for some new open minded friends to hangout with here. I realized everything here is split into women only or families and men only. And so it hit me I can't survive living ...
Interesting idea of a girls only thread. However there is already too much gender segregation here, I do hope we are not trying to segregate the internet as well. Of course harrassment should be dealt with, but merely being male on a forum or a ... Read More
Telephone calls from KSA to the UK
Anyone know how i can make cheap calls from my mobile to a uk landline. I don't want to use Skype just my cellphone. Regards Evening Star Read More
Sending British pounds to China
Hello, Can someone please confirm that it is still ok to send British pounds to China without converting them. I did this in the past and I just want to confirm it is still ok to do so. Regards Evening Star Read More
Married to a Chinese citizen by eveningstar
My wife is Chinese so what if any advantages does that give me when applying for a visa? Can I get a longer tourist visa for instance? Can I get a long term visa? Evening Star
I understand from the web that there is no spouse visa in China. Can I anyone point me to evidence that there is? Evening Star Read More
English newspapers and magazines in English
Can anyone tell me any urls for online English papers and magazines in the country. I am particularly interested in local expat magazines with info about job vacancies and local clubs etc Evening Star Read More
Married to a Chinese citizen
My wife is Chinese so what if any advantages does that give me when applying for a visa? Can I get a longer tourist visa for instance? Can I get a long term visa? Evening Star 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 ...
What do you do if you want to leave the country but your company does not give you your pasport back? Which government agencies can you contact? E Star Read More
Desert trip to see the stars
Anyone interested in a trip out of Riyadh into the desert next week. There is a Meteor shower which peaks around August 11th to 13th. It requires nothing more than the naked eye and as dark as sky as possible. If anyone is interested please send me ... Read More
Taking Saudi Riyals home
Can you take Saudi money to banks in the west and freely exchange them? Evening star Read More
Changing jobs
Is it possible to change jobs in KSA. I work as a teacher with one company and have been offerred a job as a teacher with a new company. Evening Star Read More
Where to buy a bike?
Hello, I have a brave friend who wants to ride a bike in Riyadh. Can anyone tell me where he can buy a bike new or second hand. Evening Star Read More
Injured cat who do you call? by eveningstar
Came across a cat in the road near me. It had been hit by a car and its back legs were damaged and it could not move. It is concious but I don't know what I can do. Who do I call? Practical suggestions please. Evening Star
Thank you for the information. When I went back the cat had gone. I guess I will never know what happened to it. If only people would drive better these things would be a lot less common. Evening Star Read More
Injured cat who do you call?
Came across a cat in the road near me. It had been hit by a car and its back legs were damaged and it could not move. It is concious but I don't know what I can do. Who do I call? Practical suggestions please. Evening Star Read More
Visa for my wife by CED1974
Dear All, I am French and I will be moving to saudi Arabia (Ryad) soon for a one year contract. I would like to bring my wife with me. Could any one let me know the procedure and how long it takes? Thank you in advance for your answers. Rgds
I just got the yellow visa number for my wife after waiting 8 months, 3 for Iqama and 5 further months. What is the procedure after that? Does my wife go the Saudi embassy in her country? Does she need a medical? Anyone advise me on this? Evening ... Read More
human rights by waalaa25
what do you think about human rights in Saudi Arabia???
I am a female star so I have no right to comment:) Evening Star Read More
Visa for my wife by CED1974
Dear All, I am French and I will be moving to saudi Arabia (Ryad) soon for a one year contract. I would like to bring my wife with me. Could any one let me know the procedure and how long it takes? Thank you in advance for your answers. Rgds
Can anyone tell me the maximun time a wife can stay here on a visit visa. Eveing Star Read More
Arriving in Riyadh without Abbaya.
How strict are they at the airport about women arriving in the country without Abbaya? Can you buy one at the airport? I am hoping my wife will join me in Saudi, but she cannot find anywhere to buy an Abbaya in Beijing. Not surprising really as they ... Read More
Visa for my wife by CED1974
Dear All, I am French and I will be moving to saudi Arabia (Ryad) soon for a one year contract. I would like to bring my wife with me. Could any one let me know the procedure and how long it takes? Thank you in advance for your answers. Rgds
Hello, I have been waiting for 8 months for my company to get the spouse visa for my wife. They tell me it will be granted this week. Can anyone tell me what else may be needed. I understand my wife has to get a medical but is there anything else? ... Read More
Driving License test by G D F
Hi , Well yes. It's time to do the DL test. I'm preparing my file , maybe tomorrow or after it i will do the test. Guys I have my Lebanese Driving license and an international driving license! would that help in a way ? International Driving ...
I have an old driving license from the UK. It has my name and address and signature on it but no photo, it is valid in UK for the next 20 years. Is this ok to apply for a Saudi license or do I need an International license or one of the new photo ... Read More
Taxi from Rowdah to airport how much to pay.
Thanks for the quick replies, very helpful Evening Star Read More
Taxi from Rowdah to airport how much to pay.
Any idea of the rough taxi fare from Rowdah to airport. I am tired of being ripped off so would like a rough figure to haggle around Evening star Read More
Changing money. by moonhunteruk
Hi all. I arrived in Riyadh 6 days ago from Thailand and did a stupid thing of not changing my Thai baht currency before entering Saudi Arabia. My friend assured me that there were many foreign bank exchange outlets and I wouldn't have a problem. ...
Why can't Saudis fly to Thailand? And back on topic can you change Saudi money in the UK easily? Evening Star Read More
Secutity status Riyad by wynand1
Any news about the security status arround Riyadh ?
There was an account a few weeks ago of the arrest of a terror in Riyadh. There was also a another cell in another city, Jeddah I think. The US embassy published a terror warning alert about it on August 26th. There was 6 Yemenis arrested and one ... Read More
Why is there no bus service or metro in Riyadh?
We all know there is no bus service or Metro in Riyadh. However does anyone know why not? Evening star Read More
Can men wear shorts while in shopping malls? by timothy-ronin
Are men allowed to wear shorts whilst shopping in the malls????
My knees can only be seen by my wife in private. Evening star Read More
Book club in Rowdah district
I am thinking of starting a free book club in Rowdah district. At the moment I just want to know who might be interested. Please send me your e mail addresses and we can discuss further details. I can be reached at marswatch16(at)yahoo.com. My ... Read More
Draconid meteor shower 8th 9th October
I think this is a minor shower, the next major one will be the Orionids around October 20th. However I'd like to go out into the desert anytime. If anyone is going and has a spare seat please let me know. Also if anyone is into astronomy and wants ... Read More
Good time to head for the desert.
The Perseid meteor shower is on at the moment. The maximum will be on the night of August 11th/12th but any night you will be able to see meteors(shooting stars) for the next week or so. If anyone wants to form a little astronomy club let me know. ... Read More
abaya & covering head by kharidar
Hello everyone, I think this topic has been discussed earlier many times, so if some one can give me a good link, I will be grateful. my question was however, that apart from wearing abaya, is it compulsory to cover the head or hair ? K
Am i correct in thinking that my wife cannot wear the thobe? I have told her that she will have to wear an Abbaya when she gets here and she would rather wear a thobe. Given a choice of course she would rather wear ordinary clothes. Evening Star Read More
abaya & covering head by kharidar
Hello everyone, I think this topic has been discussed earlier many times, so if some one can give me a good link, I will be grateful. my question was however, that apart from wearing abaya, is it compulsory to cover the head or hair ? K
Dear Friend, in Christianity, women are asked to cut off their hair, if they don't cover their head in 1 Corinthians 11:6. I think you will find that was Paul not Jesus who said that. Jesus was more mellow. Evening Star Read More
abaya & covering head by kharidar
Hello everyone, I think this topic has been discussed earlier many times, so if some one can give me a good link, I will be grateful. my question was however, that apart from wearing abaya, is it compulsory to cover the head or hair ? K
I always thought it would be much fairer if men wore Abbaya too. However this too would probably be against islamic law as men are not allowed to dress "like women" as far as I understand it. Evening star Read More
I think women should not drive by Natour
well this is going to back fire one way or another. I was talking to my wife the other day, and she said she wants to drive when it becomes legal for women to drive... The first thing that came to my mind was a picture of my car with a 50 Cal. on ...
I would not let men or women drive. Far too dangerous and fuel inefficent. Invest in a good public transport sysytem instead. Evening Star Read More
Anyone knows where I can get a bike for women? by tansari
Hello Everyone Anyone knows where I can get a bike for my wife in Riyadh? I tried locating a Trek dealer "Wheels" through Riyadh Wheelers website but their number listed on the site doesn't work. Regards TA
Are women allowed to ride bikes here? I know they can't drive but what about biking? Evening Star Read More
Translation services
I need to get my Chinese marriage documents translated into Arabic, for my wife's visa application. Anyone know who can do this? They are already in Chinese and English. I have already e mailed the Chinese embassy to ask if they can do it, but i am ... Read More
Education Experts by kafka
I've been working in a "preparatory year" program at a university in Riyadh for six months and would like prospective new teachers to know that the only reason for being here is the money. Edex (as we call it) is a difficult employer. The ...
"Uh, musical entertainment in Saudi hotels and restaurants??? You're obviously in the wrong country forum, my friend". Or he could be in the right country but a little ahead of his time! Evening Star Read More
TV Series: Need Something to watch by seeker of truth
Does anyone watch Game of Thrones? Or Spartacus? How could you rate them? What is your favorite tv series (old or new doesn't matter)? Maybe you could give me idea what to watch...:):):):) P.S. In english please!!! :D:D:D Thanks
Prison break was excellent tv and then it seemed to go to pot at the end. Anyone else think thatand know the reason why? Evening Star Read More
Life (or No life) in Riyadh by rajim
Greetings to all the members. Firstly, let me thank all of you who has made this site so informative and really a platform for engaging with people much earier than actually landing in the country. I am scheduled to move to Riyadh (from Mumbai, ...
I think many people who complain about Saudi don't really know much about other countries. I am happy to have BBC and CNN news here. When I lived in China both were banned. Also in China western programms were dubbed into Chinese, so tv here is ... Read More
Microsoft Tablet PC by RehabDoctor
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Its the future! Smaller laptops or bigger phones. My first laptop gave me a bad back it was so heavy! It had no hard drive and 2 floppy drives. Evening star Read More
Getting a visa for my Chinese wife by eveningstar
I am an Englishman working in Riyadh. I have only just got my residence card (igama)and now I want my wife to join me. Problem is our wedding documents are with my wife in China(Chinese national). Is it better for her to visit Saudi embassy in ...
What is the name of the type of visa I need for my wife to stay here for a full year In Saudi. The arabic name I mean of course. Does this entitle her to work here? Anyone know which government department deals with this? Evening Star Read More
TV Series: Need Something to watch by seeker of truth
Does anyone watch Game of Thrones? Or Spartacus? How could you rate them? What is your favorite tv series (old or new doesn't matter)? Maybe you could give me idea what to watch...:):):):) P.S. In english please!!! :D:D:D Thanks
1.The Sweeney 2. Steptoe and Son 3. Till death do us part. 4. Edge of darkness. 5. House of Cards 6. The Likely lads Read More
Getting a visa for my Chinese wife
I am an Englishman working in Riyadh. I have only just got my residence card (igama)and now I want my wife to join me. Problem is our wedding documents are with my wife in China(Chinese national). Is it better for her to visit Saudi embassy in ... Read More
Life in Riyadh, KSA by Mattsavage7
Hi, I'm scheduled to move to Riyadh in a month; I've given notice to work but it is revocable. It's largely because of the career opportunity, although I have lived in Istanbul for a while and enjoyed that a lot, so cultural experience is an ...
I would not tell them you are an atheist or you may not get a visa to enter Saudi Arabia. Evening star Read More
Now I'm in Guangzhou! Back in Riyadh this Friday by Aminstar2
Hello Mates, I know it has been a while since I last signed in to EB.com and I miss you all. I miss reading you posts and comments. Now, I'm at Guangzhou enjoying my time staying with a friend of mine. We have been to Shenzhen for 3 days. It has ...
How did you find the pollution? I heard that Guangzhou has some of the worst. Evening star Read More
cheap flights from Riyadh
Anyone know how much it costs roughly to fly to nearby countries? Any good web sites for this? Eveing Star Read More
Trying to find a job for my wife
Hello, I wonder if anyone can help me. I am a British guy working and living in Rawdah district. My wife is Chinese and I want to help her find a job in Riyadh, so she can join me here. She is an English teacher in China at the moment and she ... Read More
Education Experts by kafka
I've been working in a "preparatory year" program at a university in Riyadh for six months and would like prospective new teachers to know that the only reason for being here is the money. Edex (as we call it) is a difficult employer. The ...
Please save us from really nice guys! I find salesman are really nice to you also! Many recruiters and others employ native speakers to "hook" other native speakers. It is not always wise to trust people just because they are from your country. It ... Read More
Need help getting my dog to Riyadh by katherine.taylor79
Hello, everyone I am moving over there in May to be with my husband. However, we have a small dog that we want to bring. Her name is Abby and she is about 9lbs. I was told today that she might not be able to come over due to the fact that Saudi ...
Purely out of interest. How much does it cost to bring a dog out here? I know they do sell dogs at pet shops here also. Evening Star Read More
leaving a bad employer
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 ... Read More
Visa for my wife by CED1974
Dear All, I am French and I will be moving to saudi Arabia (Ryad) soon for a one year contract. I would like to bring my wife with me. Could any one let me know the procedure and how long it takes? Thank you in advance for your answers. Rgds
I want to get a visa for my wife to join me in Saudi. Problem is my marriage documents are all with my wife in China. I have scans of them but not the originals. Will this be a problem or can my wife just show the originals at the Saudi embassy in ... Read More
Map of Riyadh
Tried that just got online maps. Evening star Read More
Map of Riyadh
Anyone know of a good map of Riyadh I can download? Evening star Read More
The Great Plug Heist
They say a shower takes less water but because they say this I spend longer under the shower just to prove them wrong! I've also discovered those green plastic bottle tops work well as a plug on Saudi sinks. Evening star Read More
The Great Plug Heist
I am newly arrived in Riyadh and it seems there are no plugs(in sinks) here. Why is this? Even plumbing shops don't seem to have them. Is there some idea that running water is clean or something and stagnant water is not? Evening Star PS I have ... Read More
Libraries in Riyadh
Just wondering if there are any libraries in Riyadh where I can borrow English books? Do any of the Embassies, consulates have libraries where you can borrow books? Evening star Read More
contact with non Muslim females by eveningstar
I understand the strict divide between males and females in S Arabia. However as a male foreigner can I talk to foreign females on the street? For instance if I see a Filipino women and want to chat to her is this forbidden? I am not talking about ...
So the message is a man cannot talk to a non western female at all outside. Does that apply to my wife also:) Evening star Read More
contact with non Muslim females by eveningstar
I understand the strict divide between males and females in S Arabia. However as a male foreigner can I talk to foreign females on the street? For instance if I see a Filipino women and want to chat to her is this forbidden? I am not talking about ...
Now the questionfor alleycat is why are you so cynical:) Still waiting for any good answers to my question. Evening star Read More
contact with non Muslim females
I understand the strict divide between males and females in S Arabia. However as a male foreigner can I talk to foreign females on the street? For instance if I see a Filipino women and want to chat to her is this forbidden? I am not talking about ... Read More
Clothes for teaching.
From what I can gather men should not wear short sleeved shirts in Saudi Arabia. So I guess for teachers its long sleeved shirts and ties? Will I need to wear a jacket? Any advice on this topic from male teachers will be appreciated. Evening star Read More
Can you use torrents in the magic kingdom?
Just wondering if you can download tv programmes and movies usi ng torrents. Also what websites are usually banned in S Arabia? Evening star Read More
Looking for a Riyadh blog
Anyone know of a blog by a Western male, recently arrived who teaches English in Riyadh? Thanks in advance Evening Star Read More
websites for elementary arabic
Can someone tell me the url for a good website to practice very basic Arabic hopefully with some mp3 files to listen to. Evening star Read More
Buying clothes in Riyadh
Is it easy enough to get large size clothes for men in Riyadh? I mean things like size 11 shoes and sandals. Evening Star Read More