Alliecat
American expat in Saudi Arabia
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Lives in Riyadh
Speaks Only English--but I speak it well :D
Registration: 13 October 2009
CATERPILLAR ( bags and footwear ) showroom in al-khobar and dammam !!! by Nidhalaman
Guys , please help me out to find caterpillar(CAT) shoes and bags showrooms in al-khobar , dammam and jubail....!'!! Please help me ......... Thanks in advance.. Email me reply at nidhalamanatgmaildotcom
BTW, 'were you beehive' is classic Hitch! He meant behave but what he did say is very funny :D Read More
looking for friends in Jeddah by siwael
looking for friends in Jeddah/ going out / walking / discussions.
Why does it? You were never desperate, were you? ;) Read More
looking for friends in Jeddah by siwael
looking for friends in Jeddah/ going out / walking / discussions.
Sheer and utter desperation? LOL Read More
American made food products
The OP already knows about tamimi. Scroll up. "Tammimi Safeway carries some but very limited." Read More
IS SAR 6500 monthly enough for a couple in Dammam? by mike.lhn
Hi! I am from New Delhi, India. I have got a (band 6) job offer for Dammam location, SAR 6500 monthly + one time settlement amount of SAR 3000 + medical + annual paid leave with return ticket for family. This is a 2 years contract (renewable). ...
Meow you missed it, some people without brain are here to blame culture.:) Can you PM me telling what was said? I'm curious.SO.. you, too :P Don't you know that curiosity killed the TLL? :lol: Read More
Entering KSA with a laptop, is it an issue?
This has been discussed before but I forget the outcome lol since it didn't apply to me. I suggest you make a new thread titled something like, Moving to KSA: Stuffed Animals, Toys, Games Allowed?? The people who know about this will see the ... Read More
IS SAR 6500 monthly enough for a couple in Dammam? by mike.lhn
Hi! I am from New Delhi, India. I have got a (band 6) job offer for Dammam location, SAR 6500 monthly + one time settlement amount of SAR 3000 + medical + annual paid leave with return ticket for family. This is a 2 years contract (renewable). ...
Damn,I missed them! :mad: Read More
Entering KSA with a laptop, is it an issue?
I've been in/out a dozen or more times and nobody looked twice. I wouldn't worry about it. And welcome to the Kingdom :) Read More
Women in KSA by CatherineMorrow
Hi everyone, I'm a South African woman looking to move to Riyadh and teach in a school there. I have made an application and now and waiting for the school to approve - :) lets hope. I would like people to let me know about any information you ...
LOL yeah, join him, saimans :P Read More
hi
Don't post different questions on the same thread, one after the other. Annoying people is NOT the way to kill homesickness. If you don't understand the workings of a forum, read some of the threads and see how it works. Also, read this: ... Read More
How to celebrate 2014 in Ryadh? any plans? by hinnam
hello everybody, I'm new in Ryadh, i'm asking if there's any place to celebrate the new year ?? party? in compounds maybe : can we buy the tickets?? plz help, i need to spend a nice time with my husband : we are just married :) Thank you, Sophia
Here are some suggestions: https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=194482 And hopefully others reading this thread will add more! :) Read More
People Living in Compounds! Need your Attention! by crybaby1
I wanted to ask you guys is it oksy for a visitor (who is allowed inside compound) to visit Recreation area,now i know every compound has a different kind of Rec area,but usually the one which holds Parties,swimming ...
This discussion was from 2 years ago. We never heard from 'crybaby' again. Read More
How to celebrate 2014 in Ryadh? any plans? by hinnam
hello everybody, I'm new in Ryadh, i'm asking if there's any place to celebrate the new year ?? party? in compounds maybe : can we buy the tickets?? plz help, i need to spend a nice time with my husband : we are just married :) Thank you, Sophia
You have your hubby so you won't be alone. Why not plan a special evening out to dinner? Just the TWO of you since, you're newly married? I think that's a nicer time than a loud party with people you don't even know. Happy New Year! Read More
Telugu speaking boys and Girls in Riyadh??? by balu.vummiti
Hi, I am an Engineer, recently came to Riyadh from India. I do not have any idea about KSA and do not have a single friend here in Riyadh. Any Telugu speaking Boys or Girls can contact me Rgds, BB
And remember, EB isn't a dating site. That said, welcome to the forum! Read More
Arabian Homes compound Riyadh by scottshi2012
Anyone staying in Arabian Homes? Im scheduled to be there in two weeks, just wondering what to expect etc. Scott
The available transportation service is a cab! Read More
How to celebrate 2014 in Ryadh? any plans? by hinnam
hello everybody, I'm new in Ryadh, i'm asking if there's any place to celebrate the new year ?? party? in compounds maybe : can we buy the tickets?? plz help, i need to spend a nice time with my husband : we are just married :) Thank you, Sophia
It's possible your embassy is having an event. Why not contact them to find out? Read More
Christmas Activites.. Are there any ? by CheeseBurger
Hello expats Are there any Christmas activites ?? For those who are not going to celebrate Christmas back home with their families, what are you doing ? Any plans?
Why don't you have a get-together? :) Read More
American made food products
Try Lulu! I love that store and they have a very big selection of American foods. Enjoy :) Read More
Christmas Activites.. Are there any ? by CheeseBurger
Hello expats Are there any Christmas activites ?? For those who are not going to celebrate Christmas back home with their families, what are you doing ? Any plans?
I thought "Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan" was funnier--and cruder, which perhaps is what made it funny! Read More
British woman moving to Riyadh - not living in a compound by Zaah
I have a job offer as a nanny, starting in February. Living with a Saudi family not on a compound. As I will not be living in a western compound Im worried about how I will be able to meet and Socialise with other expats. How easy is it to meet ...
OMG--drive me right to a Saudi prison and then deportation!! But thanks anyway :D Read More
British woman moving to Riyadh - not living in a compound by Zaah
I have a job offer as a nanny, starting in February. Living with a Saudi family not on a compound. As I will not be living in a western compound Im worried about how I will be able to meet and Socialise with other expats. How easy is it to meet ...
You going to drive me around the city so I can learn and explore? :P I think you're extremely naive about how things are here for single western women who don't speak Arabic. I'm sure you're a nice man--just naive :) Read More
thinking of taking teaching post in jedda knowledge school - any info? by teacher123
looking around for a new job and might have one at the school above - any info?
My guess is that money is crossing hands. THAT is what makes sense. Read More
British woman moving to Riyadh - not living in a compound by Zaah
I have a job offer as a nanny, starting in February. Living with a Saudi family not on a compound. As I will not be living in a western compound Im worried about how I will be able to meet and Socialise with other expats. How easy is it to meet ...
I always love it when men say that life here is easy. Maybe for YOU it is. If you're a single female, it's not. And we are NOT free to 'socialize with people,' unless, of course, you are referring to other female people. Then yes, we are 'free' ... Read More
Silver Sands Beach by rookie84
Hello fellow expats! I finally brought my wife to Jeddah 3 days ago and we want to spend some time on a western beach when we are free. I heard about Silver Sands a lot but some people told me they only let people with white skin in, but we are both ...
Many of the Saudi women in are overweight. Attribute it to lack of exercise opportunities (in fact, it seems like women are actively discouraged from exercise and definitely from any kind of sporting activities) and the fact that one of the few ... Read More
hi. by rajeesh.4191
Hi friends. My self RAJEESH. New saudhi. Not married Knowing languages malayalam,kannada,tamil and english. M looking for friendship.. Feeling loneliness by leaving family.. Thank u.. rajeesh.4191@yahoo.com
Awwwwww! Let me welcome you to the forum, rajeesh! I hope you meet some nice people through EB to help you through your loneliness :) Read More
Seeking marriage permission by Ealali
Hi all!! I am an American woman and waiting to marry my long term Saudi boyfriend 😍😍😍. We have 1 son together, but have been waiting to get approval to be married. I recently visited the country on a visitors visa and so ...
29 is NOT middle aged!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D 45 is! lol Enjoy your youth! Read More
British woman moving to Riyadh - not on compound by Zaah
I have a job offer as a nanny, starting in February. Living with a Saudi family not on a compound. As I will not be living in a western compound Im worried about how I will be able to meet and Socialise with other expats. How easy is it to meet ...
We all have our areas of expertise, suribhai. You have yours, too :) Notice I never comment on Indian stuff? It's cause I don't know--but YOU do. Have a lovely afternoon! Read More
Seeking marriage permission by Ealali
Hi all!! I am an American woman and waiting to marry my long term Saudi boyfriend 😍😍😍. We have 1 son together, but have been waiting to get approval to be married. I recently visited the country on a visitors visa and so ...
They're both Muslim. They've got a kid. What would be the point? Besides, sometimes these things actually work out ;) Read More
Arabic and Quran classes by boomstraat
Does anyone know of any free or cheap arabic and quran classes. I'm kind of new here and I've been struggling to find anything. I live at the princess nora campus.
To clarify 'if money was no object, 90% of the expats here in KSA wouldn't be here' I meant that if we were WELL off and money wasn't a factor, 90% of us wouldn't be living and working here. But since we ARE here, it means we need the $$ so cost is ... Read More
CATERPILLAR ( bags and footwear ) showroom in al-khobar and dammam !!! by Nidhalaman
Guys , please help me out to find caterpillar(CAT) shoes and bags showrooms in al-khobar , dammam and jubail....!'!! Please help me ......... Thanks in advance.. Email me reply at nidhalamanatgmaildotcom
I did stop by your house--they said you were in Paris -- on your HONEYMOON!!! :dumbom: Read More
Shopping for singles on the weekends by kom340
Yesterday i was not allowed to get into the Riyadh Gallery. Security guy pointed out that I'm a single MAN :) It's still funny for me, as I've recently stepped on this city. But on the flip side, it's sad to realize that I couldn't buy vegetables ...
:lol: I only meant as opposed to a TEENAGER! I'm sure you look 29, Tony ;) Read More
Will be coming to KSA soon! by ffparamedic34
Hello everybody. I am an American whole will be taking a job as a flight medic soon. I don't know where I will be based yet or which compound I will be staying yet but wanted to do as much research as I can before getting there and also see about ...
Welcome to the sands! Where will you be located? Read More
CATERPILLAR ( bags and footwear ) showroom in al-khobar and dammam !!! by Nidhalaman
Guys , please help me out to find caterpillar(CAT) shoes and bags showrooms in al-khobar , dammam and jubail....!'!! Please help me ......... Thanks in advance.. Email me reply at nidhalamanatgmaildotcom
I missed you every day, every minute, every second that you weren't here ;) Read More
Arabic and Quran classes by boomstraat
Does anyone know of any free or cheap arabic and quran classes. I'm kind of new here and I've been struggling to find anything. I live at the princess nora campus.
I think, by 'cheap,' the OP did mean affordable. If money was no object, 90% of the expats here in KSA wouldn't be here! Read More
Shopping for singles on the weekends by kom340
Yesterday i was not allowed to get into the Riyadh Gallery. Security guy pointed out that I'm a single MAN :) It's still funny for me, as I've recently stepped on this city. But on the flip side, it's sad to realize that I couldn't buy vegetables ...
Usually they don't bother older, Western looking guys. Read More
CATERPILLAR ( bags and footwear ) showroom in al-khobar and dammam !!! by Nidhalaman
Guys , please help me out to find caterpillar(CAT) shoes and bags showrooms in al-khobar , dammam and jubail....!'!! Please help me ......... Thanks in advance.. Email me reply at nidhalamanatgmaildotcom
There is a word for that: lurking! :dumbom: good to know things in here did not change much ...Oh? You might be surprised at the changes, habibi ;) Read More
British woman moving to Riyadh - not on compound by Zaah
I have a job offer as a nanny, starting in February. Living with a Saudi family not on a compound. As I will not be living in a western compound Im worried about how I will be able to meet and Socialise with other expats. How easy is it to meet ...
Ummmmmm.... didn't you skip a step?? Like, how to 'find' those Western women to begin with? Life here is NOT easy for a single woman and friendship can be difficult to find for many reasons. For one, expats tend to hang with their national ... Read More
I love Saudi Arabia as my second country by angel nziyane
My name its Angel,coming from South Africa Johannesburg.i work at the fire department as a fire fighter.Saudi Arabia its a country that i like to work for for in future as a fire fighter.
How can he 'love Saudi Arabia as my second country' if he's never been here? Read More
Christmas Activites.. Are there any ? by CheeseBurger
Hello expats Are there any Christmas activites ?? For those who are not going to celebrate Christmas back home with their families, what are you doing ? Any plans?
Yeah, well ... welcome to the Kingdom :mad: Surely you'd done enough research to realize that this place isn't exactly long on social activities :P If you didn't realize it, shame on you. Read More
CATERPILLAR ( bags and footwear ) showroom in al-khobar and dammam !!! by Nidhalaman
Guys , please help me out to find caterpillar(CAT) shoes and bags showrooms in al-khobar , dammam and jubail....!'!! Please help me ......... Thanks in advance.. Email me reply at nidhalamanatgmaildotcom
http://www.skype-emoticons.com/images/emoticon-00136-giggle.gif Read More
CATERPILLAR ( bags and footwear ) showroom in al-khobar and dammam !!! by Nidhalaman
Guys , please help me out to find caterpillar(CAT) shoes and bags showrooms in al-khobar , dammam and jubail....!'!! Please help me ......... Thanks in advance.. Email me reply at nidhalamanatgmaildotcom
Oh, THAT pink sling bag? I think it's 120SAR. Read More
House Manager/Nanny Threads?
This was it: https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=309097 Fortunately, she just reposted lol Read More
Cell phone repair by stressedmom
Anyone know of a good cell phone repair shop in or near the Bawadi district???? My 3 month old HTC is having major issues!!!!
haha why? she's going to the store and they gonna give her a new phone and a new receipt. but photocopy the new one:POftentimes they don't give you a new receipt since you're not buying, just exchanging) :P Read More
Cell phone repair by stressedmom
Anyone know of a good cell phone repair shop in or near the Bawadi district???? My 3 month old HTC is having major issues!!!!
Nice try but everybody knows you love me :) Read More
Cell phone repair by stressedmom
Anyone know of a good cell phone repair shop in or near the Bawadi district???? My 3 month old HTC is having major issues!!!!
And don't forget to photocopy that receipt now! :D Read More
Cell phone repair by stressedmom
Anyone know of a good cell phone repair shop in or near the Bawadi district???? My 3 month old HTC is having major issues!!!!
Dude, that somebody was Trapezious, not YOU! :dumbom: Read More
Cell phone repair by stressedmom
Anyone know of a good cell phone repair shop in or near the Bawadi district???? My 3 month old HTC is having major issues!!!!
Maybe she didn't ask for tips, but having lost the receipt rather begged for advice, which somebody gave her. Read More
I need a job by fatima kamareddine
I am lebanese I have 23 years old , I got married and my husband live in Saudi Arabia, Riyadh. Therefore , I am supposed to live there also. I am a fresh graduate from the Lebanese American University with a B.A. degree in Interior Architecture. I ...
I go places alone all the time :) Read More
Cell phone repair by stressedmom
Anyone know of a good cell phone repair shop in or near the Bawadi district???? My 3 month old HTC is having major issues!!!!
That issue was resolved. We are celebrating now :D Yes, we have been off-topic. Allie, YOU started that :joking: :offtopic:Actually, my comments WERE on topic since it all goes back to stressedmom saying she can't find the receipt. Trapezius ... Read More
Cell phone repair by stressedmom
Anyone know of a good cell phone repair shop in or near the Bawadi district???? My 3 month old HTC is having major issues!!!!
Seems you overlooked my comment above. Thermal printers don't use ANY kind of ink cartridges. Try to touch a useless invoice with a flame. You'll be amazed of results if you've never done that :)We were being sarcastic buddy, that is all ... Read More
I need a job by fatima kamareddine
I am lebanese I have 23 years old , I got married and my husband live in Saudi Arabia, Riyadh. Therefore , I am supposed to live there also. I am a fresh graduate from the Lebanese American University with a B.A. degree in Interior Architecture. I ...
Yeah, I know--it's like the ONE time in my life I've used another language and I *knew* somebody would call me out :lol: Read More
Cell phone repair by stressedmom
Anyone know of a good cell phone repair shop in or near the Bawadi district???? My 3 month old HTC is having major issues!!!!
I'll give you another little tip: PHOTOCOPY the receipt, as well, and keep it in that box. I have noticed that the ink on receipts is made to fade away to totally illegible within a year or two. So you pull out your receipt and guess what? You ... Read More
I need a job by fatima kamareddine
I am lebanese I have 23 years old , I got married and my husband live in Saudi Arabia, Riyadh. Therefore , I am supposed to live there also. I am a fresh graduate from the Lebanese American University with a B.A. degree in Interior Architecture. I ...
https://www.expat.com/en/guide/middle-east/saudi-arabia/8249-jobs-in-the--middle-east.html Read More
Souvenirs in Riyadh
https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=263348 Read More
the life of a single in saudi by bluelune
Hi there, i am writing what am currently facing after living 6 years in saudi, am writing this to share my feelings because i woke up that the world is cruel and only your best friends are there for you more than family. ------------- I was lucky to ...
After SIX years of this, why would you think things will suddenly get better for her? This requires ACTION on her part. As it is, she is finding all kinds of excuses for inaction (due to, as Xenlol pointed out: depression). You CAN get ... Read More
the life of a single in saudi by bluelune
Hi there, i am writing what am currently facing after living 6 years in saudi, am writing this to share my feelings because i woke up that the world is cruel and only your best friends are there for you more than family. ------------- I was lucky to ...
You totally missed her point. In fact, I was tempted to use the 'ankle humper' gif! Read More
Self-defense workshop for females
Come here, Trapezius ... I want to kung fu you! :P Read More
House Manager/Nanny Threads?
YES! That is one of them. Thanks, sm! :) Read More
the life of a single in saudi by bluelune
Hi there, i am writing what am currently facing after living 6 years in saudi, am writing this to share my feelings because i woke up that the world is cruel and only your best friends are there for you more than family. ------------- I was lucky to ...
What you wrote is like a diary entry but if you want somebody's opinion, I would advise you to leave here and go home. No wars in Lebanon so you'll be okay. Go home, get married, have kids and HAVE A LIFE! Good luck :) Read More
Cell phone repair by stressedmom
Anyone know of a good cell phone repair shop in or near the Bawadi district???? My 3 month old HTC is having major issues!!!!
I'll give you another little tip: PHOTOCOPY the receipt, as well, and keep it in that box. I have noticed that the ink on receipts is made to fade away to totally illegible within a year or two. So you pull out your receipt and guess what? You ... Read More
House Manager/Nanny Threads?
I've been contacted here on EB by somebody who is planning to come to KSA to work as a nanny for a member of the royal family. I know we discussed issues before with the black American woman who was thinking about coming as a house manager and also ... Read More
Hair loss since moving to Saudi by clairey5
Hello all, I have been told this happens to many people when they move here because of the water so was hoping some people would have some advice. I have thin enough hair as it is and it has not started falling out pretty drastically. What can I ...
This entire thread has been suggestions! Please read it from the beginning! Read More
Skin disease in saudi arabia. help! by boredomsucks
I have a rough skin on my shoulder and some time it itch and dry i dont have this before, it starts when i moved here in saudi, i have a proper hygiene i always take a bath everyday i dont know why i still got this shit on my shoulder, please give ...
Maybe not, but I've seen a few guys who SHOULD (their backs, too!) :D Read More
Hair loss since moving to Saudi by clairey5
Hello all, I have been told this happens to many people when they move here because of the water so was hoping some people would have some advice. I have thin enough hair as it is and it has not started falling out pretty drastically. What can I ...
http://l.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/emoticons7/24.gif Read More
Female friends by julie_sweet
Hii I would like to make female friends living in Riyadh from different nationalities....... anyone interested for meet-ups, sports, shopping, swimming and etc. lets kill the boredom
https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=273277&p=7#1585399 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:
Not exactly--I'm still trying to figure out what he means by that pic :lol: 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:
Where the heck is saimans? He was the e-KING! lol Read More
Where to buy Viagra in Riyadh by parrot
Hi, I need to buy Viagra for one of my friend. Can anyone tell me how to buy it without doctor prescription? Thanks
You're the third person who said this. Thanks for the info :P Read More
Job Opportunity to work with Saudi Electric Company by umarriaz
Hi to everyone, I am writing to get some expert opinion regarding the following opportunity with SEC. Salary around SR 13,500(included transportation & 25% housing) + family medical + yearly one family return air ticket. Would somebody please ...
https://www.expat.com/en/guide/middle-east/saudi-arabia/8249-jobs-in-the--middle-east.html Read More
what's good khobar by mojo79
Hey everyone I'm mojo born and raised in saudi but lived abroad for a lil while I recently arrived from the US planing to visit another country I love traveling, camping, roadtrips, and love tattoos, I'm just here to say hi and itruduce myself to ...
But you are a Saudi national, right? 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:
I meant, e-Hugs and e-Kisses ;) No e-rotica involved :P:blink: Really? Was that E-:heart: only?Are you dis-E-pointed? :lol: Read More
Teenage Jobs For A Male In Riyadh
@Mittens A job isn't usually considered an 'extra-curricular activity' by universities. I would suggest you do some volunteer work with an NGO ... maybe the King Khalid Foundation accepts volunteers. Hopefully other EB members can help with ideas ... 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're kissing TLL? How sweeeeeeeeeeet! :whistle: Read More
Is there any ethnic hair salon in riyadh?
Here you go, lots of discussion in this thread: https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=198604 You might want to msg. a few of the women to see if they found anybody. Read More
No Final Exist from KSA- New Job in UAE by Iceman258
Dear All, My company is not giving me final exit, even though I have given them the notice period. Therefore I am going back on exit - rentry. I have got a job in UAE, my question is, will I face any trouble getting Visa/Work permit if I do not ...
:blink:He is (mistakenly) right. Any probs? :D:dumbom: 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:
Gotta love those crazy Saudi kids! :D Read More
Plant Nursery or Garden Store by notgeoff
Hi all I'm looking for a good nursery or garden store, preferably in the northern suburbs of Jeddah, but right now, I'll probably settle for any old nursery. Any suggestions? Cheers Geoff
Ditto. Plus you have to dust them :lol: Read More
Gray Cup
I chuckled at the phrase 'owned by a fellow Canuck' in addition to 'pub' but let it go lol Read More
Where to buy Viagra in Riyadh by parrot
Hi, I need to buy Viagra for one of my friend. Can anyone tell me how to buy it without doctor prescription? Thanks
Your expert answer was mentioned by Wilson at the very beginning of the thread. The others were merely advising him to not use it as a recreational drug. I don't consider this useless. Read More
Planning a trip to Jourdan by car , in case sb would like to join by meteosat101
Dear All , i am planning a trip to Jourdan to enjoy historical places and chilly weather there , i will visit Petra , Jarsh,Dead sea, a2aba and some museums. i made a draft plan and got it will need at least 4 nights that mean we can take two days ...
ahmadag has given you very good advice! I would add: The top must see places in Jordan are Petra, Wadi Rum, Dead Sea. Jarash, Wadi Al Mojeb (open April-Oct), Aqaba respectively. YES! It's almost a straight drive, south to north, and each place ... Read More
Hi Everyone and looking for some advice by rusty2005
My husband and I are currently in the process of moving to Al Khobar - he flies on Friday and I will follow once the paperwork is sorted. We are moving from Houston but are originally from the UK. So started sorting out what to bring and what not - ...
Wow, so does this mean you'll be stringing popcorn and making construction paper chains to decorate the tree? lol Sounds like fun, actually! Read More
Plant Nursery or Garden Store by notgeoff
Hi all I'm looking for a good nursery or garden store, preferably in the northern suburbs of Jeddah, but right now, I'll probably settle for any old nursery. Any suggestions? Cheers Geoff
And if worse comes to worse, I always got nice plants at a reasonable cost at Carrefoure. Read More
Just arrived to Riyadh. Spanih man by -Manolo-
Hello everibody, I am new in here, and i would like to meet people to have fun, practice sports, and do my live a few more fun. I still no have phone and car, and i live in the east of Riyadh at he Isinbalayah zone. I am engeneer and i will be ...
Senait is right. If you focus on the 'bad,' it's going to be all you can see. I've always considered my time in KSA to be a learning experience (as well as an opportunity to save some money) and have learned a lot about a different culture as well ... Read More
Where to buy Viagra in Riyadh by parrot
Hi, I need to buy Viagra for one of my friend. Can anyone tell me how to buy it without doctor prescription? Thanks
I couldn't stifle a laugh when I read the word 'perma-boner' :lol: Read More
Book Club, Drama Group, Walking Buddy ... Who's up for it? by SinéadBrownLONDON
Hi there, Im moving to Jeddah in the next few days to work as a teacher and will be living in a Saudi Compound. I know things are a little ummm.. boring! Soo, i would really like to get some clubs up and running? Im open to ideas. Reading, Drama ...
Happens all the time, unfortunately. 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:
On come onnnnnnnnnnnnnnn! I am generally nice and sometimes even helpful lol I just don't tolerate fools lightly. 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:
Excellent point!! Maybe it's because they know each other that the Mutawa think it's all right? 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:
Free hugs, anybody? ;) http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/saudi-arabia-man-arrested-for-giving-out-free-hugs-8953720.html 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:
Well, since '98% of all statistics are made on the spot,' my hip 'statistic' is 34 inches :P Read More
Degree attestation !! by tinytoon
Hi, I am working as a teacher in KSA. As per new rule, we are under the process of getting work permit to teachers (females.) I have finished my schooling here in Dammam, but done my degree BBA by correspondence from india. When enquired , I was ...
OOoops.. ignore what I said about a visa. Sorry! I obviously forgot that you were already in KSA lol BRAIN FREEZE! :D 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:
So .. your 'statistic' refers to your belly? lol Read More
Hair loss since moving to Saudi by clairey5
Hello all, I have been told this happens to many people when they move here because of the water so was hoping some people would have some advice. I have thin enough hair as it is and it has not started falling out pretty drastically. What can I ...
Surgery to re-gain hair? :o *chanting* I promise to take better care of my hair from now on, I promise to take better care of my hair from now on...It's a transplant, modjo. Surgeons remove hair from the back of your head, usually down near the ... Read More
getting married in saudia arabia by rumanfarrukh
Salam to all Bros and sisi's, I am Ruman living in saudia arabia and want to get married to girl who is living in usa , i am not sure how can i perform nikah so thats why i am here for suggestions to do nikah legally and sunnah way Regards, Ruman
Glad you love him so much since he gave you the wrong information but since he was telling you how simple it is, it's what you wanted to hear. Only problem, which you should have seen immediately, is that the girl he was talking about was already ... Read More
Do and don't in Saudi Arabia by expat.com
Are you living in Saudi Arabia? We need you to share your experience of the local customs :) Is it difficult to adjust to the local customs in Saudi Arabia? Could you please share with us a list of the [b] do's and don't's in Saudi ...
His blogs? :blink: What about the rest of us?! 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 ...
Interesting observation! You may be right. 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 ...
Sure it can.. if it's true, after researching it, you can decide NOT to come, THAT is how you prepare for it :P 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 ...
Don't count on that--will be probably be moderated. Read More
NITHAKATH AND BEGINNING OF ANOTHER LIFE IN HOME COUNTRY by SASIDHARAN
SHARE YOUR VIEWS IN SUPPORTING YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN YOUR HOME COUNTRY IF ONCE TO HAVE TO GO OUT OF THE KINGDOM. SUBJECTS: JOB BUSINESS AND SO ON
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: Read More