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sweetchoice

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Malaysian expat in Saudi Arabia

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160

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About me

Malaysian

Lives in Dammam

Speaks English ( Ofcourse)

Registration: 24 January 2010

sweetchoice
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16 years ago
MisterStretch

The Essential "Box From Home" by MisterStretch

This is essentially an expat kind of thought... If you were to get a box from home...let's say the size of a shoebox, what would HAVE TO BE in it? Let's say you get a max of five items here. 1) Kool-Aid (I'm just a kid at heart...I'm 49 and still ...

sweetchoice

and the Saudi boards are a pleasure to the eyes. Real conversations, great advice, comradery (is that the word ??)... all in all, this is a very friendly place ! Makes me want to join in ;-) Voilà ! :-)Bonjour U are right Jo, When you have down ... Read More

sweetchoice
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16 years ago

Family visa now linked with salary -- Your feedback please

The news came in paper please look at ARAB NEWS paper -- december 2009 edition -- it is 25 or 26th december i belive. Read More

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16 years ago
sweetchoice

Before applying for that job recheck your Facebook page by sweetchoice

Job seekers need to be watchful while posting information about themselves on social networking sites like Facebook and Orkut, as majority of the Indian companies are using such sites to scan more about the candidates, a survey has found. Out of ...

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it seems like, there is no much impact on face book issue Except john no one has comment ? why ??? Read More

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16 years ago
sweetchoice

Before applying for that job recheck your Facebook page by sweetchoice

Job seekers need to be watchful while posting information about themselves on social networking sites like Facebook and Orkut, as majority of the Indian companies are using such sites to scan more about the candidates, a survey has found. Out of ...

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let us see -- what president Obama says about this issue http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=1209866160974&ref=mfHa, ha, now you worry about Obama. Last time I checked you worried about humanity, engineers and doctors ... :lol:John I am not ... Read More

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16 years ago
brian20

how get high salary jobs and good benefits by brian20

im an quality engineer but i have low salary..how i can get new employer here in saudi that will hire me immediately?

sweetchoice

the most important requirement is to find a job with a decent employer. a high salary does not necessarily guarantee a comfortable working environment.you are right MM, but usually people forget their current employees nature, then they plan big but ... Read More

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16 years ago
sweetchoice

Before applying for that job recheck your Facebook page by sweetchoice

Job seekers need to be watchful while posting information about themselves on social networking sites like Facebook and Orkut, as majority of the Indian companies are using such sites to scan more about the candidates, a survey has found. Out of ...

sweetchoice

let us see -- what president Obama says about this issue http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=1209866160974&ref=mf Read More

sweetchoice
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16 years ago

anybody lives in dammam, ksa

Yes I am -- May I help u ??? Read More

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16 years ago
calikel

Best Places to Live in Bangalore by calikel

Hello All, I will soon move to Bangalore. I have lived in Chennai before and know the jist of living in India. I was hoping to hear about your favorite district in Bangalore? Thank you for any thoughts you may have. Kelly

sweetchoice

Hi Kelly, I would say an ideal place to stay would totally depend on where you're working! .I agree with this point Read More

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16 years ago
anahisc

Intercultural marriages by anahisc

Hello to all of you. My fiance and I have been toying with the idea of moving to India at some point. He is from Bangalore and I am Mexican. Do you think we would be accepted by the community? will we get many stares? He says I could look Indian ...

sweetchoice

Hello to all of you. My fiance and I have been toying with the idea of moving to India at some point. He is from Bangalore and I am Mexican. Do you think we would be accepted by the community? will we get many stares? He says I could look Indian ... Read More

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16 years ago
azukizero

Help with a visa please! by azukizero

Hi all, I just found and joined this forum. The site overall has some great info but the more I look for answers to getting a visa in AU, the more questions I find. I'm interested in coming to AU for an extended trip. I'd like to find work and ...

sweetchoice

Hi all, I just found and joined this forum. The site overall has some great info but the more I look for answers to getting a visa in AU, the more questions I find. Thanks for any advice!Good Luck Read More

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16 years ago
LostInTransition

Info on life in Amman, Jordan by LostInTransition

We are currently Canadian expats living and working in Dubai, we have 3 kids and my husband has his own business here. We have been seriously contemplating a move out of here and looking at Amman as the next destination to live and work. I am ...

sweetchoice

u r welcome anything u looking to know we ready to told u about Jordan & dubai no big differnt(expet weather, here is very lovly , u can see snow in winter)Are u interested in arranging site visits - we plan to have one week holiday Read More

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16 years ago
desigirl

Moving to Bangalore by desigirl

Hi I am single Indian girl who has lived aborad for the last 13 years. An opportunity has arisen for me to move to Bangalore and before making a decision I wanted to know get some comments from expats living in Bangalore, especially single girls. ...

sweetchoice

being an Indian why such a question. I really worry if a born citizen make such statements, moreover the good luckHe is right, strange to question from indian to live in India is SAFE? May be she had seen some Latest political problems which Reddy ... Read More

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16 years ago
Artismygame

How to make friends in Kochi (Cochin)? by Artismygame

I am an art teacher, photographer and writer. I am moving to India and have chosen Kochi. I am looking for a job in the Kochi area. I will be moving in July of 2010...ONLY 10 months left to go and lots to get done! I am getting everything ready ...

sweetchoice

it is easy get friend when u are in kochi rather than in US. U will not face any problem to get good people. Read More

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16 years ago
Artismygame

How to make friends in Kochi (Cochin)? by Artismygame

I am an art teacher, photographer and writer. I am moving to India and have chosen Kochi. I am looking for a job in the Kochi area. I will be moving in July of 2010...ONLY 10 months left to go and lots to get done! I am getting everything ready ...

sweetchoice

u will have great time in Kochi --- great place with "boating house" I think if you visit "boathouse" u can get some . there are clubs available Read More

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16 years ago
EuropeWord

Do you like sports? by EuropeWord

Do you like sports? If yes, what sports do you practice? I consider sport an excellent way to release the stress. I like basketball and I play it twice a week. :)

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but not regular -- since there is no team Walking is the best i constantly do Read More

sweetchoice
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16 years ago

Information regarding investment in saudi arb

what kind of business you want to invest Read More

sweetchoice
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16 years ago

Looking for Persian speaking Programmer in Malaysia

what kind of product do u develop Read More

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16 years ago

Looking for Persian speaking Programmer in Malaysia

Why do u persian programmer Read More

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16 years ago
The Happy Migrant

What do you appreciate the most about where you are living now? by The Happy Migrant

I appreciate the tropical climate, the people, and the variation in landscape that this country (Australia) has ......

sweetchoice

Being in Saudi Arabia for a "nearer to decade" "Sea without waves" -- Sea itself shows the peace here "Greens in between the desert" --- some makes planetarium "Great food called Mandi or Kapsa with Faham" -- with out limit eating it. I remember ... Read More

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16 years ago

living abroad

We are very interested in living abroad and have been traveling with that in the back of our minds. We're not PS Still wondering about the flood waters in VeniceAlways finding is easy, finding a right one is difficult. keep try Read More

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16 years ago
spongekoji

how does one go about it when s/he move overseas? by spongekoji

Did you speak the language when you moved abroad? If not how to cope? If so, still difficult to make friend? I don’t think it is a good idea to look for the same people who speak the same language in a different country if you have landed the ...

sweetchoice

Did you speak the language when you moved abroad? If not how to cope? If so, still difficult to make friend? I don’t think it is a good idea to look for the same people who speak the same language in a different country if you have landed the ... Read More

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16 years ago
gk777

To find job ( Best website ) - PART - 1 by gk777

naukri.com naukrigulf.com monster.com Bayts.com gulfjobsbank.com worktotravel.com Jobs.netmirchi.com jobinworld.com simplyhired.com

sweetchoice

naukri.com naukrigulf.com monster.com Bayts.com gulfjobsbank.com worktotravel.com Jobs.netmirchi.com jobinworld.com simplyhired.comThese all are GULF oriented jobsites especially for Asians. Useful Info by the way Read More

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16 years ago
MisterStretch

The Essential "Box From Home" by MisterStretch

This is essentially an expat kind of thought... If you were to get a box from home...let's say the size of a shoebox, what would HAVE TO BE in it? Let's say you get a max of five items here. 1) Kool-Aid (I'm just a kid at heart...I'm 49 and still ...

sweetchoice

why not Jo Ann -- Read More

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16 years ago
brian20

how get high salary jobs and good benefits by brian20

im an quality engineer but i have low salary..how i can get new employer here in saudi that will hire me immediately?

sweetchoice

If you wanna change your employee,, first you have to make sure that your current employee can give release for you. If that is not a issue, then you can easily get a good Job in eastern province area. Read More

sweetchoice
sweetchoice replied to a thread
16 years ago

Family visa now linked with salary -- Your feedback please

The Foreign Ministry will issue permanent resident visas for wives and children of expatriate workers in the Kingdom, without considering their profession. The Foreign Ministry and the Recruitment Office only issued permanent resident and visit ... Read More

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sweetchoice replied to a thread
16 years ago
MisterStretch

The Essential "Box From Home" by MisterStretch

This is essentially an expat kind of thought... If you were to get a box from home...let's say the size of a shoebox, what would HAVE TO BE in it? Let's say you get a max of five items here. 1) Kool-Aid (I'm just a kid at heart...I'm 49 and still ...

sweetchoice

Defeats the purpose of the exercise. But a shoebox? These are SPECIAL choices...and interesting in how they reveal facets of your character and personality.I am not fully agree with ur point -- shoebox, essential box -reveals the personality. ... Read More

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16 years ago
sweetchoice

Before applying for that job recheck your Facebook page by sweetchoice

Job seekers need to be watchful while posting information about themselves on social networking sites like Facebook and Orkut, as majority of the Indian companies are using such sites to scan more about the candidates, a survey has found. Out of ...

sweetchoice

I never told that -- we have to work for company all ur life. work with big, reputed and leader in the market - in ur early stage gain experience then you can do ur own. If u wanna start ur own from the begining means -- u have to have good ... Read More

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16 years ago
sweetchoice

Before applying for that job recheck your Facebook page by sweetchoice

Job seekers need to be watchful while posting information about themselves on social networking sites like Facebook and Orkut, as majority of the Indian companies are using such sites to scan more about the candidates, a survey has found. Out of ...

sweetchoice

What's the moral of the story here: don't post on Facebook or don't look for jobs??? :Pyes and No for FB Reg.Jobs--- u have to look for it unless people like u have different thought and skills to earn money being boss of ourselves. Moral is ... Read More

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16 years ago
sweetchoice

Before applying for that job recheck your Facebook page by sweetchoice

Job seekers need to be watchful while posting information about themselves on social networking sites like Facebook and Orkut, as majority of the Indian companies are using such sites to scan more about the candidates, a survey has found. Out of ...

sweetchoice

Ha ha haa ... You think I don't know? You copied this one from an article on Yahoo.com :D :lol:This is not from Yahoo!!! infact I was having this thought long time Since I was busy i was not able to make write up -- but when i saw this immidiately ... Read More

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16 years ago
NicoleB

What do you do for a living? by NicoleB

If you don't mind me asking ;) Do you work or are you with your Spouse? If you are with your Spouse do you so any sort of work (except for what most people don't call work...) I am traveling with my husband and don't work (just the usual ;) ). I ...

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and i have no spouse :( i moved back to bahrain in 2005.. was in the uk.. i work in a bank and run my fashion studio in the evening designing and working with fabric and colours :) (BA in fashion desgin) this is all about me..There are plenty ... Read More

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16 years ago
NicoleB

What do you do for a living? by NicoleB

If you don't mind me asking ;) Do you work or are you with your Spouse? If you are with your Spouse do you so any sort of work (except for what most people don't call work...) I am traveling with my husband and don't work (just the usual ;) ). I ...

sweetchoice

Yes i come from an area called Loch Lomond very tranquil with breath taking views.I miss my fellow scots,but not long now til i am home!!!!Great to know that u are from Dammam. Please keep in touch Read More

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16 years ago

Before applying for that job recheck your Facebook page

Job seekers need to be watchful while posting information about themselves on social networking sites like Facebook and Orkut, as majority of the Indian companies are using such sites to scan more about the candidates, a survey has found. Out of ... Read More

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16 years ago
mzffr

Friendship by mzffr

Is it possible to have girlfriend (phone talking) here in Riyadh?

sweetchoice

he wasn't the one originally looking for phone--he seems to protest when he isn't the one getting something that has been offered to someone else.Ya u are right. I was not looking for the phone -- initially but that is not a bad idea to have it. I ... Read More

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16 years ago
sweetchoice

what happens if Saudi Govt relax the current strict rules??? by sweetchoice

[i][color=#1e51e0]If Saudi Govt Relax the rules like Dubai or Bahrain. Open to all like No restriction, Theaters allowed,women driving, Clubs are accepted except No Alchacol and No flush business ( No tourist women allowed for long ...

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i 'll suggest u to delete it:) it gives some wrong impressions :|:|:|where it gives wrong impression-- pls explain here or PM Read More

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16 years ago
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what happens if Saudi Govt relax the current strict rules??? by sweetchoice

[i][color=#1e51e0]If Saudi Govt Relax the rules like Dubai or Bahrain. Open to all like No restriction, Theaters allowed,women driving, Clubs are accepted except No Alchacol and No flush business ( No tourist women allowed for long ...

sweetchoice

any more thoughts about this subject guys -- I will delete this forum if it is not interesting to discuss any more Read More

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16 years ago
sweetchoice

what happens if Saudi Govt relax the current strict rules??? by sweetchoice

[i][color=#1e51e0]If Saudi Govt Relax the rules like Dubai or Bahrain. Open to all like No restriction, Theaters allowed,women driving, Clubs are accepted except No Alchacol and No flush business ( No tourist women allowed for long ...

sweetchoice

:offtopic: but I'll reply (then I'll stop) status is determined by your number of posts on the forum (appart for the Animators) I bared the expenses with my personal funds for years (the project started in2005) . In 2008, I decided to dedicate my ... Read More

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16 years ago
mzffr

Friendship by mzffr

Is it possible to have girlfriend (phone talking) here in Riyadh?

sweetchoice

has anybody yet figured out sweetchoice's gender?I think it is simple not complicated as u think Read More

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16 years ago
mzffr

Friendship by mzffr

Is it possible to have girlfriend (phone talking) here in Riyadh?

sweetchoice

i m dieing to talk him :P:P:PI answer for this --- why not with me????????????? Read More

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16 years ago
mzffr

Friendship by mzffr

Is it possible to have girlfriend (phone talking) here in Riyadh?

sweetchoice

then why not with me???????????? :dumbom::dumbom::dumbom::dumbom: Read More

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16 years ago
sweetchoice

what happens if Saudi Govt relax the current strict rules??? by sweetchoice

[i][color=#1e51e0]If Saudi Govt Relax the rules like Dubai or Bahrain. Open to all like No restriction, Theaters allowed,women driving, Clubs are accepted except No Alchacol and No flush business ( No tourist women allowed for long ...

sweetchoice

Julien -- can u tell ---- how the member staus changes -- new member, active memeber , serial expat, contributor etc is it automatic or based on their contribution. since u said this blog is controlled by u means -- how do u bare the expenses -- ... Read More

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16 years ago
sweetchoice

what happens if Saudi Govt relax the current strict rules??? by sweetchoice

[i][color=#1e51e0]If Saudi Govt Relax the rules like Dubai or Bahrain. Open to all like No restriction, Theaters allowed,women driving, Clubs are accepted except No Alchacol and No flush business ( No tourist women allowed for long ...

sweetchoice

Music I agree with u -- it is not simply easy to lift a ban on existing But there are signs or recent develpements tells something Since I am in DAMMAM, I am feeling that some areas in Khobar there is no much restriction as in other area ARAMCO ... Read More

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16 years ago
sweetchoice

what happens if Saudi Govt relax the current strict rules??? by sweetchoice

[i][color=#1e51e0]If Saudi Govt Relax the rules like Dubai or Bahrain. Open to all like No restriction, Theaters allowed,women driving, Clubs are accepted except No Alchacol and No flush business ( No tourist women allowed for long ...

sweetchoice

nonz-- Let me ask people here that am i pessimist, i am optimistic, since I am working for service orinted industry. I meet many people ( ofcourse than u ) with different culture. So i have lot of feedback from people. may be I am not good when it ... Read More

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16 years ago
strong79

new in khobar by strong79

im new in khobar where can i have fun ? i would like to have new frineds pls add me m15_fashion@hotmail.com

sweetchoice

come on guys ----- if u think that fun can be any form of joy . then it has to be mentined specific. yes i am kinda of MUTAWA for myself not for others... I wish to have disciplined life but not expect the same from others Read More

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16 years ago
sweetchoice

what happens if Saudi Govt relax the current strict rules??? by sweetchoice

[i][color=#1e51e0]If Saudi Govt Relax the rules like Dubai or Bahrain. Open to all like No restriction, Theaters allowed,women driving, Clubs are accepted except No Alchacol and No flush business ( No tourist women allowed for long ...

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regarding movies --- how many hits the box office -- unless u give new thoughts or interesting things in the movie like AVATAR and 2012 ------- there are many failures but people don't wanna spend time and money on the same stereo type ... Read More

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16 years ago
sweetchoice

what happens if Saudi Govt relax the current strict rules??? by sweetchoice

[i][color=#1e51e0]If Saudi Govt Relax the rules like Dubai or Bahrain. Open to all like No restriction, Theaters allowed,women driving, Clubs are accepted except No Alchacol and No flush business ( No tourist women allowed for long ...

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MisterStretch thanks for yout time taking and case to case reply nonz and alliecat -- what u say now Read More

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sweetchoice replied to a thread
16 years ago
Ikawari

Hello ,i'm Nurse & Cancer Councellor hope can sharing much here by Ikawari

Hi Everyone, I'm Ikawari,I'm Indonesian. I'm working as Cancer Counsellor (I'm Registered Nurse) Just hope find more friends & can sharing much here. Regards, Ikawari

sweetchoice

great to know about u and ur profession It is really hard to service cancer patients. we can see deaths infront of our eyes. can you share more about cancer types and real time incidents Read More

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16 years ago
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what happens if Saudi Govt relax the current strict rules??? by sweetchoice

[i][color=#1e51e0]If Saudi Govt Relax the rules like Dubai or Bahrain. Open to all like No restriction, Theaters allowed,women driving, Clubs are accepted except No Alchacol and No flush business ( No tourist women allowed for long ...

sweetchoice

"one of the most but important factor, males in saudi has to understand is ,, you save money-- my friends who are in Dubai and Bahrain ( either family men or single) earns big money but cann't save money as the labour man in saudi saves. hope u ... Read More

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16 years ago
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what happens if Saudi Govt relax the current strict rules??? by sweetchoice

[i][color=#1e51e0]If Saudi Govt Relax the rules like Dubai or Bahrain. Open to all like No restriction, Theaters allowed,women driving, Clubs are accepted except No Alchacol and No flush business ( No tourist women allowed for long ...

sweetchoice

"Most of the time, Human Psychology is trying to involve with controveries or which is prohibited like ADAM (SAL) did " So when I say 1000 benefits of Saudi Rules no one care --But when I tried to critiCize, people saying that no no Saudi Rules ... Read More

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16 years ago
strong79

new in khobar by strong79

im new in khobar where can i have fun ? i would like to have new frineds pls add me m15_fashion@hotmail.com

sweetchoice

Since you are in khobar either lady or luck or ladyluck hits you will get fun otherwise you might be hitted especially by modren marur ----- Hope u understand what i mean --- be strong in mind not only in your nick name ---- No problem of being ... Read More

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16 years ago
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what happens if Saudi Govt relax the current strict rules??? by sweetchoice

[i][color=#1e51e0]If Saudi Govt Relax the rules like Dubai or Bahrain. Open to all like No restriction, Theaters allowed,women driving, Clubs are accepted except No Alchacol and No flush business ( No tourist women allowed for long ...

sweetchoice

So most of you doesn't like the changes here. Some one say this is special here. what is special I belive, unless theif doesn't stop his activities, Theft cann't be stopped. It is the person refects not the culture or any..... Read More

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what happens if Saudi Govt relax the current strict rules???

If Saudi Govt Relax the rules like Dubai or Bahrain. Open to all like No restriction, Theaters allowed,women driving, Clubs are accepted except No Alchacol and No flush business ( No tourist women allowed for long stay) This will reduce the ... Read More

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