Raymond Laviste
@raylarch
American expat in Bahrain
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147
Contacts
33
About me
American
Lives in Manama
Speaks English
Registration: 09 March 2010
Lease or Buy Used or New Car
Which is the best recommendation concerning a vehicle (SUV) ? 1. To lease a new car 2. To buy a new car 3. To lease a used car 4. to buy a used car What are their price range? Thanks in advance........... Read More
Golf club in Jeddah where girls could go
There is a 9 holes course in KAUST at Thuwal.....but you need to be either an employee or a guest to play..... Read More
Outdoor activities by dat-queen-bee
Hey guys? Are there any outdoor activities happening in Jeddah such as hiking etc? If U guys do plan one please invite me along... Thank you
I hear you well kitchiepanget........ Read More
Outdoor activities by dat-queen-bee
Hey guys? Are there any outdoor activities happening in Jeddah such as hiking etc? If U guys do plan one please invite me along... Thank you
Try looking up Red Sea Divers.....they do boat trips....they are located up here in obhur Read More
Japanese restaurant in jeddah by dream31
Hi there, please someone help me find a japanese restaurant here in jeddah that offer ramen noddles. Im craving for ramen for already 1 week and i dont know where to go. Your help is highly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
You can download this app....................JeddahFood there you can find most of all the restaurants by ethnic catagory. Read More
Tattoo in jeddah by Kholoud.a
Hi I'm looking for someone ( male or female ) who make tattoo in jeddah..if any one know please tell me. Regards
i got my ink here in Jeddah................he is from Rabigh but will come down to Jeddah Read More
Outdoor activities by dat-queen-bee
Hey guys? Are there any outdoor activities happening in Jeddah such as hiking etc? If U guys do plan one please invite me along... Thank you
There are usually boat trips out in the sea............you can dive if you are license and if not you can just snorkle within the reefs. Read More
Help me write letter - statement of purpose KA Uni Jeddah by frawla
I want to write a letter of statement of purpose of the study to King Abdullah University in Jeddah , I'm not good at writing, especially in English :( I studied Computer Science And I want to prepare the master But I am not able to write the ...
1st Paragraph - Introductory (introduce yourself) 2nd Paragraph - Intention (Purpose of your letter / why you want to attend KAUST) 3rd Paragraph - Conlusion (Restate your purpose) attached all necessary documetns with the letter (if required) ... Read More
American parties in Jeddah? Riyadh? Dammam? Khobar? by dat-queen-bee
Are there any parties in Jeddah? Or Riyadh? Or Dammam? I mean I know they are but is like to get an invitation pls 😁
There is always the US Consulate parties.......usually once a month event. Read More
BEACH RESORTS @ Obhur! by mirmo08
Bonjour fellas :cool: Any idea of the following resorts at obhur? - La Plage - Silver&Sands - Al Salhia - Fal Beach PM me If you have their contact numbers :top: (NO bogus info please). THANKS!
mirmo08 - your best bet is the La Plange Resort.......all are westerners 054 344 8655 Read More
Fishing!!!! by rolvince
Looking for fishing mate here in jeddah!!!
trytobekool83..................when will you guys go for deep sea fishing again? I'm interested on joining the trip. Any infor you can share will be grateful. But I just saw that you are in Dammam......I'm in Jeddah.....this might not work Read More
Cashing a paycheck without iqama by dicartagini
Greetings, I will be working for a government university as of next month. I was wondering if a paycheck can be cashed while waiting for my iqama. Do you know if universities are ok with handing checks instead of making a direct deposit? Best!
you can ask a friend who has an Iqama to cash the check for you as long as you write a disclaimer at the back of the check that you are handing over the check to your friend's name and your signature along with it. I did this when I was new ... Read More
Snorkeling and Diving in Jeddah ??? by pepsi_jeddah
Hello Jeddah !!!!!!!! Does any1 knows of snorkeling / Diving activities in Red Sea Jeddah offering good rate? I'm a beginner and would love to experience new stuff. Cheeersss Pepsi :)
Gabx.........you work at Petro Rabigh with Aramco? Read More
jeddah working by drvramnath
hi i got an offer as assistant professor in jeddah with a salary of 10000sar,is this a good salary and whether the contract will be renewed automatically? please guide me to my id drvramnath@gmail.com
1. your salary is based on your passport 2. Is this 10k a package (salary, housing, transportation) or just salary 3. You are placed on a 90 days probation period......evaluated to see if the contract will be renewed 4. Contract is renewed every 2 ... Read More
Life of Expats and compound by jasmin.aayan
:) Hi dear fellows! Can anyone be my guiding angel and let me know where do American expats of KAU Choose to live-is there a compound nearby? I would really appreciate a response as I have a family coming with me too! Is there a way I can meet ...
Don't even think of driving here.......Women has no say when it comes to driving.....NOT ALLOWED Read More
Life of Expats and compound by jasmin.aayan
:) Hi dear fellows! Can anyone be my guiding angel and let me know where do American expats of KAU Choose to live-is there a compound nearby? I would really appreciate a response as I have a family coming with me too! Is there a way I can meet ...
Like other any other parties........it's who you knows.......I got to know the Marines there......I also join the ABJ (American Business in Jeddah) they organizes sport events against the British Community such as Darts, Pool, Horse shoe, table ... Read More
Life of Expats and compound by jasmin.aayan
:) Hi dear fellows! Can anyone be my guiding angel and let me know where do American expats of KAU Choose to live-is there a compound nearby? I would really appreciate a response as I have a family coming with me too! Is there a way I can meet ...
There are the Sierra Compound / Raytheon Compound / Arabian Compound / Basateen Compound where most American expats live. But most of these compounds are pretty much full and have a long line of waiting list. As far as meeting americans, there is ... Read More
Life of Expats and compound by jasmin.aayan
:) Hi dear fellows! Can anyone be my guiding angel and let me know where do American expats of KAU Choose to live-is there a compound nearby? I would really appreciate a response as I have a family coming with me too! Is there a way I can meet ...
When you say KAU......do you mean KAUST (King Abdullah University Science & Technology) up north in Thuwal? Read More
where to take shahadah in Jeddah and need certificate by myyams
Someone wants to take Shahadah and needs a certificate in Arabic. Where should she go? She lives in Jeddah? thank you
Jeddah Dalah Center (Al Salamah District) Depending on your nationality, please contact the proper teacher FILIPINO - 0508707201 WESTERNER - 0505645627 INDIAN - 0506128503 they need copy of Iqama and Passport and 4 passport size picture Read More
P.F. Chang's by myyams
We're thinking to go to P.F. Chang's on Tahlia. I saw some pictures on foursquare and the food looks sooooo good. Has anyone been there? If so, how's the food? Is it a walk in type of restaurant or need reservations? How are the prices?
Expect to wait at least an close to an hour and good luck finding a parking space....food is excellent....almost the same menu back in the states....nice interior decor.....I suggest to place your name both in P F Chang and Cheesecake Factory and ... Read More
Driving Licence by hatsoff20
I have a Kuwait Driving Licence, once I cancel my visa from here automatically my licence will also be cancelled. I have heard that the licence can be obtained by showing my old licence but the question is that is it possible to obtain a Saudi ...
I agree with Nelson 17 - I spent around 600 sar to get mine yesterday. the good thing about it was it only took me 1 hour to do. you do go to this small offices back an forth to get all your paper work before you actually sit in a car with an ... Read More
Hello Every 1 by Qazi
ASLAMUALIKUM ( Hello ) all, i hope you guys are fine like me. well i am planing to move Riyadh. I am calculating monthly budget. I got all information from this forum. But Still one thing not mentioned. :) You all will be ...
yes there is Benson & Hedges here - my supervisor smokes them like a dragon. I will ask him where he gets them. Shahab - long time no talk - and yes i still owe you a trip in my compound. Read More
Squash Court by inampak
Hi, Where is it possible to play Squash in Riyadh? I mean some sports complex with open membership! I can only find crazy football all around ;)
I was also looking for a racquetball and squash courts on this entire city but only found a squash court in a health club called Fitness Time at exit 15 - it's close to home. Naumann - do you play at the Fitness Time in exit 15? I'm looking to play ... Read More
Good things in Riyadh... by the_dreamer
Riyadh is very conservative city but this is the place where you can save alot of money since no social life.. The main purpose in working here is to save. Just feel the life in other countries during vacation.
shahab - i can 100% gurantee that the DREAMER wears an abaya and an admirer :cool: Read More
GIRL PARTY! by Alliecat
Okay, I'm back and believe it or not, it's good to be back because my trip home was an unmitigated disaster (if it [i]could[/i] go wrong, it [u]did[/u]). Howevever, I did have an idea while away. What I've decided is to host a 'girl party' here at ...
nonz - nice to know about the return policy - would this also apply to the items bought in department stores. Items such as electronics / housewares / bedroom accessories????? thanks Read More
Good things in Riyadh... by the_dreamer
Riyadh is very conservative city but this is the place where you can save alot of money since no social life.. The main purpose in working here is to save. Just feel the life in other countries during vacation.
shahab - what happened to your admirer???? hello dreamer - where are you at???? Read More
Good things in Riyadh... by the_dreamer
Riyadh is very conservative city but this is the place where you can save alot of money since no social life.. The main purpose in working here is to save. Just feel the life in other countries during vacation.
spitfire just join in the subject or create any subject you like and catch these guys off guard - he he he Read More
Good things in Riyadh... by the_dreamer
Riyadh is very conservative city but this is the place where you can save alot of money since no social life.. The main purpose in working here is to save. Just feel the life in other countries during vacation.
shahab - did u ever find out which side of the financial district your company is moving into? Read More
Good things in Riyadh... by the_dreamer
Riyadh is very conservative city but this is the place where you can save alot of money since no social life.. The main purpose in working here is to save. Just feel the life in other countries during vacation.
shahab you think you might hate girls but you love women - big difference :D Read More
GIRL PARTY! by Alliecat
Okay, I'm back and believe it or not, it's good to be back because my trip home was an unmitigated disaster (if it [i]could[/i] go wrong, it [u]did[/u]). Howevever, I did have an idea while away. What I've decided is to host a 'girl party' here at ...
sorry meant ro Ladies man Read More
GIRL PARTY! by Alliecat
Okay, I'm back and believe it or not, it's good to be back because my trip home was an unmitigated disaster (if it [i]could[/i] go wrong, it [u]did[/u]). Howevever, I did have an idea while away. What I've decided is to host a 'girl party' here at ...
wow - first Shahab - U da MAN!!! a lasies man second - great pic alliecat ! :) now you just need to do a photoshop of who is who Read More
GIRL PARTY! by Alliecat
Okay, I'm back and believe it or not, it's good to be back because my trip home was an unmitigated disaster (if it [i]could[/i] go wrong, it [u]did[/u]). Howevever, I did have an idea while away. What I've decided is to host a 'girl party' here at ...
ali-i responded in the what to do in riyadh forum. yes I'm loving Saudi - especuially the driving and the hours of shopping - he he he he Read More
GIRL PARTY! by Alliecat
Okay, I'm back and believe it or not, it's good to be back because my trip home was an unmitigated disaster (if it [i]could[/i] go wrong, it [u]did[/u]). Howevever, I did have an idea while away. What I've decided is to host a 'girl party' here at ...
that's wrong Ali - don't even go there :) Read More
Pool Party by twalker
Hey all I am trying to put together a pool party in the near future to meet some new people. I have been here a short time and this is my second tour here. So if any one is interested please advise, I am trying to get some beverages lined up ...
so where is this pool party going to happen? Read More
THERE ARE NO TRAVEL AGENCIES IN RIYADH by expatmama
THERE ARE NO TRAVEL AGENCIES IN RIYADH which can provide you with package tour (charter flight, hotels, transfer and insurance). Just planned to go with children to some nearby Arabic country as Morocco or Egypt and found nothing in the Internet ...
If you were sponsored by your company - they usually provide travel agent contact info that they deal with periodically throught out the year. Since they deal with the company, you can get great discount deals as well. Read More
GIRL PARTY! by Alliecat
Okay, I'm back and believe it or not, it's good to be back because my trip home was an unmitigated disaster (if it [i]could[/i] go wrong, it [u]did[/u]). Howevever, I did have an idea while away. What I've decided is to host a 'girl party' here at ...
thats great the eagles had a great lovely time :D Read More
GIRL PARTY! by Alliecat
Okay, I'm back and believe it or not, it's good to be back because my trip home was an unmitigated disaster (if it [i]could[/i] go wrong, it [u]did[/u]). Howevever, I did have an idea while away. What I've decided is to host a 'girl party' here at ...
alliecat - thanks for the heads up ! Read More
GIRL PARTY! by Alliecat
Okay, I'm back and believe it or not, it's good to be back because my trip home was an unmitigated disaster (if it [i]could[/i] go wrong, it [u]did[/u]). Howevever, I did have an idea while away. What I've decided is to host a 'girl party' here at ...
yes nonz - flower identification sounds like a good idea oooh - my first party in Saudi :cool: Read More
GIRL PARTY! by Alliecat
Okay, I'm back and believe it or not, it's good to be back because my trip home was an unmitigated disaster (if it [i]could[/i] go wrong, it [u]did[/u]). Howevever, I did have an idea while away. What I've decided is to host a 'girl party' here at ...
Yes, loanna - enjoy Dubai Read More
GIRL PARTY! by Alliecat
Okay, I'm back and believe it or not, it's good to be back because my trip home was an unmitigated disaster (if it [i]could[/i] go wrong, it [u]did[/u]). Howevever, I did have an idea while away. What I've decided is to host a 'girl party' here at ...
hey guys finally made it here in the GREAT sandbox will be staying at the hotel Al-Mutlaq for a week until i find a place to seetle in - if even compounds are still in a long waiting list Read More
GIRL PARTY! by Alliecat
Okay, I'm back and believe it or not, it's good to be back because my trip home was an unmitigated disaster (if it [i]could[/i] go wrong, it [u]did[/u]). Howevever, I did have an idea while away. What I've decided is to host a 'girl party' here at ...
will call you but if it is too late - i will wait till tomorrow - Read More
GIRL PARTY! by Alliecat
Okay, I'm back and believe it or not, it's good to be back because my trip home was an unmitigated disaster (if it [i]could[/i] go wrong, it [u]did[/u]). Howevever, I did have an idea while away. What I've decided is to host a 'girl party' here at ...
so far at the Al-Mutlaq Hotel - don't have no clue where this place is at - any ideas? Read More
GIRL PARTY! by Alliecat
Okay, I'm back and believe it or not, it's good to be back because my trip home was an unmitigated disaster (if it [i]could[/i] go wrong, it [u]did[/u]). Howevever, I did have an idea while away. What I've decided is to host a 'girl party' here at ...
no man no - let's not do what the girls are doing - drag it :):):) Read More
GIRL PARTY! by Alliecat
Okay, I'm back and believe it or not, it's good to be back because my trip home was an unmitigated disaster (if it [i]could[/i] go wrong, it [u]did[/u]). Howevever, I did have an idea while away. What I've decided is to host a 'girl party' here at ...
okay -i will play it by ear Read More
GIRL PARTY! by Alliecat
Okay, I'm back and believe it or not, it's good to be back because my trip home was an unmitigated disaster (if it [i]could[/i] go wrong, it [u]did[/u]). Howevever, I did have an idea while away. What I've decided is to host a 'girl party' here at ...
let's do something this weekend if I'm available. Read More
GIRL PARTY! by Alliecat
Okay, I'm back and believe it or not, it's good to be back because my trip home was an unmitigated disaster (if it [i]could[/i] go wrong, it [u]did[/u]). Howevever, I did have an idea while away. What I've decided is to host a 'girl party' here at ...
company is booking a flight for me to the quicksand kingdom tonight. Finally, I will reach my destination while keeping still. Read More
GIRL PARTY! by Alliecat
Okay, I'm back and believe it or not, it's good to be back because my trip home was an unmitigated disaster (if it [i]could[/i] go wrong, it [u]did[/u]). Howevever, I did have an idea while away. What I've decided is to host a 'girl party' here at ...
well then - you guys must be wiggling veryyyyyyyyyy slowly cause the more you wiggle the faster you sink in the quicksand. that's it - you guys are much laid back now. Read More
Dal Al Riyadh Company by raylarch
I been offered a 2 yr. contract to work for this company. Has anyone heard of this company and how are they as an employer? I'm kind of hesitant to say yes without any information on this. They are an engineering/consultant/construction company base ...
thanks for the heads up -will keep this in mind and make sure the company gives me the entire annual budget Read More
Dal Al Riyadh Company by raylarch
I been offered a 2 yr. contract to work for this company. Has anyone heard of this company and how are they as an employer? I'm kind of hesitant to say yes without any information on this. They are an engineering/consultant/construction company base ...
my sponsor will give me an annual budget for the accomodation. From there, either I can use all of it for housing or choose a reasonable rate where you can still save up the difference. Read More
GIRL PARTY! by Alliecat
Okay, I'm back and believe it or not, it's good to be back because my trip home was an unmitigated disaster (if it [i]could[/i] go wrong, it [u]did[/u]). Howevever, I did have an idea while away. What I've decided is to host a 'girl party' here at ...
InshaAllah - God Willing Bukrah - Tomorrow Malesh - Never Mind Things will get done when it will get done - in other words Read More
GIRL PARTY! by Alliecat
Okay, I'm back and believe it or not, it's good to be back because my trip home was an unmitigated disaster (if it [i]could[/i] go wrong, it [u]did[/u]). Howevever, I did have an idea while away. What I've decided is to host a 'girl party' here at ...
IBM - :lol::lol::lol: Read More
GIRL PARTY! by Alliecat
Okay, I'm back and believe it or not, it's good to be back because my trip home was an unmitigated disaster (if it [i]could[/i] go wrong, it [u]did[/u]). Howevever, I did have an idea while away. What I've decided is to host a 'girl party' here at ...
I hope my visa doesn't take that long while I'm here at Dubai. I will soon find out later this afternoon. If all goes well, I should be in there by Thursday. Read More
Dal Al Riyadh Company by raylarch
I been offered a 2 yr. contract to work for this company. Has anyone heard of this company and how are they as an employer? I'm kind of hesitant to say yes without any information on this. They are an engineering/consultant/construction company base ...
I tried the website! I´ve later discovered they sacked the webmaster, pretty obvious why. what do you mean "they sacked the webmaster?????" What I was told was I will be accomodated in a hotel for 3 months time. once the three months expires, I ... Read More
Dal Al Riyadh Company by raylarch
I been offered a 2 yr. contract to work for this company. Has anyone heard of this company and how are they as an employer? I'm kind of hesitant to say yes without any information on this. They are an engineering/consultant/construction company base ...
caisar - when do you arrive in Riyadh? Let me know so we can all can get together. Read More
GIRL PARTY! by Alliecat
Okay, I'm back and believe it or not, it's good to be back because my trip home was an unmitigated disaster (if it [i]could[/i] go wrong, it [u]did[/u]). Howevever, I did have an idea while away. What I've decided is to host a 'girl party' here at ...
CAF - and try the weekend after that weekend and so forth and so forth since it took a long time to set a date for it Read More
New friends in Riyadh? by GuestPoster868
Hi, I have just arrived to Riyadh from Sweden and would love to get to know new friends from all around the world here. I am 28 year old and live with my husband an our 2 year old son. Please, feel free to contact me. :)
so just step in and see the difference Read More
GIRL PARTY! by Alliecat
Okay, I'm back and believe it or not, it's good to be back because my trip home was an unmitigated disaster (if it [i]could[/i] go wrong, it [u]did[/u]). Howevever, I did have an idea while away. What I've decided is to host a 'girl party' here at ...
if you got choice between the two - you know where to go I can wait to get there and see for myself the life aheaqd of me - Read More
GIRL PARTY! by Alliecat
Okay, I'm back and believe it or not, it's good to be back because my trip home was an unmitigated disaster (if it [i]could[/i] go wrong, it [u]did[/u]). Howevever, I did have an idea while away. What I've decided is to host a 'girl party' here at ...
Dubai - it's a happening place - lots to do , lots of people , the only thing that doesn't look right arer those incomplete massive buildings with cranes just sitting there. There sooooo many of them - just imagine if this financial crisis never ... Read More
GIRL PARTY! by Alliecat
Okay, I'm back and believe it or not, it's good to be back because my trip home was an unmitigated disaster (if it [i]could[/i] go wrong, it [u]did[/u]). Howevever, I did have an idea while away. What I've decided is to host a 'girl party' here at ...
or maybe they already set up a date for this event and since we are not invited, we can continue this forum :lol: Read More
GIRL PARTY! by Alliecat
Okay, I'm back and believe it or not, it's good to be back because my trip home was an unmitigated disaster (if it [i]could[/i] go wrong, it [u]did[/u]). Howevever, I did have an idea while away. What I've decided is to host a 'girl party' here at ...
ooh no - let's not go there since this is the GIRLS forum subject. We can't do a take over topic. But then again the girl party might be dead. Maybe we can revive it. Girls make it happen. :cool::cool::cool: Read More
New friends in Riyadh? by GuestPoster868
Hi, I have just arrived to Riyadh from Sweden and would love to get to know new friends from all around the world here. I am 28 year old and live with my husband an our 2 year old son. Please, feel free to contact me. :)
just by reading some of you guy's comments here, it really gives me a sense of awarness of what to expect during my stay. great insight. Read More
GIRL PARTY! by Alliecat
Okay, I'm back and believe it or not, it's good to be back because my trip home was an unmitigated disaster (if it [i]could[/i] go wrong, it [u]did[/u]). Howevever, I did have an idea while away. What I've decided is to host a 'girl party' here at ...
i want to hear - they lived happily ever after da party!!!:):):) Long live the GIRL PARTY Read More
Transferrable Iqama by Alliecat
Is there a way to know if your iqama is transferrable (without asking HR, at which point you've 'tipped' your hand lol)? I don't understand this. Does it have anything to do with the letter of no objection?
then is it possible to have both the passport and the iqama in one's possession? What are the criterias if any? I feel unsecure giving away my passport to someone I hardly know and I suppose to trust them. Read More
GIRL PARTY! by Alliecat
Okay, I'm back and believe it or not, it's good to be back because my trip home was an unmitigated disaster (if it [i]could[/i] go wrong, it [u]did[/u]). Howevever, I did have an idea while away. What I've decided is to host a 'girl party' here at ...
allie - let me get this right so far it seems that there are only about 3 people going to you party or I could be wrong yet there are 1600+ hits here - what's up with that :):):) need to market your party? - the peeps can help :lol: Read More
What's a suitable salary for french engineer ? by pirlo59
Hello/Salam to All, I live and work as lean manager in France. I had an interivew with the HR manager and the Manufacturing manager for a subsidiary of french company based in Ryad. The interview went well and the HR told that he will send an ...
Hey Pirlo, I'm a construction project manager with an architect background in the US, 15 years experience in architecture with 5 years in construction management. I was offered as position in Riyadh as a CPM. The salary offered was based on my ... Read More
Dal Al Riyadh Company by raylarch
I been offered a 2 yr. contract to work for this company. Has anyone heard of this company and how are they as an employer? I'm kind of hesitant to say yes without any information on this. They are an engineering/consultant/construction company base ...
caisar - here is what i was told regarding the 30 days vacation You don't have to wait after your 11 months working is up to take your vacation days. You can spread them out within the 1st year of your annual work pending on the work load you have. ... Read More
Can wives of ex-pat workers work ? by mikeinindia
Is it common for wives of ex-pat workers to get jobs in KSA and if so what kind of jobs are available? Also is it easy for wives to study in English in KSA and is it affordable?
Alliecat wrote: Thing is, this doesn't work out well for Saudi employers because they haven't GOT such people. By 'got' I mean the employer isn't holding their passport and there isn't a contract. They may not have to pay airfare or relocation ... Read More
GIRL PARTY! by Alliecat
Okay, I'm back and believe it or not, it's good to be back because my trip home was an unmitigated disaster (if it [i]could[/i] go wrong, it [u]did[/u]). Howevever, I did have an idea while away. What I've decided is to host a 'girl party' here at ...
so Alliecat - you were saying about your GIRL PARTY.......... Read More
Dal Al Riyadh Company by raylarch
I been offered a 2 yr. contract to work for this company. Has anyone heard of this company and how are they as an employer? I'm kind of hesitant to say yes without any information on this. They are an engineering/consultant/construction company base ...
caisar - ask your sponsor to see whether or not they have already reserved accomodation for you to stay prior to your arrival to Riyadh. I was told that I have a place to stay for 3 months and after that I can decide to go else where or stay where ... Read More
Dal Al Riyadh Company by raylarch
I been offered a 2 yr. contract to work for this company. Has anyone heard of this company and how are they as an employer? I'm kind of hesitant to say yes without any information on this. They are an engineering/consultant/construction company base ...
You are a good man musicman And I might take you up on your offer regarding the compound stay if no one jumps on the opportunity Read More
Dal Al Riyadh Company by raylarch
I been offered a 2 yr. contract to work for this company. Has anyone heard of this company and how are they as an employer? I'm kind of hesitant to say yes without any information on this. They are an engineering/consultant/construction company base ...
caisar - here is what the response from my sponsor 1. How well is DAR Al Riyadh known to deal with their expat employees? They treat them well - I have spoken a few expats including Americans who are happy with them 2. Can I get my US passport ... Read More
New friends in Riyadh? by GuestPoster868
Hi, I have just arrived to Riyadh from Sweden and would love to get to know new friends from all around the world here. I am 28 year old and live with my husband an our 2 year old son. Please, feel free to contact me. :)
so basically, women other than saudis can be your friend - right Shahab? Read More
Dal Al Riyadh Company by raylarch
I been offered a 2 yr. contract to work for this company. Has anyone heard of this company and how are they as an employer? I'm kind of hesitant to say yes without any information on this. They are an engineering/consultant/construction company base ...
well then - plan on a weekly rode trip Read More
GIRL PARTY! by Alliecat
Okay, I'm back and believe it or not, it's good to be back because my trip home was an unmitigated disaster (if it [i]could[/i] go wrong, it [u]did[/u]). Howevever, I did have an idea while away. What I've decided is to host a 'girl party' here at ...
Sand - that this mean TIME????? Plenty of grain sand to think about - mmmmmmm Read More
Dal Al Riyadh Company by raylarch
I been offered a 2 yr. contract to work for this company. Has anyone heard of this company and how are they as an employer? I'm kind of hesitant to say yes without any information on this. They are an engineering/consultant/construction company base ...
Caisar - I too is a project manager for DAR to work at the site project KAFD. Base on DAR's human resource, I was to arrival at Dubai for a few weeks to perform a medical exam as well as obtaining a working visa for Riyadh and assuming all those ... Read More
Dal Al Riyadh Company by raylarch
I been offered a 2 yr. contract to work for this company. Has anyone heard of this company and how are they as an employer? I'm kind of hesitant to say yes without any information on this. They are an engineering/consultant/construction company base ...
sounds like a plan - but first let me settled in the city and the place I will be calling home for the next 2 years. Read More
Expat Club Saudi Arabia! "interested? c`mon in!" by Salman Omrani
[b]Howdy everbody! I've been thinking, and I bet so were many others, that we should stop talking about how to make friends and just get on with making them.:cheers: so I've got this great idea of starting a social network (in real life) so we can ...
saraand - this specific forum has alot of IT people that maybe you can tell about what you do. sorry to hear a NO SHOW Salman - i would have gone with Shahab if the date noted was a little later - one more week left before I leave to Riyadh Read More
Dal Al Riyadh Company by raylarch
I been offered a 2 yr. contract to work for this company. Has anyone heard of this company and how are they as an employer? I'm kind of hesitant to say yes without any information on this. They are an engineering/consultant/construction company base ...
once in Saudi and started to work on the construction project, yes I will forward your company's info to the right people that I will be working with and hope they can use your company's services keep in touch Read More
GIRL PARTY! by Alliecat
Okay, I'm back and believe it or not, it's good to be back because my trip home was an unmitigated disaster (if it [i]could[/i] go wrong, it [u]did[/u]). Howevever, I did have an idea while away. What I've decided is to host a 'girl party' here at ...
alliecat - can you just work on your party nonz is feeling left out again :) just send the invitation;) Read More
GIRL PARTY! by Alliecat
Okay, I'm back and believe it or not, it's good to be back because my trip home was an unmitigated disaster (if it [i]could[/i] go wrong, it [u]did[/u]). Howevever, I did have an idea while away. What I've decided is to host a 'girl party' here at ...
don't we need to be someone of importance to be invited to an embassy VIP function? Read More
New friends in Riyadh? by GuestPoster868
Hi, I have just arrived to Riyadh from Sweden and would love to get to know new friends from all around the world here. I am 28 year old and live with my husband an our 2 year old son. Please, feel free to contact me. :)
Would you be surtprised if I told yopu that there are some western compounds in Riyadh who do not allow women in Abhayas to enter their premises as is displayed by a loud and clear sign at the ... Read More
GIRL PARTY! by Alliecat
Okay, I'm back and believe it or not, it's good to be back because my trip home was an unmitigated disaster (if it [i]could[/i] go wrong, it [u]did[/u]). Howevever, I did have an idea while away. What I've decided is to host a 'girl party' here at ...
congrats musicman - it is a milestone yes why not a rooster party - I'll bring the chicken wings and the dacing feet Read More
Dal Al Riyadh Company by raylarch
I been offered a 2 yr. contract to work for this company. Has anyone heard of this company and how are they as an employer? I'm kind of hesitant to say yes without any information on this. They are an engineering/consultant/construction company base ...
Welcome Saraand You will find most of your inquirries here in the forum People here are very helpfull Try to keep in touch Read More
Dal Al Riyadh Company by raylarch
I been offered a 2 yr. contract to work for this company. Has anyone heard of this company and how are they as an employer? I'm kind of hesitant to say yes without any information on this. They are an engineering/consultant/construction company base ...
i'm sure everything is affordable there. Shahab -alliecat wants take a field trip to Bahrain in the new Expat Club . Read More
New friends in Riyadh? by GuestPoster868
Hi, I have just arrived to Riyadh from Sweden and would love to get to know new friends from all around the world here. I am 28 year old and live with my husband an our 2 year old son. Please, feel free to contact me. :)
how many expat can you fit in a car for Bahrain? Read More
New friends in Riyadh? by GuestPoster868
Hi, I have just arrived to Riyadh from Sweden and would love to get to know new friends from all around the world here. I am 28 year old and live with my husband an our 2 year old son. Please, feel free to contact me. :)
sure alliecat - Bahrain Bound we go - since company provides a car for me - we can go take a field trip :D Read More
Dal Al Riyadh Company by raylarch
I been offered a 2 yr. contract to work for this company. Has anyone heard of this company and how are they as an employer? I'm kind of hesitant to say yes without any information on this. They are an engineering/consultant/construction company base ...
there you go shahab - i will make sure that your office is well built and to your taste. It's going to make you feel right at home :) Read More
Dal Al Riyadh Company by raylarch
I been offered a 2 yr. contract to work for this company. Has anyone heard of this company and how are they as an employer? I'm kind of hesitant to say yes without any information on this. They are an engineering/consultant/construction company base ...
correction - the site (KAFD) is located at the following street intersections : King Fahad Road / North Ring Road and Takhassusi Road Any one in this area - let me know Read More
Dal Al Riyadh Company by raylarch
I been offered a 2 yr. contract to work for this company. Has anyone heard of this company and how are they as an employer? I'm kind of hesitant to say yes without any information on this. They are an engineering/consultant/construction company base ...
not me - i'm just a probie (beginner) - u guys are the expert on this. I'm sure I have plenty to learn about. u guys are very helpfull Read More
New friends in Riyadh? by GuestPoster868
Hi, I have just arrived to Riyadh from Sweden and would love to get to know new friends from all around the world here. I am 28 year old and live with my husband an our 2 year old son. Please, feel free to contact me. :)
so far so good in this forum - every one are nice / considerate and very helffull. I have 10 days and counting till I get there. And hope to meet everyone someplace where expats can socialize. Read More
GIRL PARTY! by Alliecat
Okay, I'm back and believe it or not, it's good to be back because my trip home was an unmitigated disaster (if it [i]could[/i] go wrong, it [u]did[/u]). Howevever, I did have an idea while away. What I've decided is to host a 'girl party' here at ...
since all 3 hens will be wearing abahya, will 3 of you wearing name tags as well :):):) whatever happened to the saying "THROW AN ABAHYA PARTY N THEY WILL COME" Read More
GIRL PARTY! by Alliecat
Okay, I'm back and believe it or not, it's good to be back because my trip home was an unmitigated disaster (if it [i]could[/i] go wrong, it [u]did[/u]). Howevever, I did have an idea while away. What I've decided is to host a 'girl party' here at ...
how about a rooster who chases any hens :cool: and gets invited to a chicken house for a socializing event while the other non feathered species watches and listen with curiousity:D Read More
Dal Al Riyadh Company by raylarch
I been offered a 2 yr. contract to work for this company. Has anyone heard of this company and how are they as an employer? I'm kind of hesitant to say yes without any information on this. They are an engineering/consultant/construction company base ...
greta info - thanks i will be leaving for riyadh in 2 weeks - hope to see you all there Maktabi - get those beers ready - :D Read More
Friendship by mzffr
Is it possible to have girlfriend (phone talking) here in Riyadh?
sir poto...friendship is a ship which shudnt sink, but like titanic, it does Good One - shahab Read More
Dal Al Riyadh Company by raylarch
I been offered a 2 yr. contract to work for this company. Has anyone heard of this company and how are they as an employer? I'm kind of hesitant to say yes without any information on this. They are an engineering/consultant/construction company base ...
maktabi - yes my mistake - the company is Dar Al Riyadh The name of the project is King Abdullah Financial District / Business located north of the city It is currently under construction Are you working up there? if so what do you do? Read More
Friendship by mzffr
Is it possible to have girlfriend (phone talking) here in Riyadh?
hey mzffr - how about the of "SCOPE and HOPE" manuever SCOPE for a woman you are attracted to in a public place with same interest and HOPE she will give her number to you or even an email address. LOL Read More
Dal Al Riyadh Company by raylarch
I been offered a 2 yr. contract to work for this company. Has anyone heard of this company and how are they as an employer? I'm kind of hesitant to say yes without any information on this. They are an engineering/consultant/construction company base ...
thanks for the info Salman! Read More
Dal Al Riyadh Company by raylarch
I been offered a 2 yr. contract to work for this company. Has anyone heard of this company and how are they as an employer? I'm kind of hesitant to say yes without any information on this. They are an engineering/consultant/construction company base ...
did you take the offer given to you or did you decline it base on the info you recieve about the company? thanks Prasad Read More