zarvata
Russian expat in Canada
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About me
Russian
Lives in Riyadh
Speaks Russian, English, Arabic (some), Japanese (with no practice dropped almost to zero)
Registration: 14 April 2010
Warning by Alliecat
This was forwarded to me this morning: [quote]Sent: Saturday, May 22, 2010 9:37 AM Subject: INCIDENT AT KINGDOM MALL Importance: High Gents, I had dinner at the Kingdom Compound on Thursday night with friends and thought that I would pass the ...
the normal saudis do have connection and am sure of thatI personally know normal saudis who have no connections with royal family. What about them?... Whatever, actually. Just I don`t like words "always", "every"... not always and not every. :) Read More
Warning by Alliecat
This was forwarded to me this morning: [quote]Sent: Saturday, May 22, 2010 9:37 AM Subject: INCIDENT AT KINGDOM MALL Importance: High Gents, I had dinner at the Kingdom Compound on Thursday night with friends and thought that I would pass the ...
Alethe I've been in Saudi Arabia 2 years and I have found without a headscarf I'm far less likely to be harassed either by security, religious police or locals.I've never been abused in the way described in this accountBut if you were never harrased ... Read More
Warning by Alliecat
This was forwarded to me this morning: [quote]Sent: Saturday, May 22, 2010 9:37 AM Subject: INCIDENT AT KINGDOM MALL Importance: High Gents, I had dinner at the Kingdom Compound on Thursday night with friends and thought that I would pass the ...
I think I'd rather take my chances with the odd person like this than cope with the constant leering that goes with the headscarf.Hmm... I always thought that self-security is one of the main human instincts. :rolleyes: Looks do not hurt, but a ... Read More
Warning by Alliecat
This was forwarded to me this morning: [quote]Sent: Saturday, May 22, 2010 9:37 AM Subject: INCIDENT AT KINGDOM MALL Importance: High Gents, I had dinner at the Kingdom Compound on Thursday night with friends and thought that I would pass the ...
But if we continue to look the other way and just complain, then the authorities will never know and NOTHING will happen. .... I hope that in some small way that I can make a difference an leave the country with a greater appreciation for the ... Read More
Warning by Alliecat
This was forwarded to me this morning: [quote]Sent: Saturday, May 22, 2010 9:37 AM Subject: INCIDENT AT KINGDOM MALL Importance: High Gents, I had dinner at the Kingdom Compound on Thursday night with friends and thought that I would pass the ...
And by the way, the ONE comment made from a Saudi was how "good this country is". Um, On THIS topic, to give that response, is NOT helpful.No, he claims he is from Egypt (he sent me PM too). But I don`t think he really meant anything with his post. ... Read More
Warning by Alliecat
This was forwarded to me this morning: [quote]Sent: Saturday, May 22, 2010 9:37 AM Subject: INCIDENT AT KINGDOM MALL Importance: High Gents, I had dinner at the Kingdom Compound on Thursday night with friends and thought that I would pass the ...
shahab.ali wrote: every saudi in riyadh has some sort of connections with the royal family Oh, please Every saudi DREAMS to have some sort of connectons...But here's the thing: you don't know who does and who doesn't. It's something most Saudi's ... Read More
Warning by Alliecat
This was forwarded to me this morning: [quote]Sent: Saturday, May 22, 2010 9:37 AM Subject: INCIDENT AT KINGDOM MALL Importance: High Gents, I had dinner at the Kingdom Compound on Thursday night with friends and thought that I would pass the ...
every saudi in riyadh has some sort of connections with the royal familyOh, please :lol: Every saudi DREAMS to have some sort of connectons... :lol: Read More
Warning by Alliecat
This was forwarded to me this morning: [quote]Sent: Saturday, May 22, 2010 9:37 AM Subject: INCIDENT AT KINGDOM MALL Importance: High Gents, I had dinner at the Kingdom Compound on Thursday night with friends and thought that I would pass the ...
I'm obviously foreign, deep blue eyes & very pale skin. My impression is that headscarves aren't a good idea if your clearly western.Sorry, I just don`t see the logic. Could the youth in the moving car see the deep blue eyes of foreign women ... Read More
Warning by Alliecat
This was forwarded to me this morning: [quote]Sent: Saturday, May 22, 2010 9:37 AM Subject: INCIDENT AT KINGDOM MALL Importance: High Gents, I had dinner at the Kingdom Compound on Thursday night with friends and thought that I would pass the ...
Did the women call police at the end? Report on the security that take no action? That was a group of women, someone of them had to take notice of the car's registration number... I mean, something had to be done. If noone protects you, do it ... Read More
Girls where do you buy your Abayas? by Alisan
Hello everyone, I was wondering where do you get your abayas. I want to know about where to get a nice abaya (Not the plain ones) that I won't have to pay a fortune to get it. I tried many places but I still not sure about how much is too much & ...
Wow, I learn so many idioms from you, guys... cheeky, smarty pants, scratch my bum... !!! :) For abayas, lately I bought from Bedoon Esm (in Ghornata Mall), and Marent (also there at the same floor). But I am not after abayas with crystals and so ... Read More
Let share,if u hav found any cool discounted offers or sale in Riyadh by Fidgety Soul
:rolleyes:Shopping has been one of a favorite pass time in Riyadh[KSA] and the options are as huge as malls over here but some how the publicity resources are scarce and we are usually unaware with these discounts,all we got to know through ...
Bahrain SEEF mall..So, it is actually in Bahrain... I thought it`s just a name of mall in Riyadh. :) Noo.. thats too far for tonight's shopping. :P Read More
Let share,if u hav found any cool discounted offers or sale in Riyadh by Fidgety Soul
:rolleyes:Shopping has been one of a favorite pass time in Riyadh[KSA] and the options are as huge as malls over here but some how the publicity resources are scarce and we are usually unaware with these discounts,all we got to know through ...
i remember the ZARA sale was in september 2 years back...:( strange... why did I keep "april" in mind, some year it was april... Read More
Let share,if u hav found any cool discounted offers or sale in Riyadh by Fidgety Soul
:rolleyes:Shopping has been one of a favorite pass time in Riyadh[KSA] and the options are as huge as malls over here but some how the publicity resources are scarce and we are usually unaware with these discounts,all we got to know through ...
Does anybody have a clue when sales in ZARA start?? :P Read More
Are movies copied into USB hard disks allowed into Saudi Arabia by alex_v_t
Hi, I collect movies (I mean, commercial, not porno) and keep copies in hard disk, usually external USB. I am planing to move soon from Montreal, Canada to Riyadh, and would like any advice on this matter, cause I'm planing to bring my USB external ...
You only need a good luck. Theoretically, they may ask if you are carrying any USB-drives, laptops, etc. And then they may take it from you for couple of days to review the content. (it happened to us) If by chance they hit into minute 0:23 (of in ... Read More
Informaiton required on Pay scale and Living expenses by pratap
Hello everyone, I am planning to come saudi, as i have got a job offer, i request could any one let me know, for a person having done BACHELORS IN PHARMACY AND MBA in International business from UNITED KINGDOM is the salary of 3000SR is ...
...like i am talking to answering machine :rolleyes: Read More
Informaiton required on Pay scale and Living expenses by pratap
Hello everyone, I am planning to come saudi, as i have got a job offer, i request could any one let me know, for a person having done BACHELORS IN PHARMACY AND MBA in International business from UNITED KINGDOM is the salary of 3000SR is ...
pratap, I am sorry, but you are 25 and you have Bachelor in Pharmacy AND MBA? Again, sorry, it just does not sound right for me. Read More
Can I buy ZamZam water in Riyadh? by redgems
I know Zam Zam is available in Medina and Mecca but does anyone know if I can get/purchase it in Riyadh? I'm hoping they come in small enough containers to take via plane! Thanks.
I am just wondering... If these people charge for bringing zam zam water for someone (which is already haram, to take money for this), then how can you trust these people that what they brought is actually zam zam water, and not just a tap water ... Read More
Can I buy ZamZam water in Riyadh? by redgems
I know Zam Zam is available in Medina and Mecca but does anyone know if I can get/purchase it in Riyadh? I'm hoping they come in small enough containers to take via plane! Thanks.
Zam Zam water is not for sale, it`s forbidden to make money on it. You may only ask someone of your friends to bring it for you to Riyadh. And still, it happens that airport officers do not allow bottles with zam zam water on board. Only if you take ... Read More
THERE ARE NO INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS by expatmama
THERE ARE NO INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS in Riyadh except American, British and Islam based ones? How do your children study - at home? Please, help to find a school for 2 not religious small kids who do not have good command of English yet but can be ...
That`s nice, im russian too :) (I wont' speak Russian now, just because the forum is mostly english speaking, but I can :)))) Well, about the children, it is a little complicated... As I understand you and your husband are Russians, means that ... Read More
THERE ARE NO INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS by expatmama
THERE ARE NO INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS in Riyadh except American, British and Islam based ones? How do your children study - at home? Please, help to find a school for 2 not religious small kids who do not have good command of English yet but can be ...
Try Google... This is what I found. http://saudiarabia.yoolk.com/search/?q=International+schools&area=Riyadh Choosing a school is not easy, you have to visit and see with your own eyes, how is it there, talk to the principal about issue with ... Read More
THERE ARE NO INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS by expatmama
THERE ARE NO INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS in Riyadh except American, British and Islam based ones? How do your children study - at home? Please, help to find a school for 2 not religious small kids who do not have good command of English yet but can be ...
The are plenty of International Schools. As I know the problem will be that children should speak English, they may be examined before admission. How old are they? Do they speak Arabic at least? Sorry to ask, what is the problem about religion, ... 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?
Yes, a wife can work too. And even legally. When a woman comes to Saudi Arabia under the sponsorship of her husband, she has a stutus on her iqama which says "not allowed to work". But her sponsor is her husband, which means when some company wants ... Read More