Canadian Community page 2 - Riyadh forum

Canadian Community

Arabian Nile Active member

38POSTS

14 years ago

#41

ya just making sure.....

prishka Guest

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14 years ago

#42

GO SENATORSSS!!!!

Lived in Ottawa for four years, spent more time in Montreal though.. haha

I'd give an arm and a leg to go to Mtl right now and chill on one the cafes on St laurent...

prishka Guest

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14 years ago

#43

Yea Montreal is Amazing... and what do ya think about Old Quebec?

faysg Contributor

106POSTS

14 years ago

#44

Old Quebec is unique,nice side walk cafes ,old buildings and churches its a breath taking.

Arabian Nile Active member

38POSTS

14 years ago

#45

i'm an Ontario person.......go Toronto....wohooooo

faysg Contributor

106POSTS

14 years ago

#46

Hay man I worked in Toronto for 3 years commuting to Ottawa,I am an Ontarion now for sure,left Montreal for over 30 years.Toronto is a nice city but expensive.

faysg Contributor

106POSTS

14 years ago

#47

Hi all,that's a great idea a Canadian Community,count me in.

faysg Contributor

106POSTS

14 years ago

#48

Hi all,what about boys meeting some were on Tahlia St,I been there once, its nice many side walk Cafes we can have dinner and a drink!!!!!!of course coffee.I been here two months and haven't made any friends outside my work circle.This will be a good chance to meet new people and make friends.

faysg Contributor

106POSTS

14 years ago

#49

Hi all there will be a new event by INTERNATIONS Expat,every one can come on Monday, 16th of April.

Location: Al-Jawhara Village Compound in Diriya, Wade Haneefa, close to the Diplomatic Quarter.
Dinner: Open buffet: 3 main dishes, 3 deserts, soft drinks 80 SAR for Internations members, 40 SAR for Albatross members
Time: 20.00 聳 23.00

faysg Contributor

106POSTS

14 years ago

#50

Hope to see some of you there.Cheers.

Arabian Nile Active member

38POSTS

14 years ago

#51

faysg wrote:
Hi all there will be a new event by INTERNATIONS Expat,every one can come on Monday, 16th of April.

Location: Al-Jawhara Village Compound in Diriya, Wade Haneefa, close to the Diplomatic Quarter.
Dinner: Open buffet: 3 main dishes, 3 deserts, soft drinks 80 SAR for Internations members, 40 SAR for Albatross members
Time: 20.00 聳 23.00

wow, that's great
but where is that exactly 9since i don't know much here

faysg Contributor

106POSTS

14 years ago

#52

Hi, I recieved this message from INTERNATIONS EXPATS re next monday dinner,they ask for your passport # or Iqama #,I will try to make it,I am working 12 hrs shift till 730 PM and I am not far from the DQ,; This is a friendly reminder for next weeks InterNations Dinner in Al-Jawhara Compound on Monday, April 16th. Some of you had specific questions. Here are some more details:

Dress code: Smart casual

Friends: Yes, you can bring friends but we need the same detail information for the gate entrance

Location:
GPS: N24.75033, E046.55521, Northwest of Riyadh, behind Diplomatic Quarter in Ad Dir麓iyah. In Dir麓yah pass to the Wadi Haneefah then head north. After approx. 2 km turn left (A sign (white with green Arabic letters and an arrow to the left)to Showy Ghubairah. After 100 meters turn left again (private property) and ride up a hill. After 500 meters there is the first entrance gate.

Om Lujain New member

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14 years ago

#53

<-- Torontonian.. Living in Riyadh for over 8 years.. married with 3 kids... I think I would be way to boring for you folks

extreem101 New member

6POSTS

13 years ago

#54

Hi Anas,

I have been in Riyadh since beginning of April. I have been looking for Canadians to connect with, please count me in.

I am currently living in Almazr Alshimaly, not far from Olaya and Al-Oroba street.

Cheers,

Ismael

faysg Contributor

106POSTS

13 years ago

#55

Hi guys why we don't meet some were downtown for a coffee drink!!!!!!!!!!!!!every one is welcome to join us,it will be a chance to meet each other and make new friends.

slzeik Member

13POSTS

13 years ago

#56

is this page still active? any new happenings?

faysg Contributor

106POSTS

13 years ago

#57

Yes its still active,we can meet for a coffee some were down town,I am back to Ottawa on vacation till july 18

slzeik Member

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13 years ago

#58

sure thing! message me when you are back
have a safe trip

Aneela2 Member

17POSTS

13 years ago

#59

Count me on me

Aneela2 Member

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13 years ago

#60

I am canadian but I am in USA and my husband聽 is Saudi Arabia

alpha89 Active member

99POSTS

13 years ago

#61

Hi Canadians,

There is already a Canadian Community in Riyadh, just need to know the right people. Plus register with the Canadian Embassy Events group. Lots of Canadians can be found here just need to get into the expat parties/groups.

I'm from Ottawa BTW.

Oh also - I wouldn't suggest posting your party information publically on this forum, just have an e-mail list.

Cheers

Alex

faysg Contributor

106POSTS

13 years ago

#62

Hi Alpha89,Welcome to Riyadh;I am from Ottawa,that's awesome what part of the city do live? I live in Kanata Lakes.Love meeting some other Canadian .

puckbunny New member

5POSTS

13 years ago

#63

Hello, I am from an hour east of Toronto. Considering an offer with my company for 1 year in Jubail in the new year.
Questions about taxation and implications back home in Canada. I hear tax free earnings in KSA but how does it work when you come home (do you have to cut ties at home ie sell your house etc.. for it to be considered tax free income?)聽 One of the many questions as I ready to review offer. I would be coming over single status while leaving family at home for the year.

alpha89 Active member

99POSTS

13 years ago

#64

Yes you have to severe primary and secondary ties, you can find more information on the CRA website or a quick google search.

There are certain tax benefits depending on the field you are working in. For example; I'm working in the engineering industry so I will be eligible for 80% tax reduction when I return to Canada, or no taxes if I severe my ties correctly. You have to fill out certain forms, it seems to be quite the pain in the ass (I don't blame them).

I would suggest hiring somebody to do this for you. I cancelled my OHIP and severed most of my ties before I came here, including selling my car. (I don't own property)

Cheers

Alex

puckbunny New member

5POSTS

13 years ago

#65

Thank you for the quick reply Alex.

I will do some morre research.

faysg Contributor

106POSTS

13 years ago

#66

Hi all Canadians and Expats friends,Re Canadian community in Riyadh:its very difficult to get in touch with anyone,while I was in Jedah used to be a warden in the hospital where I worked and would inform every one with upcoming events,wish we can establish some thing similar in Riyadh.

Belisimo Member

11POSTS

13 years ago

#67

Guys... just came across your canadian group .... how is it going? I know a couple of canadian women in Riyadh ..... one is my fiance working at Princess Naura. My compound has a restaurant that people can meet.

Greg

AichaKhan Member

18POSTS

13 years ago

#68

My husband is Canadian and its been 4 months since he moved to Saudi. I will let him know of Canadian club! haha , he will be excited! But we live in Jeddah.
P.S : There are many Tim Hortons in Dubai and Abudhabi, but hubby says in Canada they taste better!