saq
@Saq-81
English expat in Saudi Arabia
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Lives in Riyadh
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Registration: 24 August 2010
Having a baby in Riyadh! by jameel137
Hi there...My wife is a month or so pregnant and I was just curious to know how much it costs to have a baby in Saudi. My healthcare covers everything other than dental, optical and pregnancy-related treatment. Which would mean I would be ...
you said it, brother! I mean uncle... Read More
Having a baby in Riyadh! by jameel137
Hi there...My wife is a month or so pregnant and I was just curious to know how much it costs to have a baby in Saudi. My healthcare covers everything other than dental, optical and pregnancy-related treatment. Which would mean I would be ...
nah, they're saying we're contracted to work the hours. its turning into a bloody joke this :) Read More
Having a baby in Riyadh! by jameel137
Hi there...My wife is a month or so pregnant and I was just curious to know how much it costs to have a baby in Saudi. My healthcare covers everything other than dental, optical and pregnancy-related treatment. Which would mean I would be ...
this mornings staff meeting was interesting. your employers want you to work on thursday. this means a one-day weekend. Seeing as trade unionism is illegal, its going to be an interesting fall out. Read More
hellooo, newbie alert. by Simona L
heyy im new to this website :] i thought it looked pretty cool & i dont know a great deal of people in Saudi Arabia so i thought id join and get to know a few of youu. hope youu all have a great upcoming weekend! :] xx
so appropriate that you bring dogs into this :) Read More
hellooo, newbie alert. by Simona L
heyy im new to this website :] i thought it looked pretty cool & i dont know a great deal of people in Saudi Arabia so i thought id join and get to know a few of youu. hope youu all have a great upcoming weekend! :] xx
@Saq-81 - two bags full of testosterone can make you nasty :rolleyes: What Fox news... You're the Fox-'n-hunting Lol :lol:so now I'm a testosterone fulled "nasty". brilliant. I wonder what my villainous tag for next month will be. Interestingly, ... Read More
hellooo, newbie alert. by Simona L
heyy im new to this website :] i thought it looked pretty cool & i dont know a great deal of people in Saudi Arabia so i thought id join and get to know a few of youu. hope youu all have a great upcoming weekend! :] xx
I ain't gonna work on Ma'arif's farm no more... [Its a Dylan-off!] Read More
hellooo, newbie alert. by Simona L
heyy im new to this website :] i thought it looked pretty cool & i dont know a great deal of people in Saudi Arabia so i thought id join and get to know a few of youu. hope youu all have a great upcoming weekend! :] xx
LOL this is like Dragons Den!! (brits should know what im talking about). I'm also out! :lol: Read More
hellooo, newbie alert. by Simona L
heyy im new to this website :] i thought it looked pretty cool & i dont know a great deal of people in Saudi Arabia so i thought id join and get to know a few of youu. hope youu all have a great upcoming weekend! :] xx
Never seen Saq-81 write so much in any thread.You havent done your research properly...might I suggest applying for a position at fox news? ;) Read More
hellooo, newbie alert. by Simona L
heyy im new to this website :] i thought it looked pretty cool & i dont know a great deal of people in Saudi Arabia so i thought id join and get to know a few of youu. hope youu all have a great upcoming weekend! :] xx
its quite a mission for someone to make me fall for them, let alone leaving me broken hearted :p"making you fall for them"? LOL that sounds more like a bloody deception, rather than love, you flamin galah! Im no expert, but i imagine love is a ... Read More
hellooo, newbie alert. by Simona L
heyy im new to this website :] i thought it looked pretty cool & i dont know a great deal of people in Saudi Arabia so i thought id join and get to know a few of youu. hope youu all have a great upcoming weekend! :] xx
And yes, i know what hyperbole is, luv. it was you who nicked our language remember? after we banished our crims down under! LOL and how can you miss neighbours and home and away? And my point was that the best weather in england was a transmitted ... Read More
hellooo, newbie alert. by Simona L
heyy im new to this website :] i thought it looked pretty cool & i dont know a great deal of people in Saudi Arabia so i thought id join and get to know a few of youu. hope youu all have a great upcoming weekend! :] xx
its true. but i suppose the UK did the same but with resources and people! Read More
hellooo, newbie alert. by Simona L
heyy im new to this website :] i thought it looked pretty cool & i dont know a great deal of people in Saudi Arabia so i thought id join and get to know a few of youu. hope youu all have a great upcoming weekend! :] xx
And yes, i know what hyperbole is, luv. it was you who nicked our language remember? after we banished our crims down under! LOL and how can you miss neighbours and home and away? And my point was that the best weather in england was a transmitted ... Read More
hellooo, newbie alert. by Simona L
heyy im new to this website :] i thought it looked pretty cool & i dont know a great deal of people in Saudi Arabia so i thought id join and get to know a few of youu. hope youu all have a great upcoming weekend! :] xx
aw i miss the rainn soo much Read More
hellooo, newbie alert. by Simona L
heyy im new to this website :] i thought it looked pretty cool & i dont know a great deal of people in Saudi Arabia so i thought id join and get to know a few of youu. hope youu all have a great upcoming weekend! :] xx
Saq-81, why didn聮t you have any opportunity to have a barbeque in Manchester?its the home of rain!! no sunshine! fair dinkum :) Read More
hellooo, newbie alert. by Simona L
heyy im new to this website :] i thought it looked pretty cool & i dont know a great deal of people in Saudi Arabia so i thought id join and get to know a few of youu. hope youu all have a great upcoming weekend! :] xx
Alright kid. All shielas welcome on here. Im from manchester. We rarely had barbies upon which to throw additional shrimps there. however, Riyadh presents an opportunity to fulfill such a wild ambition... Read More
Princess Noura University by Salloumz
Hi all! My name is Salima and I live in Ottawa, Canada. I do plan on going abroad for a year or two to pursue teaching English as a second language. I got a phone call back from Princess Noura University but I was unable to pick up and it went ...
well, someone must have warned them about me MM cos we dont have any windows !!! :lol: Read More
Princess Noura University by Salloumz
Hi all! My name is Salima and I live in Ottawa, Canada. I do plan on going abroad for a year or two to pursue teaching English as a second language. I got a phone call back from Princess Noura University but I was unable to pick up and it went ...
If you've read all the posts on the place, and believe them, what more information can you actually use.I was wondering if anything has changed though, what exactly are the issues?! Thanks for the tip though and I'll keep it in mind, I appreciate ... Read More
new member by the_blade
I started posting without introduce myself...my bad! Everyone, I'm Siraj...moved to Riyadh from Karachi/Pakistan few months back. This forum is irresistible and I finally gave up, by creating an account! I am a private equity guy by profession ...
Its the little grains of sand that make the bounteous land. Start collecting now!I agree. Everyone round here says small is good :/ there seems to be movement on the visa front by the way. shouldnt be long now (unless i get let down again!) Hi ... Read More
5-aside football by jameel137
Hi again...kwik intro...Im soon to be in riyadh and I was wondering whether there are any places to play 5-aside football? Obviously you would need another 9 players to play, so... what im askig for really...and now im comito my point.. does anyone ...
i think maybe we should arrange a game in england. After all, I know four of us waiting for visas! Read More
Anyone for tabletennis? by Saq-81
Yes. this is an open challenge. I'm bringing my bat, so if you think you can handle the lightning pace and wicked spin, let me know. i'm well out of practice tho, so anybody to train with and do tabletennis drills etc with of an evening would be ...
Just bring along your Ping and we will bring along our Pongdoesnt 'pong' mean stink in australia? are you trying to tell us something MM? :) Read More
Anyone for tabletennis? by Saq-81
Yes. this is an open challenge. I'm bringing my bat, so if you think you can handle the lightning pace and wicked spin, let me know. i'm well out of practice tho, so anybody to train with and do tabletennis drills etc with of an evening would be ...
nothing like a good challenge.... Im ready to play.... Let me know when and where and you are on..Im ready now mate! my visa isnt tho - so its down to my employer... :( Read More
Visa nightmare!! by jameel137
I was supposed to be in Riyadh on the 16th of September, however I'm still in the UK waiting for my visa. I've now been waiting for over two weeks and haven't heard anything from Saudi or from the agent in the UK. I'm supposed to be working for ...
Thats another thing I need to wory about...bringing my wife over! Hopefully this shouln't take too long..Saq-81 what are you teaching?? and where are you coming over from? We should all get paid from the 18th according to MZ, well his said they've ... Read More
Visa nightmare!! by jameel137
I was supposed to be in Riyadh on the 16th of September, however I'm still in the UK waiting for my visa. I've now been waiting for over two weeks and haven't heard anything from Saudi or from the agent in the UK. I'm supposed to be working for ...
It just all seems ridiculous.I mean... what do they expect us do while we wait?? Saq-81 are you going to manarat also? Apparently the school has said that I'll get paid from the 18th which isnt bad seeing ive missed two weeks of work. I'm definitely ... Read More
Visa nightmare!! by jameel137
I was supposed to be in Riyadh on the 16th of September, however I'm still in the UK waiting for my visa. I've now been waiting for over two weeks and haven't heard anything from Saudi or from the agent in the UK. I'm supposed to be working for ...
I have been waiting for over a month now but am keeping my outlook "high"!! Positive, positive, positive. Hopefully it will be this week (heard that for the past 5 weeks though). Good luck amigo'swho is your employer, pal? Read More
Visa nightmare!! by jameel137
I was supposed to be in Riyadh on the 16th of September, however I'm still in the UK waiting for my visa. I've now been waiting for over two weeks and haven't heard anything from Saudi or from the agent in the UK. I'm supposed to be working for ...
Hi Jameel. Im in the same boat as you. living life out of a suitcase with no salary and lodging with my parents. life is crap and its not our fault. However, we can make calls and send email til we're blue in the face. the fact of the matter is: ... Read More
Business visas - Your verdict please! by Saq-81
Hi everyone, A *FRIEND* of mine is being badly let down by his employer. They are failing to get him the visa for his teaching job. In fact he is already late in arriving for work. It seems as if his employers are going to get him into the country ...
MWAHAHAHAHAH!!!!:lol::lol::lol: My evil plan is about to hatch! You know that old saying, 'Never go into business with friends'? Well what happens if your 'friends' are your business? :P I wonder what other 'opportunities' lie in wait....sounds ... Read More
Business visas - Your verdict please! by Saq-81
Hi everyone, A *FRIEND* of mine is being badly let down by his employer. They are failing to get him the visa for his teaching job. In fact he is already late in arriving for work. It seems as if his employers are going to get him into the country ...
In the words of the great Jim Royle. Interest...MY ARSE! ...plus this was an enquiry for my "friend" mailman. As if i'd work in the kingdom illegally! Read More
Business visas - Your verdict please! by Saq-81
Hi everyone, A *FRIEND* of mine is being badly let down by his employer. They are failing to get him the visa for his teaching job. In fact he is already late in arriving for work. It seems as if his employers are going to get him into the country ...
Thanks mr stretch and MM. its going to be an interesting/stressful experience. for him. Read More
Business visas - Your verdict please! by Saq-81
Hi everyone, A *FRIEND* of mine is being badly let down by his employer. They are failing to get him the visa for his teaching job. In fact he is already late in arriving for work. It seems as if his employers are going to get him into the country ...
Hey Beezer :cool::cool: , thanks for the reply. But i think the "visit" visa is different to the "business" one. anyone else know any different? Read More
Business visas - Your verdict please!
Hi everyone, A *FRIEND* of mine is being badly let down by his employer. They are failing to get him the visa for his teaching job. In fact he is already late in arriving for work. It seems as if his employers are going to get him into the country ... Read More
RIYADH NEWCOMER NEEDS HELP!! by Saq-81
Hello everyone. I am a 28 year old single male teacher in Manchester, England. I am starting work in Riyadh in a few weeks and quite scared and excited about it. Accommodation is one of the big worries for me as i wont have much time to find ...
Thats not an issue, you sure will get here, all in good time. Just a matter of "WHEN"? Remember, one of the simple ground rules in the desert is "everything can wait"...you sure its not: "everything MUST wait" ??? or "everything MUST wait, go ... Read More
RIYADH NEWCOMER NEEDS HELP!! by Saq-81
Hello everyone. I am a 28 year old single male teacher in Manchester, England. I am starting work in Riyadh in a few weeks and quite scared and excited about it. Accommodation is one of the big worries for me as i wont have much time to find ...
if we ever get there!!!! Read More
Any King Saud Uni / Obeikan Teacher's on here??? by mailman13
Hi Guys, I did have a good search through the threads before starting a new one off. Apologies if I've missed something. I guess there's going to be quite a few new Teachers arriving in the next month, and some that have just arrived. I thought ...
And as for italians, why would you bother with such uncouth, boorish typesEXCUSE ME (!!!!!!!!!) :dumbom: Some of us love Italians!!!!!! (I expect sparrow to join in here lol)well...theres no accounting for some people's taste! Read More
Any King Saud Uni / Obeikan Teacher's on here??? by mailman13
Hi Guys, I did have a good search through the threads before starting a new one off. Apologies if I've missed something. I guess there's going to be quite a few new Teachers arriving in the next month, and some that have just arrived. I thought ...
dont worry mailman, i'll look after you, son. its just a shame that youre gonna be twice as frustrated as we were both anticipating! And as for italians, why would you bother with such uncouth, boorish types when the house of lancaster will bring ... Read More
Any King Saud Uni / Obeikan Teacher's on here??? by mailman13
Hi Guys, I did have a good search through the threads before starting a new one off. Apologies if I've missed something. I guess there's going to be quite a few new Teachers arriving in the next month, and some that have just arrived. I thought ...
you aint been to accrington, my son ;) Read More
Anyone for tabletennis? by Saq-81
Yes. this is an open challenge. I'm bringing my bat, so if you think you can handle the lightning pace and wicked spin, let me know. i'm well out of practice tho, so anybody to train with and do tabletennis drills etc with of an evening would be ...
oh my!! what a response! firstly, Ramon the tennis i refer to is of the TABLE variety. MM, Khalid, Anil - you're all on. I need to get to Ryadh first, though! current estimate is the third week of september. I only have one bat (but what a ... Read More
Anyone for tabletennis?
Yes. this is an open challenge. I'm bringing my bat, so if you think you can handle the lightning pace and wicked spin, let me know. i'm well out of practice tho, so anybody to train with and do tabletennis drills etc with of an evening would be ... Read More
New member - coming to Riyadh by PeterBeach
Hi - I am coming to Riyadh 3rd week of August. I am looking to meet any ex-pats. I like a bit of Golf, 5-a-side football, Gym when pushed, and looking at possibly learning to fly when I get out. Also looking to learn Arabic. I think I am quiet easy ...
'pig-skin' ?? bloody hell mailman, you've got a lot to learn, son. also, i never knew you were such a big fan of the 'inverted comma' ;) haha! enjoy proud mary on friday! Read More
hello all by easy going man
[b][/b][color=#1655e8][/color][center]hello all i am new here , i wish to be a good man i wish to be your friends all welcome all in saudi arabia , i am ready for helpe easy going[/center]
Hi steady rollin' man, Ramon - that pic is COOL. I want you to take me shopping for some gear like that so i can send a picture to friends back home. and dont forget, we need to get to the gym and unleash the guns too ;) Read More
RIYADH NEWCOMER NEEDS HELP!! by Saq-81
Hello everyone. I am a 28 year old single male teacher in Manchester, England. I am starting work in Riyadh in a few weeks and quite scared and excited about it. Accommodation is one of the big worries for me as i wont have much time to find ...
I'm surprised its not run out! :lol: Read More
RIYADH NEWCOMER NEEDS HELP!! by Saq-81
Hello everyone. I am a 28 year old single male teacher in Manchester, England. I am starting work in Riyadh in a few weeks and quite scared and excited about it. Accommodation is one of the big worries for me as i wont have much time to find ...
thanks :) There have been exciting developments for me today. Someone somewhere in saudi did some admin work!! this means ive been asked to send my passport to the embassy in london to get it stamped! unfortunately the admin worked occured on a ... Read More
Marrying Saudi woman..!! by warrenpower
it is possible to marry a saudi woman if you are nonsaudi???
oooops,, yep typo,i am a male,,sorry about that:D footsteps step one meet a saudi woman step too fall in love then :) i went to the father asked for his daughters hand after that 1: a letter from the father saying he wants you as a son in ... Read More
Nightlife in KSA by Octavion
Hello Everyone, Looks like I'll be moving to Jeddah in September to teach English. All the research I've done has shown that there is no nightlife in KSA. However, every so often I find an article about a club/pub (which sells what sounds like ...
I've taken to readin the old threads of an evening and some of this stuff is great :) FYI - i was watching a documentary on television the other night where "crash for cash" scams were exposed. people in England crashing ON PURPOSE, to profit ... Read More
New member - coming to Riyadh by PeterBeach
Hi - I am coming to Riyadh 3rd week of August. I am looking to meet any ex-pats. I like a bit of Golf, 5-a-side football, Gym when pushed, and looking at possibly learning to fly when I get out. Also looking to learn Arabic. I think I am quiet easy ...
I'm well up for some 5-a-side in the desert, lad! see you when i get there! Read More
RIYADH NEWCOMER NEEDS HELP!! by Saq-81
Hello everyone. I am a 28 year old single male teacher in Manchester, England. I am starting work in Riyadh in a few weeks and quite scared and excited about it. Accommodation is one of the big worries for me as i wont have much time to find ...
Sweet yeti of the Serengeti !! another manc! Alright our kid! are you a teacher an' all saeed? i'll deffo give you a shout when i get there. Read More
RIYADH NEWCOMER NEEDS HELP!! by Saq-81
Hello everyone. I am a 28 year old single male teacher in Manchester, England. I am starting work in Riyadh in a few weeks and quite scared and excited about it. Accommodation is one of the big worries for me as i wont have much time to find ...
Sweet gorilla of Manila! my idea of the kingdom was wildly inaccurate! Read More
Hello i am Saqib by SaQiB
Hi , I am Saqib , pakistani by origin. Raised and living in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. I recently graduated in Computer Engineering and i am working as an IT Engineer here in Riyadh
then it is agreed ramon. you can have the honour of being my gym buddy. we can spot each other and compare our muscles whilst ogling ourselves in the mirrors, whilst disussing the current issues of the day! superb :cool: Read More
Mobily vs STC for high speed internet? by schulz
Which is faster? Mobily or STC? I am currently only getting 1mb download and half a meg upload speeds in my hotel, I need something faster.
is there a conclusion to this debate? cos im gonna need a good internet connection when i get there and i want you to decide for me. just to clarify - are you guys talking about broadband thru a phone line? or a wireless dongle? as i have a ... Read More
RIYADH NEWCOMER NEEDS HELP!! by Saq-81
Hello everyone. I am a 28 year old single male teacher in Manchester, England. I am starting work in Riyadh in a few weeks and quite scared and excited about it. Accommodation is one of the big worries for me as i wont have much time to find ...
what a popular x-rated thread this is becoming! firstly - MM - please dont feel the need to get one of those to welcome me in. fully dressed and a firm handshake is good for me :D i will send you an email regarding the one you sent me. I think ... Read More
Hello i am Saqib by SaQiB
Hi , I am Saqib , pakistani by origin. Raised and living in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. I recently graduated in Computer Engineering and i am working as an IT Engineer here in Riyadh
yes, you were right ramon - it wasnt saqib1 !! I cant wait to get there. I hope the people are as friendly as this forum. especially seeing as i'll probably be in a flat cos all the compounds are full. The internet and a good gym will help me ... Read More
Hello i am Saqib by SaQiB
Hi , I am Saqib , pakistani by origin. Raised and living in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. I recently graduated in Computer Engineering and i am working as an IT Engineer here in Riyadh
Hi Saqib, I should be arriving in the middle of september. I think 16th is the estimated date. I get 2 days to find accommodation and then to work on the 18th! Hows Ramadan going for you? Bad news about pakistan floods eh? Still...at least we won ... Read More
RIYADH NEWCOMER NEEDS HELP!! by Saq-81
Hello everyone. I am a 28 year old single male teacher in Manchester, England. I am starting work in Riyadh in a few weeks and quite scared and excited about it. Accommodation is one of the big worries for me as i wont have much time to find ...
ewwwwwwwww! so much for help with accommodation! :sick Read More
RIYADH NEWCOMER NEEDS HELP!! by Saq-81
Hello everyone. I am a 28 year old single male teacher in Manchester, England. I am starting work in Riyadh in a few weeks and quite scared and excited about it. Accommodation is one of the big worries for me as i wont have much time to find ...
what - did he have a vest? or a mankini or somehing? lol i'd love to see that...but not the reprisals :P Read More
Hello i am Saqib by SaQiB
Hi , I am Saqib , pakistani by origin. Raised and living in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. I recently graduated in Computer Engineering and i am working as an IT Engineer here in Riyadh
Hello Saqib :) I am.... Saqib. From manchester, UK - parents are pakistani tho (and i still support pakinstan in cricket!) Im moveing to Riyadh soon to teach english. Read More
RIYADH NEWCOMER NEEDS HELP!! by Saq-81
Hello everyone. I am a 28 year old single male teacher in Manchester, England. I am starting work in Riyadh in a few weeks and quite scared and excited about it. Accommodation is one of the big worries for me as i wont have much time to find ...
good isnt it? I nicked it (and many other things) off the simpsons. and i looked and looked but cant find musicmans list of furnished apartments. so i emailed him asking about them...he sounds like a bit of a legend of these pages by the looks of ... Read More
RIYADH NEWCOMER NEEDS HELP!! by Saq-81
Hello everyone. I am a 28 year old single male teacher in Manchester, England. I am starting work in Riyadh in a few weeks and quite scared and excited about it. Accommodation is one of the big worries for me as i wont have much time to find ...
Jeezum crow! I've spent hours and hours surfing and amassing massive lists of various compounds and its blindingly obvious the im not gonna get to live in one! thats terrible! what the hell am i going to do?????? :sosad: Read More
RIYADH NEWCOMER NEEDS HELP!! by Saq-81
Hello everyone. I am a 28 year old single male teacher in Manchester, England. I am starting work in Riyadh in a few weeks and quite scared and excited about it. Accommodation is one of the big worries for me as i wont have much time to find ...
Hi Salman :) good to hear from you. I've read about life in the kingdom loads and i think im ready for almost anything! plus i was brought up muslim and so there shouldnt be TOO MUCH of a culture shock. I'll just behave like i do with my ... Read More
RIYADH NEWCOMER NEEDS HELP!! by Saq-81
Hello everyone. I am a 28 year old single male teacher in Manchester, England. I am starting work in Riyadh in a few weeks and quite scared and excited about it. Accommodation is one of the big worries for me as i wont have much time to find ...
Thanks Ramon :) Are you a saudi national? I'm glad you think the neighbourhood is good. The school is manarat al riyadh. have you heard of it? Do you think an expat compound would be the best option then? Read More
RIYADH NEWCOMER NEEDS HELP!!
Hello everyone. I am a 28 year old single male teacher in Manchester, England. I am starting work in Riyadh in a few weeks and quite scared and excited about it. Accommodation is one of the big worries for me as i wont have much time to find ... Read More