husseink
Lebanese expat in the United Arab Emirates
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Lebanese
Lives in Dubai
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Registration: 28 September 2010
Looking for friends in UAE by Sana005
Hello I am in Dubai now and I am looking for friends in UAE. How to make friends in Dubai ? Thanks.
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Windsurfing in Dubai
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Urgent!! help needed to decide on an offer by Ash_adorable
Hi, I am an Indian s/ w enggnr with 9 yrs exp my salary here in India is 21lakhs/ annum. And employed with a top MNC I have been offered a below package. Option 1. salary 20, 000 Sar/ month + medical + return flights + bonus+ relocation ...
if this is the case , I would take the 24K , get myself a GOOD-apartment and save the rest of the money for something else GOODLUCK :) Read More
Credit Card Request
Simply go to your HR ask them for an employment letter stating your contract ending date, ur salaary and u should get the CC easily after 1st or 2nd Salary Goodluck Read More
Urgent!! help needed to decide on an offer by Ash_adorable
Hi, I am an Indian s/ w enggnr with 9 yrs exp my salary here in India is 21lakhs/ annum. And employed with a top MNC I have been offered a below package. Option 1. salary 20, 000 Sar/ month + medical + return flights + bonus+ relocation ...
hey and welcome to the blog i would say take the 20K one but what about Housing? housing is the Big point here , are they providing you the housing? or its included in the 20K\24K package ? Read More
Abayas by runnertattoogirl
So, the hubby and I made it to a rather large souq mall off Olaya before you get to Kingdom Tower. We found MANY abaya stores, but none of them had any abayas like the one pictured (with hood). Therefore, my question is... has anyone seen this ...
hi runnertattogirl you need to buy the black-hood alone ; its a different piece [ not sure where you can buy them here] the abbaya with the upper-hood ( one with color) come with the abbaya [free] hope this help Read More
Living off SR5000/month by aliweb
Hi, Is it possible to live off SR5000 per month in Riyadh by a single person considering house rent, utility bills, transport, food, internet, medical? Thanks
i dont know how you guys do it i spend like 5k a month just on stuff.it depend on what kind of stuff you are talking about plus it depend from where you are buying them but eventually IN THIS COUNTRY !! ; you need to spoil urself from time to time Read More
offered position in Riyadh - compound or not by endoftime
Hello All, Have been offered a posting to SR working for a Saudi company, they have offered to either pay a housing allowance of 11,000SAR per month or offer a benefit in kind of a 2 bed condo in a compound, which they say is worth up to 250,000SAR ...
Don't listen to anyone telling you not to live in a compound. If your company will pay to stay in a compound, go. Especially if you are a westerner/european, you will NEED the extra freedom. I can see you're a single male so trust me dude, get a ... Read More
Hair loss since moving to Saudi by clairey5
Hello all, I have been told this happens to many people when they move here because of the water so was hoping some people would have some advice. I have thin enough hair as it is and it has not started falling out pretty drastically. What can I ...
Quite a common issue here. The most effective way to stop it is to visit a good dematogolist. He/she will advise you to get harmone levels checked up. That is actually the way water/climate/whatever causes hair loss in KSA. I know of tens of cases ... Read More
Where to donate clothes in riyadh (good condition) by pkmusd
Hi guys, I have cleared-up my wardrobe and have quite a few formal shirts (16.5 collar). Its diff for me to carry them to the home country hence would like to donate them here in riyadh. Do you know some place where I can give those ...
HEy , you can see some Big METAL BOXES near mosques, you can donate clothes in them , i think they take the cloth out each thursday\friday Read More
Iqama Renewal (SR 2400 for Labour Card) by msa27
I have been told that now the iqama renewal cost becomes more higher (Iqama Renewal Sr. 650, Labour Card Sr. 2400 and general services office fee for each case 150-200). Can anyone tell that WHATS GOING ON
Even as an Expat ; i found this very good decision i mean its better for them to ask u - ppl of their own iqama -for 2400 instead of asking u to leave more fees is always better than saying byebye Read More
biking in riyadh by husseink
is it safe \ accepted To go biking around the neighborhood ? or its not accepted by society here ? If NOT, where can someone go for biking? :rolleyes: just wondering :rolleyes:
there are apparently groups of riders that go out on friday mornings in certain places, but thats all i know as for around random places? i wouldnt suggest it. i rode a bike i jeddah with no problems, but riyadh is different. and the roads are much ... Read More
biking in riyadh
is it safe \ accepted To go biking around the neighborhood ? or its not accepted by society here ? If NOT, where can someone go for biking? :rolleyes: just wondering :rolleyes: Read More
Final Exit Querry in case of Spelling Mistake in Iqama in Arabic by amubeem
Dear Expats Guru Please help me out. I am in a state of great confusion and trouble. I came to Saudiarabia, 8 months ago on a professional "marketing expert visa". 3 months later when I got my Iqama back, I got shocked and my problems started ...
why would u go on final exit? if you name in iqama is wrong you should go and ask for a correction ; i had name issue once and it was fixed ( show them the passport) Read More
Martial Arts in Riyadh by Traveller5
Hi, I am looking for a place to start a class and/or conduct personal Martial Arts training. I am a 4th Degree Black Belt (Sensei) in Okinawan Shorin Ryu Karate and a 6th Degree in the US Marine Corps Martial Art Program (MCMAP). I lived in ...
Welcome Back Traveller5 Count me IN ( i prefer MMA ) ; i dont mind little dirt too Hope you find a location soon :) Read More
Visiting Spain
You can get a good 3 course meal all over the city for 10聙 look for signs saying "menu del dia" The main touristy/ shopping areas are centred around gran via, sol and calle fuencarral Drinking for proper tapas try el Tigre on calle infants, ... Read More
Visiting Spain
Hey guys I am visiting Spain Can anyone share some info\idea places to visit in Madrid where to buy cultural stuff from Madrid how much a dinner\lunch cost a day ? any other info\ideas are welcomed ; as its my first time to Europe thanks in ... Read More
Question Of The Day by Maya Maya
hey everyone ;;) hope yall doin great
Last thing you bought?Flight Ticket to Lebanonur taking me with you right?if your free than hell ya ; Faraya ;)? lets try yes or no questions ;) Stolen anything?10,000 Lira from my mom purse (10 years back :P) Read More
Question Of The Day by Maya Maya
hey everyone ;;) hope yall doin great
Last thing you bought?Flight Ticket to Lebanon Read More
Question Of The Day by Maya Maya
hey everyone ;;) hope yall doin great
Why did the Chicken Cross the Road?Coz There is no FOOTBRIDGE !! Read More
Question Of The Day by Maya Maya
hey everyone ;;) hope yall doin great
If someone wrote a book about your life, what would they title it?Life or something , Like it Read More
Boss Visit Beirut
can anyone please help me with the below: 1) Looking for a 5 start hotel in Beirut ( anyone knows how much it cost for 3 nights 4 days) cheapest 5 star Hotel ? Modest 5 star Hotel? 2) how is the weather now in Beirut? thanks in advanced 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.
i dont know if anyone else thinking in "human-age" but for me ,even though i am living here , Riyadh, but i really hate it i am forced to continue in here; just for a simple thing called "money" ( saving here is better than anywhere else) when ... Read More
Question Of The Day by Maya Maya
hey everyone ;;) hope yall doin great
If you could be famous, what would you like to be famous for?my charity works :) ppl cant say bad stuff on charity works :P Read More
Martial arts ?? (mma.judo,kickboxing...) by husseink
hey guys, anyone know a good GYM for any MARTIAL arts classes? let us say MMA or Kick boxing? please let me know "gym_name" && "gym_location" if anyone knows price ,it will be better too thanks in advanced
Available is Judo, Karate or Tae Kwendo in Malaz Stadium in Riyadh, 4 times a week from Saturday to Tuesday. It is free, just bring a copy of your iqama. Otherwise you can find some gyms where people practise jjb, boxing, etc. Abou YounesHi abou ... Read More
Affordable gym or swimming pool in Riyadh by kevoch
Hello, I will be living in Riyadh from August for probably 3 months. It will be my first visit there. I was researching for some gym or swimming pool or both but I have read here that most places fee's are way over 100$ monthly. Unfortunately my ...
Hey ! I'd recommend this gym in Al-Malaz area. laragym.com ... ... ... Lemme know if you need any info on it. Feanorhey man i chekd the website, and they dont offer what i am asking in this TOPIC iam asking for martial arts class ,not BODY ... Read More
Affordable gym or swimming pool in Riyadh by kevoch
Hello, I will be living in Riyadh from August for probably 3 months. It will be my first visit there. I was researching for some gym or swimming pool or both but I have read here that most places fee's are way over 100$ monthly. Unfortunately my ...
You mean there are many promotions in Bodymasters or generally in Riyadh's gyms ? I will be staying in Riyadh probably only 2 months so I think such long period promtions won't fit me :) but thanks for the info !hey kevoch welcome to saudi ... Read More
Martial arts ?? (mma.judo,kickboxing...)
hey guys, anyone know a good GYM for any MARTIAL arts classes? let us say MMA or Kick boxing? please let me know "gym_name" && "gym_location" if anyone knows price ,it will be better too thanks in advanced Read More
Working in Beirut by angelastella
Dear all, I'm Angela, I'm from Italy and I'm desperately seeking a job in Beirut or surroundings, since my boyfriend lives there, while I'm still in Italy. My first idea was to profit from my previous studies (I got a degree in agriculture) so I've ...
Hi angela :) did u check with universities ? :D sometime if ur lucky ,you may get a job there :D ,u said u have a adegree,and ur italian :) so u may get a job as an italian-teacher there hope this help :) Read More
Engineer Visa nightmare by mirjuni
Hi, I just arrived Saudi 2-3 weeks ago on an engineer visa. The HR person in my company told me to download and fill up the form from SCE website. Now, when i went to the site, there was nothing to download; I just went on with the instructions and ...
hey man hope u get this easily my colleuge had to pay1500SR ,and he got it done in 3 days :D goodluck with the SEC office Read More
Sauna in Riyadh ??!!!!
hi i would like to know if there is any placethat have Sauna bath :) also if anyone know a good Kick-boxing club, let me know about it THanks in Advanced 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.
hey i play games on PC and i tried many connections best one is the 8MB DSL from STC ,itsbetter than any other connection ,but its a 265\month @schulz and Gammers you will never enjoy playing games in here, coz of the many security issues ... Read More