Nicky
@wizardofnaz
American expat in Qatar
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Registration: 07 November 2010
Good private schools in Doha? by Noman68
Hi all, I'm new in Doha (less than a week). From Toronto, Canada but have been living in Dubai for the last 5 yrs. Looking to get some feedback/advice from people who've been there done that... Would be great if you can share your experiences ...
That barely covers one years tuition fore one child. So no, unless you are getting a hefty salary... its going to cost around 100,000 to put all 3 in school per annum.. and that's in the mid price range schools. Read More
New members of the Qatar forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Qatar forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
Hey, Hope you have better luck than we had when we first moved here, housing is insanely expensive, but i think where we live, in Duhail, everything is within arms reach. We dont get alot of heavy morning traffic to westbay, and all the malls and ... Read More
Good private schools in Doha? by Noman68
Hi all, I'm new in Doha (less than a week). From Toronto, Canada but have been living in Dubai for the last 5 yrs. Looking to get some feedback/advice from people who've been there done that... Would be great if you can share your experiences ...
both my kids go to international school of Chouiefat. They provide IB, as well as american college prep with AP classes and SAT prep before 11th grade. granted your kids will study, but they will do that in lieu of mountains of homework. by the time ... Read More
New members of the Qatar forum, introduce yourself here - 1st quarter of 2015 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Qatar forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
Hi Julien, and all fellow trapees of Qatar!! I hopped over from the Riyadh blog finally. I have been here in Doha almost a year and a half. I get about alright, know my way around by now, but don't really know anyone. Met tons of people off the ... Read More
New in Doha by chelsyy
Hi All I am a Portuguese South African female and have just arrived in Doha.. I would like to meet people and make some friends around here.. I enjoy socialising, clubbing, good conversation and a good cup of coffee! Hope to hear from some of ...
Welcome Chelsea! Hope you like it. Read More
Kingdom Compound Coffee Morning by CAF
Ladies (And Gents) For those of you not working during the day, Kingdom Compound is hosting a Coffee morning, but its really a huge Market, tomorrow, Monday from 9-1130am. All of the Expat women can attend, not so sure about the men, but I have ...
Its tomorrow isnt it? First miday of the month!!! 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 ...
i love it!!! sometime this week please? 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 ...
allie cat when are you and i getting together! Read More
Ladies!! by sarah.r
hey all, i'm new here and i'd like to suggest a little get together or something in order for me to get to know u all!! any one up for it? :D
am in for a meet again as well ladies!!! kids have the school week off next week so i am up for meeting new fresh faces!!! old ones too ;) 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 ...
Was anyone there at US embassy party last night???? Was there till 11.....if anyone of you is also a regular there then let me know, we can meet there next timehey lone ranger... when is the next one, i hear there is one either tomorrow or the next ... Read More
Kingdom Compound Coffee Morning by CAF
Ladies (And Gents) For those of you not working during the day, Kingdom Compound is hosting a Coffee morning, but its really a huge Market, tomorrow, Monday from 9-1130am. All of the Expat women can attend, not so sure about the men, but I have ...
was just thinking of you last week! we should get together for coffee, i have some news to share with you about a fellow 大咖福利影院ger from SA.. :) Read More
Kingdom Compound Coffee Morning by CAF
Ladies (And Gents) For those of you not working during the day, Kingdom Compound is hosting a Coffee morning, but its really a huge Market, tomorrow, Monday from 9-1130am. All of the Expat women can attend, not so sure about the men, but I have ...
HI CAF!!!! are you still here?? Read More
Kingdom Compound Coffee Morning by CAF
Ladies (And Gents) For those of you not working during the day, Kingdom Compound is hosting a Coffee morning, but its really a huge Market, tomorrow, Monday from 9-1130am. All of the Expat women can attend, not so sure about the men, but I have ...
anyone know if siemens compound and cordoba are having their coffee mornings this month or not? i missed the one in kingdom and thought i would try my luck at cordoba since that one takes place in the evening! info? Read More
Ladies!! by sarah.r
hey all, i'm new here and i'd like to suggest a little get together or something in order for me to get to know u all!! any one up for it? :D
NZP wednesday? i can do wednesday!!!! am all for it... Hayat malls maya cafe perhaps? i gotta pick up my kids afterwards. NZ, i think i texted you this week... did you get it? Read More
Head coverings for women by syas2011
Hi all I'm due to fly out to Riyadh on Thursday and I am unsure about the head covering. I wear a head scarf anyway and as a result own many scarves that vary in colour and style, some of which are quite vibrant. Im wondering if it will be an issue ...
surely you will beinvited :) i think you would need 3 to 6 weeks for your visa. Read More
Head coverings for women by syas2011
Hi all I'm due to fly out to Riyadh on Thursday and I am unsure about the head covering. I wear a head scarf anyway and as a result own many scarves that vary in colour and style, some of which are quite vibrant. Im wondering if it will be an issue ...
oh and just buy one to have once you land, then go nuts shopping here, you will find them to be cheaper here as well... unless you have to start work right away then i suggest 3 minimum. Read More
Head coverings for women by syas2011
Hi all I'm due to fly out to Riyadh on Thursday and I am unsure about the head covering. I wear a head scarf anyway and as a result own many scarves that vary in colour and style, some of which are quite vibrant. Im wondering if it will be an issue ...
which state are you in? you can purchase them online, check ebay search for 篓abaya篓 or Jilbab Read More
Head coverings for women by syas2011
Hi all I'm due to fly out to Riyadh on Thursday and I am unsure about the head covering. I wear a head scarf anyway and as a result own many scarves that vary in colour and style, some of which are quite vibrant. Im wondering if it will be an issue ...
you should always be prepared to cover your head, just in case you come face to face with a super strict mutawwa, which may happen now that they are upping the strictness again... always carry a scarf in your bag... usually when you talk to them in ... Read More
Riyadh events 2011 by Julien
Hi, I just closed the Riyadh events 2010 thread and opened a new one for 2011 :)
first monday of every month, 9am to 12 noon at kingdom compound.. Read More
Riyadh events 2011 by Julien
Hi, I just closed the Riyadh events 2010 thread and opened a new one for 2011 :)
hishamdba: the compound coffee morning is a HUGE event, thats been going on for years, and i doubt they will change their date! i am not a planner or organizer, jsut someone who had some info to share! Read More
Riyadh events 2011 by Julien
Hi, I just closed the Riyadh events 2010 thread and opened a new one for 2011 :)
its almost time again for the kingdom compound coffee morning... 1st monday of the month. Read More
Head coverings for women by syas2011
Hi all I'm due to fly out to Riyadh on Thursday and I am unsure about the head covering. I wear a head scarf anyway and as a result own many scarves that vary in colour and style, some of which are quite vibrant. Im wondering if it will be an issue ...
Sorry Fleur but i was in the granada mall and this Mutawwa came up to a french woman and yelled at her till she covered her head... better to be safe then getting yourself tossed out of the mall.. which happened to my sister cuz she was wearing a ... Read More
Head coverings for women by syas2011
Hi all I'm due to fly out to Riyadh on Thursday and I am unsure about the head covering. I wear a head scarf anyway and as a result own many scarves that vary in colour and style, some of which are quite vibrant. Im wondering if it will be an issue ...
Hi Syas, when going out, keep an all black scarf in your bag. at times, the strictness level can fluctuate, and you do not want to get caught off guard. it doesnt happen everywhere, usually its in the malls... dunno why it happens! Read More
Kingdom Compound Coffee Morning by CAF
Ladies (And Gents) For those of you not working during the day, Kingdom Compound is hosting a Coffee morning, but its really a huge Market, tomorrow, Monday from 9-1130am. All of the Expat women can attend, not so sure about the men, but I have ...
did anyone go to the september coffee morning at kingdom compound? sorry i missed it... will def be there for the next one! there should be another one at cordoba and siemens as well... GWTF has all the info! Read More
Riyadh events 2011 by Julien
Hi, I just closed the Riyadh events 2010 thread and opened a new one for 2011 :)
i put it up when i found out about it. sorry :) it was ok. same vendors from kingdom coffee morning but a smaller scale... i would go again next time for sure!! Read More
Riyadh events 2011 by Julien
Hi, I just closed the Riyadh events 2010 thread and opened a new one for 2011 :)
i hear its a pretty decent event and its a regular thing... i will be going for the first time to Cordoba. your name needs to be on the list. to get your name on the list you need to email your name and nationality to recreation@cordoba.com.sa i ... Read More
Riyadh events 2011 by Julien
Hi, I just closed the Riyadh events 2010 thread and opened a new one for 2011 :)
Family Bazaar/ coffee morning in the evening Thursday, June 9 路 3:00pm - 7:00pm Cordoba Compound Exit 8 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Bring your ID cards to show at the gate. No Entrance Fee. Abayas are not allowed. Can contact for more details at the ... Read More
looking for summer camp for swimming classes, if any body can guide me
HI! if you live in a compound, swimming instructors can come and teach you for a reasonable price. they tend to insist you come up with a minimum amount of students for it to be worthwhile for them to come all the way, so if you have interested ... Read More
Place for jogging by mykingdom
Hello everybody. Does anyone know a nice place for runner near tahlia and holaya. or any suggestions for sport activity
its quite pleasant in the evenings, if u want to venture Prince Sultan University, i go there pretty much every day... its 4.4km all the way around! Read More
Homeschooling in Riyadh by edythe smith
I have a 16 year old boy and a 12 year old girl and just decided to pull them out of an international school in riyadh. I'm homeschooling them using CDIS curriculum. Any other homeschoolers out there? Looking for extracurricular activities for ...
thanks Linda, i appreciate you sharing your home schooling experience with us all. I have a friend whose son is 11 and reads and does science at a significantly higher level than his grade and his mom takes great pleasure in keeping him actively ... Read More
Homeschooling in Riyadh by edythe smith
I have a 16 year old boy and a 12 year old girl and just decided to pull them out of an international school in riyadh. I'm homeschooling them using CDIS curriculum. Any other homeschoolers out there? Looking for extracurricular activities for ...
If you dont mind my asking, what prompted you to home school your children? i have been thinking seriously about doing the same, but i dont think that i have the discipline, and i dont want to destroy my childrens future by doing a half assed job! Read More
looking to make friends by youngmale
hey im new to this looking to make friends
welcome, and good freaking luck :rolleyes: Read More
Without too much thought - WHAT ARE YOU MISSING THE MOST, RIGHT NOW! by gowiththeflowUK
OK, here is a sharp and snappy post for the day - quick responses only please ...
you know i think nonz was being a little tongue-in-cheeky when she congratulated india on the win, and thats what she meant by "i thought you bought it" her act of being happy on indias win, thats all... dude everyone is so touchy!!no one thinks ... Read More
Without too much thought - WHAT ARE YOU MISSING THE MOST, RIGHT NOW! by gowiththeflowUK
OK, here is a sharp and snappy post for the day - quick responses only please ...
i am missing roadside Jalebi and paani puri right now!!! and a stone cold pepsi!! Read More
Kingdom Compound Coffee Morning
Hello People! I just wanted to know whose in town and whose going!!! I would love to see all the ladies again!!!! just answer here if you are or you're not!!! NONZ, PM me, we can still go together... Read More
I need a female french teacher by amanda6
Hi, I'm new in this forum and i think this forum is going to help me to find a female french teacher or french speaking female who can teach me french... I know french language but i want to enhance my french communications skills. So if you ...
Amanda, I speak french... its been a long time since i have had anyone to speak french with ... PM me and lets do something about that! Read More
LADIES of Expat BLOG Coffee Morning by wizardofnaz
DATE: 10th January TIME: 9:30 to 1:00 Location: My Place :) if you are planning on attending just post a message on this topic :)and PM me your cell number. by the end of wednesday evening i shall call attendees, then PM my cell and directions to ...
An excellent event!! Glad that we all got a chance to meet! Lets keep meeting! anyone up for another get together at my place next month, just let me know! Read More
LADIES of Expat BLOG Coffee Morning by wizardofnaz
DATE: 10th January TIME: 9:30 to 1:00 Location: My Place :) if you are planning on attending just post a message on this topic :)and PM me your cell number. by the end of wednesday evening i shall call attendees, then PM my cell and directions to ...
so far, ladies in attendance are going to be 5 including myself. and if anyone else would like to come still, just pm me your cell and email address. i will send out the maps my hubby has so kindly drawn out for you... Read More
LADIES of Expat BLOG Coffee Morning by wizardofnaz
DATE: 10th January TIME: 9:30 to 1:00 Location: My Place :) if you are planning on attending just post a message on this topic :)and PM me your cell number. by the end of wednesday evening i shall call attendees, then PM my cell and directions to ...
LOST reference??? love it. wish you could make it! Read More
Newly arrived by Janric
Hi everyone Happy New Year! Just thought I'd pop in to let you know I have finally arrived in Riyadh. My boys and I have been here just over a week and are gradually getting aclimatised. We've been made welcome by others on the compound and ...
Welcome Welcome! and as CAF has already pointed out, we're getting together on the 10th... the details are in the thread marked Ladies of 大咖福利影院 Coffee Morning... and i shall inbox you... Read More
LADIES of Expat BLOG Coffee Morning by wizardofnaz
DATE: 10th January TIME: 9:30 to 1:00 Location: My Place :) if you are planning on attending just post a message on this topic :)and PM me your cell number. by the end of wednesday evening i shall call attendees, then PM my cell and directions to ...
you've mistaken my house for a drive thru SLY :D one of these days we'll include the guys i am sure! Read More
LADIES of Expat BLOG Coffee Morning by wizardofnaz
DATE: 10th January TIME: 9:30 to 1:00 Location: My Place :) if you are planning on attending just post a message on this topic :)and PM me your cell number. by the end of wednesday evening i shall call attendees, then PM my cell and directions to ...
Thanks for that Flow!~ any other takers? please please please come! Inbox me your numbers once you add yourself to the list! I shall call you all once and then Inbox you my cell and directions to get here Read More
Kingdom Compound Coffee Morning by CAF
Ladies (And Gents) For those of you not working during the day, Kingdom Compound is hosting a Coffee morning, but its really a huge Market, tomorrow, Monday from 9-1130am. All of the Expat women can attend, not so sure about the men, but I have ...
I have created a new thread... rsvp on there please ladies! LADIES of 大咖福利影院 Coffee Morning Read More
LADIES of Expat BLOG Coffee Morning
DATE: 10th January TIME: 9:30 to 1:00 Location: My Place :) if you are planning on attending just post a message on this topic :)and PM me your cell number. by the end of wednesday evening i shall call attendees, then PM my cell and directions to ... Read More
Kingdom Compound Coffee Morning by CAF
Ladies (And Gents) For those of you not working during the day, Kingdom Compound is hosting a Coffee morning, but its really a huge Market, tomorrow, Monday from 9-1130am. All of the Expat women can attend, not so sure about the men, but I have ...
Miss B84 you are most welcome to join us! i would be honored! I will PM everyone whose coming, by wednesday evening with directions and my cell number :) Read More
Kingdom Compound Coffee Morning by CAF
Ladies (And Gents) For those of you not working during the day, Kingdom Compound is hosting a Coffee morning, but its really a huge Market, tomorrow, Monday from 9-1130am. All of the Expat women can attend, not so sure about the men, but I have ...
i havent gotten any one else to respond. so its CAF, GWTF, Janric NZpounamu... and me makes 5 :) brilliant. i think CAF, if u think any newbies need inviting you should bring them as well... is NONZ not traveling to pakistan? if she's here i would ... Read More
Kingdom Compound Coffee Morning by CAF
Ladies (And Gents) For those of you not working during the day, Kingdom Compound is hosting a Coffee morning, but its really a huge Market, tomorrow, Monday from 9-1130am. All of the Expat women can attend, not so sure about the men, but I have ...
any other takers?? any one at all?? i dont bite :D Read More
Kingdom Compound Coffee Morning by CAF
Ladies (And Gents) For those of you not working during the day, Kingdom Compound is hosting a Coffee morning, but its really a huge Market, tomorrow, Monday from 9-1130am. All of the Expat women can attend, not so sure about the men, but I have ...
GREAT! i will make sure to stick to this post like glue!!! as soon as i get more interested parties responding to this i shall send out directions to get to my place. CAF has my digits and i shall just send you in just a moment... I would love to ... Read More
Kingdom Compound Coffee Morning by CAF
Ladies (And Gents) For those of you not working during the day, Kingdom Compound is hosting a Coffee morning, but its really a huge Market, tomorrow, Monday from 9-1130am. All of the Expat women can attend, not so sure about the men, but I have ...
are you back CAF? how was the vacation? Read More
Kingdom Compound Coffee Morning by CAF
Ladies (And Gents) For those of you not working during the day, Kingdom Compound is hosting a Coffee morning, but its really a huge Market, tomorrow, Monday from 9-1130am. All of the Expat women can attend, not so sure about the men, but I have ...
ok so its me and CAF, and who else now? lets get a final list of attendees by wednesday? Read More
Kingdom Compound Coffee Morning by CAF
Ladies (And Gents) For those of you not working during the day, Kingdom Compound is hosting a Coffee morning, but its really a huge Market, tomorrow, Monday from 9-1130am. All of the Expat women can attend, not so sure about the men, but I have ...
monday, 10th Jan suit everyone? Read More
Kingdom Compound Coffee Morning by CAF
Ladies (And Gents) For those of you not working during the day, Kingdom Compound is hosting a Coffee morning, but its really a huge Market, tomorrow, Monday from 9-1130am. All of the Expat women can attend, not so sure about the men, but I have ...
all those who are interested post below. will come up with a date and time, and i live in an apartment not in a compound Read More
Kingdom Compound Coffee Morning by CAF
Ladies (And Gents) For those of you not working during the day, Kingdom Compound is hosting a Coffee morning, but its really a huge Market, tomorrow, Monday from 9-1130am. All of the Expat women can attend, not so sure about the men, but I have ...
sorry, i was suggesting a coffee morning get together after new years at my place, inviting all the lovely ladies in Riyadhs 大咖福利影院! i should warn you that someone else would have to make the coffee.. tea is more my expertise!! Read More
Kingdom Compound Coffee Morning by CAF
Ladies (And Gents) For those of you not working during the day, Kingdom Compound is hosting a Coffee morning, but its really a huge Market, tomorrow, Monday from 9-1130am. All of the Expat women can attend, not so sure about the men, but I have ...
I think we shall have to do one of these Coffee Get Togethers right around Xmas, just to break up the monotony!!!! i still say you're all welcome at my place... will need a new thread methinks?Thank you so much, I appreciated. I'll come, but on ... Read More
Kingdom Compound Coffee Morning by CAF
Ladies (And Gents) For those of you not working during the day, Kingdom Compound is hosting a Coffee morning, but its really a huge Market, tomorrow, Monday from 9-1130am. All of the Expat women can attend, not so sure about the men, but I have ...
I think we shall have to do one of these Coffee Get Togethers right around Xmas, just to break up the monotony!!!! i still say you're all welcome at my place... will need a new thread methinks? Read More
Kingdom Compound Coffee Morning by CAF
Ladies (And Gents) For those of you not working during the day, Kingdom Compound is hosting a Coffee morning, but its really a huge Market, tomorrow, Monday from 9-1130am. All of the Expat women can attend, not so sure about the men, but I have ...
OMG i totally wanted to be there but i couldnt reschedule some things... when is the next one going to be CAF you're still in town... make some time for us... Read More
Kingdom Compound Coffee Morning by CAF
Ladies (And Gents) For those of you not working during the day, Kingdom Compound is hosting a Coffee morning, but its really a huge Market, tomorrow, Monday from 9-1130am. All of the Expat women can attend, not so sure about the men, but I have ...
hi.. i am all for the expat ladies coffee morning... CAF, my offer still stands... Read More
All things Expat and the trials of living in the Santrap by wizardofnaz
Hi Folks. Welcome me with open arms, i am flailing around in the dark here... I moved here in May. I have a husband that brought me here and kids that go to school here.. so its just me that's on my own in the quest for like minded people... I ...
@sly shooter: LMAO!!! brilliant way to invite yourself over!!! so understated and subtle! i dont mind being the host at all!! it will have to wait for a bit, as i went on "vacation" the minute i moved here and am scrambling to get a bearing on ... Read More
All things Expat and the trials of living in the Santrap by wizardofnaz
Hi Folks. Welcome me with open arms, i am flailing around in the dark here... I moved here in May. I have a husband that brought me here and kids that go to school here.. so its just me that's on my own in the quest for like minded people... I ...
thanks Nonz, its in Paris, outside the Louvre Museum! i hope to make my experience with expatblog a great one that carries on outside the computer realm as well! Read More
All things Expat and the trials of living in the Santrap by wizardofnaz
Hi Folks. Welcome me with open arms, i am flailing around in the dark here... I moved here in May. I have a husband that brought me here and kids that go to school here.. so its just me that's on my own in the quest for like minded people... I ...
That i am, Shahab... let me get my bearings straight and it is on! Read More
good places to learn Arabic
Hello one and all! I have been reading lots of blogs and posts and it seems to me that a lot of ladies are out taking classes to learn arabic and I was wondering where do these classes take place, how long the courses are and where does one sign ... Read More
Riyadh events 2010 by Alisan
Hi everyone, I thought that it's a good idea to start a thread about the events taking place in Riyadh, so all the Riyadh expat community are invited to share upcoming events, & preferably by providing all details. The event that is taking place ...
i am soo excited by the standup comedy event!! anyone else seen it before? they are the axis of comedy?evil guys right? Read More
All things Expat and the trials of living in the Santrap by wizardofnaz
Hi Folks. Welcome me with open arms, i am flailing around in the dark here... I moved here in May. I have a husband that brought me here and kids that go to school here.. so its just me that's on my own in the quest for like minded people... I ...
Hi shahab! Thanks Much... will definitely enjoy getting to know people on here!!! Hi Music Man, Thanks so much for replying... how long have you all been here? Read More
All things Expat and the trials of living in the Santrap
Hi Folks. Welcome me with open arms, i am flailing around in the dark here... I moved here in May. I have a husband that brought me here and kids that go to school here.. so its just me that's on my own in the quest for like minded people... I ... Read More