Captain Jaw Breaker
English expat in Saudi Arabia
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Registration: 06 May 2011
Culinary arts and baking schools
A career change sounds interesting ! Its actually a hobby, not sure if i would be capable of developing this into a business. Anybody else would like to share feedback or experience ?! Read More
Culinary arts and baking schools
hey all Any Idea on the topic; some place that can fit into your scheduled if you have a day Job preferably offers weekend classes and actually worth your time ? mostly the challenges so far; no male admissions no weekend-only programs and some ... Read More
DIGRESSION THREAD!! by Alliecat
So ... this is my thread for digressions. Any digression will therefore be ON TOPIC! Welcome my friends.. and digress to your heart's content! :lol:
That elevated rather quick :D I was not referencing this particular post as evidently this post was created for random content, I was referring to some of the other posts in the Saudi page. the ones which has no value at all for expats in Saudi or ... Read More
DIGRESSION THREAD!! by Alliecat
So ... this is my thread for digressions. Any digression will therefore be ON TOPIC! Welcome my friends.. and digress to your heart's content! :lol:
I remember the good ol' days, when this blog had a purpose. it seems lately most of the posts are just pointless DIGRESSION. Read More
DIGRESSION THREAD!! by Alliecat
So ... this is my thread for digressions. Any digression will therefore be ON TOPIC! Welcome my friends.. and digress to your heart's content! :lol:
This summer is a killer, literally ! http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303444204577462702132818704.html?mod=googlenews_wsj Read More
What songs are you listening at this moment... by oraclefusions
Finally the week end arrives :-) and am in love:-) with the songs I mean....and I have a sprained ankle :-( Any one care to share a song at random? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dYnZgV7Kz-M cheers
Take That - The Flood Read More
who wants to experience the saudi culture ? by sarah110
[large][/large][center]Hi everyone my name is sarah and I'm saudi I read most of topics here and I love them but unfortunately I found out that you know nothing about us saudies . Therefore I'm giving you the chance to experience our culture . ...
Aren't we doing that on day to day basis :) Read More
DIGRESSION THREAD!! by Alliecat
So ... this is my thread for digressions. Any digression will therefore be ON TOPIC! Welcome my friends.. and digress to your heart's content! :lol:
What do you think??"IF .. Saudi women want to dress like they are from the middle ages" ... I'm sure their selection in their outfit/attire for both men and women is distinctively representing them as Saudis in 21st century, the statement it self is ... Read More
DIGRESSION THREAD!! by Alliecat
So ... this is my thread for digressions. Any digression will therefore be ON TOPIC! Welcome my friends.. and digress to your heart's content! :lol:
I have 3 figs a day, it helps with my digression ... Read More
What is it like in Jordan? by Leapoffaith
The love of my life is going to Jordan to work next year. He wants me to come with him. I'm freaking out because :- 1. I'm a woman 2. I was born in Australia but I look very asian. 3. I"m a short 4. I only speak english (he speaks Arabic) 5. We're ...
a very wild idea might be to actually visit Jordan for a couple of weeks and see how you feel about it ... Read More
Job offer for 25k SAR in Riyadh by saugata
I am getting an Job offer for 25k SAR in Riyadh, is it a good salary to stay, will there be any savings? We are a couple with a 4 yr old kid ... Please help with details ...
listen... 1- 3500 a month for housing 2- 1000 a week for food (4000 a month) 3- 1500 for car ( a month) 5- others 3000 a month total of 10,000 and the rest will you thing... with about 5% error here... Any one agree with me or disagree... ... Read More
Moving With My Kitten To Jordan by GuestPoster94202
I am taking my pet kitten Faten with me to Jordan next month; i have attained the proper permit. I know however that cats are treated more or less like squirrels in this country, and pet care centers are like needles in a haystack. She will need ...
so there is a vet after all... wonders never seize to exist ... or exit for that matter :) Read More
Running in Saudi and Life in Al Hofuf by bombero36
I am leaving to a job in Al Hofuf in KSA and wondering if anyone has any ideas about the town and also if there are places you can freely run for exercise. I am not real thrilled to do treadmill running so wonder if there are issues doing long runs ...
Running on a treadmill is generally insanely boring, free running in Riyadh is possible and i guess Khobar should be the same, but avoid wearing shorts it will get you in trouble with the vice/close minded community.. Read More
Riyadh Road Runners - is anyone here a member? by gowiththeflowUK
Hi guys & gals - thought to check with you - I am thinking of joining Riyadh Road Runners as Ian & I run regularly. He is an experienced runner, as with a lot of South African's, able to run incredible distances. But little old me is simply a 5 - ...
Riyadh is a great place for joggers, its flat and dry but you have to wait till after the sun set.. i'm doing 10 per day , 6 days a week.. when you get here hit me up and we can meet.. Read More
Dear Riyadh by Jason5
Evening All, Another newby moving to Riyadh somewhere off compound around the 10 Sept to teach English at KSU. Lots of great information on here thanks. Next to a sense of humour, is there anything you wish you had brought with you or prepared ...
another reason not to play :D Read More
TV Series: Need Something to watch by seeker of truth
Does anyone watch Game of Thrones? Or Spartacus? How could you rate them? What is your favorite tv series (old or new doesn't matter)? Maybe you could give me idea what to watch...:):):):) P.S. In english please!!! :D:D:D Thanks
If it's quality over quantity: "Sherlock" from the BBC is 3 x 90 mins of pure gold. "Life on Mars" and "Ashes to Ashes" prove yet again that the BBC can do it right when they pull their finger out. "Angry Boys" is an excellent comedy series from ... Read More
Are foreign women allowed to drive in KSA? by Cl铆o Axel
I麓ve been told the prohibition on driving applies only to Saudi and Muslim women, but I麓m not so sure about it. Can anybody clarify this to me, please? I麓ve also heard a woman is not allowed to go out by herself...does it mean that I will have to ...
women (all) are not allowed to drive. Read More
2 questions.... by LJanetR
What did you bring from home that you did not need? What item did you forget/didnt think to bring that you wished you had? Going to live in a foreign country with 25kg of luggage to pack is freaking me out.
strangely enough its hard to find Read More
Question Of The Day by Maya Maya
hey everyone ;;) hope yall doin great
- the mountain of debt. - grown-ups with high school-graduates attitude - under achieved ambitions - super emotional people. - the 9 months remaining until the release of batman 3.. Read More
2 questions.... by LJanetR
What did you bring from home that you did not need? What item did you forget/didnt think to bring that you wished you had? Going to live in a foreign country with 25kg of luggage to pack is freaking me out.
buy 20 KG extra weight.. and bring your pillow cases with you. 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
hi abouyounes, can you please elaborate on that.. thanks. Read More
Moving With My Kitten To Jordan by GuestPoster94202
I am taking my pet kitten Faten with me to Jordan next month; i have attained the proper permit. I know however that cats are treated more or less like squirrels in this country, and pet care centers are like needles in a haystack. She will need ...
There is a Safeway and many pet shops also in Irbid, i'm pretty sure there should be a lot of vets since many are in the farming business around that area .. it might be more accommodating being closer than Amman... Read More
Your Riyadh Top 3? by jamesc
What 3 places, restaurants, activities, malls, golf courses or spa's would you recommend in Riyadh? Ie. What places do you love in Riyadh? Mine are.... 1. Riyadh Golf Course 2. Elements at Four Seasons 3. Noodle house
for me the A+ fun factors so far were: . Trying to climb Faisal聮s pinnacle. . Desert Camping . Dune Bashing it's a desert better get some sand on the boots :) Read More
Help with an "Address" in Riyadh by jyurong
Hello, I have accepted a position at Al Ghad International College in Riyadh as a Paramedic Instructor . They have offered me 80,000 SAR for housing (Since my wife will be joining me in December) - now I begin the daunting task of looking for ...
hi , the area is central south west Riyadh intersection of prince Sataam bin abdel azzeez road and prince fisal bin adbel azzeez road , on google map its spelled "Ar Raf'iah" 24.637968,46.664772, i was around there yesterday nice, clean away from ... Read More
Question Of The Day by Maya Maya
hey everyone ;;) hope yall doin great
I wish my super power was ability to motivate anyone. "Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade ... Read More
80,000 SAR housing? by jyurong
So I am in the process of finishing up my contracting process and was told that for housing that they are working on obtaining it for me (not guarenteed) or I would be given around 80,000 SAR. Am I wasting my time looking in a compound for that ...
usually Compound price is higher than 80,000 SAR/annum. Try to Google compound + Saudi Arabia.no actually; according to the type of accomedation... but a non furnished two bedrooms flat starts from around 40K per year in aqaria or DQ,, problem is ... Read More
Question Of The Day by Maya Maya
hey everyone ;;) hope yall doin great
the day you start posting interesting questions :) Read More
Question Of The Day by Maya Maya
hey everyone ;;) hope yall doin great
lol good one!!dont be shy, what about you ?? Read More
Question Of The Day by Maya Maya
hey everyone ;;) hope yall doin great
People are talking about things which they should be doing in any case irrespective.mean i should suicide and get over with it ?? Read More
Where to stay for one month by pennyforyourthoughts
I'm going to be in Riyadh for exactly one month for work this summer and I need to figure out where to stay. I'm responsible for finding my own accomodations, and my budget isn't incredibly high, so that rules out the big international chains. My ...
Hi, 505 SAR can get you a room in khozama hotel its in the complex it self you wont have to suffer the summer heat, and takes about 1 min walk to get to the tower.... UK gave an option and theres these guys boudl.com.sa/en/ i think they charge ... Read More
Looking to meet nice friends in jordan by mdohal
Hello everybody Im looking to meet some nice friends in jordan , everybody from all over the world are welcome thanks and have a great day
(moderated: offensive post)and your point being?? you sir are an xenophobic.... Read More
Question Of The Day by Maya Maya
hey everyone ;;) hope yall doin great
delete all my personal files :Dnaughty contents ? Read More
June 17th? by rcknrobn6
Will you ladies be taking part in June 17's "Women of Saudi just DRIVE" day? What do you think will happen?
I fail to see why the Saudis(some) can't see (trust!) the convenience of having their women drive.its not about trust or convenience. society is just not ready yet thats all.. Read More
Question Of The Day by Maya Maya
hey everyone ;;) hope yall doin great
Smoke one last roll and have one last drink, then suicide... a week is too much apprehension,. Read More
Do and don't in Saudi Arabia by expat.com
Are you living in Saudi Arabia? We need you to share your experience of the local customs :) Is it difficult to adjust to the local customs in Saudi Arabia? Could you please share with us a list of the [b] do's and don't's in Saudi ...
Sorry alamographics, haven聮t read your post yet it聮s a generic advice .. Cheers, Read More
Do and don't in Saudi Arabia by expat.com
Are you living in Saudi Arabia? We need you to share your experience of the local customs :) Is it difficult to adjust to the local customs in Saudi Arabia? Could you please share with us a list of the [b] do's and don't's in Saudi ...
I have a good advice regarding what not to do in Saudi Arabia .. - Dont come here then start complaining about it. Another advice about what to do when in Saudi Arabia .. - Its an open door policy if you dont like it, simply leave. Read More
What songs are you listening at this moment... by oraclefusions
Finally the week end arrives :-) and am in love:-) with the songs I mean....and I have a sprained ankle :-( Any one care to share a song at random? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dYnZgV7Kz-M cheers
80's and late 70's >>>>>> Queen, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEJ8lpCQbyw Deep Purple, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAZyjARWKzM Rainbow, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zj3mKYASycg Pink Floyd, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqEY5X6cZBU White ... Read More
Poor worker looking for financial help for medical treatment in Riyadh by malisohail
A poor worker 聭Sohaq Molla聮 (working as servant in local hotel situated in Hai聮 Ta聮wan, Abi Bakr Saddique Road, Riyadh) needs financial support for medical treatment in any hospital in Riyadh. He is suffering from piles since long and his health is ...
malisohail anybody who has a valid residency should have medical insurance this is the law, if the hotel manager refuses to treat him he should report him to the Labour Office in Riyadh 01/4039857. Read More
Riyadh, you weren't this boring before! :( by eyeSha
Hello All! I'm Aisha! I'm not new in Riyadh, spent some good seven years here before I moved to Pakistan for higher studies. I've been visiting the kingdom regularly for the past 3 years to get my iqama re-stamped each time, and I never had any ...
Friends are fun, boyfriends aren't! so no thank you! :)have I been rejected ? cant I send you a chocolate box to make things better .... Read More
What is your idea of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia? by Salman Omrani
Hi everyone, I always wonder whats on the minds of (going to be) expats coming to Saudi Arabia, what image have they drawn in their minds about this country, things they have heard. now why I ask this is because many people have the wrong idea, and ...
Definitly a diffrent view from what the MSM is promoting... Read More
The Captain is in riyadh
Hi all, New to site, new to Riyadh, Seems like theres a relaxed crowd here on the forum, been reading the blogs before coming here some were informative and helps tap into others experince, especially the ones by Allie cat and music man. just ... Read More