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Rob

@alamographics

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American looking for information about United Arab Emirates

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American

Lives in Dubai

Speaks English, Spanish, Russian, basic Arabic

Registration: 15 July 2009

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9 years ago
Priscilla

Do you speak Arabic as an expat in the UAE? by Priscilla

Hi everyone, It is widely agreed that speaking Arabic is essential for a successful integration in the United Arab Emirates. Do you agree? Share your experience! Do you speak Arabic? If so, where did you learn this language? Where can one attend ...

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The most common language in UAE? Some may be correct in pointing out that Asians from the Subcontinent, together with Pakistanis, make up the largest number of overseas workers in the UAE, and surely a majority of these speak Hindi and Urdu. And ... Read More

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alamographics replied to a thread
9 years ago
Priscilla

Do you speak Arabic as an expat in the UAE? by Priscilla

Hi everyone, It is widely agreed that speaking Arabic is essential for a successful integration in the United Arab Emirates. Do you agree? Share your experience! Do you speak Arabic? If so, where did you learn this language? Where can one attend ...

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Hello: I'm curious. what do you mean by, "it really costed you..." I've spent six years in the middle east and I can tell you from my personal experience that I've not met anyone who's thought that not knowing Arabic has ... Read More

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alamographics replied to a thread
9 years ago
Priscilla

Keeping up with the news in the United Arab Emirates by Priscilla

Hello everyone, Living in the United Arab Emirates provides countless occasions to browse local newspapers, listen to local radio stations or watch local TV shows. As everywhere else in the world, local media play a key role in informing the ...

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How you get your media in the United Arab Emirates depends on where you spend most of your time. For those that spend a fair amount of their day at fixed work location, the internet & social media constitute a broad swath of their news & ... Read More

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alamographics replied to a thread
10 years ago
Fgplenty

Viability of a move to Bahrain ? by Fgplenty

I have a Skype interview with a company in Bahrain on Wednesday, and although I know the job suits me and am capable, I am not sure how politically stable the country is, and if the 拢70 k tax free salary, plus the usual benefits really is a ...

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Bahrain is an awesome country. If I could find a well paying job I'd move there. I worked in Saudi 5 years and traveled regularly to Bahrain. I can tell you that even in the middle of the Arab Spring, Bahrain was a SAFE place to live and drive ... Read More

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alamographics replied to a thread
10 years ago
melanie399

Dana / Nada Compound by melanie399

HI! I am moving soon to Al Khobar. Is anybody in the Dana or Nada Compound and can tell me about it? Or any other Compound wich is nice?

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Hello: Thanks for the warning about Dammam. Sorry to hear about the traffic situation. As I stated before, it was a deal breaker in commuting from Saudi Arabia. I'm willing to give it a try from Dammam. At least we can reach the bridge quicker. ... Read More

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alamographics replied to a thread
10 years ago
melanie399

Dana / Nada Compound by melanie399

HI! I am moving soon to Al Khobar. Is anybody in the Dana or Nada Compound and can tell me about it? Or any other Compound wich is nice?

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Hello Abdulah: Did you get your housing situation sorted out? I was wondering if you'd considered the Dana/Nada since you're here on this thread. I thought D/N was accepting arabs but I'm not sure of the particulars as I've only ... Read More

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11 years ago
expat.com

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 ...

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Mind sharing the reason for that ?? :huh:Heh heh. If U have to ask for a reason, then U just may not get it anyway.-pbn Read More

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alamographics replied to a thread
11 years ago
Faisal Shamas

Rejected from USA Visa by Faisal Shamas

Hello good afternoon friends, Well I just want to share my mind-set with all of you guys. i have been rejected from USA Visa twice from last 2 years and every time the allegation was the same that i might not come back to my home country. What the ...

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Hello: Please consider your approach. You say U've been in Saudi for several years. Having just returned from 5+ years of employment in KSA, I can guess that the Saudi experience probably wasn't' the best "people skills ... Read More

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alamographics replied to a thread
11 years ago
expat.com

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 ...

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Greetings: It is not unknown for women to be scolded for being in the airport without an abaya, even at the arrivals ques. A friend of mine, just this year, upon return from a prolonged leave, forgot to don her black gown when lining up for her ... Read More

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alamographics replied to a thread
12 years ago
expat.com

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 ...

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Welcome Lenny: Let me know if there will be any meet & greets in Riyadh. I'll be renewing my visa when I get back to the kingdom & I won't be able to travel outside KSA for at least a couple of weeks. It will give me time to visit parts of ... Read More

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alamographics replied to a thread
12 years ago
3dnan

Expat-Blog Gathering on 8th Feb 2014 by 3dnan

Fellow expat-bloggers in Eastern Province :) Let us organize a gathering where we can meet, chill and get to know each other, especially since the last gathering was done about 2 years back and many new faces are around already!! Tentative ...

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Hi: Thanks for providing the directions 3dnan. I was able to locate it using the iPhone default app, but 'm downloading google maps app now. Seems the map program on the iPhone is not giving me the route to get there, even though i have both start ... Read More

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alamographics replied to a thread
12 years ago
jdayanan

New to Khobar by jdayanan

As for an intro: My name is Jan, and I just moved in to Khobar, 4 days ago. I work as a software/web applications developer in a local company. I was hoping to meet some new people and have a sensible, physical conversation, (since talking to ...

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Hello Jan: You mentioned in an earlier post about meet-ups. Have you been following the thread at /forum/viewtopic.php?id=336383#1733984 . It's labeled 'Expat-Blog Gathering on 8th Feb 2014' but actually the gathering will be ... Read More

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alamographics replied to a thread
12 years ago
3dnan

Expat-Blog Gathering on 8th Feb 2014 by 3dnan

Fellow expat-bloggers in Eastern Province :) Let us organize a gathering where we can meet, chill and get to know each other, especially since the last gathering was done about 2 years back and many new faces are around already!! Tentative ...

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Greetings: Sounds like a good plan. Is there an RSVP page on the blog somewhere or or a list to join? Cheers, -rob Read More

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alamographics replied to a thread
12 years ago
expat.com

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 ...

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Hello folks: As often happens with expats here in Saudi, the talk becomes focused on what you can't do in the kingdom and who you can't do it with. Yes, there are MANY restrictions. We got that. But there's much to do, if you're willing to just do ... Read More

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alamographics replied to a thread
13 years ago
melanie399

Dana / Nada Compound by melanie399

HI! I am moving soon to Al Khobar. Is anybody in the Dana or Nada Compound and can tell me about it? Or any other Compound wich is nice?

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wrote: I'm sure other westerners feel the same way I do. Oh yes. They do. And many Arabs agree. For example, many of the Saudis wax nostalgic when they recount the era when Aramco was an American owned company and the American compounds were a ... Read More

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alamographics replied to a thread
13 years ago
melanie399

Dana / Nada Compound by melanie399

HI! I am moving soon to Al Khobar. Is anybody in the Dana or Nada Compound and can tell me about it? Or any other Compound wich is nice?

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has raised a point of intrigue, one which makes many westerners uncomfortable to discuss. Many do go to these "Western" compounds to be around westerners and here it almost certainly means to be away from Muslim or even Arab culture. Many won't ... Read More

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alamographics replied to a thread
13 years ago
melanie399

Dana / Nada Compound by melanie399

HI! I am moving soon to Al Khobar. Is anybody in the Dana or Nada Compound and can tell me about it? Or any other Compound wich is nice?

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185,000 a year? That works out to over 4000 dollars a month. I realize the compounds aren't cheap, but this isn't Abu Dhabi, or even a posh residence in the Embassy area Riyadh. Can that me right? I'm looking for a compound myself, having lived ... Read More

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alamographics replied to a thread
13 years ago
benberdejo

Job offer in Khobar, need some help please!!! by benberdejo

Hi everyone, I have posted a topic in the khobar foum, unfortunately i did not get much answer. I am hoping that i can get a little more feedback if a write it here. thank you for your kindness and replies Hi everyone, first of all Iwould like to ...

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Hi Ben: Congratulations on your new job. Wish you had told me earlier. I would have come to the airport to greet you and take you out to dinner. I suppose you're quite busy. Please let me know what I can do to help you get settled in. Call me right ... Read More

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alamographics replied to a thread
14 years ago
expat.com

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 ...

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Greetings: The only example I've seen of an expat being required to use head covering (the pink cloth, or gutra I believe it's called), is when the expat is an Arab who works for a Saudi company or government agency, and it's the mandated attire for ... Read More

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alamographics replied to a thread
14 years ago
expat.com

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 ...

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Hi: Ok simplysk, I guess you've had enough grief. Thanks for being a frequent poster, even though you're new. And maybe I wasn't fair to you. You probably were referring to the Niqab as not being trouble for the ladies. You would be right that ... Read More

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alamographics replied to a thread
14 years ago
expat.com

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 ...

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Well, I think it's fitting that simplysk uses a double negative in saying "non (sic) f the foreign females....are not bothered by Religious Police at all so do not have to worry for this one, not even a bit" I tell you from experience. Noone, NOONE ... Read More

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alamographics replied to a thread
14 years ago
expat.com

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 ...

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No. Niqab is the ninja mask type of face covering. Not required, even by Saudis, although many Saudi ladies and some other nationalities wear it on orders from their husbands or because they're lead to believe it's good to do so. The hijab, or head ... Read More

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alamographics replied to a thread
14 years ago
expat.com

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 ...

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Welcome etaylor: Haven't been to Waco in years since I was stationed at Ft. Hood. If you're in the Eastern Province, near the bridge to Bahrain, drop me a line. We can cross the bridge together for the occasional American beef jerky run. -pbn Read More

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alamographics replied to a thread
14 years ago
expat.com

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 ...

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Dude: Who's talking about drugs? And most will agree it's not the lack of drugs that makes this place boring. As for myself, it's pretty much what you make of it, cause I'm enjoyed walking around and swimming on the Eastern Province beaches, among a ... Read More

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alamographics replied to a thread
14 years ago
expat.com

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 ...

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Well. Look at the amount of money you are offered in Saudi Arabia. Compare that to how much you will make in the US. Now factor in the ZERO tax bite, the almost zero cost of gasoline, the very inexpensive price of auto insurance, nearly full medical ... Read More

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alamographics replied to a thread
14 years ago
expat.com

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 ...

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Hi Sandtrout: Yeah, Bahrain is expensive. But you almost have to accept it as the price of freedom. As for the adobo, empanadas and a large cross-section of Philipino cuisine, it's very much influenced by the Latin colonial years. That'why I go so ... Read More

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alamographics replied to a thread
14 years ago
expat.com

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 ...

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Sandtrout, you're not too far away from the bridge to Bahrain. Yes, it's about 1 & 1/2 hours from Jubail to the causeway but you could be in Yanbu or some other Timbuktu camp. Being able to to cross the bridge, at least on weekends and spend time in ... Read More

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alamographics replied to a thread
15 years ago
expat.com

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 ...

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Whew. I think it was late when I wrote that post - and I was still jetlagged from my flight into DFW from the middle east. Okay, I was kinda rough on the Captain. Sorry about that. I do think we should keep it real on the board, but I realize some ... Read More

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alamographics replied to a thread
15 years ago
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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 ...

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Excuse me Captain. I didn't mean that as a complaint (if you're referring to me). This board is a forum to give personal insight and information on what it is and how it is, so that others can make up their own mind about whether to go or stay, or ... Read More

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alamographics replied to a thread
15 years ago
expat.com

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 ...

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LIFE IN SAUDI ARABIA IS HARD. Saudi Arabia and for the most post, SAUDIS make it hard, REAL HARD. Maybe Saudis (particularly Saudi males) don't see that as they are a very privileged class and can get away with many MANY things that people in normal ... Read More

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alamographics replied to a thread
15 years ago
benberdejo

Job offer in Khobar, need some help please!!! by benberdejo

Hi everyone, I have posted a topic in the khobar foum, unfortunately i did not get much answer. I am hoping that i can get a little more feedback if a write it here. thank you for your kindness and replies Hi everyone, first of all Iwould like to ...

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Hi Ben: Just wondering if you've decided to take the job in Al'Khobar. You're welcome to give me a call to help you settle in. Depending on the day (and my mood) I'm either an hour away or a few minutes away from Khobar but I'll be glad to help a ... Read More

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alamographics replied to a thread
15 years ago
expat.com

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 ...

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I suspect someone may be using Google translate or some such device. I do applaud his/her attempt at participating in the discoruse. Read More

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alamographics replied to a thread
15 years ago
NicoleB

What do you do for a living? by NicoleB

If you don't mind me asking ;) Do you work or are you with your Spouse? If you are with your Spouse do you so any sort of work (except for what most people don't call work...) I am traveling with my husband and don't work (just the usual ;) ). I ...

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Greetings: I'm a teacher in Saudi Arabia, having taught in the Dallas, TX Public School system for several years. I'm originally form NYC, NY from where I inherited my love of Spanish and Salsa dancing. I spend most weekends in Bahrain where I ... Read More

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15 years ago
expat.com

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 ...

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Hi Robert: You wrote elsewhere and I posted a reply. If you message me, I'll send you my number. Our apartment buildings has a number of Westerners who are of a somewhat common consensus that the compounds you will be allowed to live in are a bit ... Read More

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alamographics replied to a thread
15 years ago
RobertP

Need information please.. by RobertP

Hi everyone. I am soon to start a job with Aramco. I will not be a direct hire, so I assume I cannot stay in the compound. I am excited but very nervous also. I currently live in Alberta. I am wondering what life will be like outside the ...

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Greetings Robert: Welcome: First off, If you're referring to the Al Suwaidi compound, it is in Ras Tanura, about a 5 minute taxi drive to the ITC training center, which I imagine is probably where you would live. Now a poster above has said that ... Read More

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alamographics replied to a thread
16 years ago
expat.com

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 ...

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Hi guy: Oddly enough, male bonding seems almost a part of the culture here if you look at the behaviors of the very Saudi males who go around kissing each other upon greeting. Also common - men of all nationalities are seen holding hands in public ... Read More

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alamographics replied to a thread
16 years ago
Alliecat

Please Read: Teaching You English by Alliecat

At least twice a week, I get emails from our Saudi members on this forum (usually male) asking me to help them with their English. I want you to consider this: teaching English is my [i] job.[/i] It's something I am [i]paid[/i] to do. I know you ...

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Yeah. I kinda know how you feel. You look at jobs like accountants and wonder if they get asked to perform bookkeeping for free. Chefs are not normally invited to cook or teach cooking gratis. For some reason, many people do think we could teach ... Read More

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alamographics replied to a thread
16 years ago
expat.com

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 ...

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This is absolutely true. The treatment of women here in Saudi Arabia is completely incomprehensible to me. Certainly the women here will have a better, more balanced view of their condition here. Read More

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alamographics replied to a thread
16 years ago
expat.com

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 ...

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Salmon's the expert on this but I can tell you that de facto, if not strictly by law, Saudis are a privileged class. I've mentioned in another post that children of non Saudis born in the Kingdom are not given Saudi citizenship; they almost never ... Read More

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alamographics replied to a thread
16 years ago

IT consultant salaries in Saudi Arabia

Best thing to do is put out your resume on monster.com if you haven't already done so. Then, be more proactive by posting the resume on several IT job blogs and see what types of offers come in. While some employers will balk at disclosing a ... Read More

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alamographics replied to a thread
16 years ago
genteel_2

sharing with English speaker by genteel_2

hi, i am looking for share accomodition withe English speaker family how can i get it here in Riadh??? can any one help me to faind it?? thank you

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Keep in mind too, that when you mention "family" you are talking about the likelihood of having a male such as yourself in the company of a non related female. That is a BIG NO-NO here. I was just in a restaurant with a family section and the waiter ... Read More

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alamographics replied to a thread
16 years ago
JBJ

dating? by JBJ

hey guys. I'm moving to KSA for work in a few weeks and I'm just wondering what the situation is with dating. I'm a mid 20s male from the UK and obviously would like to meet some girls over there for friendship and maybe more. Is this possible or ...

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Ok. Back to blogging about Saudi. Dating was the topic right? Well. I was wondering what would be the protocol for visiting a lady at her place of employment in Saudi, specifically Damman region. The lady in question invited me and said it was okay ... Read More

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alamographics replied to a thread
16 years ago
JBJ

dating? by JBJ

hey guys. I'm moving to KSA for work in a few weeks and I'm just wondering what the situation is with dating. I'm a mid 20s male from the UK and obviously would like to meet some girls over there for friendship and maybe more. Is this possible or ...

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hey... i was gonna add to the above about that... just that the post got too long... Talking about reh mania mall.... hey, just take your pick... plenty of filipino cakeboys... haha ... no offense to the gay community. it's actually pretty cool to ... Read More

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alamographics replied to a thread
16 years ago
JBJ

dating? by JBJ

hey guys. I'm moving to KSA for work in a few weeks and I'm just wondering what the situation is with dating. I'm a mid 20s male from the UK and obviously would like to meet some girls over there for friendship and maybe more. Is this possible or ...

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BTW, JBJ, do you know yet what city you're going to be in? Khobar's pretty modern, insofar as far as urban sprawl being the barometer of modernity. But it's pretty lively at night. Of course, it's Ramadan these days so shops have later hours than ... Read More

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alamographics replied to a thread
16 years ago
JBJ

dating? by JBJ

hey guys. I'm moving to KSA for work in a few weeks and I'm just wondering what the situation is with dating. I'm a mid 20s male from the UK and obviously would like to meet some girls over there for friendship and maybe more. Is this possible or ...

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Reh Mania mall in Al Khobar is probably music friendly, if I can use that word. I've been here a month and haven't seen one live musician. On the several cab rides, I've mostly heard prayers. Now and then a Pak cabbie will play Urdustan's latest ... Read More

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alamographics replied to a thread
16 years ago
JBJ

dating? by JBJ

hey guys. I'm moving to KSA for work in a few weeks and I'm just wondering what the situation is with dating. I'm a mid 20s male from the UK and obviously would like to meet some girls over there for friendship and maybe more. Is this possible or ...

alamographics

JBJ, listen to these guys. the Saudis here do not play around. You've probably got to be here to really get it that you do not want to go playing footsies with anyone here. You're doing the right thing by doing your research before you get here. ... Read More

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alamographics replied to a thread
16 years ago
expat.com

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 ...

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Hi Salman: What kind of animator are you - the 3D type or is it just a code name? In any case, I'm teaching for a language school (ITC)which serves Saudi ARAMCO employees. But as a contractor, I don't get to live on the ARAMCO compound so I'm among ... Read More

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alamographics replied to a thread
16 years ago
expat.com

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 ...

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You're right about that. Going through immigration took a bit long, but at the end of it I didn't feel violated like I always do when I pass US Customs. Read More

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alamographics replied to a thread
16 years ago
expat.com

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 ...

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Don't worry about US customs, Salman. Just tell them you're with Shah Ruhk Khan. Seriously though, my passport has a New York birthplace and my last name is hispanic. Yet because I've inherited more than a fair share of moorish genes, I've been ... Read More

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alamographics replied to a thread
16 years ago
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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 ...

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Patriarchy? Okay, Sourire. I think you can guess from my last post that this place isn't the glowing sand dunes of mystical legend. I was upfront about why the men are here. And if you took a poll of all the males in Saudi Arabia I don't know how ... Read More

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16 years ago
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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 ...

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Greetings: First off, let me congratulate juanfranlopez for his new job in Brussels. It seems KSA wasn't very good to him but let me say that having been here I certainly would understand accepting a job in Brussels over more time in KSA. It's a ... Read More

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16 years ago
musicman

Possible IT Openings in Riyadh by musicman

There are two possible job openings in IT that may be available shorty for a planned ERP/IT Infrastructure project in Riyadh as follows:- 1. DBA (possibly ORACLE or MICROSOFT SQL) 2. NETWORK MANAGER Anyone interested please respond to me. I will ...

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Hello: Please let me know if you have found someone yet. A pleasant young man with a degree in computer programmin gworking in a shop here in KSA wants to land a job. However he has an employer backed Ikama. Thanks in advance for any ... Read More

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16 years ago
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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 ...

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It's been a first start here in Al-Khobar. I've been assigned to a school in Ras Tanura and will start today. I'll begin a thread or blog of my experiences soon after I settle. Hasta later. By the way, I got a sim card for my iphone yesterday. It ... Read More

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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 ...

alamographics

Hola todos: Just got into Saudi a few hours ago. Customs wasn't too bad. Well, I guess the adventure begins.... Read More

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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 ...

alamographics

Hola: Aun sigo conectado. Terminare la primer serie de Jericho y dormire unas horas. como quiera dejare la computadoras puesta. Nombre en Skype es igual - alamographics. Ciao Read More

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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 ...

alamographics

Hi Juan: Ya casi estoy listo pa' viajar el jueves. Ya tengo mi Visa y en desenlasado mis iphones pa' usarlos en de Kingdom. Acabo de tratar de llamarte en Skype. Me puedes Skypear gratis de una computadora. Hasta luego. Me conecto en un ratitio. Read More

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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 ...

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Good gosh. Isn't that the point? From what I hear, just being on the fringe of legality in Saudi is practically grounds for a conviction in Saudi. Your post doesn't reassure me in least. Read More

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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 ...

alamographics

Hi Daniel: Good to see that a fellow New Yorker is going to be in Saudi. I'm a born and raised Manhattanite who decided to travel and just hasn't been able to get back to New York. Mayby Saudi will help me miss it so much I'll want to go back. Or I ... Read More

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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 ...

alamographics

Greetings: If there is no holdup with the visa center, I should be in Saudi by August also. My number is 210-391-8331 in USA. I intend to bring a bunch of computer equipment to pass the time and learn some 3d art to pass the time. -pbn. Read More

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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 ...

alamographics

by the way, Juan. If you want to call me before I go, my number is USA/TX 210-391-8331. Spanish is English is fine. I speak either. -robert Read More

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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 ...

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Hello Juan: I'll be in Saudi soon. Hopefully we can get together and listen to some Salsa music. I don't think that's illegal, unless we kick it into high gear, but without cerveza, going into high gear is probably unlikely. As for the shortcoming, ... Read More

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