Samo
@SamUSA70
American expat in Saudi Arabia
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About me
American
Lives in Riyadh
Speaks English & Arabic
Registration: 14 October 2011
Want to meet some new friends in Paris! by Matt-Toronto
Hi I moved here six months ago and working currently in Paris. I really like it here and will be staying permanently. I'm in my late 20's and know basic french now. I'm still taking lessons to improve my french. Just decided to write ...
I am Coming for a week and I wish someone will give an advice on where to, will be staying at Du Louvre hotel ..... Love night clubs too Read More
Book sales
There is a place off King abdullah and I believe King abdulaziz road... They buy and sell books Read More
Sheshaa or hookah by SamUSA70
Hello all I am looking for sheshaa or hookah for couples or family only, any help please. Also I heard of compound restaurants for non residence. I appreciate you help and what is needed to get in there. Or phone number to call them.
hello, for family and do you any specific place, are they clean enough? Read More
Sheshaa or hookah
Hello all I am looking for sheshaa or hookah for couples or family only, any help please. Also I heard of compound restaurants for non residence. I appreciate you help and what is needed to get in there. Or phone number to call them. Read More
Sahara Towers Compound by shikra
Hi All, Have heard a lot about Sheesha in Sahara Towers Housing, can anyone tell me if entrance is allowed for any expat or it is necessary to have an insider to sponsor you? If sponsor is needed, kindly tell me about any other alternative for ...
Hello I am new to riyadh and heard about this Sahara thing, any expat can get in or specific nationality, and is there a number to call and confirm that if possible. Also heard in green city compound they have the same, can any one confirm please. ... Read More
Job at Mobily by goliathx47
Hi People! I have recently got a job offer from Mobily. But there is one thing which is worrying me is that HR contacted me and placed the offer a week before last week and I had some queries to ask (i wanted to enquire about my visa type and ...
NCBS is another company for mobily, but they only offer salary and ticket and insurance.... not like mobily itself... I think you been punked man Read More
NCBS mobily by Ismaelm
I am exploring career opportunities in KSA and considering a few companies. I am particularly interested in knowing more about Smart Link (Call Center Service Provider) and NCBS Mobily. I would appreciate any information about these two ...
I am exploring career opportunities in KSA and considering a few companies. I am particularly interested in knowing more about Smart Link (Call Center Service Provider) and NCBS Mobily. I would appreciate any information about these two ... Read More
Question Of The Day by Maya Maya
hey everyone ;;) hope yall doin great
What would you do if you found the wallet of your next door neighbor who you hated?Based on the grammar of this sentence, this neighbor is now a friend because "hated" is in the past :) Anyway, taking it at its face value, I would give the wallet ... Read More
Question Of The Day by Maya Maya
hey everyone ;;) hope yall doin great
give it to me if you like :) Read More
Question Of The Day by Maya Maya
hey everyone ;;) hope yall doin great
id go back when i was picking out my major and change it to something simple and more practical!to the days of early American days like 300 years back... do not ask me why... :)u cant tell me not 2 ask lol its like telling water not 2 be wet :P ... 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
hey; 1-HOUSE MD... love that one... 2- Seinfield very cracking funny is you can use that word :) 3- the 70's Show - yes to Maya nice taste 4- Boston Legal - good looking lawyers there :) 5- finally My Show BIG SAM's Show - very good one indeed ... 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
Maya Maya, I am agree with u, "grey's anatomy" is fabolous, i love it, i saw "that's 70 show", too, but kinda bored :)ya first season is boring but give the rest a chance u will like it :D i wanna know ur 200% cenured show tho :P Read More
Malls as Meeting Places? by deestrangled
I met an Egyptian woman last weekend who would like to introduce me to some of her own friends, many of whom are male. I had thought that Hayat Mall was an ideal place to meet up with cosex groups, and had actually planned on going there with some ...
ok... I think floor 77 in Malmkah is not a good place... 11A wont try that too even the owner are cool. if you are going in a group you can try any where, but for two fo you you can try four season mamlkah, ot go to Sahara compound shesha place... ... Read More
Questions about female everyday life. by HanifahAbdul-Khaliq
As salaamu alaikum (Good Morning to some) I have some questions re: the lifestyle for women in KSA. I was curious about the following: *Is niqab obligatory? *Childcare for children *Do all the schools teach Islamic studies? *What would I do if I ...
*Is niqab obligatory? *Childcare for children *Do all the schools teach Islamic studies? NO *What would I do if I wanted to obtain a hire degree (ie BSN - MSN or maybe Phd in Nursing)- No idea *Activities for children? alots... do not worry *DOs ... Read More
Question Of The Day by Maya Maya
hey everyone ;;) hope yall doin great
If you could travel back in time, where would you go?id go back when i was picking out my major and change it to something simple and more practical!to the days of early American days like 300 years back... do not ask me why... :) Read More
Question Of The Day by Maya Maya
hey everyone ;;) hope yall doin great
If you had an accident and you had to be at home to recover for a long time, what would you do to relieve the boredom? they meant "Saudi Arabia" by saying "accident" haha!i will watch season 6 & 7 from HOUSE MD that i missed :) Read More
Question Of The Day by Maya Maya
hey everyone ;;) hope yall doin great
What would you do if you were at home at night alone and you heard a noise in your flat/house that seemed to be footsteps?Will get my baseball bat ready... to do some smashing moved i learned :) Read More
Question Of The Day by Maya Maya
hey everyone ;;) hope yall doin great
a freidn just asked me to post this question What Do You Prefer Life Before Or After Your Wedding? i guess i could use the answers to that question too haha shushhhh! this between me and u guys ;)I am still in the first stage... do not think will ... Read More
Question Of The Day by Maya Maya
hey everyone ;;) hope yall doin great
If you could speak any other language (besides English) which language would you like to speak?i am learning now spanish and hebrow. wish me luck :) Read More
Bored! by wjl38428
Hello! I have been in Riyadh for almost two months now and I'm tired of reading all of the time! The down time has been nice as I am working on my doctorate degree, but still! I am looking for advice on where to meet expats. I know the typical ...
Ally go to jeddah it is better... and nice as i think... Read More
In need of a social life by Valleysboyo
Ok...been here just over 3 months......work is good, but I need a social life.....spending too much time in front of the TV and alone. A man can only take a certain amount of shopping after a while. Any suggestions?
Social life in Saudi for singles is NULL. :) Read More
Professional Attire for Ladies by curlyq
I am going to teach at PNU. As I understand I must wear an abaya in public, but need an idea of work attire. Can any of the ladies give me an idea of what you wear on a typical week at school? I know long black skirts are the staple, but what ...
borntobewild said that coz u r shown as BLUE which mean u r a male. he is not being funny here, just answering your question. :) no if you are lady you need to wear abyia all the time. thank you Read More
Where are you going in Eid Vacation? by SamUSA70
Ok the vacation is tomorrow.. So where are you people going? lets share... For Me USA and yes to play Football :). Enjoy your vacation. SAM
I will do mine in DEC. do not remind me :) Read More
Where are you going in Eid Vacation?
Ok the vacation is tomorrow.. So where are you people going? lets share... For Me USA and yes to play Football :). Enjoy your vacation. SAM Read More
Nurses working at King Faisal......advise!! by sumiuk
Hi there.....I'll be working at King Faisal Hospitalfrom mid December....Are there any nurses on this forum that are already working there? What is the hospital like? What sort of accommodation is offered?? What are the working hours ...
by the way.. Happy birthday to you girl :) Read More
Dating in Saudi by vinnie2332
Hello! I was wondering if dating is allowed in Saudi, considering all the laws that govern what one does!
As Maya said... do it and do not show... but... there are some rules here. No kissing in public, No hugging in public. I heard lots of stories about dating and other wild stuff from a female friend that happen in Riyadh.. So in the end Riyadh is ... Read More
Compound in Riyadh by joaquinix
Hello! I麓m from Spain. I麓m going to Saudi Arabia I will be in Riyah in one month. I麓m going to develop a sport project for 7 months. I need help :). I麓m looking for a compound in Riyahd. There are a lot, but I don麓t know which is the best or ...
HI Hassania, the problem of all these compound the waiting list, if you go and ask the answer will be no availability and put ur name in the waiting list, but thanks for your replygenerally the wait list can be bypassed.. if you have a European or ... Read More
Restaurant in Riyadh
Hello; Is there a place here in this blog where you can tell your honest opinion about the crape restaurant in Riyadh聟 if it is someone tell me聟 coz I really want to get it out聟. Thank you BIG SAM Read More
Riyadh Expatriates Club, are you part of it? by yazeed1
Hi All, We are forming a club (community to be precise) of expatriates here in Riyadh where we'll decide upon a hang out spot where we can all get together on weekly or bi-weekly basis on weekends. That will be our rejuvenation area where we'll ...
just a suggestion.... Yazeed.. if you want open a club you should not say with limited number only... the idea is to gather and get to know eachother... just a suggestion... :) BIG SAM 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... 25K is good offer maybe 4 years from now... as i think... Riyadh has been moving from ranked 139 expenssive city to now in the top 30. so it is getting kind expenssive. Now for you and one child i think you may need about 1- 3500 a ... Read More
Driver in Riyadh by jyurong
I've been here about 5 days now and have ventured out only a couple of times besides going to work. I wanted to know if anyone knows of a driver that has at least some English skills that they could put me in touch with. I need to go grocery ...
thats expensive samUSA70 !! ok try my company " Best Rent a car " i think they will give you a car with driver for 150 per day ... this is all the branches in Riyadh : Al Oroba Street - 4612400 King Khaled Air Port - 2202678 Exit 5 - ... Read More
Question Of The Day by Maya Maya
hey everyone ;;) hope yall doin great
If you could hear what someone is thinking for a day, who would you choose?my jerk boss - i am leaving in about 45 days... thank GOD.why do u wanna get inside of his head? i mean ur think he is a jerk and ur leaving anyways wouldnt u wanna take the ... Read More
Abayas by sizzles
Hi Everyone! More questions from me about living in Saudi! I was just wondering what kind of Abayas are acceptable, do they have to be totally black or am I able to wear ones with some detail (i.e different color material and/or sparkles on the ...
acually.. it should not be only black... but i have seen some dark color one. and inside the compound i think you can wear whatever you want. that what you need to ask the people around you when you get there... but in general DARK COLORS are ... Read More
Princess Noura University English teachers? by whatever
I will be leaving South Africa shortly for Saudi - Princess Noura university and would very much like to know what the accommedation is like and some general questions like - is there accommedation there...yet as i believe it is still being ...
bbb1- so I've been told that teachers are put in 3 bedroom villas- 2 bedrooms on the first floor, 1 bedroom on the second. It's in a compound, there's a small pool outside, there is a small fitness center with cardio equipment, and a small billiard ... Read More
Question Of The Day by Maya Maya
hey everyone ;;) hope yall doin great
If you could hear what someone is thinking for a day, who would you choose?my jerk boss - i am leaving in about 45 days... thank GOD. Read More
Question Of The Day by Maya Maya
hey everyone ;;) hope yall doin great
for food i would say: Bread... and do not ask me why..but i wanna ask :P thats all i doOk I tried the Lebanese 聯kunafa聰 with bread 聳 I love it and I ate everything with bread聟. Thankjs God I am not fat. :) Read More
Nurses working at King Faisal......advise!! by sumiuk
Hi there.....I'll be working at King Faisal Hospitalfrom mid December....Are there any nurses on this forum that are already working there? What is the hospital like? What sort of accommodation is offered?? What are the working hours ...
i heard it is the best and the compound you stay in is nice Read More
Driver in Riyadh by jyurong
I've been here about 5 days now and have ventured out only a couple of times besides going to work. I wanted to know if anyone knows of a driver that has at least some English skills that they could put me in touch with. I need to go grocery ...
use london taxi in riyadh they are expensive but very good. I believe 30 min for 60 SAR and 90 min for 150 and so on. Thank you 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.
i think mobily GPRS is good... but customers services not all that. STC also good... Wimax failed bad and LTE still in thr roll out phase. Thank you Read More
American Brand Groceries / Corned Beef? by jyurong
So I've been here a few days and am starting to think what I will do with myself when I am off work next week for Eid. I would like to find a grocery store that carries American Brands, particularly Prego Spegetti sauce, Starkist tuna, and Campbell ...
Guys.. I am looking for Arizona ICE Tea... any one knows where i can find that one... and if you did not try it do... I love that thing. when i brought some in the airport they thought it was BEER because of the size of its CAn is huge... :P Read More
American Brand Groceries / Corned Beef? by jyurong
So I've been here a few days and am starting to think what I will do with myself when I am off work next week for Eid. I would like to find a grocery store that carries American Brands, particularly Prego Spegetti sauce, Starkist tuna, and Campbell ...
yes... this is Le Mall it is inside it. :) Read More
Riyadh Compounds? by sizzles
Hi There! I'm moving to Riyadh on the 27th of November 2011 and I need to get a compound, my work is trying to get me in but said its very difficult, they suggested FAL as it has places available, however I've heard it's not the greatest place for ...
Guys; compounds has a long waiting list... I have been in almost three now for the last four months... I hate that... why is that I do not know... if any one can help i would love that... Read More
Where is the best shisha in Riyadh? by Puff_the_Dragon
I'm looking for that special place.....the place where I can find the perfect shisha! Not a tired TV lounge with a few dirty pipes! Does anyone have any suggestions? Surely there HAS to be a nice place somewhere! Where do the locals go for a ...
hey; I know that you get shesha in Sahara compound off Olayia street.. ok now some say the sheisha is bad but you can go there and meet others. Also girls can go there too. now some nationalities are not allowed for some reason even if she is a girl ... Read More
American Football
I am in Riyadh... so I am still looking for any one in riyadh. thank you Read More
Dating in Saudi by vinnie2332
Hello! I was wondering if dating is allowed in Saudi, considering all the laws that govern what one does!
hey man do whatever you want, just do not tell poeple that you are doing it. :) Read More
Question Of The Day by Maya Maya
hey everyone ;;) hope yall doin great
i will tell as soon as i get out of this company i am working in now :) Read More
Question Of The Day by Maya Maya
hey everyone ;;) hope yall doin great
for food i would say: Bread... and do not ask me why.. Read More
Question Of The Day by Maya Maya
hey everyone ;;) hope yall doin great
ok.. good question: 1- Freedom 2- American football 3- Friends 4- work - personal work i am a geek 5- FUN Read More
can i access gmail... by galiusman
Hi as the topic goes... can i access gmail in saudi arabia nd will all my emails and chat be monitored plzzzzz advice...
it is better not to use it it all depends on you luck. that all. Read More
Saudi Business Visit Visa for Canadian citizens
I am american and i got my visa from UAE, but i used to have what they call Iqama there. So if you want a business visa you should get one from your residancy place. Read More
can i access gmail... by galiusman
Hi as the topic goes... can i access gmail in saudi arabia nd will all my emails and chat be monitored plzzzzz advice...
you can access everything, but porn site are blocked... but as you know you can use some proxy services to get out of that. google HOTShield they have a free proxy. Read More
How much to tip?
hello; if you are in Riyadh and you have been served outside the Hotel they charge you like 15% for services charged which i believe it is the tip because no taxes here in the country... So whatever you pay after that is just you are being nice to ... Read More
American Brand Groceries / Corned Beef? by jyurong
So I've been here a few days and am starting to think what I will do with myself when I am off work next week for Eid. I would like to find a grocery store that carries American Brands, particularly Prego Spegetti sauce, Starkist tuna, and Campbell ...
I believe Tamimi has all the american branded food.. I found dr. peper the drink there. it has many location depends where do you live, but it is worth the try. Thank you SAM 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 ...
i do not think you need head cover... just wear the black thing only. :) sorry i do not what it called. :) Read More
Halloween Parties by salmanthetauras
Hi there, Is there any Halloween party in Riyadh?? I know it sounds bit different but I guess there is no harm in asking?? Regards Salman
by the way... I want to be on the Embassy list. how can you do that? last time i was in Saudi I did not how to that.... I will be coming back to Riyadh soooooon and i hate that already :) Read More
Halloween Parties by salmanthetauras
Hi there, Is there any Halloween party in Riyadh?? I know it sounds bit different but I guess there is no harm in asking?? Regards Salman
I know it is Oct 31 have they changed??? I just left few month ago... Man things are changed in USA since i left :) Read More
American Football
Hello; Any one knows where or who play Amwerican Football. Please tell me I am intersted. Sam. Read More
Dating in Saudi by vinnie2332
Hello! I was wondering if dating is allowed in Saudi, considering all the laws that govern what one does!
i know it is NO and big No.... Read More
Any teachers just started with Education Experts? by Buffiness
Hi all, Looking to get in touch with any new teachers who have been employed by EdEx and working at PNU? Love to hear from you. Buffiness.
friends... I not a techer, but i spent 2 months in Riyadh and you have to understand it is different life here. maybe lots of money, but no life... I will be happy to answer any question about the life in Riyadh... here or email me at ... Read More
Jzala Compound 3 Solved - Complete Information!!! by jyurong
So as some of you may know i have been trying to find out where I will be housed and as much information as possible the past few weeks. After countless hours of searching (and eventually finding out that my employer misspelled the compound name as ...
I believe bcoz of the hajj thing visa are slow in issuing Read More