katlol
@Katelol
Georgian expat in Saudi Arabia
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Georgian
Lives in Riyadh
Speaks English
Registration: 17 December 2011
any english teachers from ksu? by twistinpatty
I am arriving in riyadh tomorrow - any expats from uk going to teach at ksu?:)
Mine took 2 weeks because it was Ramadan time and a lot of people were coming to Saudi applying for visas. It shouldn't take more than a week from the UK. Read More
any english teachers from ksu? by twistinpatty
I am arriving in riyadh tomorrow - any expats from uk going to teach at ksu?:)
hi Even if you arrive late,you will be given necessary training and induction sessions so there is nothing to worry about. You will even get to observe some experienced teachers to see what the classes and the students are like. Read More
Looking for teachers in King Saud University by riyadhbound
Hello everyone, I am still in the U.S. in the process of getting my visa so lots of paperwork and packing going on. I'm hoping to get to know some women who work at KSU or will work in the near future. I was hired through ICEAT but understand ...
In some compounds you do but in some compounds you don't.There are some compounds that will let you in if you make a reservation in their restaurant. For classes you need to be on their list to get in their compounds. Read More
any english teachers from ksu? by twistinpatty
I am arriving in riyadh tomorrow - any expats from uk going to teach at ksu?:)
HI I am working for KSU. It's my third year here so please don't hesitate to ask if you have questions. Read More
Looking for teachers in King Saud University by riyadhbound
Hello everyone, I am still in the U.S. in the process of getting my visa so lots of paperwork and packing going on. I'm hoping to get to know some women who work at KSU or will work in the near future. I was hired through ICEAT but understand ...
hi Lorinda I work for KSU and ICEAT. It's my third year with them and can't be happier. ICEAT is a great company,we have the best CEO there is. We don't live in a compound but you can visit a lot of compounds in Riyadh. They offer ... Read More
ICEAT Job Offer -anybody has info or experience to share on them? by Hypatiea
Dear Fellow Expats - I am not yet in Riyadh but seriously considering job offer by ICEAT in Riyadh, to work at King Saud University. Just wondered if anyone here had any experience or info to share about the company/accommodation/contract and ...
It's my third year working for ICEAT and I can't be happier. They are one of the best and the most honest companies in Riyadh. Read More
Do EdEx provide compound accommodation? by ToniTR
Greetings, Would anyone know if "Education Experts" generally provide compound accommodation for their workers? Regards Toni
Yes, Apply to ICEAT. It's my third year working with them and they are very good. Read More
Do EdEx provide compound accommodation? by ToniTR
Greetings, Would anyone know if "Education Experts" generally provide compound accommodation for their workers? Regards Toni
They are not recruiting for KSU any more but they are definitely recruiting for PNU Read More
A room in a compound
hi everyone We are looking for a single female to share out flat with in a compound in Olaya.Two of us (female teachers) are going to live there and we have a spare room to rent out. The rent is 2000 SAR per month including bills expect for the ... Read More
Vivienne Westwood in Riyadh
hi everyone Do you know if there is a Vivienne Westwood shop in Riyadh? Thank you Kate Read More
Visas for American teachers by Katelol
hi everyone Is it still possible to get a visa in America for a teacher who does not have a degree in English but has a TEFL certificate? Thank you KT
When did you get you? It has been a requirement for about 3 months now,has not it? Read More
Visas for American teachers by Katelol
hi everyone Is it still possible to get a visa in America for a teacher who does not have a degree in English but has a TEFL certificate? Thank you KT
I know you can get a job with a TEFL and a BA but can an American get a Saudi employment visa? Read More
Visas for American teachers by Katelol
hi everyone Is it still possible to get a visa in America for a teacher who does not have a degree in English but has a TEFL certificate? Thank you KT
Really? I know some teachers who have Iqamas without degrees in English. Read More
Visas for American teachers
hi everyone Is it still possible to get a visa in America for a teacher who does not have a degree in English but has a TEFL certificate? Thank you KT Read More
Princess Noura University paying 18.000?
I don't think it's true. Read More
Princess Noura University paying 18.000?
hi everyone The rumour has been going around my workplace that PNU is recruiting teachers directly and paying them 18.000. Is it true? Some of my colleagues have resigned hoping that they will be paid this ridiculous amount of money. Thank ... Read More
Iqama question
hi everyone Do you know if I can leave for more than 30 days on my Iqama? Every time I leave the country my exit re-entry visa states that it is valid after 30 days of leaving Saudi Arabia.Can I leave for 40 days and come back and still be able ... Read More
Exit reentry visa by Katelol
hi everyone When does an exit reentry visa expire? A month after paying for it or a month after leaving the country? I paid for it 6 weeks ago and I didn't leave the country. I am going on holiday in 2 weeks so I don't know if I have to reapply ...
Thank you so much. It makes things easier. Read More
Exit reentry visa
hi everyone When does an exit reentry visa expire? A month after paying for it or a month after leaving the country? I paid for it 6 weeks ago and I didn't leave the country. I am going on holiday in 2 weeks so I don't know if I have to reapply ... Read More
Souqs or shopping malls near Al Akaria mall ?
hi everyone Do you know any shopping malls or souqs near Al Akaria mall? Thank you very much Khatuna Read More
Shopping mall near IKEA
hi everyone Do you know the names of the shopping malls near IKEAR? Thank you Kate Read More
Costume shops
hi everyone Do you know if there is a shop in Riyadh where you can buy costumes for a fancy dress party? Thank you Kate Read More
Cheap hotel for single males
hi everyone Do you know any hotels or apartments for max 2000 SAR per month? Thanks a lot Read More
Yoga classes
hi everyone Does anyone know if maybe in some compound they have yoga classes? Thank you very much Read More
Am I the only one bored by HenroBotha
Ladies/Guys Please feel free to ad me as a contact I am new to riyadh and bored out of my mind.
Walks in the desert plus barbecue. Read More
Am I the only one bored by HenroBotha
Ladies/Guys Please feel free to ad me as a contact I am new to riyadh and bored out of my mind.
Go on hash walks.It is a lot of fun. Email hashrides@yahoo.com if you are interested. Read More
Compounds where Saudis are allowed to visit
Thank you very much.I had made some Saudi friends before coming here so I want to be able to see them occasionally. Any more compounds Saudis can visit? Read More
Compounds where Saudis are allowed to visit
hi everyone Are there any compounds where Saudis are allowed to visit? Thank you Read More
Indian Restaurant in Riyadh
hi everyone I have been to a few Indian restaurants in Riyadh and I am still looking for a good one. Any ideas? Read More
king saud university - any teachers from there? by twistinpatty
:)Hi can anyone tell me what it is like at king saud university teaching english? i have just been offered a job with them and would like to know specifically what the female accommodation is like? are there any recreational facilities at the ...
Do you have a TEFL certificate? Read More
Private resort in Riyadh by Katelol
hi everyone Do you know a private resort in Riyadh? I will be stuck here during the Eid holiday. Thanks a lot Kate
I've been to the span in the DQ. Read More
Private resort in Riyadh
hi everyone Do you know a private resort in Riyadh? I will be stuck here during the Eid holiday. Thanks a lot Kate Read More
Looking for a place to rent during the Eid holiday
hi everyone A friend of mine is looking for rent a place in a compound for a week during the Eid holiday in August. Do you know anyone who is going on holiday and would like to rent out their place? Thanks a lot Kate Read More
Visa agent in America
hi everyone Does anyone have contact details for a competent visa agent dealing with Saudi visas? Thanks a lot Kate Read More
Apartments for single people by Katelol
hi everyone Do you know any apartment blocks to rent an apartment where expats live? Thank you
Thank you Slyshooter I would really appreciate if could find out the contact details for me. Thank you very much Read More
Apartments for single people by Katelol
hi everyone Do you know any apartment blocks to rent an apartment where expats live? Thank you
Thank you Alliecat. I would like to live in an apartment where it is not strictly women and my friends come and visit. Read More
Apartments for single people
hi everyone Do you know any apartment blocks to rent an apartment where expats live? Thank you Read More
British embassy parties by Katelol
hi everyone Do you know if the British embassy has parties or any other social activities AT ALL? and how do people get invited? Thanks a lot Khatuna
Apparently you now have to make friends with someone at the embassy to join in on the stupid cheese tasting nights and such. The RGBB is charging 450 I think to allow you membership to their equivalent of embassy functions for brits, and who ever ... Read More
British embassy parties by Katelol
hi everyone Do you know if the British embassy has parties or any other social activities AT ALL? and how do people get invited? Thanks a lot Khatuna
oh noooooooooo. I don't think I want to go to embassy parties any more. I am not a people pleaser. :) I got invited to parties when I was single.Now, I know why invitations suddenly stopped. :( Read More
Police and health check in Britain
hi everyone I am going to England in July and would like to get some information about how long it takes to have police and health check. Thank you very much Read More
British embassy parties by Katelol
hi everyone Do you know if the British embassy has parties or any other social activities AT ALL? and how do people get invited? Thanks a lot Khatuna
That's what I keep asking where can we buy tickets? I really want to go. :) Read More
British embassy parties by Katelol
hi everyone Do you know if the British embassy has parties or any other social activities AT ALL? and how do people get invited? Thanks a lot Khatuna
Where can we buy tickets? Read More
British embassy parties
hi everyone Do you know if the British embassy has parties or any other social activities AT ALL? and how do people get invited? Thanks a lot Khatuna Read More
Cayenne pepper by Katelol
hi everyone Do you happen to know where I can buy cayenne pepper in Riyadh? Thank you
Where is Danube or Lulu? Read More
Cayenne pepper
hi everyone Do you happen to know where I can buy cayenne pepper in Riyadh? Thank you Read More
Transfer money without a Saudi Bank account by Katelol
hi I do not have an iqama or a Saudi bank account yet. Do you know how I can transfer money to my English bank account. Thanks a lot.
I have a passport but not an iqama. I am still looking for the bank which transfers money without an iqama. Read More
Red Sand
We would like to visit RED SAND in Riyadh. Any ideas? Activities? Where is the place. Thank you Read More
UK to KSA......should I stay or should I go? by Patsystone
Hi This is my first attempt at blogging so please forgive any typos, lack of understanding or anything else related to my useless IT skills. I've been offered a position in Riyahd & hope to start (visa permitting etc) May 2012. Over the past couple ...
If it was bad,I wouldn't be here. Read More
Mac shop in Riyadh by Katelol
hi Does anyone know a good Mac shop in Riyadh? I am having problems with my Mac. Any ideas what could be wrong with it? Thank you
Thank you. My Mac is fixed,it was only a charger so I guess I have to buy a new one. Read More
Private beach resorts in Saudi Arabia by Katelol
hi everyone Do you know any private beach resorts in Saudi Arabia? Thank you
Thank you for all the information. We can not go abroad because my friend doesn't have a multi visa and it expires soon. Could you please include a link while giving suggestions. Thanks a lot Read More
Private beach resorts in Saudi Arabia by Katelol
hi everyone Do you know any private beach resorts in Saudi Arabia? Thank you
We have asked people and they say you can swim in the sea in Jeddah. Is it true? Read More
Private beach resorts in Saudi Arabia by Katelol
hi everyone Do you know any private beach resorts in Saudi Arabia? Thank you
and are women allowed to swim there? Read More
Mac shop in Riyadh by Katelol
hi Does anyone know a good Mac shop in Riyadh? I am having problems with my Mac. Any ideas what could be wrong with it? Thank you
hi sorry. It doesn't switch on. Read More
Mac shop in Riyadh
hi Does anyone know a good Mac shop in Riyadh? I am having problems with my Mac. Any ideas what could be wrong with it? Thank you Read More
UK to KSA......should I stay or should I go? by Patsystone
Hi This is my first attempt at blogging so please forgive any typos, lack of understanding or anything else related to my useless IT skills. I've been offered a position in Riyahd & hope to start (visa permitting etc) May 2012. Over the past couple ...
Riyadh is not bad at all. I have been here for two months and I am still having fun. You need a good employer and good friends and you will be fine. Read More
Private beach resorts in Saudi Arabia
hi everyone Do you know any private beach resorts in Saudi Arabia? Thank you Read More
Nice hotel in Jeddah
hi Do you know any nice hotels with an outdoor swimming pool in Jeddah? or better package holidays? Read More
Transfer money without a Saudi Bank account by Katelol
hi I do not have an iqama or a Saudi bank account yet. Do you know how I can transfer money to my English bank account. Thanks a lot.
Thank you. I will find someone who has Iqama. Read More
New arrival expat. by erich214
Hi everyone! I arrived last week (Feb 1st) from Canada and I'm working at Imam University as an English instructor. I live in Ghranata district, anyone around me?? I'm looking to meet new people outside my workplace, someone to show me the ropes ...
hahhaha. Very impressive.Everybody keeps saying'Not allowed.' But you can talk to women in compounds I guess. Read More
Transfer money without a Saudi Bank account by Katelol
hi I do not have an iqama or a Saudi bank account yet. Do you know how I can transfer money to my English bank account. Thanks a lot.
you cannot transfer a money as unknown person you should atleast have Nationality ID or Passport. but for answering your question, you don't need to have Bank account in Saudi Arabia to transfer money to your local account in your country all ... Read More
Fun activities in Riyadh by Katelol
hi Do you have any suggestions for fun activities in Riyadh? Like horse riding,etc.
Thank you I love trying out new things as much as I love swimming,dancing,socialising,playing silly games,exploring new places,picnics, anything really. Read More
Fun activities in Riyadh
hi Do you have any suggestions for fun activities in Riyadh? Like horse riding,etc. Read More
Transfer money without a Saudi Bank account
hi I do not have an iqama or a Saudi bank account yet. Do you know how I can transfer money to my English bank account. Thanks a lot. Read More
working for adwaa rabia by sukie1
hi can anyone tell me what the accommodation is like for those employed by adwaa rabia and working at pnu? thanks
First off, I'd like to thank all of you that have shared information on this blog. It really helps all of prospective teachers make a decision amid the lack of information provided. I have read all comments and have to add a few inquiries. The ... Read More
any english teachers from ksu? by twistinpatty
I am arriving in riyadh tomorrow - any expats from uk going to teach at ksu?:)
hi I work for ICEAT and I have had no problems so far. It is a reliable company and the university is great. Read More
good dance schools in Riyadh by abigaililu
Dance Hi all. I would like to know if there are any good dance schools in Riyadh? I know this is probably limited but if anyone can help out on this I'd appreciate it! Thanks! X
I am interested too if we could find a dance teacher we could gather people together and pay her privately or him if it is in a compound. 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 ...
Hi I'm intreasted working in Riyadh. I have applied a few agency's here in America. Which is the best agency to work with?ICEAT 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 ...
People seem shocked that I haven't suffered 'culture shock.' Maybe it's because I'd been off-handedly gathering info on life in the Middle East for several years (I'm very interested in traveling, geography and the world at large ;) ) Also, I ... Read More
Jobs in Riyadh
Does anybody know any agants or companies hiring male English teachers? I would appreciate any information at all. Thank you Read More
Where are you going when you leave Saudia? by Alliecat
Where are you going when you leave Saudia [i]for good[/i] (since this is an 大咖福利影院, we should all be leaving here at some point)? I'm thinking I might spend a few months in Eastern Europe and then home. What about you?
@katelol. g8 choice!! very clean countryI love Japanese people,they have all the right qualities Read More
Visiting other compunds by Katelol
hi everyone Is it acceptable/safe to visit people in other compounds?
ha .. the crazy georgians? beware!!!!!!!! :lol:hahaha. So you know them. Read More
Visiting other compunds by Katelol
hi everyone Is it acceptable/safe to visit people in other compounds?
If it's somebody you have met and gotten to know in real life, yes, it's safe. If it's somebody you don't know and haven't met first in public, don't do it OR bring a friend and meet in a 'common area' in the compound. Just use common sense like ... Read More
Visiting other compunds by Katelol
hi everyone Is it acceptable/safe to visit people in other compounds?
which compounds? most compounds you need an invitation from someone lives inside to enter it.Seder Village Read More
Visiting other compunds by Katelol
hi everyone Is it acceptable/safe to visit people in other compounds?
which compounds? most compounds you need an invitation from someone lives inside to enter it.and if you have an invitation? Read More
Visiting other compunds
hi everyone Is it acceptable/safe to visit people in other compounds? 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!
Thanks for all the info everyone! I knew that the answer would be no, it was a topic I thought of bringing up.aww, sorry. feeling lonely? Read More
Moving to Riyadh by Katelol
Is anybody moving to Riyadh in January?
Hi, yes I am. I'll PM you my details.I have no idea how it works. I have just sent you a message,have you received it? Read More
Moving to Riyadh by Katelol
Is anybody moving to Riyadh in January?
Hi Kate, I've been offered a job in , a place on a western compound etc starting early/mid Feb. I will probably accept it, although I'm not sure I want to give up London for Riyadh. Are you making the move? Jamesyes,I am leaving London for ... Read More
Educational Experts Riyadh by mikeinitaly
Hi can anyone tell me if they have had any experience with Educational Experts and Bill Thawley? Also, what type of accommodation do they offer? Thanks Mike
sorry,mike i'm not actually working for them but i have friends who are working on the female campusAnd do they like it? Read More
King Saud University by BAA_BAAintheDunes
so what do u think? let me know?
What are the common staff complaints about King Saud University? Do they pay on time? Read More