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General Practitioner appointment by michaelpakenham
Hi Where can I get a GP appointment ? Can I just ring the nearest hospital ? Many thanks
anyone pls! here is a twist on the initial query; what are the job prospects like for UK-qualified General Practitioners in Riyadh? Comrades, I would really love to know about this... Read More
General Practitioner appointment by michaelpakenham
Hi Where can I get a GP appointment ? Can I just ring the nearest hospital ? Many thanks
here is a twist on the initial query; what are the job prospects like for UK-qualified General Practitioners in Riyadh? Comrades, I would really love to know about this... Read More
iphone 5 Query by londoner1
I'm coming over to Riyadh for work soon from the UK. I have two choices in relation to me wanting to purchase an iphone 5. 1. I can buy one in London (in London, it costs SAR 3180) offline. Once i get to Riyadh, simply get a contract with no phone ...
thanks dudes in the UK, we have, for example, a good country-wide chain called Carephone Warehouse, which is very reliable and reasonable on it's prices for mobile phones and contracts. would any of you be able to advise the name of similar chain ... Read More
iphone 5 Query
I'm coming over to Riyadh for work soon from the UK. I have two choices in relation to me wanting to purchase an iphone 5. 1. I can buy one in London (in London, it costs SAR 3180) offline. Once i get to Riyadh, simply get a contract with no phone ... Read More
Black Brit moving to Riyadh to take up Vice Principal post by RaymondPhD
Hi I am moving to Riyadh at the end of August 2012 and just wanted to find out the pros and cons of living in accomodation in a compound. I have been offered housing but i don't think it is in a compound....need to check this out before i fly ...
What has your skin colour got to do with anything? This is an expat forum not a local forum.It doesn't matter if you're a Black Brit or a Blat Brick or a Brack Blit. Definitely, not in side a Compound. Happy house hunting:)or brad pitt (sorry it ... 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 agree with pkmusd and gokhanTheConqueror. I am a little suprised to see all the ink spent on a concept which is fairly easy to comprehend and is reality! Muslims in general do not believe in free mixing as Islam does not permit it. Some Muslim ... Read More
Cheap hotel for single males
Browse through this post if you havent had the chance to do so already. Tad bit dated but confident some of still holds some ground... /forum/viewtopic.php?id=57132 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!
Easy Tiger, 'Hate' is a very strong word, and why hate people that are doing their jobs? Btw any1 here for me?? (a) lolYes, why not? So many muttawas out there :PLol ,, naaahh they'll be busy staring beautiful girls in the malls lol.. n reminding ... Read More
You are Expat in Saudi Arabia if..... by seeker of truth
Just crossed my mind, feel free to complete the sentence, You are Expat in Saudi Arabia if... You got ticket from Saher! :lol: Come on guys! It's your turn! :)
...your an expat in SA if you have a 6-pac (i hear its solemnly boring out there!) Read More
You are Expat in Saudi Arabia if..... by seeker of truth
Just crossed my mind, feel free to complete the sentence, You are Expat in Saudi Arabia if... You got ticket from Saher! :lol: Come on guys! It's your turn! :)
...if you post comments on EB bout how bored you are!! Read More
I am feeling down .. need cheering up by EastLondon
Lately I have missing my london home... Being isolated in the compound makes me miss my london family and friends. I just feel KAMC it just too far from everything.
lol lool @ the new Westfield, man that place rocks!! Im there chilling atleast once a week after work, and to be honest, even when i am there, i already miss it thinking that soon i will be in Riyadh!! Read More
Is it difficult to live in Riyadh as a woman with kids without husband by nayah
I'm thinking of moving to Riyadh with my children while my husband works in the Eastern Province. Would it be a bad idea for a woman to be alone with her kids? Is it safe there? Could I get about easily?.if anyone could give me insight I'd be ...
Nayah If you have young children pre school you won't be any better off here in Riyadh compound housing is difficult to come by most have waiting lists. Getting about without your husband would involve taxis unless you were on a compound where they ... Read More
Hashi Burgers (camel meat) On Wednesday the 11th. by iamthere
I am headed to Najd Village on Wednesday night for Hashi burgers after the 7 Pm prayer. Any takers willing to joinme. meals range from 15-30 and have other stuff besides camelmeat. This is the one on Takahussi street.I need to add men only for this ...
a lil off topic may be, but do a lot of the Saudi dudes have 4 wifes?! Read More
Italian English - Language exchange
I would have recommended Bedford, but unfortunately riots broke out there... Read More
What to do in England by Lea GRENECHE
Hi everybody ! I am a french student and I would like to come in England for holiday to visit the country and more particularly London! Could you help me to organise my trip telling me the different places I could go and what I could do there ...
And for the foodies, Tayyabs! Read More
Expat blog gatherings in Riyadh by Julien
Hi all! What about meeting the other Riyadh 大咖福利影院 members in real life? Organizing an 大咖福利影院 meet up would be an excellent way to know them! :) An 大咖福利影院 meet up can be a diner gathering, having coffee, a bring and share in a nice ...
sounds great! but my future Riyadh comrades, have this in 3 months time!!! Read More
Where to start off in London :)
Hi Bruce and welcome to the great city For accommodation, what i would do is first decide where in London you would like to stay. Having decided on what location would suit you best, make the visit to the location, or search on the internet for ... Read More
cheap flights from Riyadh by eveningstar
Anyone know how much it costs roughly to fly to nearby countries? Any good web sites for this? Eveing Star
SAR 900 works out to be 拢150, bit off a rip considering the flight time is only circa 1hr45mins. Internals here in the UK are cheaper then that, and fuel price if pretty hefty here. Read More
cheap flights from Riyadh by eveningstar
Anyone know how much it costs roughly to fly to nearby countries? Any good web sites for this? Eveing Star
apparently, Nas Air supposed to be pretty reasonable... Read More
Investment Bankers!!
Wow, my inbox cannot handle all the incoming message from you Investment professionals...NOT!! Read More
Investment Bankers!!
Hi Guys, Just wanted to reach out to any Investment Bankers based in Saudi Arabia! I wonder if there are many investment professionals from the UK/States or other places, migrated to Saudi Arabia for work purposes!? If so, please send me a ... Read More
New Filipino Expat in Riyadh by Randzei27
hello to all expat there specially in riyadh k.s.a, i am Filipino, i will be working in riyadh k.s.a as waiter maybe this coming month, all i want to know is the life out there.. i need more information about riyadh, are the people there is ...
not sure if smoking is prohibited in Riyadh, i dont think it is, i just shared some advise from a health perspective ;) Read More
New Filipino Expat in Riyadh by Randzei27
hello to all expat there specially in riyadh k.s.a, i am Filipino, i will be working in riyadh k.s.a as waiter maybe this coming month, all i want to know is the life out there.. i need more information about riyadh, are the people there is ...
Hello buddy and welcome to the forum From what i know, Philipino's have a big netowrk in Riyadh so assuming your a nice person (!) you will have no problemo! All the best to you, and btw, try stop smoking :) ! Read More
Intro by RehabDoctor
Hi all. I have been a silent observer of this forum for some time and have found it very useful with lots of information for expats. I have enjoyed the enthusiasm and contributions from some of very active members. A brief intro about my self. I am ...
I hope i dont get scathed for this, but i hear along the grapevine that if you are born, bred and raised in the UK, but of asian/indian/pakistani/bengali origin, then you will not be favoured upon in the hospitals as are the 'indigenous english' ... Read More
London, crime and neighborhoods - which? by mattel
I'm relocating to London in a couple of months, and in the middle of my apartment searching and neighborhood research (from the web and speaking to English folks here in NYC), I discovered the depressing fact that Londoners often complain about the ...
as they say, crap happens when scum are about ;) Read More
London, crime and neighborhoods - which? by mattel
I'm relocating to London in a couple of months, and in the middle of my apartment searching and neighborhood research (from the web and speaking to English folks here in NYC), I discovered the depressing fact that Londoners often complain about the ...
ditto, can happen anywhere, especially if you flash your ipod/gadgets around. i currently live in what is considered a posh part of London, yet got burgled several weeks ago. Not sure if it is to with the economic climate or whether it is a ... Read More
What is the average salary of hematologist in Riyadh,KSA? by RaySab
Hi there everybody, I would like to get an idea of how much a hematologist should get paid with 15 years of working experience in United Kingdom? Which are the best places (hospitals) to look for a job? Any comments will be appreciated.
coh blimey!!! A bit of banter is allowed i am sure!!! if you are so concerned, please monitor other postings which seem to be using this good website as a means of unscrupulous advertising (please see my post directed towards Antonio99) Read More
intro from city of olympics 2012! by londoner1
Dear Comrades, Hope you readers are all very well :) Just a quick hi! Thinking of moving to Riyadh as I have a job offer that seems too good to say no to. However i'm super-nervous!! Lived all my live in England, mostly as a Londoner. Having a ...
Hi Trevor Hope your well bud - thanks for your comments mate I am looking at an investment bank which has has international roots, but majority Saudi-owned. The Bank wants to put me on a local contract rather then an expat contract; and I am ... Read More
intro from city of olympics 2012! by londoner1
Dear Comrades, Hope you readers are all very well :) Just a quick hi! Thinking of moving to Riyadh as I have a job offer that seems too good to say no to. However i'm super-nervous!! Lived all my live in England, mostly as a Londoner. Having a ...
Hi Martin, Appreciate your contribution. Yes will keep open to all backgrounds, variety is spice of life! Not sure about saving up dosh though, i can imagine jetting off to Dubai or other places during weekends to compensate boredom. And i flights ... Read More
Only 3 days for Temporary Accommodation!!!!!
Dear Expat Community, i have been liaising with the company that has given me an offer which will more likely then not, see me in Riyadh. I enquired about their arrangements for me accommodation-wise, and they said they on a temporary-basis, they ... Read More
intro from city of olympics 2012! by londoner1
Dear Comrades, Hope you readers are all very well :) Just a quick hi! Thinking of moving to Riyadh as I have a job offer that seems too good to say no to. However i'm super-nervous!! Lived all my live in England, mostly as a Londoner. Having a ...
Fairplay, the world is a varied enough place to spout out a lot of mere talkers....oh well, will have to make enquiries etc one i land in the desert... Read More
intro from city of olympics 2012! by londoner1
Dear Comrades, Hope you readers are all very well :) Just a quick hi! Thinking of moving to Riyadh as I have a job offer that seems too good to say no to. However i'm super-nervous!! Lived all my live in England, mostly as a Londoner. Having a ...
Understood! I gather it is all about residing at a 'happening' compound more suitable for western-style needs. I got the following link http://britishexpats.com/wiki/COMPOUNDS_IN_RIYADH from someone (maybe you Alliecat!) that posted it in some ... Read More
intro from city of olympics 2012! by londoner1
Dear Comrades, Hope you readers are all very well :) Just a quick hi! Thinking of moving to Riyadh as I have a job offer that seems too good to say no to. However i'm super-nervous!! Lived all my live in England, mostly as a Londoner. Having a ...
cheers for your comments. Do brits socialisem much out there amongst themselves or not really? Read More
intro from city of olympics 2012!
Dear Comrades, Hope you readers are all very well :) Just a quick hi! Thinking of moving to Riyadh as I have a job offer that seems too good to say no to. However i'm super-nervous!! Lived all my live in England, mostly as a Londoner. Having a ... Read More