ziad08
Saudi citizen
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About me
Saudi
Lives in Riyadh
Registration: 12 January 2010
Football/soccer by Ralphy
Looking to join a team or just play friendly games. Love football and really hoping to get to play soon
so anyone interested in playing? Read More
Sharing interview Experiences by Cleopatra
Wondering if anyone has the courage to talk about interviews for job-seekers here in the kingdom ??? all the good and definetly the absurd ones! My last interview was in a strange neibourhood and the interviewer sounded like "a fresh from the farm ...
mmm dunno i consider myself a car buff and love cats to death so yeah wouldnt mind hearing bout your cat :) but yeah i know where you are coming from...still one of the best forums out here i think....Actually, ziad, we've had a lot of good Saudi ... Read More
Sharing interview Experiences by Cleopatra
Wondering if anyone has the courage to talk about interviews for job-seekers here in the kingdom ??? all the good and definetly the absurd ones! My last interview was in a strange neibourhood and the interviewer sounded like "a fresh from the farm ...
nope not an 'expat' experience but as the title says 'sharing interview experiences' thats what i did....you might ask why i am on the saudi forum for expats consdiering the fact that im saudi but i explained that in one of my first posts on this ... Read More
TV Channels by musicman
In response to redgems inquiry on another thread I mut say that my experience tells me that SHOWTIME is the best service provider for American Music, TV, Soaps, Documentaries, Educational and News Channels. I am a subscriber to SHOWBOX on Showtime ...
english premier league games are on the abu dhabi sports package....as for the dreambox i know for a fact that orbit showtime are starting to use new engrypted signals which will not be picked up by dreamboxes supposedly this will start by the end ... Read More
Sharing interview Experiences by Cleopatra
Wondering if anyone has the courage to talk about interviews for job-seekers here in the kingdom ??? all the good and definetly the absurd ones! My last interview was in a strange neibourhood and the interviewer sounded like "a fresh from the farm ...
i had an interviiew where all the questions were personal ones about my family...my family name...why i dont speak arabic...he also suggested if they hire me that i should go and live on a farm for a month and learn the language...he wasnt ... 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 ...
best shop i go to is in euromarche....the guy speaks english although will jack the prices up.....and i think the place u went to on damam highway is close to the one i go to called dana....they are all pretty much the same in terms of size and all ... 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 ...
best place for me is a place called dana on damam highway....decent shisha although nothing compared to ones back in dubai.... Read More
5-aside football by jameel137
Hi again...kwik intro...Im soon to be in riyadh and I was wondering whether there are any places to play 5-aside football? Obviously you would need another 9 players to play, so... what im askig for really...and now im comito my point.. does anyone ...
i think the place in diriyah is called mondial and yeh they r decent pitches 5 in total i think 2 large and 3 medium sized.... if any of you play regularly id be interested in playing...pm me if you can Read More
F1 - What channel? by bhills2153
Can anyone tell me what channel I can watch the F1 race on tomorrow in KSA? Thanks
Dubai sports is free to air so thats why its in arabic....if you pay for teh abu dhabi sports package you get it in english and its the BBC coverage...usually on abu dhabis sports +2 Read More
Manchester United...... by ziad08
Looking to find any manchester united fans here..... any idea if you have a group to meet up and watch the footy or do you pretty much just watch it at home... In dubai we created a supporters group and had well over 200 fans but only about 20 ...
Abu Dhabi sports.....you subscribe to their package.....they show all the games pretty much the same set up as showtime but even better.... Read More
Manchester United...... by ziad08
Looking to find any manchester united fans here..... any idea if you have a group to meet up and watch the footy or do you pretty much just watch it at home... In dubai we created a supporters group and had well over 200 fans but only about 20 ...
Utd rarely self destruct.....i can almost guarantee we will get our 19th before you get a sniff of winning it :) I think hodgson is a good manager just not cut out for a top 4 club but then again are liverpool a top 4 club? might be good to turn ... Read More
Embassy functions - what's the deal here? by gowiththeflowUK
I was told to register with my Embassy when I got here and as and when they hold functions or there was anything of interest going on, they would let me know / invite me. Well, I am still waiting.... What's the deal with the Embassy functions ...
Canadian embassy is very active and host a load of parties...most recent being a jamaican themed rasta night couldnt make it though coz i decided to head to dubai for a week.... Would suggest getting in contact with the canadian embassy and join ... Read More
Manchester United...... by ziad08
Looking to find any manchester united fans here..... any idea if you have a group to meet up and watch the footy or do you pretty much just watch it at home... In dubai we created a supporters group and had well over 200 fans but only about 20 ...
where was i when berba scored that hattrick against the scouse.....Old Trafford.. went up for the rangers game and was horrible so decided i needed to see us teach the scouse a lesson in football.... how sweet it was seeing berba pop up with the ... Read More
Manchester United...... by ziad08
Looking to find any manchester united fans here..... any idea if you have a group to meet up and watch the footy or do you pretty much just watch it at home... In dubai we created a supporters group and had well over 200 fans but only about 20 ...
There are so many football freaks here i kind of get confused who is supporting who :DI'm from Manchester but support Liverpool FC (work that one out if you can!), although I currently find myself unable to look at any footy results...... :(Never ... Read More
Darts Anyone? I live near Granda Shopping Mall by CivEngr
Just got a dart board. Got lots of room to party; 2 living rooms, kitchen, 1-1/2 bath, 2 bedrooms. Waste of space. Great party house but no peeps to party with. I suck at darts but it is something to do. Any interset? I live near the Granda ...
darts is a good waste of time hahah....used to play during half time during footy games back in dubai's pubs.... good game of around the world for a bit of money is always a good time... Read More
5-aside football by jameel137
Hi again...kwik intro...Im soon to be in riyadh and I was wondering whether there are any places to play 5-aside football? Obviously you would need another 9 players to play, so... what im askig for really...and now im comito my point.. does anyone ...
lots of locations to play over here with some fairly decent pitches.... I try and play once a week but very hard to make everyone agree on a time...but once you are down here in riyadh let me know as we are always 2 or 3 short so the more ppl ... Read More
Need a workout - Best gym in riyadh ( also value for money ofcourse!!) by jameel137
Hi me again (guy with visa issues). I used to be a pretty strong gym goer until a couple of years ago and I really need to get back in shape. Im hoping that coming to riyadh might help me turnover a new leaf. So I want to know whats the best gym to ...
For a proper workout surround by people that are serious about working out i would head to golds gym on tahlia....althought not completely open it is a very good gym...they are still building the main part but a section is open for use and the ... Read More
Tennis Anyone? by slopez909
Been in Riyadh for almost 3 years and just found out that there may be others like me looking to play tennis. I am a USTA rated 4.0+ level player with 4.5 level experience. Originally from L.A., California. Doubles is more fun than Singles. I am ...
yeah intercon is old school...always a good place to go when they have a tennis tournament good place to meet ppl into tennis.... i have started coaching children now and have two young 10 year olds who are learning how to play...one has very good ... Read More
Anyone for tabletennis? by Saq-81
Yes. this is an open challenge. I'm bringing my bat, so if you think you can handle the lightning pace and wicked spin, let me know. i'm well out of practice tho, so anybody to train with and do tabletennis drills etc with of an evening would be ...
nothing like a good challenge.... Im ready to play.... Let me know when and where and you are on.. Read More
Tennis Anyone? by slopez909
Been in Riyadh for almost 3 years and just found out that there may be others like me looking to play tennis. I am a USTA rated 4.0+ level player with 4.5 level experience. Originally from L.A., California. Doubles is more fun than Singles. I am ...
Interesting topic but still not a single person interested in playing. I am always looking to play some tennis although basketball is my main sport now. If anyone is interested in rallying drop me a message. 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 ...
You and me both Puff......still searching for that shisha place...i was living in dubai and sometimes wish i could bring my shisha cafe i used to go to in dubai and place it outside my front door lol...... I have tried two places here..... one ... Read More
Bird Feeders in Riyadh? by Alliecat
Is it possible to buy a bird feeder here or must I make one out of an old milk carton? lol There are some interesting little finches around and I'm wondering what else could be attracted with a few seeds :)
They also have bird feeders in a pet shop called life and nature opposite tamimi fal Read More
Holidays in Adjoining Countries? by Alliecat
I'm planning some holidays and want to keep them in the Middle East area. I went to Egypt in November and am wondering where to go next? My interests are antiquities, architecture, art, photography ... things like this. Of course at night, ...
Morrocco is definately a good place to see.....Also Jordan is very nice as long as you dont limit yoursefl to amman.... Read More
Single English guy in Riyadh - desperate for answers!!
Hi Danny.... Compound life is important but then again ur at work all day and the only time you would want to do something is on your weekend or after work at night which you could easily just go to any embassy gigs or compound parties..... best ... Read More
I'm a non arabic speaking saudi.....HELP by ziad08
Subject pretty much says it all..... Im a saudi national....my mum is english.... Cant speak arabic....I can understand fluently just cant have a conversation in arabic.... This is a problem i have found because im expected to know the ...
i cant learn arabic the same way because i already have a gf.... Not going to get a new arab gf just to learn the language....doesnt work that way for me lol.... Read More
can someone please help... by jinx
Good day ol! I am a nurse and got accepted from work in riyadh but I am having second thoughts because I can't seem to locate "Sadak Polyclinic" in the internet. The agency told me that it is located in olaya and that's all they can give me. Please ...
I live in Olaya...so if you can give me any landmarks it is close to i will be able to check it out for you.....maybe the agency can find out or give you their phone number Read More
I'm a non arabic speaking saudi.....HELP by ziad08
Subject pretty much says it all..... Im a saudi national....my mum is english.... Cant speak arabic....I can understand fluently just cant have a conversation in arabic.... This is a problem i have found because im expected to know the ...
Brazilians are lovely people lol.... My gf is brazilian....picking up the portugues language soon as well Read More
Gyms in Riyadh; by kevfar
Looking to start work at the KFMC in Jan/Feb 2010. What are the local gym facilities like? Equipment, cost, opening times, availability for westerners etc? Are there any protocols I should be aware of in a gym (dress code and the like) Hope you can ...
i go to a gym called al diyafah.....great gym with all the right machines....its smaller than most gyms here like masters gym fitness first and bodybuilders but it does the trick.....i was a member of fitness first in dubai and checked the branch ... Read More
Manchester United......
Looking to find any manchester united fans here..... any idea if you have a group to meet up and watch the footy or do you pretty much just watch it at home... In dubai we created a supporters group and had well over 200 fans but only about 20 ... Read More
I'm a non arabic speaking saudi.....HELP by ziad08
Subject pretty much says it all..... Im a saudi national....my mum is english.... Cant speak arabic....I can understand fluently just cant have a conversation in arabic.... This is a problem i have found because im expected to know the ...
im 25 years old....so worried people will think im too old to "start" learning the language lol..... Allicat thanks for the tip about hospitals never thought about that area.....will look into the websites of some of the ones i know here in ... Read More
I'm a non arabic speaking saudi.....HELP
Subject pretty much says it all..... Im a saudi national....my mum is english.... Cant speak arabic....I can understand fluently just cant have a conversation in arabic.... This is a problem i have found because im expected to know the ... Read More