Adam55, English expat in Saudi Arabia

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11 years ago

Emirates Thobes

Hey all! Hope all is well. I'm wondering if any knew of any good places where I could purchase a custom made emirati men's Thobe... Thanks Read More

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12 years ago

Buying a Car on finance/installments

Hey Everyone! Hope everyone is well and enjoying the 'colder' weather in Riyadh. I am currently looking at ways to purchase a car on finance/instalments. I have so far found this very hard with all showrooms asking for numerous amounts of ... Read More

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12 years ago

Arabic Lessons by Adam55

Hi all Does anyone know anything about the Arabic classes that take place at Imam Saud University?

Thanks Lipn RE, I've heard from other expatriates that they do classes there however I didn't know when.. Read More

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12 years ago

Arabic Lessons

Hi all Does anyone know anything about the Arabic classes that take place at Imam Saud University? Read More

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12 years ago

Desert Trips

Hi Guys and ladies As I left my house earlier today, I saw loads of people getting ready for a trip to the desert (Hashs), does anyone know anyone or any sites that organise these trips? Read More

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12 years ago

Flying above Thumama by faris_nb

Hi guys/ladies I am suggesting to have a group fly journey above Thumama during the upcoming days as there is a small airport over there for such of activities. They will fly at Saturday 21th of September at a rate 300SAR per person. I believe we ...

Do they have a website? As I can't go on the 21st But would love to do it later.. Read More

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12 years ago

Pool/snooker? by shabbatage

Anyone fancy a game of pool or snooker tonight? not that great at snooker but will happily dish out a whooping at pool if theres any takers :)

Would love to play but live in a very awkward place near the airport and have no transport of my own! Soon will tho! Read More

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12 years ago

Urgent Dentist in Al Malaz Please

However, Im not sure if they accept medical cards, they look like a private firm. Read More

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12 years ago

Urgent Dentist in Al Malaz Please

Hi Chouders Sorry to hear about your wisdom tooth. I haven't been to a dentist here, however, I received a leaflet from my employer, KFSH whe I started work with them. The leaflet is about a dentist they recommend. They are called Maleen Dental ... Read More

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12 years ago

Riyadh- Hair stylist (FOR MEN) by Dan_the_13th

Hey all! I'm new to these forums.. I wanted to ask, is there any good hair stylist in Riyadh who can do stuff like Razor hair cuts, textured cuts etc..? (FOR MEN!!11) Because my local "barber" only knows one thing.. "SHORTENING" and its darn ...

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12 years ago

Housing Issues by Adam55

Hey Guys and Ladies.. I arrived in Riyadh about two weeks ago, with my wife. I am working at KFSH whilst my wife will be starting her job as a primary school teacher after the Eid break. When I landed here, I was given accommodation very far from ...

I live on exit 7 currently, not sure what exit KFSH is. However, the hospital is close to malaz and olaya. Read More

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12 years ago

Housing Issues by Adam55

Hey Guys and Ladies.. I arrived in Riyadh about two weeks ago, with my wife. I am working at KFSH whilst my wife will be starting her job as a primary school teacher after the Eid break. When I landed here, I was given accommodation very far from ...

What if I could push it to 100k? Read More

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12 years ago

Housing Issues by Adam55

Hey Guys and Ladies.. I arrived in Riyadh about two weeks ago, with my wife. I am working at KFSH whilst my wife will be starting her job as a primary school teacher after the Eid break. When I landed here, I was given accommodation very far from ...

Sorry that's 80,000 a year Not month sorry..lol..you must have thought I was working for one of the royals.. Read More

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12 years ago

Housing Issues by Adam55

Hey Guys and Ladies.. I arrived in Riyadh about two weeks ago, with my wife. I am working at KFSH whilst my wife will be starting her job as a primary school teacher after the Eid break. When I landed here, I was given accommodation very far from ...

Is that enough for a compound per Annum? Read More

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12 years ago

Housing Issues

Hey Guys and Ladies.. I arrived in Riyadh about two weeks ago, with my wife. I am working at KFSH whilst my wife will be starting her job as a primary school teacher after the Eid break. When I landed here, I was given accommodation very far from ... Read More

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12 years ago

Housing Issues

Hey Guys and Ladies.. I arrived in Riyadh about two weeks ago, with my wife. I am working at KFSH whilst my wife will be starting her job as a primary school teacher after the Eid break. When I landed here, I was given accommodation very far from ... Read More

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12 years ago

Learning arabic by guestposter525

Hi can someone recomend some good books to learn basic Arabic. Thanks in advance.

Hey Tom That sounds really expensive. I learnt from a book in the UK and payed 拢10 a class. If you don't mind could you send me the details, I may try and use my limited Arabic to negotiate a good deal with him..lol Read More

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12 years ago

Learning arabic by guestposter525

Hi can someone recomend some good books to learn basic Arabic. Thanks in advance.

Does anyone know of any professional teachers who do 1 on 1 teaching? Read More

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12 years ago

Trying to find a mosque by lola333

Does anyone know where Sheikh Nasser al Qattami's mosque is located in Riyadh?

On the subject of mosques, I'm arriving at the end of the week. I really really want to read behind sheikh utaybi, do you know where he leads the taraweeh? Also which mosque does shaykh Arifi and shaykh fawzaan teach? Both huge scholars with a big ... Read More

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12 years ago

Learning arabic by guestposter525

Hi can someone recomend some good books to learn basic Arabic. Thanks in advance.

That's very true Alliecat, I hope I could do it though colleagues as you learn more on the job... Read More

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12 years ago

Learning arabic by guestposter525

Hi can someone recomend some good books to learn basic Arabic. Thanks in advance.

Ahelpfulsaudi, do you know if it is easy to find Arabic teachers in Riyadh? I saw one advertised somewhere but they were charging SR200 an hour which is a bit hefty.. Read More

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12 years ago

Moving to Riyadh from London! by judyk

Hi everyone! I have been doing a lot of research about what life is like for western women in Saudi Arabia much of which worries me especially when I have been told that I would need an exit visa from my potential employer (a member of the Saudi ...

Sounds really interesting and yeh, very prestige.. Read More

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12 years ago

Learning arabic by guestposter525

Hi can someone recomend some good books to learn basic Arabic. Thanks in advance.

Hey Riz I'm moving soon too and will be looking for an Arabic Teacher too for myself and a female teacher for my wife.. I started lessons on YouTube and then went to a teacher In Birmingham and went through the book 'Al Arabiyyah Tu Bayna Yadyk' ... Read More

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12 years ago

Moving to Riyadh from London! by judyk

Hi everyone! I have been doing a lot of research about what life is like for western women in Saudi Arabia much of which worries me especially when I have been told that I would need an exit visa from my potential employer (a member of the Saudi ...

Hey Judyk I am moving soon too from the UK, excited yet nervous lol.. Can I ask what you'll be doing for the Saudi Royal Family? Seems like a very prestigious role.. Read More

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13 years ago

Moving Soon!

Thanks Xenolol and Ahmadaq.. We are excited yet nervous and just want to make sure we don't forget anything and obviously want to hear from other expats' experiences.. Read More

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13 years ago

Moving Soon!

Further to my previous post, is it possible that an employer from KSA send expat employees to another country to obtain a work visa? My wife has been told to go to Bahrain and do the medical there and then obtain the work visa there.. Read More

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13 years ago

Moving Soon!

Hey guys! A few months ago, I wrote a post stating that I had recieved an offer to work at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and was considering whether to take the offer and about general life in Riyadh. A few months on from that, I accepted the ... Read More

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13 years ago

Job Offer From KFSH Riyadh by Adam55