Prince Panda
English expat in Saudi Arabia
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Registration: 17 October 2010
Hajj without an iqama by Allons-y
I am here on a 90-day working visa, but my company hasn't secured my iqama yet to get me through the year. Because the Hajj is coming so soon, I am worried that I won't have my iqama before the Hajj arrives. If I don't get my passport back ...
Your company should have provided a 'temporary iqama' for you, which is simply a photocopy of your passport with a company letter attached to it stating your name, profession, employer etc. If you don't have this, then you can get by with just a ... Read More
Ladies I got good news for you.. by Alisan
Hello, Ok ladies, I ve been using this private taxi along with a friend of mine who was using the service a long time ago. The taxi is private, the car is unmarked & tinted in the back, works 24 hours, and most importantly safe & punctual. The ...
BTW, if any of you think what I've said above is too incendiary for the blog, I have no problem deleting the post and contining the discussion in private.BTW I made the quote previously not kzm40, I don't want him getting credit for my work :D You ... Read More
Ladies I got good news for you.. by Alisan
Hello, Ok ladies, I ve been using this private taxi along with a friend of mine who was using the service a long time ago. The taxi is private, the car is unmarked & tinted in the back, works 24 hours, and most importantly safe & punctual. The ...
I think the men should be banned from driving too! Seriously, putting all the cultural prejudices that Saudi men have against women aside, I just can't see women driving anytime soon from a logistics point of view. I mean another 1,000,000 drivers ... Read More
Financial Advice by Prince Panda
Need some advice lads and ladies. Most of us save our money then send it back to our home countries frequently to our bank accounts there. I have been sending my riyals back to UK usually when the pound is weak, but what is the best currency to save ...
What currency is best to save your hard-earned riyals in? E.g. I'm sending my money back to UK these days because the pound is weak (was nearly 拢1 = SR8 riyals before recession, now below SR6! It feels like a big bonus). The Americans don't have ... Read More
Ladies I got good news for you.. by Alisan
Hello, Ok ladies, I ve been using this private taxi along with a friend of mine who was using the service a long time ago. The taxi is private, the car is unmarked & tinted in the back, works 24 hours, and most importantly safe & punctual. The ...
Kids can drive, but women can not!!I think the men should be banned from driving too! Seriously, putting all the cultural prejudices that Saudi men have against women aside, I just can't see women driving anytime soon from a logistics point of ... Read More
Financial Advice by Prince Panda
Need some advice lads and ladies. Most of us save our money then send it back to our home countries frequently to our bank accounts there. I have been sending my riyals back to UK usually when the pound is weak, but what is the best currency to save ...
Wow very detailed information from HSBC I will speak to them. Thanks Julien :) Read More
Financial Advice
Need some advice lads and ladies. Most of us save our money then send it back to our home countries frequently to our bank accounts there. I have been sending my riyals back to UK usually when the pound is weak, but what is the best currency to save ... Read More
Libraries in Riyadh by Allons-y
Are there public (or even private) libraries in Riyadh? If so, are there any that have English, Spanish, and French books? I am still waiting for my iqama but hope to have it soon. What are the regulations for non-Saudis? Could I get a library card ...
The King Abdul Aziz public library near exit 13 is very good: http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/place?hl=en&safe=active&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=library+riyadh&fb=1&gl=uk&hq=library&hnear=Riyadh+Saudi+Arabia&cid=17539520731785916789 I found it by mistake one ... Read More
Ladies I got good news for you.. by Alisan
Hello, Ok ladies, I ve been using this private taxi along with a friend of mine who was using the service a long time ago. The taxi is private, the car is unmarked & tinted in the back, works 24 hours, and most importantly safe & punctual. The ...
I believe the pre-requisite for a male to drive in Saudi is you must be able to see over the steering wheel. Read More
Ladies I got good news for you.. by Alisan
Hello, Ok ladies, I ve been using this private taxi along with a friend of mine who was using the service a long time ago. The taxi is private, the car is unmarked & tinted in the back, works 24 hours, and most importantly safe & punctual. The ...
Just copy what the Saudi's do, when their sons are at least 9/10 years old they get them to drive their women around! Or if you don't have kids, then hire the neighbours kids to drive you :D Read More
Salary: How much should I ask for?
Does SR20k/month basic salary sound reasonable? Then 3 x Housing allowance etc and other usual benefits. As the job is sales, should commission be expected also? Read More
Salary: How much should I ask for?
Hello all, Can you lovely people please advise my friend on the following. He has been offered a sales rep position in Saudi for an international publishing company, and they are asking him his salary expectations. What should he ask for? He has ... Read More
Moving to Khubar by Butterfly79
Hello everyone, Hubby's company , most likely, is moving us to Khubar so i have few questions :) His company rents out villas at most compounds, if we given the choice to pick, which compound should we consider? Keep in my mind that i have 3 ...
I live in Canary too & I think is the best, for new rental it cost SR 175,000 a year.SR175,000!! How can you people afford this, you must be on mega fat salaries. I guess base salary of SR50k/month with 3 x housing allowance? I need to get out of ... Read More
How to check for Saher traffic camera violations by WTENGEL
Ladies, you don't have to worry about this one, but fellas, if you drive frequently, you might find this helpful. To see if you have any violations from the Saher traffic camera system attached to your license, do the following: Send an SMS text ...
Where has Saher been installed in Riyadh, is it everywhere or only a few places? Read More
Having a baby in Riyadh! by jameel137
Hi there...My wife is a month or so pregnant and I was just curious to know how much it costs to have a baby in Saudi. My healthcare covers everything other than dental, optical and pregnancy-related treatment. Which would mean I would be ...
For normal delivery the usual hospitals (Dallah, Hammadi etc) charge around SR4k but for cesarean abt SR10k. The hospitals are quick to go for cesarean because its easier for them (some accuse them of doing it for the money too) but make sure they ... 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 ...
I just got Dreambox, I chose the Nilesat dish and I have nearly 650 channels inc. Showsports, but I am unable to find UK Premier League games. It seems no channel has the rights for it this year! :( Read More
Having a baby in Riyadh
Hi all, Can anyone please advise in regards to having a baby in Riyadh? What hospitals and doctors would you recommend? I have heard some horror stories, and have yet to find a hospital which has been recommended by several people outright. ... Read More