

alpha.one
American in Saudi Arabia
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Registration: 26 July 2015
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Environmental protection in Saudi Arabia by Kenjee
Hi, Environmental protection is a challenging issue for all the countries around the world. Would you say this issue is deemed of significance in Saudi Arabia? Is the country going green through initiatives like waste management and selective ...

Who abuses the environment most? Any guesses? The leading industrial nations of the world. A simple search would clarify this. Some claim that in this country people care about the next life and not this, thats why they are ... Read More


meat they serve is not halal?? by azfar789
Now I am hearing from my colleagues that MacDonald, KFC etc. import meat from the other countries and there is no guarantee that the meat will be halal. Any comments from you friends?

There is no limit to doubts....once we open the door it will not shut by itself, there is always 'what if...' Yes there are people who will do anything for money, but there are also people who will not sell themselves, there are people with ... Read More


Has anyone had experience with this offshore banking company? by Query
First Security Bank Solutions Inc, offers an anonymous bank account, for offshore banking purposes. Has anyone any experience with them and their "No ID" accounts? It bothers me I've found no reviews from their patrons, so far.

All banks anywhere in the world are bound by law to provide details of any account held by a person. This has been law since past two years. Nothing is anonymous anymore. Anyone who claims ofherwise is a liar and a cheat. Read More


What if you run out of money??? by activeurself
Hi All, My question here from all the world if you dont have money to survive then what you will gonna do with yourself? which side you will go bad or good deeds. Share your thoughts.

Don't get into debt!!!!! BIG penalties if you do - jail at least - flogging in Saudi for this? Not sure on that - but could be - they are very fond of their corporal punishment in the form of whipping. Sometimes, the number of lashes are so ... Read More


I want to have friends, I'm saudi female :) by Eng.Saudi
Hi, I want to practice my English with native speakers (Ideally, from western or non-Islamic\non-Arabic countries) first by emailing and then via skype (I want to improve my accent whilst helping others to understand my culture more). I don't ...

Please be careful all 'westerners' and 'foreigners' before you initiate contact, please follow your embassy guidelines regarding mixing with people you dont know. Be safe.oh wow didn't know such a thing existed.Most embassies ... Read More


I want to have friends, I'm saudi female :) by Eng.Saudi
Hi, I want to practice my English with native speakers (Ideally, from western or non-Islamic\non-Arabic countries) first by emailing and then via skype (I want to improve my accent whilst helping others to understand my culture more). I don't ...

Please be careful all 'westerners' and 'foreigners' before you initiate contact, please follow your embassy guidelines regarding mixing with people you dont know. Be safe. Read More


American parties in Jeddah? Riyadh? Dammam? Khobar? by dat-queen-bee
Are there any parties in Jeddah? Or Riyadh? Or Dammam? I mean I know they are but is like to get an invitation pls 😁

The OP wants to be invited to parties and is inquiring about cities hundreds of miles apart, makes sense? Jeddah to Riyadh : 1000 kms Riyadh to Dammam : 500 kms Read More


visit visa at chamber by angel hayat
can any one guide me why the chamber office at riyadh are telling me that server is down from 4 to 5days as my husband applied for visit visa online and going to chamber again and again to get it attested??!!! And how long will it take to recover ...

The counter opens at 7am, and possibly closes early. Is he visiting late? Read More


Uk wants to learn Arabic. Where, when, how? by SelenaTuition
Hi Beautiful people on , I live in Riyadh exit 7. I am an English Teacher. Fun, articulate and witty, gosh I'm modest...haha! On a serious note, I am looking to learn Arabic could you kindly recommend a course/place where they teach ...

What a strange suggestion from two arab gentlemen 'dont learn the actual arabic language (called fus-ha) but rather learn the slang'. Read More


Holding back Passport by Parvati76
Can anyone tell me if it is true that under Saudi Labor Law, an employee can not keep their passport and Iquama on their person? Now I have Multiple visa valid for 180days and the company taken my passport away from me. They said that until I dont ...

Illegal to keep workers passports - Labor Ministry http://www.arabnews.com/news/714311 Employers will be fined for keeping worker's passport: http://saudigazette.com.sa/saudi-arabia/sr2000-fine-for-keeping-workers-passports-ministry/ Read More


Ideas to kill the boredom by BronxMen
Would like to hear from folks working in Saudi what they do to kill the boredom. I would like to get the perspective of North Americans if possible.

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Ideas to kill the boredom by BronxMen
Would like to hear from folks working in Saudi what they do to kill the boredom. I would like to get the perspective of North Americans if possible.

Instead of a 10-hour drive to Jeddah, try a 4-hour drive to Al-Khobar (east-coast) for diving. Read More


Mens perfume bought in Jeddah by I love oud
Hi all. I hope you can help me. A friend bought this unbelievably beautiful perfume from Jeddah. Could anyone help me identify the brand or shop. It has a learher decorated bottle with Arabic calligraphy on it. My friend told me to search by this ...

Oud is the name of a wood from a certain tree, there are thousands if not more brands that make perfumes with 'oud', just like a perfume may have 'rose' or 'jasmine'. Many international brands have 'oud' perfumes ... Read More


Mens perfume bought in Jeddah by I love oud
Hi all. I hope you can help me. A friend bought this unbelievably beautiful perfume from Jeddah. Could anyone help me identify the brand or shop. It has a learher decorated bottle with Arabic calligraphy on it. My friend told me to search by this ...

Are you in Saudia? If yes just visit one of the stores Read More


Mens perfume bought in Jeddah by I love oud
Hi all. I hope you can help me. A friend bought this unbelievably beautiful perfume from Jeddah. Could anyone help me identify the brand or shop. It has a learher decorated bottle with Arabic calligraphy on it. My friend told me to search by this ...

There are many perfume shops that sell the oud, you are looking for oil or eau de parfum? Abdul Samad Qurashi is one of the top brands, they sell both Oil and Perfum. Read More