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English °µÍø½ûÇø in Italy
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Lives in Bari, Apulia
Speaks English, French, Cockney
Registration: 04 October 2013
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New members of the Italy forum, introduce yourselves here - 2019 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Italy forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your °µÍø½ûÇø story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...

Hi all, I've been here in Bari a couple of months, work's been really busy so I've only just had the opportunity to log on here. Great first impressions of the place, really nice people, great food, lovely wine, I've managed to ... Read More


Bank loans in Saudi Arabia by Priscilla
Hello, Finances and banking can sometimes be a headache for many °µÍø½ûÇøs, especially when it comes to taking out bank loans. Is it difficult for an °µÍø½ûÇø to get approved for a bank loan in Saudi Arabia? What are the types of bank loans ...

°µÍø½ûÇøs don't generally take out bank loans, if they do it's a loan for a car usually. Interest isn't charged as that's unIslamic, but fees are. If you leave the country on a Final Exit you won't get out if you owe money. If you ... Read More


Written offer ?? by Geek-Peer
Hi It's been a week now since I have been offered a position and I have been chasing for the written offer. All I have been told by recruiter that client is suggesting it's in process. I want to find out from the °µÍø½ûÇøs here is this a usual ...

A week is not a long time in Saudi, and the patience you have now will stand you in good stead when you enter the Kingdom. Read More


In retrospect, would you move again to Saudi Arabia? by Christine
Hi all, If you had to look back on your °µÍø½ûÇø experience in Saudi Arabia, would you heartily say "letÂ’s do it again"? From the preparation stage to your actual everyday life in your new country, what did you enjoy the most? Would you do ...

"From the preparation stage to your actual everyday life in your new country, what did you enjoy the most? " Pay day and the taxi to the airport. Read More


Folgers coffee by Nono3series
Where can I find Folgers coffee? I checked tamimi and danubi

Tamimi in Sahara Mall. Read More


Amendments to Saudi Labor Law - An overview by HRGuru
The amendments to the Saudi Labor (Royal Decree No. M/46 of 05/06/1436) were published in the official gazette No. 4563 dated 24 April 2015. It has been announced by the Ministry of Labor that these will be implemented six months after the date of ...

'Training of Saudi nationals' - is that an oxymoron? Read More


Seize the moments, wanted cool folks for cool get together by iluvicu
Hello everyone!!!! Bored to death here. I've tried meeting people but guess, I'm meeting the wrong kind. So, here's the scoop. If you are cool, bored, and tired of the usual meet me or date- me kinda scenario, let's share our ...

there is a term for that "YOLO"I haven't seen that for a while; I thought whoever said it had died? Read More


Moving To saudia Arabia From England by adnaankhan
Salam walkum, Brothers and sisters and friends I have loads of Questions to ask so if anyone can help out i would really appericate it Basically i am a British Citzen and have British Passport and i would like to move to Saudia Arabia and live ...

adnaankhan, Saudi is very, very different to Bradford, you probably cannot "buy a house in sauida arabia and move from england there". Have you ever visited the Middle East? Read More


Xmas (Christmas) by Hadeyah
Hi, Do you have any idea where to buy Xmas Decoration in Riyadh ???? please advice Regards

Christmas decorations along with Christmas Trees are illegal expensive here.Either that or the laws aren't enforced. I've briefly looked into making decorations and there don't seem to be many ideas for a one-armed narcoleptic with an ... Read More


tattoos in saudi by vishnuvasan
Hey everyone! I'm wearing three tattoos in forearm, neck and in wrist. Is it compulsory to cover it up every time when u go out? Wearing a full sleeve t shirt sounds like one heck of a job. Suggest me. Im basically from India.

Not sure it's compulsory, but it definitely is advisable. Tattooing in the KSA is illegal, as are many other activities you'd be better off covering up! Read More


Where to buy Marmite in Riyadh by JasonBourned
Hi, I want to buy marmite in Riyadh but I can't find it. I've been to Tamimi, Carrefour, HyperPanda, and Danube but they didn't have it. Does anyone have any idea where I could get it?

You can buy it in Carrefour, but not all Carrefour supermarkets will carry the same stock. The same goes for Tamimi, in that some will have more lines than others. Stupid but reality. Read More


Depression, Homesickness and Loneliness, How did you deal with it? by iaminriyadh
I met a good friend when I was still working in Riyadh. We both have resigned and I went back to The Philippines while she got a new job in Dammam. Like some private hospitals, they weren't allowed to go outside the accommodation except for a ...

She has to stay in her room which doesn't have any windows?? That sounds like a very bad prison cell, especially if the a/c isn't very good. Read More


Your experience of culture shock in Saudi Arabia by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in Saudi ...

I've taken dozens of private cars as a makeshift taxi, usually saloons around the east coast and dababs in the north - often riding in the flatbed part with a few friends and receiving lots of waves from laughing locals. One time the driver was ... Read More


License transfer necessary if kafeel changed? by Sumair1
Hi i came on another visa my driving license still on old iqama do i need to change the license please let me knw the procedure thanks

I had a license from an old employer and had to change to my new iqama before being allowed to hire a car. Apparently your insurance will be invalid if you use the wrong one. Read More


Best Dates in Jeddah by RyanAn
Hi everyone, I need to shop for the best dates quality before I travel back home. I live in Jeddah in the hamra district, is there any shop nearby that sells very good dates quality. I am looking for the khodry dates as the main ones to purchase ...

November 12th is a good one. Read More