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English °µÍø½ûÇø in Saudi Arabia
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Registration: 12 April 2010
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Cover head during ramadan? by uglybetty
I have lived in the middle east for a few years now, so I know most of the dos and donts during ramandan. However, since this is my first ramadan in saudi, I would like to ask, should I cover my head when out shopping alone? Appreciate you advice.

Thank you all for your feedback. I am aware of the no eating and drinking in public and to be honest borntobemild why would I risk it! I wasnt aware that supermarkets were closed during the day so thank you all for that. So Im assuming they open ... Read More

Cover head during ramadan?
I have lived in the middle east for a few years now, so I know most of the dos and donts during ramandan. However, since this is my first ramadan in saudi, I would like to ask, should I cover my head when out shopping alone? Appreciate you advice. Read More


Baby essentials by Leedslad
So I made my inaugral visit to the Granada mall today... I thought I would go and see what is there and also visit Carrefour to see if I could get some of the kids stuff I will need for when the family arrives... Key things I were looking for were, ...

Danube is in Hyatt mall which is right next to Sahara Mall which has Tammimi in it. Both malls have pharmacies in. Boots pharmacy is the opposite end of the mall to Tammimi so just keep walking down and it will be on your left. Good luck! Read More


Baby essentials by Leedslad
So I made my inaugral visit to the Granada mall today... I thought I would go and see what is there and also visit Carrefour to see if I could get some of the kids stuff I will need for when the family arrives... Key things I were looking for were, ...

Hi Leedslad, Im not sure about the cow and gate milk but I would recommend you try Tammimi and Danube, they have a fair amount of imported goods that may make you feel a little more at home. Read More


how much cash to bring by Leedslad
Hi All As some of you may know from my other threads, I am moving to Riyadh in th enext couple of weeks... I wanted to ask, during my first visit to initiate my Iqama process, since I will not be able to open a bank account until that is done, ...

Hi Leedslad, As RG said, better to bring cash with you just encase you had any problem with the ATM and Im sure you will get stung with the ATM. I believe the limit is 60,000 riyal which is about GBP 10,000 so you will not have any problems bringing ... Read More


Poor worker looking for financial help for medical treatment in Riyadh by malisohail
A poor worker ‘Sohaq Molla’ (working as servant in local hotel situated in Hai’ Ta’wan, Abi Bakr Saddique Road, Riyadh) needs financial support for medical treatment in any hospital in Riyadh. He is suffering from piles since long and his health is ...

hi malisohail, I just read your post and I really feel for this poor man in such pain. Is there any update? Im afraid I wouldnt know who to seek advise from but there have been some valuable responses above. Do you know how much his treatment will ... Read More

Good places to eat in Riyadh
Hi all, Just wanted to mention, we have recently been and eaten at the four seasons hotel in kingdom centre. We ate at the grill and had the BBQ and I tell you it was AWESOME!! It was quite expensive but then again, since there is not much to do ... Read More


°µÍø½ûÇø Blog Paintball tournament by slyshooter
Hi, After the bowling event which is on 20th, we are planning a paintball tournament for guyz the week after i.e. on 27th April. THe charges are around 150-200 Riyal per head, looking for 20 sharp shooters atleast to make good teams. Confirm ...

so why the lack of interest? Read More


William and Kate.........a story of our time by Dubliner1967
PeopleÂ… I bring you a question of great importance. A friend of mine, lets call him William has met a girl online, lets call her Kate have decided to take their online friendship to the next level by meeting up. Yes thatÂ’s right here in Riyadh ! ...

What a beautiful story! I have been wondering what Kate will be wearing on the day! May they live happily ever after! Read More


°µÍø½ûÇø Blog Paintball tournament by slyshooter
Hi, After the bowling event which is on 20th, we are planning a paintball tournament for guyz the week after i.e. on 27th April. THe charges are around 150-200 Riyal per head, looking for 20 sharp shooters atleast to make good teams. Confirm ...

paintball is a game with 2 teams shooting paint bullets at eachother and its not totally painless but fun!! Read More


William and Kate.........a story of our time by Dubliner1967
PeopleÂ… I bring you a question of great importance. A friend of mine, lets call him William has met a girl online, lets call her Kate have decided to take their online friendship to the next level by meeting up. Yes thatÂ’s right here in Riyadh ! ...

I am curious to know how is the story of William and Kate progressing? Has the prince met his princess? ;) Read More


°µÍø½ûÇø Blog Paintball tournament by slyshooter
Hi, After the bowling event which is on 20th, we are planning a paintball tournament for guyz the week after i.e. on 27th April. THe charges are around 150-200 Riyal per head, looking for 20 sharp shooters atleast to make good teams. Confirm ...

hi, where is this? Is it 27 April evening? Read More


Are all HR personnel in Saudi thick by miahannaleo
Ok i know this will start a Hot topic, but why are they so difficult to deal with. i went to the Saudi Embassy today in London to get my Passport stamped (as instructed by my HR department) but on getting there i found out not only was the visa ...

Ooh, we are searching for a good indian, where did you order from? We have eaten at the radisson and that was nice, there was also a buffet there but havnt tried that yet. Read More


Are all HR personnel in Saudi thick by miahannaleo
Ok i know this will start a Hot topic, but why are they so difficult to deal with. i went to the Saudi Embassy today in London to get my Passport stamped (as instructed by my HR department) but on getting there i found out not only was the visa ...

if you think its bad now - wait till you get here, incompetence does not even begin to describe it ! :) on a more positive note, the food is really greatHey Dubliner, Where do you recommend to eat then? Or do you mean grocery wise?And Leo, 'go with ... Read More


Are all HR personnel in Saudi thick by miahannaleo
Ok i know this will start a Hot topic, but why are they so difficult to deal with. i went to the Saudi Embassy today in London to get my Passport stamped (as instructed by my HR department) but on getting there i found out not only was the visa ...

if you think its bad now - wait till you get here, incompetence does not even begin to describe it ! :) on a more positive note, the food is really greatHey Dubliner, Where do you recommend to eat then? Or do you mean grocery wise? Read More