

Notthesandman
South African °µÍø½ûÇø in Saudi Arabia
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South African
Lives in Riyadh
Registration: 21 March 2012
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Desert Camping / Trekking / Star gazing by kfdleb
Hey Everyone, I've been looking lately for activities in the desert now that the weather permits it, i'm specially interested in desert camping/ star gazing and trekking through the desert with hash harriers Anyone have such activities ...

I know this message four years old. We have been doing this for 18 years camping in Riyadh. We are a group called nightsky. It is not public, but you can be invited . It is a group for anyone and we have children who join us every week as well. We ... Read More


STC FTTH Fibre Optic Broadband Internet by yeehi
STC offers a great looking internet service at 100 Mbps, Fibre To The Home, or FTTH - stc.com.sa/cws/portal/en/individual/ind-internet/ind-int-start/ind-intr-str-intrntathome/ind-intrnt-athome-FTTH. Has anybody tried this? What are actual speeds ...

regarding STC fibre - be warned that if you have a services and you think you upgrading - you may be getting a NEW service, and will be billed 399 to cancel the older slower link... be warned. Read More


Tips and advice to thrive in Saudi Arabia by Priscilla
Hi, When living in a foreign country, you have to adapt to a new environment, various cultures and different social codes. How did you manage to adjust to Saudi Arabia? How long does it take to feel at home? Would you say it is an easy ...

What is your reference point for peronal Safety? johanneburg zuriuch, new york? It is debateable. Let me know. In general this is a safe place. But exclude dyoing froma car crash.. that is rather high.. but no one will pull a knife on you or rob ... Read More


Tips and advice to thrive in Saudi Arabia by Priscilla
Hi, When living in a foreign country, you have to adapt to a new environment, various cultures and different social codes. How did you manage to adjust to Saudi Arabia? How long does it take to feel at home? Would you say it is an easy ...

if you move to Saudi NEVER NEVER NEVER bring anything with you ie household goods. buy it here, cars are cheap, and your teast in furniture will change. What at first you dont like or evn imagine you could like , will change. ie when u arrive u ... Read More


Tips and advice to thrive in Saudi Arabia by Priscilla
Hi, When living in a foreign country, you have to adapt to a new environment, various cultures and different social codes. How did you manage to adjust to Saudi Arabia? How long does it take to feel at home? Would you say it is an easy ...

talking of popcorn, for people thinking of coming to Saudi. Any type of food is available here, and most of the food is of good quality - but let the buyer beware. Generally the food is cheap and is really great. little food is wasted and no food ... Read More


Tips and advice to thrive in Saudi Arabia by Priscilla
Hi, When living in a foreign country, you have to adapt to a new environment, various cultures and different social codes. How did you manage to adjust to Saudi Arabia? How long does it take to feel at home? Would you say it is an easy ...

I used to live in a compound, i do not regret it - but it was good money trown away as the cost of the compound went up. I now live in a room with ()my own) bathroom. and it is completely possible to live a decent life here. What is wont do it to ... Read More


Tips and advice to thrive in Saudi Arabia by Priscilla
Hi, When living in a foreign country, you have to adapt to a new environment, various cultures and different social codes. How did you manage to adjust to Saudi Arabia? How long does it take to feel at home? Would you say it is an easy ...

Same as APOLOGOD definately Keep a inage of a bumper sticker in your mind that says... "nothing surprises me, little shocks me" Does not be too polite in traffic - you will uposet the flow, push in and let others push in. make eye ... Read More


Scuba Diving by johnkuriakose
Anybody interested in doing a dive in Jubail this friday?

hello i want to get back into diving - what is best contact in Riyadh to call. the dive shop near sheraton / Momra has oved - any idea to where? I harris Read More


Iqama renewal , if the dependent is not in KSA by yousf84
Asalamalykum, I would like to know if i want to renew the Iqama of my Wife while she is outside KSA.. Is it possible.. i have heard from some people that its not possible. I also spoke to a guy ( Jordanian), he told me that he was able to renew his ...

There are two difference scenarios; I re-issue same Sponsor as breadwinner Re-issue of iqama with different sponsor - ie not reissue but iqama transfer. Now in both cases of course I am the sponsor. But... Exit re-entry date expires BEFORE iqama ... Read More


How do you find / hire a driver in Riyadh by jmceach1
Can anyone refer me to a company that would provide a driver on a full or part time basis if I provide the car? I will be moving to Riyadh soon, but have been unable to find any information online about how to find a driver for my wife and ...

Lived here for ten years and it is crazy that we lasted this long using taxi's and compound buses. we are desperate for a driver but dont know where to start. We have a car just need a driver near mursalat Riyadh SAR2000 thx I Harris Read More