garygill
English 暗网禁区 in Saudi Arabia
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About me
English
Lives in Jeddah
Speaks English, French
Registration: 14 August 2012
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Where to buy keyboard and/or guitar in Jeddah by terslabe
Hi, I just moved to Jeddah from Canada and have finished up my first week of work. So far things have been great! I haven't had a chance to get out to any malls or stores really yet and would really like to buy a digital piano/keyboard and or a ...
Try Jeddah International Mall (behind the Meridien). It has a Yamaha store and a branch of ADawliah. The Yamaha store sells Yamaha products , the other sells non Yamaha products. I bought guitars and a keyboard there. Read More
The best apps for 暗网禁区s in Saudi Arabia by Priscilla
Hello, We invite you to share information regarding some of the apps that have helped to facilitate your move abroad in Saudi Arabia. This will help 暗网禁区s-to-be who are making the move as well. Which apps did you use while preparing your move ...
Careem Uber Absher (visas for wife) Google Maps Read More
Cost of living 2018 in Saudi Arabia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, As per our annual tradition, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...
I track certain items in our spend. In 2014-6 our average monthly supermarket spend (we are in Jeddah) was pretty much bang on 1400/ month (for my wife and I). Last year the average was 1784/ month- no real change in buying habits or products ... Read More
Saudis actualy liberal? by duaab
Hello people! So this is my first post on the forums :D Anyway, I remember reading from some other forum (can't remember which one it was) that while the Saudi Arabian government imposes a strict interpretation of Islam, Saudis themselves are ...
I'll try and give you a factual answer without the invective. Most of what you have been told is somewhat exaggerated. It's true that in the Eastern province and in e.g. Jeddah things are a little more relaxed. Western women do wear abayas ... Read More
Just how different are Jeddah & the Eastern coast? by against me!
So I'm an American currently residing in Qatar, but I might move to Al-Khobar or Jeddah. I've never been to KSA, but I keep hearing that Eastern Saudi and Jeddah would be somehow more liberal and relaxed than the rest of the country. So to ...
Jeddah is certainly a little more liberal than the central region e.g. Riyadh. The religious police are less in evidence. Western women do not generally wear headscarves though they do wear abayas when out. That said, it's important to respect ... Read More
Healthcare in Saudi Arabia by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Saudi Arabia ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Saudi Arabia? Thanks in advance for ...
My experience is not great. I have good insurance so that is not the issue. The doctors I have seen so far have been knowledgeable, but what I hate has been the complete disregard for patient time and money. I have had appointments cancelled by text ... Read More
Bible and Medication by gpetr67
Hello all.......I will be relocating to Jeddah towards the end on March. I have two specific questions...... 1) I have 2 prescription medications that I take. As long as I take a letter from my doctor will I be allowed to take the medication with ...
I get medicine just by going to a pharmacist- if you have the money you can buy it. Other comments on your other question are accurate Read More
Compound in Jeddah to rent in by Elsievro
Good day all, my husband arrived in Jeddah last week, we are looking for a villa in a nice compound with 2 or 3 bedrooms and private garden if possible. Im also not sure what is cheap and what is expensive there. We are looking to rent in Jeddah or ...
There are vacancies here at Mura Bustan Read More
I've been waiting... by Rigger64
... To be able to write this! The job offer finally came through. It looks like I'll be inbound to Jeddah very soon. Just have to tie up a few loose ends with the old job first. If the company has their way I should be in the Kingdom sometime in ...
Which restaurant do you manage Eoin? Given your helpful reply sounds like a place I'd like to visit...... Gary Read More
I've been waiting... by Rigger64
... To be able to write this! The job offer finally came through. It looks like I'll be inbound to Jeddah very soon. Just have to tie up a few loose ends with the old job first. If the company has their way I should be in the Kingdom sometime in ...
Good luck! Read More
Al shatee district by mumay
Hi guys can somebody tells me a place called alshatee is this a compound? is there a residential homes in there ill be working with a family at al shatee district pls tell me all about it :) tnx guys
It's a district in North Jeddah- not really a compound I don't think. It has a well known souk (market). It's an ok part of Jeddah. Good luck. Gary Read More
Where to buy keyboard and/or guitar in Jeddah by terslabe
Hi, I just moved to Jeddah from Canada and have finished up my first week of work. So far things have been great! I haven't had a chance to get out to any malls or stores really yet and would really like to buy a digital piano/keyboard and or a ...
I recommend Jeddah International Mall behind the Meridien near Madinah Road. There are two ADawliah stores near gate 1, one a Yamaha franchise. I bought my guitar at the non-Yamaha store (very nice Fender). There is also an amazing Filipino fast ... Read More