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@nzpounamu
New Zealander expat in Saudi Arabia
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About me
New Zealander
Lives in Riyadh
Speaks English
Registration: 11 August 2010
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Good Hairdresser for colour by samjones612
Hello I am new here and really need my roots doing! But I am struggling to find an excellent hairdresser/colourist that can speak English and know what I want. Any recommendations would be very much appreciated, Thank you 馃檹 I am based in ...
When I was corloring my hair used Malonie Deasy. She was working out of 4Spa in the DQ. I am now embracing the grey so haven't visited her in a while. I'll pm her number. Read More
Passport photos by ib_jk
My roommate is in need of passport photos but is unsure of where to get them from. Please help. An instant passport photo booth would be great.
I've never seen an instant passport photo booth in Riyadh. But then, I've never been looking. There is a photo shop at Jazeera Souq, on Mujashi ibn Masud St. That's where I had my PP photo's taken. It was relatively quick. I ... Read More
tennis court for families in riyadh by jemix
good day everyone. me and my family were looking for a tennis court here in riyadh me and my wife both played tennis, we are also looking for couples to play with. does anybody have an idea where to find one? our house is located at AL Mather area. ...
The Al Khozarma Hotel has a rooftop tennis court that is quite private and rarely used. You could go ask if you can use it. My friend used to play tennis there with her husband when they lived here a few years back. Things may have changed now, ... Read More
Coffee or such gathering by Gwc3824
Hello, I'm new to Riyadh (90 days now). From USA. Trying to see if there are any meeting groups, low key. Hang out, talk, have a cup of coffee. I live close to AL Tahalia street. I know there are lots of coffee places there. Looking to ...
As you are close to Tahalia St I suggest you go to the nearest coffee shop one evening and just say hello to a group of blokes sitting outside. They are quite welcoming. At least one in the bunch will speak some, if not excellent, English. ... Read More
Place to meet your girl friend by Maged.Seddik
Hi Everybody, I know what I will ask about is something that has been discussed millions of times here and there but I am looking fro some experts here. I live here in Riyadh and I have a friend who is a girl and I wanted to meet her at some place. ...
Well, my husband and I must meet officials who don't know those rules you talk about suribhai because they always ask for both our iqamas, and the information on my iqama states his name and the fact that he is my spouse. Read More
Restaurant - Home Delivery in Riyadh by The_Montrealer
Ladies and Gents, Do you know where can i find a list of restaurants that deliver? i'm looking for a local/saudi restaurant that deliver. Any name, number, etc will be appreciated. Thanks,
You could try this site. I've used it a couple of times. http://www.saudi.hellofood.com Cheers Read More
Rugby Coach by RiyadhRugby
Rugby Coach Volunteer is needed for Youth Rugby in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Nighttime only
@DavidSummers, try the Riyadh Rugby site. Read More
Rugby Coach by RiyadhRugby
Rugby Coach Volunteer is needed for Youth Rugby in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Nighttime only
Suzan, hadn't seen the vid where the welsh accept the haka before. It was great. Good on them. Looking forward to Chiefs v Brumbies on Saturday. Read More
Lawyer Salary in Saudi Arabia by tahir22
I am a Canadian currently in my final year of a Graduate LLB in the University of Wales, United Kingdom. I have previously completed a Bachelors with Honours in Economics from York University in Toronto, Canada. I also have roughly 3 years of work ...
Thanks HRGuru. Read More
Lawyer Salary in Saudi Arabia by tahir22
I am a Canadian currently in my final year of a Graduate LLB in the University of Wales, United Kingdom. I have previously completed a Bachelors with Honours in Economics from York University in Toronto, Canada. I also have roughly 3 years of work ...
Hi Tahir 22, HRGuru is right, non-Saudi's do not hold the title of lawyer. However, non-Saudi's do work here in the legal profession, usually for western associated law firms. Some of the Saudi firms do take on western lawyers, but those I've met ... Read More
Learning arabic by guestposter525
Hi can someone recomend some good books to learn basic Arabic. Thanks in advance.
I found the Madina Arabic site very useful. A friend told me the live teacher lessons they offer via skype are very good too. Read More
coffee shop by Ruby Sterling
Can anyone suggest a nice coffee shop with outdoor seating? Sick of having coffee at shopping malls!
I'm guessing you've already done the outdoor patio's at La Vela and Le Notre in Centria Mall. Hediards has a deck upstairs. Dairy Queen has a small deck but sucky coffee. The Tea Garden is outside though you're still in cubicles, but at least you ... Read More
Saher Traffic by princeryd
dear friends i heard if you make hazard while driving if you saw saher there will be 300 sr fine please suggest your ideas thanks ali
i have a novel idea follow the speedlimit you tardThat idea is far too sensible. I like the comment after the Saudi Gazette article about Saher making fines for more disturbing things...like drivers letting children hang their bodies out car ... Read More
How's the climbing scene in Riyadh? by Bizarrotickler
Just bounced into town so thought I'd get an idea if anyone on this forum goes out on missions or knows where to find out about people that do?
How about caving?? http://www.saudicaves.com/ Read More
Question Of The Day by Maya Maya
hey everyone ;;) hope yall doin great
Maya Maya wrote: Love someone or miss someone right now?Both....everyday @slyshooter I've been lurking :) Read More