@adamb123
English expat in Saudi Arabia
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Lives in Jeddah
Registration: 08 April 2013
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Muhalfaa for signal violation by Beenish Khan
Today my hubby recvd a message where he has been fined SR 3000 for signal violation while he is dead sure that he did not do so. The amount is great. ,u all can well understand. Pl share any experience or solution how to file objection and wat ...
My suggestion is just pay they fine. Its expensive and I am sure its not what you wanted to hear but its the easiest thing to do. Read More
My Husband Converted through Muslim and Marry his girlfriend by jose_4187
Good Day, I'm Joan Cerrado my husband works in Riyadh Saudi we married legally here in the Philippines But he converted to muslim and marry a domestic helper that i don't know. I've already filed a case against him here in the ...
That's what makes me puke when non Muslim will convert to Islam just for the sake that they ca be lifted from what they did (adultery) in Islam as far as I know equal rights must be given and the first wife should agree before her husband marry ... Read More
Permanent visa refusal urgent help by rdmedranoo
Hello Please help me, I'm desperate since today after having almost everything ready to move to KSA, it was just a matter of waiting my notice period to end, I got this email: "I am really sorry to inform you that the Government has ...
Dear Rdmedrano, Unfortunately I am not surprised by the difficulty you are facing, as anything which is not the normal procedure can cause big delays and confusion. Although I am not familiar with Honduras procedures, I am aware that this is ... Read More
women are allowed to driving in KSA by aamira sultan
Slam to all!dear all I heard that 30+ women are allowed for driving in KSA!is any body have information regarding this.
Why the assumption that a woman would go through a red light? WTH! And I would expect, if some idiot driver crashed into her, for her number, then the offending driver would be prosecuted.I am not saying a woman would intentionally go through a red ... Read More
women are allowed to driving in KSA by aamira sultan
Slam to all!dear all I heard that 30+ women are allowed for driving in KSA!is any body have information regarding this.
well there isn't actually a law stopping women from driving. it has never been in writing just something agreed upon. the women who are arrested are arrested under causing disturbances in public etc not actually for driving in itself. I wonder ... Read More
Car Detailing by saimans
I am looking for a good and recommended place to Pamper my car, any suggestion from your end with the location and price details, pls share.... Thanks in Advance :)
I had a look on Cobone, obv don't know MCare in Riyadh but they have an offer for full detailing for 299SAR. Might be worth having a look at. I didn't post the link as I am not sure if it is allowed here. Read More
Car Detailing by saimans
I am looking for a good and recommended place to Pamper my car, any suggestion from your end with the location and price details, pls share.... Thanks in Advance :)
they also have in Riyadh 3M Riyadh Al Malaz - Salah Alden Road - Intersection Makkah Road-after Wooden Bakery 200m to the left 0550704192 - 0554786845 Riyadh also have a look on cobone for offers Read More
teaching in Mecca and Medinah? by MissSuleiman
Hi there, I am interested in taking a position in Saudi Arabia but all the offers I have received are in Riyaadh, Jeddah and Dammam. I am looking for a position in Mecca or Medinaah. However, it is somewhat difficult any schools you would ...
Is Jeddah to Mecca considered travelling distance of one needing a Mahraam per Saudi law? In terms of lifestyle which location would you recommend Jeddah or Riyadh and why? Likewise, are there any regulations on females expats doing Hajj if they ... Read More
Car Detailing by saimans
I am looking for a good and recommended place to Pamper my car, any suggestion from your end with the location and price details, pls share.... Thanks in Advance :)
One of the best places to try is 3m. I had my windows tinted there and saw the work they did on other cars. They also have a facebook page where you can see some of their work. Read More
What is your idea of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia? by Salman Omrani
Hi everyone, I always wonder whats on the minds of (going to be) expats coming to Saudi Arabia, what image have they drawn in their minds about this country, things they have heard. now why I ask this is because many people have the wrong idea, and ...
My thoughts are that most Western people who re locate to Saudi Arabia, do not really experience REAL LIFE here. Driving around in fancy vehicles ,, Living in western style compounds with all the comforts of home.. They should try living like the ... Read More
Study and work in Saudi? by MissSuleiman
I am looking to take a position in Saudi Arabia . I really want to study Arabic grammar at one of the universities there perhaps PNU whats the process of foreigners(females) studying at Saudi universities? Moreover, how about me getting a job at ...
Getting a job teaching for a woman in Saudi isn't that difficult. Studying however is much more difficult and in many cases they would require you to have a Mahram in KSA in order for you to be accepted. Read More
teaching in Mecca and Medinah? by MissSuleiman
Hi there, I am interested in taking a position in Saudi Arabia but all the offers I have received are in Riyaadh, Jeddah and Dammam. I am looking for a position in Mecca or Medinaah. However, it is somewhat difficult any schools you would ...
Hi there, schools in Mecca aren't that good. not sure about Madinah. a good option for you would be to teach in Jeddah and be on the doorstep of Mecca. there are plenty of Somali Canadian working in Riyadh. Read More
driving to madina by guestposter525
Hello Everyone We are planning to drive to madina for the first time, and I am scared to death....I get sooo nervous even if we go shopping.i feel soo relieved when we all get back home safely... Would like to know how is it to drive to madina, how ...
I think you will find the drive to Medina better than driving around Jeddah. The roads are actually fine better than around town. I actually quite like the drive as the scenery is quite different to what I expected. Just be careful of the speed ... Read More
Where can I buy helium balloons in jeddah?
My dear Jeddawees, Does anyone know of a place where you can buy nice part things? In particular some helium balloons both the large shaped ( cartoon character type ) or regular balloons. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thank you Read More
Drive through car wash in Jeddah? by Trapezius
Hello Jeddawis, any drive-through car washes here? You know, the type where your car passes through a series of cleaning brushes and sprays while you sit in the car and enjoy? My nephew is really into them for some reason, so I want to take him to ...
what a strange thing to like. yes there is one on hira street (southside of the street, on the opposite side to Danube), but its close to the sultan street intersection. enjoythere is nothing strange to like the drive thru, car wash .And its for ... Read More