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carinsmit@eircom.net

carinsmit@eircom.net

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South African looking for information about Saudi Arabia

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South African

Lives in Roodepoort

Registration: 11 August 2011

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carinsmit@eircom.net replied to a thread
11 years ago
Pup

Homosextuality by Pup

Is homosexuality legal in Angola?

carinsmit@eircom.net

Hi Pup, No, it isn't. Wish it were though! I have a partner working there and her contract only expires in 18 months.... The Angolan government even forbade the Israeli Ambassador, who is openly gay, to come to be deployed in Angola in 2010. Very ... Read More

carinsmit@eircom.net replied to a thread
13 years ago
kampa80

Dogs in Riyadh by kampa80

Hello, I am considering moving to Riyadh with my three large dogs. Where I would be able to go in the city to exercise them? I know this is an odd question, but if they and I donÂ’t get the chance to walk at a fast pace for at least an hour a day ...

carinsmit@eircom.net

Dear Open Paws I sincerely appreciate your helpful and frank comments. It breaks my heart to leave them behind, but I've felt the same check in my heart about bringing them. As you say, one doesn't know how you'll stay and it's a huge upheaval from ... Read More

carinsmit@eircom.net replied to a thread
13 years ago
kampa80

Dogs in Riyadh by kampa80

Hello, I am considering moving to Riyadh with my three large dogs. Where I would be able to go in the city to exercise them? I know this is an odd question, but if they and I donÂ’t get the chance to walk at a fast pace for at least an hour a day ...

carinsmit@eircom.net

Thanks deestrangled, It's a major concern for me that they'd be living indoors all the time and that the heat isn't a fair match for their constitutions. Thanks for your input! Kind wishes Carin Read More

carinsmit@eircom.net replied to a thread
13 years ago
kampa80

Dogs in Riyadh by kampa80

Hello, I am considering moving to Riyadh with my three large dogs. Where I would be able to go in the city to exercise them? I know this is an odd question, but if they and I donÂ’t get the chance to walk at a fast pace for at least an hour a day ...

carinsmit@eircom.net

Has anyone brought dogs from South Africa to Riyadh? I'm moving on Monday coming, and just hate the thought of leaving them behind in South Africa, even though the care and temperature would be kind to them in South Africa. I don't want to ... Read More

carinsmit@eircom.net replied to a thread
13 years ago
sandy_storm

Volunteers, we need you. by sandy_storm

Lana, a vet based in Riyadh needs your help. She runs a not for profit making charity in Riyadh. She neuters/spays street/compound cats and either returns them when possible or re-homes them. She has to use her villa as a cat/kitten re-homing ...

carinsmit@eircom.net

Hi All, I'd love to volunteer time once I arrive. Can anyone tell me whether bringing one's animals to Riyadh is : A. A possibility B. sensible C. What the procedures are if I'd like to bring my two small dogs.... Thanks - I'll be in touch with ... Read More

carinsmit@eircom.net replied to a thread
13 years ago
Buffiness

Any teachers just started with Education Experts? by Buffiness

Hi all, Looking to get in touch with any new teachers who have been employed by EdEx and working at PNU? Love to hear from you. Buffiness.

carinsmit@eircom.net

I'd say to go onto the Adwaa Arabia website, apply and see if they'll extend a job offer to you - very organized and have been most helpful even daily communications regarding visa, accommodation, which I've had reservations about, I could negotiate ... Read More

carinsmit@eircom.net replied to a thread
13 years ago
Buffiness

Any teachers just started with Education Experts? by Buffiness

Hi all, Looking to get in touch with any new teachers who have been employed by EdEx and working at PNU? Love to hear from you. Buffiness.

carinsmit@eircom.net

Hi Hijabigeography, My advice would be fix your teaching hours - they promise 20 in adverts, then the contract states 30 plus any overtime you are expected to do. The gap between the actual advertised hours (20) and the legal overtime pay limit of ... Read More

carinsmit@eircom.net replied to a thread
13 years ago
Buffiness

Any teachers just started with Education Experts? by Buffiness

Hi all, Looking to get in touch with any new teachers who have been employed by EdEx and working at PNU? Love to hear from you. Buffiness.

carinsmit@eircom.net

Hello Buffiness Can you please give some information about living conditions, i.e. what one brings along when you come; how much or little clothing one needs, the living arrangements, etc.? It would be really helpful. Also at Princess Nora ... Read More

carinsmit@eircom.net replied to a thread
13 years ago
Buffiness

Any teachers just started with Education Experts? by Buffiness

Hi all, Looking to get in touch with any new teachers who have been employed by EdEx and working at PNU? Love to hear from you. Buffiness.

carinsmit@eircom.net

Educational Experts is an Arabian company, whilst Adwa Arabia is an Australian company. I wat told to rather go with a non-Saudi company as they are reported to look after the teachers they recruit, and keep then at one location, whilst the others ... Read More

carinsmit@eircom.net replied to a thread
13 years ago
Buffiness

Any teachers just started with Education Experts? by Buffiness

Hi all, Looking to get in touch with any new teachers who have been employed by EdEx and working at PNU? Love to hear from you. Buffiness.

carinsmit@eircom.net

Hi All, I've just been offered positions at PNU with both companies - Educational Experts and Adwaarabia. I just wondered if anyone has had experience working for either of these two companies and would mind commenting on them wrt working ... Read More