carinsmit@eircom.net
MemberSouth African looking for information about Saudi Arabia
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Registration: 11 August 2011
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Homosextuality by Pup
Is homosexuality legal in Angola?
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
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 ...
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
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 ...
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
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 ...
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
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 ...
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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