@Sandman
English expat in the Netherlands
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Lives in The Hague
Registration: 11 January 2010
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World Cup 2010 - Where to watch it in Riyadh?
Anyone out there know of any good venues to watch the World Cup from? I want to take my young children along to watch some games therefore somewhere child freindly. Read More
Saloon or an SUV? by Oz_Sap
Hi guys, A million dollar question - when living in KSA, would you suggest a Saloon/Sedan or an SUV 4WD?:cool: Some say doesn't really matter and others say it does; I am wondering whether my friends here on this forum could break it down a bit ...
Oz I agree with most of the posts on this site and would recommend an SUV. I had exactly the same dilema a few months ago and used this reasoning; If I'm in a sedan and one of these 'Monster Trucks' aka GMC Yukon etc (We all know the ones) ... Read More
Warning by Alliecat
This was forwarded to me this morning: Sent: Saturday, May 22, 2010 9:37 AM Subject: INCIDENT AT KINGDOM MALL Importance: High Gents, I had dinner at the Kingdom Compound on Thursday night with friends and thought that I would pass the details of ...
Musicman, I like your commandments better than mine Read More
Coffee Confidential by Ioanna
I'm a coffee afficionado...it's the Greek in me. Meanwhile here's what you can expect from my limited exposure to local sources: I am describing your basic cappucino Starbucks: known worldwide as overpriced and weak ($5!!) Seattles Best: Boil the ...
No idea what it's called but there is a great coffee shop opposite Carefore in Granada Mall. I think it's just by exit 5. Read More
Warning by Alliecat
This was forwarded to me this morning: Sent: Saturday, May 22, 2010 9:37 AM Subject: INCIDENT AT KINGDOM MALL Importance: High Gents, I had dinner at the Kingdom Compound on Thursday night with friends and thought that I would pass the details of ...
Nonz, Sorry, didn't mean to scare anyone but I think that anyone who doesn't take precautions and look after themselves in Saudi is living in dream land. Western expats are very visible in Saudi society and need to be careful. We all know that ... Read More
Arriving at Salwa in July! by Skate
Hello! I'm due to arrive at Salwa Garden Village at the start of july with BAe and thought it may be worthwhile introducing myself before setting off. Initially, I will be unaccompanied however, my family is likely to join me as soon as MFS allows ...
Hi Skate, Welcome to Riyadh in advance. As some of the posts have mentioned Salwa has probably got some of the most serious security going in Riyadh (not such a bad thing). Other possitives for Salwa are; There is a satellite of the British ... Read More
Warning by Alliecat
This was forwarded to me this morning: Sent: Saturday, May 22, 2010 9:37 AM Subject: INCIDENT AT KINGDOM MALL Importance: High Gents, I had dinner at the Kingdom Compound on Thursday night with friends and thought that I would pass the details of ...
Here are some suggestions for ladies to keep safe that I'm passing on. For those of you that don't have drivers to act as an escort the message is clear, get inside the mall, don't hang around outside. Be vigilent of youths lurking around ... Read More
Warning by Alliecat
This was forwarded to me this morning: Sent: Saturday, May 22, 2010 9:37 AM Subject: INCIDENT AT KINGDOM MALL Importance: High Gents, I had dinner at the Kingdom Compound on Thursday night with friends and thought that I would pass the details of ...
Alliecat, I've heard a report of this incident from other sources and it seems that a number of the big expat employers here in the Kingdom are briefing their expat employees on this incident and how to avoid becomming a target themselves. ... Read More
Ex-Pat Rugby team by Welshguy32
Does anyone know if theres an ex-pat Rugby team in Riyadh? if so, do you have any details?
There's an expat rugby team that plays at Salwa Compound. http://www.riyadhrugby.com/ Read More
Do you think Saudi Arabia can be a good multinational Country ? by Gonna315
Greetings All Expat.. I hope you are doing fine..:cool: There have been many questions in my mind for a long time. I have traveled to many places in the world. Some places are very considered as multinational places,, for example, London. London ...
Gonna, It's a really iteresting question that your asking and I think that most expats would say that it's not easy to live in Saudi. Just look at the number of posts on Iqama, Family Visas, Driving Lisence etc..... however; There is bureacrasy ... Read More
DRIVING OUT OF KSA by Sandman
I'm going to take my first road trip, out of the Kingdom, to Bahrain pretty soon and was just wondering whether any of you wonderful people knew what this entails. I've heard that there's a mountain of paperwork to sort out so that you don't get ...
Now I'm no advocate for breaking the law but, if the penalty for bringing Pork into the country is merely to have it confiscated then I can see why many people may choose to run that particular risk. I imagine that the penalty for Alcohol and ... Read More
DRIVING OUT OF KSA by Sandman
I'm going to take my first road trip, out of the Kingdom, to Bahrain pretty soon and was just wondering whether any of you wonderful people knew what this entails. I've heard that there's a mountain of paperwork to sort out so that you don't get ...
I'm going to aim to get out of work fairly swiftly on Wednesday but I'm pretty resigned to the fact that by the time I get to the causeway there's going to be a long wait. Better take some games etc for the children and make sure that everyone goes ... Read More
DRIVING OUT OF KSA by Sandman
I'm going to take my first road trip, out of the Kingdom, to Bahrain pretty soon and was just wondering whether any of you wonderful people knew what this entails. I've heard that there's a mountain of paperwork to sort out so that you don't get ...
Thanks Misterstretch! I've heard tales of the wait to get over the Causeway. I'm sure it's worth it. Read More
DRIVING OUT OF KSA by Sandman
I'm going to take my first road trip, out of the Kingdom, to Bahrain pretty soon and was just wondering whether any of you wonderful people knew what this entails. I've heard that there's a mountain of paperwork to sort out so that you don't get ...
CAF :cheers: Yes, I'll deffinitely be having one or two Pepsi's :lol: Read More
DRIVING OUT OF KSA by Sandman
I'm going to take my first road trip, out of the Kingdom, to Bahrain pretty soon and was just wondering whether any of you wonderful people knew what this entails. I've heard that there's a mountain of paperwork to sort out so that you don't get ...
Thanks Aticus, I've got a letter from my company allowing me to take the car out of the country and I've got my multiple entry/exit visa. I wasn't quite sure whether there was some other governmental documetation required. Read More