zarvata
Active memberRussian expat in Canada
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Russian
Lives in Riyadh
Speaks Russian, English, Arabic (some), Japanese (with no practice dropped almost to zero)
Registration: 14 April 2010
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Volunteerism by Alliecat
In the States, volunteerism is a big thing and in this day/age of government cutbacks, it enables nonprofits/NGO's to continue their good work. Are there nonprofits/NGO's in Riyadh? Any of you volunteer your time to a worthy cause??
inampak That is a one kind heart. My respect. And now I figured out why I felt skeptical when I saw this topic. Actually, KSA and other Islamic countries have something even better than volunteerism in its western meaning. Each business or ... Read More
Volunteerism by Alliecat
In the States, volunteerism is a big thing and in this day/age of government cutbacks, it enables nonprofits/NGO's to continue their good work. Are there nonprofits/NGO's in Riyadh? Any of you volunteer your time to a worthy cause??
uglybetty I said "might"... just because I cannot be 100% sure. But for myself, I`m sure. I've came across some vacancies for UNDP, other social or governmental programmes. They required saudis ONLY. Foreigners don`t usually (again, I cannot say ... 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 ...
the normal saudis do have connection and am sure of thatI personally know normal saudis who have no connections with royal family. What about them?... Whatever, actually. Just I don`t like words "always", "every"... not always and not every. :) 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 ...
Alethe I've been in Saudi Arabia 2 years and I have found without a headscarf I'm far less likely to be harassed either by security, religious police or locals.I've never been abused in the way described in this accountBut if you were never harrased ... 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 ...
I think I'd rather take my chances with the odd person like this than cope with the constant leering that goes with the headscarf.Hmm... I always thought that self-security is one of the main human instincts. :rolleyes: Looks do not hurt, but a ... Read More
Girls Girls by Ioanna
Are there any salons here that do acrylic nails? Now you all know how hedonistic I am....but then again, if the only part of me that shows around here are my fingers and toes..they may as well be immaculate :joking:
MisterStretch I may be wrong, but I don't think loanna is a Muslim. There are many customs that foreigners practice in KSA that are forbidden for Muslims but acceptable for foreigners to do.Yep, you may do anything at your own home. :) Salons is ... 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 ...
But if we continue to look the other way and just complain, then the authorities will never know and NOTHING will happen. .... I hope that in some small way that I can make a difference an leave the country with a greater appreciation for the ... 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 ...
And by the way, the ONE comment made from a Saudi was how "good this country is". Um, On THIS topic, to give that response, is NOT helpful.No, he claims he is from Egypt (he sent me PM too). But I don`t think he really meant anything with his post. ... Read More
Girls Girls by Ioanna
Are there any salons here that do acrylic nails? Now you all know how hedonistic I am....but then again, if the only part of me that shows around here are my fingers and toes..they may as well be immaculate :joking:
Loanna, I think you will not find such. It is forbidden in Islam to have artificial nails... hair too... This is what I know. But in fact I saw cheap chinese nails being sold. The ones that can be glued. I donno why :rolleyes: 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 ...
shahab.ali wrote: every saudi in riyadh has some sort of connections with the royal family Oh, please Every saudi DREAMS to have some sort of connectons...But here's the thing: you don't know who does and who doesn't. It's something most Saudi's ... 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 ...
every saudi in riyadh has some sort of connections with the royal familyOh, please :lol: Every saudi DREAMS to have some sort of connectons... :lol: 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 ...
I'm obviously foreign, deep blue eyes & very pale skin. My impression is that headscarves aren't a good idea if your clearly western.Sorry, I just don`t see the logic. Could the youth in the moving car see the deep blue eyes of foreign women ... 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 ...
Did the women call police at the end? Report on the security that take no action? That was a group of women, someone of them had to take notice of the car's registration number... I mean, something had to be done. If noone protects you, do it ... Read More
It's another Friday in Riyadh by Ioanna
Tell me how you are spending your weekend Here in Melbourne (7 hours ahead of you), I have to hurry and take some documents to be stamped..yada yada and tomorrow my family is gathering in an Arabian restaurant to farewell us. On Sunday I will ...
Last Friday we were collecting puzzle with my husb. 500 pieces. May be someone has puzzles to offer an exchange?? :P Coz buying a new puzzle every Friday is a lil too much :) Read More
Luthan Hotel and Spa by hatsoff20
Hi friends, does any body knows of Luthan Hotel and Spa, I have heard its in Riyadh.Can you give me some info about the place I would be very thankful, tc
Yes, it is the HOTEL only for women (for those who stays there). But men do work there as well, in a mixed sections. Read More