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Hi, Nice meeting you here...
Regards,

Hi
i hope you are doing well
i would like to interduce myself to you Iam mohammad from Riyadh
and i like to contact you in order to make friendship and to know each others



thank you ..
i'm waiting your response

Greetings ladies,
I am new here in Riyadh and would like to join you ladies group meeting.

Can anyone tell me where or when you ladies meet? How often to get together? Thanks.

heyy gals. im new here and would love to meet new people...is there any sports gathering like tennis, etc. going on?

I would like make some friends with Saudi local women. But they are all covered up even with their faces. I don't know how to start a conversation. Today I went to a small park for a walk and saw a few woman sat together. Their kids were playing around. They were very quiet. I really wanted to say "Hello" to them, but dare not start. I was not sure if it was OK or polite to talk to them. So I hasted and walked around the little park many times but didn't say anything.

morningstar88 wrote:

I would like make some friends with Saudi local women. But they are all covered up even with their faces. I don't know how to start a conversation. Today I went to a small park for a walk and saw a few woman sat together. Their kids were playing around. They were very quiet. I really wanted to say "Hello" to them, but dare not start. I was not sure if it was OK or polite to talk to them. So I hasted and walked around the little park many times but didn't say anything.

I am not a Saudi but I know well about thir culture. It's absolutely alright for females to approach other females (locals too) and say "Hello". Without any hesitation, give it a shot and you'll notice they are delighted to see you approach.

I suggest go give them a broad and honest smile and ask "English?". If you get a negative, waive an adieu and move on

I appreciate your reply and advice. Thank you very much. I'll try to take the first step by saying "Hello" next time when I walk in the little park.

By the way, where are you from? How long have you been in Riyadh? Your knowledge of Arabic culture is very helpful for us new expats here. Are there any culture exchange groups in Riyadh? I wish I could join one of them.

morningstar88 wrote:

I appreciate your reply and advice. Thank you very much. I'll try to take the first step by saying "Hello" next time when I walk in the little park.

By the way, where are you from? How long have you been in Riyadh? Your knowledge of Arabic culture is very helpful for us new expats here. Are there any culture exchange groups in Riyadh? I wish I could join one of them.

I've always found Saudi women to be very friendly but it's difficult to form serious friendships because they have so many family obligations.

But don't be afraid!  TLL's suggestions are excellent.

Soooo....back to topic. 

From the discussion, it looks like the group on meetup.com is the primary way to meetup with ladies in Riyadh, is that correct?

If not, please share other ways/groups so that ladies can meet and interact with one another.

Thanks in advance.

Hello Memo,

How are you getting on in your hometown Riyadh? I have been here for two weeks now and I have got used to the routines and the time difference. I like eating Saudi dates very much. They are sweet and taste delicious. The weather at the moment is fine, not too hot yet. I walk in a little park in the morning or sometimes in the evening.

I am trying hard to make some local friends. But so far I haven't found one yet. I am looking for a job too. Anyway, I like staying in Riyadh. It's relaxed and quiet. The lifestyle is very different from that in China. I'll make myself busy by trying to join some expat groups or activities.

By the way, I sent you a private message a week before. My husband also sent one. We hope to get your reply soon.

Best wishes,

Alice

Hello there,
Nice to join this forum

I've 1 question and I'm desperate for an answer,
My British wife is living with me in Saudi Arabia,

I'm her sponsor for sure,
We want to invite her 18 yrs old daughter for a visit to Saudi Arabia to stay with us for 3 months something..

Are we able to do that since my wife's daughter is 18 yrs+ now?
she doesn't have a brother/husband/"Mihram" , will this be a problem?

shall I do this invitation or shall my wife do this herself ?

Thank you !

Hello
British nationality is very well respected here.  In another word, you should be able easily to get a visiting visa on your behave i believe

lunatics wrote:

Hello there,
Nice to join this forum

I've 1 question and I'm desperate for an answer,
My British wife is living with me in Saudi Arabia,

I'm her sponsor for sure,
We want to invite her 18 yrs old daughter for a visit to Saudi Arabia to stay with us for 3 months something..

Are we able to do that since my wife's daughter is 18 yrs+ now?
she doesn't have a brother/husband/"Mihram" , will this be a problem?

shall I do this invitation or shall my wife do this herself ?

Thank you !

Your answer is "visit visa" that you have to apply coz you'll be sponsor of your step-daughter.

Mehram thing is not applicable in this case; so don't you worry.

If possible, talk to your company HR, they must assist in this regard.

yes

@luvmine, a little introduction maybe?

Harmonie.

TheLegendLeads wrote:

lunatics wrote:

Hello there,
Nice to join this forum

I've 1 question and I'm desperate for an answer,
My British wife is living with me in Saudi Arabia,

I'm her sponsor for sure,
We want to invite her 18 yrs old daughter for a visit to Saudi Arabia to stay with us for 3 months something..

Are we able to do that since my wife's daughter is 18 yrs+ now?
she doesn't have a brother/husband/"Mihram" , will this be a problem?

shall I do this invitation or shall my wife do this herself ?

Thank you !

Your answer is "visit visa" that you have to apply coz you'll be sponsor of your step-daughter.

Mehram thing is not applicable in this case; so don't you worry.

If possible, talk to your company HR, they must assist in this regard.

[Moderated]

HRGuru is right.

The company who sponsor you will provide you details of the 'visit visa' requirements since they will (usually) process this for you.

(moderated)

kalachuchi wrote:

HRGuru is right.

The company who sponsor you will provide you details of the 'visit visa' requirements since they will (usually) process this for you.

I think you should say "TLL" is right, I just endorsed what he said.

Regards,

(moderated: off topic)

is my dream to live over there

HRGuru wrote:

kalachuchi wrote:

HRGuru is right.

The company who sponsor you will provide you details of the 'visit visa' requirements since they will (usually) process this for you.

I think you should say "TLL" is right, I just endorsed what he said.

Regards,

I saw the details, u have a point :p

i am very much ready

i sure am
so how do you want to do that

yeh its good to know about you... so ready to chill out
see u soon ya

@lunatics
you shouldn't be worried abt that my friend you can apply for a Visit Visa to have her over, and as long she is ur step doughtier u shouldn't have a problem with that!!
wish you luck my friend !!
Mobarak ^_^

Hai nice meeting to you...
I hope are you fine.

Ok

Wow sounds good and I'm relocating soon to Riyadh too. I'm good in party arrangements, cooking and games for the party ! It would be great to meet you guys one day soon.

Jeddah Expats... I am new in Jeddah and seeking for help to introduce me in expats circuits...

Cheers !

Hi, I have been in Riyadh for four months, with my husband and daughters. We live in Qurtoba and are finding it a bit quiet, to put it mildly! Looking to make some friends and get off the compound!

Helo ladies,
Can i also join this group?

Hiya all

i agree with you Alliecat.

hello Kat

i know, its too much delayed, any how i can be good contact.

hi, so nice to have good contact like you,

Heyy any of you living Jeddah? Lets meet up!