Latifa
@Tunisiangirl89
English expat in Saudi Arabia
Forum posts
26
Contacts
7
About me
English
Lives in Riyadh
Speaks English, French, Arabic (Tunisian dialect), Arabic (Saudi Arabian dialect)
Registration: 15 January 2014
Activity
Saudi and Qatar possible border closure ???? by Tunisiangirl89
How likely do you think this is going to be??? my husband lives in Qatar and I plan to visit him in my holiday in 10 days but also regularly on the bus from Riyadh to Doha...i'm slightly concerned if this actually happens though!!!
Thanks for advice, I am glad I came to ksa as it seems there may be some problems in qatar soon but if that is case my husband has to leave and I hope ksa is ok so I can stay here and find a job for him...we are here for saving and we need at least ... Read More
Saudi and Qatar possible border closure ????
How likely do you think this is going to be??? my husband lives in Qatar and I plan to visit him in my holiday in 10 days but also regularly on the bus from Riyadh to Doha...i'm slightly concerned if this actually happens though!!! Read More
Need to find a job for my husband please help by Tunisiangirl89
Hi, I am a EFL Instructor in Riyadh, have just recieved my Iqama and my job and contract are both great. However, I need to find a job for my husband who is a nurse in Qatar, in the main hospital (Hamad Medical City), He has 6 years experience of ...
Thank you all very much :) Read More
Head Scarf by thesuz
What percentage of Westerners (Americans) wear head scarfs? My husband has applied for a job in Saudi and in my research I've read that it's not "required" however, I think I would like to in order to blend in and also to respect the culture. I am a ...
It's about Saudis wanting to protect their women...and not wanting them to show their faces. I think mostly they hassle Arabs and Saudis to wear nikab but I see Syrians/Egyptian/Lebanese with their husbands without nikab and it's ok only when alone ... Read More
Head Scarf by thesuz
What percentage of Westerners (Americans) wear head scarfs? My husband has applied for a job in Saudi and in my research I've read that it's not "required" however, I think I would like to in order to blend in and also to respect the culture. I am a ...
But I did get told to cover my face in a mall in riyadh mall the other week...suppose cos I look Saudi to them? Lol even though I look Syrian/Egyptian in reality ...also last year visiting riyadh me and a friend got old by muttawa to wipe lipstick ... Read More
Head Scarf by thesuz
What percentage of Westerners (Americans) wear head scarfs? My husband has applied for a job in Saudi and in my research I've read that it's not "required" however, I think I would like to in order to blend in and also to respect the culture. I am a ...
Hail...headscarf only lol, that a joke right??? I lived there last year and you NEED a nikab if u are Arab or white...I got told to cover my eyebrows once by muttawa...Qassim is even stricter than Ha'il. I'm in Riyadh now some westerners don't wear ... Read More
Stuck in female only compound! by Kat2404
Hi everyone, Living in a female only compound makes it very hard to socialise out of work as everyone at the compound works in the same place. so just wondered if anyone was having any gatherings whether they could let me know so me and my friends ...
I agree.. nothing wrong with women going out alone in KSA..i lived in Ha'il a small conservative city in the north and now Riyadh and I go out alone and have no problems..also I went to Jeddah alone on holiday in my first month in KSA last year lol ... Read More
accomodation for nurses in Security Forces Hospital Riyadh by emily_weilee
Hello =) I have got the offer to work in SFH Riyadh as a nurse. Will love to know how's the accomodation like for the nurses. I will be leaving in a few months time and I cannot be more excited to start a new chapter in my career path!
Anyone know of any jobs for Arab, Male Nurses at this hospital?? Read More
King Saud Medical City (KSMC) by Dr Tahir Khan
I had an opportunity to visit KSMC and was thoroughly impressed by CEO mannerism and motivation . I signed the contract and is moving there next month permanently from UK as Chairman of Pathology Directorate. The salary is excellent. They are ...
Any jobs for non-western male nurses? My husband has experience in working in Qatar as he has worked there for the past year. Read More
Need to find a job for my husband please help
Hi, I am a EFL Instructor in Riyadh, have just recieved my Iqama and my job and contract are both great. However, I need to find a job for my husband who is a nurse in Qatar, in the main hospital (Hamad Medical City), He has 6 years experience of ... Read More
Which city do you think better to live Jeddah or Dammam ? by onemillion
Which city do you think better to live Jeddah or Dammam ?
I prefer Dammam, I don't know why but I went to Jeddah for a week and its ok and nice to see but I just prefer Riyadh and Dammam as Jeddah feels kind of run down, busy, closed city with old buildings...the others are more open cities.. greener I ... Read More
Omra Visa Enquiry
Hi, I would like to ask if it is possible to enter Saudi Arabia by road, from Doha to Riyadh with an Omra visa? As I will only have just got my Iqama in March I can not apply for a family visit visa and my husband and I want to go to Mecca in ... Read More
Qatar Vs Saudi Arabia - Pro's & Con's by hamlay
Hi All, I'm considering a possible move to Qatar with my family. I am a Western º£½ÇÂÒÂ× currently living in Saudi Arabia. I'm interested to hear any experiences from people who have lived & worked in both Saudi & Qatar and which they believe is the ...
I prefer Saudi Arabia personally. Saudi Arabia: cheap, lots of cities to visit, nice country. Qatar: expensive, nothing to do except Souq Waqif and Katara and hotels. But then again I prefer Saudi culture and went there before Qatar so was ... Read More
Looking for active friends outside of work! by lilmac
Hey guys. I have been in Doha for a little over 6 months now and am looking at getting plugged into a group outside my work colleagues. Looking for some people that like to explore the remote beaches, go for a run on the Corniche, enjoy parasailing ...
No...I have explored all of riyadh and all of doha and Riyadh is the best. nothing to do here in qatar.. Read More
Never expected this life in Doha by rayxavier
I never expected this kind of boring life in Doha. Looking for new friends as I have been getting bored in so-called luxurious hotel for almost a month now. Need to get outta here!!!
Yes!! I agree, Qatar is boring, especially without a job...I worked in Saudi Arabia before coming to Qatar as my husband got a contract in Qatar and Saudi Arabia is soooo much better than Qatar..I am going to return to work in KSA as I am bored at ... Read More