flipper0465
Scottish expat in Bahrain
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About me
Scottish
Lives in Manama
Registration: 23 June 2011
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New members of the Bahrain forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Bahrain forum? Don’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Just joined the forum although I've been here a couple of years now. Read More
Where to find PC joystick in Riyadh by flipper0465
I'm looking for a HOTAS style joystick\throttle set similar to the Thrustmaster Cougar or Saitek x52 in Riyadh. Anyone know where I could find one? I've tried Jarir and the computer souk at the bottom of Olaya and although a few shops had ...
Sort of, a space flight game\sim. Elite:Dangerous Read More
Where to find PC joystick in Riyadh
I'm looking for a HOTAS style joystick\throttle set similar to the Thrustmaster Cougar or Saitek x52 in Riyadh. Anyone know where I could find one? I've tried Jarir and the computer souk at the bottom of Olaya and although a few shops had ... Read More
Visiting Riyadh On Umrah Visa by aftabv
Assalamu alaykum, If my family member comes to Makkah/Madina from my home country on Umrah Visa, can they visit Riyadh for few days? If yes, then what is the procedure? Thanks, Aftab
From Saudi Customs..... General Guidelines for Umrah Pilgrims: - Travelers must carry vaccination certificates with them for inspection by the Saudi Authority at port of entry. - No food products are allowed into the Kingdom of Saudi ... Read More
TV repairs in Riyadh
Hi everyone. My Samsung TV is just out of warranty and has decided to die! Anyone know a reliable repair place for Samsung TV's in Riyadh? Read More
leaving a bad employer by eveningstar
A friend of a friend is trying to leave his bad employer. He is from a poor country and his employer is insisting he pay money to be released and to get his passport back. Anyone know who he can turn to to get advice in these circumstances? From ...
Not sure that the sponsor holding the passport is illegal, I work for one of the biggest expat employers in KSA and they hold mine while I have my Iqama.You will find most companies here keep your passports but that doesn't make it legal. No one but ... Read More
leaving a bad employer by eveningstar
A friend of a friend is trying to leave his bad employer. He is from a poor country and his employer is insisting he pay money to be released and to get his passport back. Anyone know who he can turn to to get advice in these circumstances? From ...
A lot of sponsors pay airfare, visa and up-front accommodation costs for employees prior to them coming out to Riyadh so if he is trying to leave before the contract (written or verbal) has expired then the sponsor will hold the passport until he ... Read More
British embassy parties by Katelol
hi everyone Do you know if the British embassy has parties or any other social activities AT ALL? and how do people get invited? Thanks a lot Khatuna
I really can't understand why people would think that the embassy was obliged to hold social events for UK citizens out here, it's not a social club. As far as I can see it, the embassy has a facility which it allows expat run organisations and ... Read More
Where to buy SPDIF cable in Riyadh? by flipper0465
I'm trying to set up my audio kit at home and am having problems finding anywhere that sells the optical SPDIF cables. Anyone know a place in Riyadh where I might find one?
Cheers Wilson, will give it a try. :D Read More
how do you backup your ipod music? by jayceww
Hi guys, IÂ’m new here! Just wanna say hello and hope to gain some experience from you. I wanna download some new music but my ipod is almost running out of space. I really donÂ’t wanna delete the old songs, so can I backup them to my computer? Do you ...
You could also just ditch iTunes completely and use one of the free alternatives out there. I've used winamp on and off for many years now and it has kept up with the times and has full ipod library services. Read More
Haggis
I heard a rumour that there was a butcher in Riyadh somewhere who makes a very good haggis, anyone know where it is or am I just hoping for the impossible? Read More
Where to buy SPDIF cable in Riyadh?
I'm trying to set up my audio kit at home and am having problems finding anywhere that sells the optical SPDIF cables. Anyone know a place in Riyadh where I might find one? Read More
Driver in Riyadh by jyurong
I've been here about 5 days now and have ventured out only a couple of times besides going to work. I wanted to know if anyone knows of a driver that has at least some English skills that they could put me in touch with. I need to go grocery ...
I'm looking for a reliable car/driver to get my wife to and from work each day. She works at the DQ and we live only about 10 - 15 mins away so total of about 30 mins of a drivers time per day. Also, any idea roughly how much this would cost me on ... Read More
Hello by flipper0465
Hi there, I'll be moving out to Riyadh (Salwa Garden Village) in the next couple of months and am looking for some info on what life's like out there. I've done a bit of research and managed to get an overnight visit when I went for my interview, ...
Thanks for the replies :) I'm quite used to living and working in the same place, have done it all of my life, so shouldn't be a big issue I hope!! I'll be more than happy to run diving lessons once I get myself straight out there and find a club ... Read More