happytraveller
South African expat in Saudi Arabia
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South African
Lives in Riyadh
Registration: 19 January 2012
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Why so many barbers in Riyadh? by eveningstar
There seems to be a lot more barbers here than they need. Any good reason for this? Evening Star
Because driving on the roads here is so hairy! I know,I know, its a bad one, but I couldn't resist it. Had a few close shaves on the way to work this morning! Read More
Hi Everybody
I have started work in Riyadh after a previously visiting to sus out the scene. First car accident on the second day here when the taxi I was travelling in got rearended. Enjoyed reading the posts while planning to come and work in KSA - learnt ... Read More
Schools in Abha or Khamis Mushayt by raniahtm
Hello, I am looking for an international school in Abha or Khamis Mushayt in Saudi Arabia. Appreciate it if anyone can share some information.
Google works wonders - Abha International School teaches a British curriculum. abha_international_school@yahoo.com It is on the Khamis Abha road. Read More
Schools in Abha or Khamis Mushayt by raniahtm
Hello, I am looking for an international school in Abha or Khamis Mushayt in Saudi Arabia. Appreciate it if anyone can share some information.
I am likely to be moving to Abha - although I cannot confirm if their is an International School there I would think that there will be one in Khamis as there are a lot of "western" company offices there supporting the airbase. British Aerospace ... Read More
Advice on Salary offer please? by tuigjrh
My company gave me the details of their offer. It is the position of a senior structural engineer in Riyadh (based on 10 years of engineering experience). The package is as follows: - 21,000 SAR basic Salary - 14,000 SAR for accomodation, ...
Hi internationalcanuk Have been reading this post with interest as I am going through the process of moving to KSA and heading up my organisations venture into the country. I would be seriously asking why you cannot get an iqama if you expecting to ... Read More
Abha/Khamis/Mushait area by docq1001
Hey! Any one here in this area?
Hi docq, Just been visiting the area and may be back to work there for 2 years. Looked quite a nice place - but probably pretty quiet! Read More
New in saudi by Gabicape
Hi. Salam. I am new in Saudi like to make friends
elfuego, Don't know the name of the street - it was only signed in Arabic. It is in An Nasiriyah,running off the circle at the north end of the park Hadiqa Wali-e-thad (nice park, quite a few families enjoying Friday in the park when I first walked ... Read More
New in saudi by Gabicape
Hi. Salam. I am new in Saudi like to make friends
Hi Imraan, Thanks. Just got back from a walk - found a great street full of small shops of every discription, small food "restaurants" (couldn't resist a small Turkish kebab for SAR 4, washed down with a Holsten Classic), coffee roasters, green ... Read More
New in saudi by Gabicape
Hi. Salam. I am new in Saudi like to make friends
gabicape - sorry about your toe. Can anyone advise if Souq al Thumairi will open at all today, or is it shut all day? What time will it stay open until tomorrow (Saturday). Will restaurants open this evening? Thanks. Read More
New in saudi by Gabicape
Hi. Salam. I am new in Saudi like to make friends
Hi all, Another South African (from Cape Town). Just here for a couple of weeks. Tried to find something to do this afternoon but everywhere seemed to be closed. Anything open to see tomorrow afternoon? Read More