assi-uk
English expat in Saudi Arabia
Forum posts
19
Contacts
5
About me
English
Lives in Riyadh
Speaks English, Urdu, Punjabi
Registration: 20 September 2012
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arabic/quran classes by Fajr007
Hi everyone, I landed in Saudi a few days ago. I am due to start teaching at KSU. I wanted to enquire about possible Arabic and quran lessons. Would they offer this at the university? Also, I have heard the taxis here are slightly unsafe, are there ...
Yes I'm a student there (though I have missed most of this term due to going back to the UK for a long vaca!) It is required that you wear a niqab but that's only to enter the building as usually the street is mobbed with drivers dropping off ladies ... Read More
arabic/quran classes by Fajr007
Hi everyone, I landed in Saudi a few days ago. I am due to start teaching at KSU. I wanted to enquire about possible Arabic and quran lessons. Would they offer this at the university? Also, I have heard the taxis here are slightly unsafe, are there ...
I'll inbox you the link now, I use it quite a lot so it's definitely up & running. Read More
arabic/quran classes by Fajr007
Hi everyone, I landed in Saudi a few days ago. I am due to start teaching at KSU. I wanted to enquire about possible Arabic and quran lessons. Would they offer this at the university? Also, I have heard the taxis here are slightly unsafe, are there ...
Salaams & welcome to Riyadh :) There is a school here called Dar ul Dhikr which is for Quran and Arabic. They concentrate on Tajweed, help you to memorise surahs from the Quran and also hold an Islamic Studies lesson once a week. The other classes ... Read More
Process for Hajj for º£½ÇÂÒÂ×s by MissB84
Hi Im hoping someone could help me with regards to the hajj process for expats.How n where do i apply for the hajj visa?When do i need to apply?It's my first time so any info/ur experiences would be appreciated:) shukran
Whoops! Silly me, I didn't even look at the dates of the old messages. Thanks for highlighting! Read More
Process for Hajj for º£½ÇÂÒÂ×s by MissB84
Hi Im hoping someone could help me with regards to the hajj process for expats.How n where do i apply for the hajj visa?When do i need to apply?It's my first time so any info/ur experiences would be appreciated:) shukran
Shukran,i do appreciate the help:)Do any of you know of a good agent/can you recommend 1 from personal experience?I am looking to go for Hajj this year inshaAllah and have been doing some research as I'd prefer going with a group with atleast some ... Read More
Best Place for Bedroom Furniture? by choudhers
Hi EB members, What is the best place for bedroom furniture i am not fussed i just want value for money and quality ikea is a bit pricey here compared to uk plus everything i like is out of stock i believe theres something called homeware ??? and ...
Try Homecentre (theres one in the same complex as ikea- you've just missed the sale I think). There are also a couple of furniture shops across the highway from homecentre with reasonable stuff! Read More
Islamic classes by assi-uk
Does anyone know of any Islamic classes taught in English?
Thanks, Dar ul Dhikr is v close to me, but unfortunately they only teach in the Arabic language. I'd prefer lessons taught in English so I can understand with no difficulty Read More
Islamic classes
Does anyone know of any Islamic classes taught in English? Read More
Compounds - "what's the REAL experience?" by gowiththeflowUK
OK, it is time to go there: - With so many posts from people thinking of coming into the Kingdom and desparate to get information on compounds, - With people already here but can't get onto a compound, - With people here and living on a compound ...
Lol that is funny, but im glad sham1990 posted on that thread as the original thread was just what I needed to read! Read More
Question for the Ladies! by assi-uk
Hey girls, Can anyone recommend a good beauty salon where I can get waxing/mani/pedi etc done from? Somewhere not too far from Olaya/Sulaimaniya would be convenient, and preferabally not overly priced! Thanks
Lol really? Why is this? I lived in Dubai & Bahrain for years and salons there are super cheap compared to the UK, which is why im a little shocked at the prices here in Riyadh- its more than what I would pay in England! Ah well. Read More
Question for the Ladies! by assi-uk
Hey girls, Can anyone recommend a good beauty salon where I can get waxing/mani/pedi etc done from? Somewhere not too far from Olaya/Sulaimaniya would be convenient, and preferabally not overly priced! Thanks
Thanks guys! Someone mentioned to go to Bushra ladies mall- I only found one salon which is shockingly priced! Will check out these places you suggested. Thanks. Read More
Question for the Ladies!
Hey girls, Can anyone recommend a good beauty salon where I can get waxing/mani/pedi etc done from? Somewhere not too far from Olaya/Sulaimaniya would be convenient, and preferabally not overly priced! Thanks Read More
2012 LADIES Meetup Group by llstreve
Hello Ladies, I will be arriving to Riyadh around the 26th of August and I would like to start a meetup group. Is anyone interested in joining me for a first meetup at a coffee shop. We can chat about ideas, and give suggestions of things we ...
Hey! I have joined the web link mentioned above- would like to join the next meet up please! Read More
Any cooking/ baking classes in Riyadh? by Dr Farha
Hi all u wonderful ppl!! I m new here to this blog! Does any1 know of any good cooking/ baking classes here in Riyadh?
Hey! If you do find anything, would be great if you could please let me know- I'd like to start cooking/baking classes too! Read More