fondue
American expat in Saudi Arabia
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Registration: 08 June 2013
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Furnished Apartment in Makkah - cost? availability? July/August 2013 by fondue
Does anyone know where I can get information on a reasonably-priced furnished one-room apartment (for husband and wife) in Makkah for either July or August? I'm looking for something a half kilometer (max) from the Haram. Anyone know what I might ...
Hope something doable comes up! I'll have to get some information while I'm still here. I know it's going to get more difficult with each passing day, but you never know! Thanks for the reply. Read More
Visa for my wife by CED1974
Dear All, I am French and I will be moving to saudi Arabia (Ryad) soon for a one year contract. I would like to bring my wife with me. Could any one let me know the procedure and how long it takes? Thank you in advance for your answers. Rgds
Does anyone know if it's possible for a woman who leaves on exit/re-entry for vacation to come back to Saudi on an employment visa with a company? I've been under my husband as a dependent, but my company-to-be wants me to enter under their ... Read More
Visa for my wife by CED1974
Dear All, I am French and I will be moving to saudi Arabia (Ryad) soon for a one year contract. I would like to bring my wife with me. Could any one let me know the procedure and how long it takes? Thank you in advance for your answers. Rgds
Does anyone know if it's possible for a woman who leaves on exit/re-entry for vacation to come back to Saudi on an employment visa with a company? I've been under my husband as a dependent, but my company-to-be wants me to enter under their ... Read More
Spoiled Children & Adults! by fondue
Have you noticed that some kids in Saudi Arabia are spoiled? Well they are, right along with many kids all over the world. (Don't get me started on yuppies' kids in Boston; I feel sorry for my cousin who's raising her kids there!) Anyway, wanted to ...
That's the way it is in Saudi Arabia, it is part of their culture.Actually, I was talking about the kids in the article. They are, I believe, from America. :) However, you'll find spoiled kids everywhere; Saudi Arabia & the US are certainly no ... Read More
Riyadh Map. Add places!!! by Freshlikesushi
So, i started a google maps that everyone can edit. http://goo.gl/maps/8sbKP that is the link. Add places as accurate as possible please. make sure you post a minimum: Name of places Short description Any tips or whatever about the place. your ...
took off about 50 places because they were wrong. Added 4 more collaborators, if anyone else wants to help add, maintain, and confirm places please let me know! just send me an email: Saudiexpatpodcast@gmail.comDear Freshlikesushi, Thanks so ... Read More
Kingdom Compound Coffee Morning by CAF
Ladies (And Gents) For those of you not working during the day, Kingdom Compound is hosting a Coffee morning, but its really a huge Market, tomorrow, Monday from 9-1130am. All of the º£½ÇÂÒÂ× women can attend, not so sure about the men, but I have ...
Sure is. 1st Monday of the month :DThat's great! Do they sell books? Thanks. Read More
Can you bring perfume with you back to Saudi?
Has anyone successfully brought back perfumes with them from the States? I've heard that Saudi customs doesn't allow it because of the alcohol. Is this true? Thanks. Read More
Spoiled Children & Adults! by fondue
Have you noticed that some kids in Saudi Arabia are spoiled? Well they are, right along with many kids all over the world. (Don't get me started on yuppies' kids in Boston; I feel sorry for my cousin who's raising her kids there!) Anyway, wanted to ...
Honestly, I feel really sorry for the kids. They are being raised with such a materialistic attitude. The parents are just setting the kids up for disappointment and discontent. And what's really sad is that I know so many parents who are like ... Read More
Furnished Apartment in Makkah - cost? availability? July/August 2013 by fondue
Does anyone know where I can get information on a reasonably-priced furnished one-room apartment (for husband and wife) in Makkah for either July or August? I'm looking for something a half kilometer (max) from the Haram. Anyone know what I might ...
Got it, thanks! I understand about personal numbers not being allowed, for safety's sake. Personally, I would never give out my contact information to anyone I don't know! By contact numbers I meant company/agency numbers that are generally ... Read More
Visa for my wife by CED1974
Dear All, I am French and I will be moving to saudi Arabia (Ryad) soon for a one year contract. I would like to bring my wife with me. Could any one let me know the procedure and how long it takes? Thank you in advance for your answers. Rgds
Does anyone know if it's possible for a woman who leaves on exit/re-entry for vacation to come back to Saudi on an employment visa with a company? I've been under my husband as a dependent, but my company-to-be wants me to enter under their ... Read More
Spoiled Children & Adults!
Have you noticed that some kids in Saudi Arabia are spoiled? Well they are, right along with many kids all over the world. (Don't get me started on yuppies' kids in Boston; I feel sorry for my cousin who's raising her kids there!) Anyway, wanted to ... Read More
Living in Madinah as a single woman?? by musaafira
Hello everyone! I am considering work in Madinah as an ESL teacher, but I would have to live there alone without family. I was wondering if anyone can advise me on that? Are there any people here on the forum from Madinah? Thanks!
If you don't mind my saying so, I've been reading stuff on this forum for quite a long time and have noticed that people from Pakistan have a tendency to post condescending comments that are not always beneficial to the thread. I mean this has ... Read More
Living in Madinah as a single woman?? by musaafira
Hello everyone! I am considering work in Madinah as an ESL teacher, but I would have to live there alone without family. I was wondering if anyone can advise me on that? Are there any people here on the forum from Madinah? Thanks!
Most modernized Muslims even from the Middle East love to visit Madinah and Makkah but refuse to live and work there. .Actually, it's more that they are not able to. There are countless Muslims who want to live in these two cities, but it's almost ... Read More
Furnished Apartment in Makkah - cost? availability? July/August 2013
Does anyone know where I can get information on a reasonably-priced furnished one-room apartment (for husband and wife) in Makkah for either July or August? I'm looking for something a half kilometer (max) from the Haram. Anyone know what I might ... Read More
Moving to Jeddah (JKS) - what are your top ten tips? by ieuan1
Hi all Just accepted a job at JKS to start in August 2013. What are best tips anyone can give me re. moving, stuff to bring with me / buy there, cost of living in sharbatly village (for using facilities etc or anything else! Any info on anything ...
No you donÂ’t pay for using the facility there; they have nice pool and playing fields for different sports. I have few friends working in JKS and living in Sharbatly. Each teacher is having his own one bedroom apartment (attached small villa) with ... Read More