Sharon Mayhew
@Sparrow
South African expat in Saudi Arabia
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435 posts
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About me
South African
Lives in Riyadh
Speaks English, Learning Arabic
Registration: 23 May 2010
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Quote of the Day (Something to Consider and Re-Consider) by riyadh11
I love reading quotes specially those that makes sense to me (or I can relate with). I know you guys have something to share too, nevertheless, I will be posting here once in a while... :D It doesn't matter if you don't know who exactly said it... ...
I wish there was a 'like' button on this blog - these sayings are very good to all who has contributed. Read More
Canadian looking to come over. by deestrangled
I have a friend who is looking into moving here from Canada. He is 20, and a high school graduate - he can't afford to go to university. Is it logically possible (and probable) that he could find work here despite his lack of credentials? Are there ...
Agree - not Saudi - just tell him to work 2 extra jobs at Mcdonalds he will be much happier to go home to his family and have a beer after a hard days work or even go to movies. Read More
hi, new girl here.. by jadid
hi,I'm a Filipina nurse currently working here in National guard,I want to find new friends..to ease my homesickness..I'm 2 months away from home.......
@Seeker of Truth - I moved out of DQ a month ago now - live opposite hospital in hospital accomodation - am in Khurais road now. Read More
Canadian looking to come over. by deestrangled
I have a friend who is looking into moving here from Canada. He is 20, and a high school graduate - he can't afford to go to university. Is it logically possible (and probable) that he could find work here despite his lack of credentials? Are there ...
Most places want skilled professional labour and two to three years experience in that field. If he still wants to teach english per say, he will still have to have 'paper's to do so. Read More
hi, new girl here.. by jadid
hi,I'm a Filipina nurse currently working here in National guard,I want to find new friends..to ease my homesickness..I'm 2 months away from home.......
@Seeker of truth - of course I still remember our dinners. How ya keeping- still in riyadh, not left yet. Read More
Bored! by wjl38428
Hello! I have been in Riyadh for almost two months now and I'm tired of reading all of the time! The down time has been nice as I am working on my doctorate degree, but still! I am looking for advice on where to meet expats. I know the typical ...
Hi to all the new guys Hi Seeker of truth - how ya keeping. @Ally - Jeddah is better, less conservative than Riyadh. @Wjl - U will meet good people on this blog, the guys meet every now and then for functions. Just keep chatting on the blog. ... Read More
Riyadh Compounds? by sizzles
Hi There! I'm moving to Riyadh on the 27th of November 2011 and I need to get a compound, my work is trying to get me in but said its very difficult, they suggested FAL as it has places available, however I've heard it's not the greatest place for ...
Hi Sizzles Please read a lot more about Saudi arabia,two weeks ago we beheadded 8 bangladesh and 2 saudi's in Riyadh in the execusion square were we all go to market. This is the Shariah law here for robbery and murder. Read More
Rave Party by Nadimento
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Jail food doesnt taste nice - loud music is haram. But good parties are had in compounds. Register with your embassy for starters and get onto their mailing list. There are eyes even in that desert... Read More
Arriving 10 October: A few questions by andrieso
Hi! I will be arriving in Riyadh on 10 October, final destination as yet unknown, probably Tabuk, but I have no problem where I end up. I need advice on some practical issues: Voltage: My home country uses 220v. Do I need an adapter for my ...
Hi Sizzles Yip, woman can do it to. But never get into a taxi with a saudi arab driver. Read More
Arriving 10 October: A few questions by andrieso
Hi! I will be arriving in Riyadh on 10 October, final destination as yet unknown, probably Tabuk, but I have no problem where I end up. I need advice on some practical issues: Voltage: My home country uses 220v. Do I need an adapter for my ...
Welcome now to Riyadh. Glad your entry went smoothly - hope you settle in well. Find your nearby shops, Carrefour or Hyperpander are the big shopping markets. Tamimi supermarket will sell a lot of your home/UK/USA goodies. Find a good taxi guy ... Read More
House keeping agency???? by SaudiUK
Hi, Has any one any contact deals for a house keeping agency? Am looking for a regular cleaner / house help. Thank you
A lot of us ask a cleaner from work to come over as they are already trusted plus they very happy you asked them as they can earn a little extra on the side. Read More
The "key" money for the previous renter? by sy_zoe
Hi everybody :) I was just told that when renting a place in a western compound, we gotta pay some "key" money together with the rent (to the Saudi government) for the first rental year. The "key" money goes to the previous renter and it can be ...
You are being scammed Read More
hi, new girl here.. by jadid
hi,I'm a Filipina nurse currently working here in National guard,I want to find new friends..to ease my homesickness..I'm 2 months away from home.......
Hi Jadid Contact Seeker of Truth by private message, nice guy, he will Im sure take you to Philopines embassy at the next bash - he's a party animal.(hope he doesnt mind me saying nice things about him) Enjoy the blog Read More
Advice for a British Muslim female by sumiuk
Hi all! New to this site and the exciting world of being an "expat"! I will be moving to Saudi (Riyadh) in December and have already started to plan things I can bring and will need initially when I move! I am excited and nervous at the same ...
Which hospital you coming to? Read More