@Gustaf
American expat in Saudi Arabia
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Registration: 23 June 2014
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who play table tennis in jeddah?? by ahmed1590
any one who play table tennis in jeddah?? and who knows any club or place for Table tennis?
Well, I want to join this table tennis group too. Last time I played was years ago. Read More
Crossfit/ MMA in Jeddah? by Gustaf
Hi everyone, I'm new to the forum and will be in Jeddah in August. I'll be part of the shipping of teachers that get to KSA every year. I was wondering if there are any places/gyms to do either crossfit or mma (mixed martial arts)? ...
Right on Sarah. If anything we can make a crossfit group and make some wod's with the available equipment at the gyms in one of the compounds. Read More
unaccompanied woman with children to enter KSA by Gustaf
Hello everyone, I have a kind of complicated question here. I'll be in Jeddah mid August. I was planning to fly with my wife and kids. However, I'll need to return to the U.S three days later for a relative's surgery and stay in the U.S ...
Wife and kids have their own visas. But, my employer told me kids enter the country under my visa. We may delay the day of arrival. Apparently, there's no easy solution for this. Thanks Read More
Saudia City Jeddah by Karen9734
Hi my husband and I shall be moving to Saudia City this August, can anyone tell us what it is like there? What facilities are there that are in use, I have read there was a cinema but that is now closed, swimming pools are now dry...is this true? ...
Moving to Saudia City too. Read More
unaccompanied woman with children to enter KSA
Hello everyone, I have a kind of complicated question here. I'll be in Jeddah mid August. I was planning to fly with my wife and kids. However, I'll need to return to the U.S three days later for a relative's surgery and stay in the U.S ... Read More
Tutoring in jeddah by Gustaf
I'll work as a school teacher in Jeddah. I've been told that tutoring students after school can be quite lucrative. Any idea about the price ranges for after school tutoring? Is this a common practice among teachers? Do you tutor kids at ...
Yeah Read More
Crossfit/ MMA in Jeddah? by Gustaf
Hi everyone, I'm new to the forum and will be in Jeddah in August. I'll be part of the shipping of teachers that get to KSA every year. I was wondering if there are any places/gyms to do either crossfit or mma (mixed martial arts)? ...
Intlskipper, Thanks! I'll check that one out. I also found a new place Jeddah that just opened. It is a huge building with MMA, Crossfit, BJJ, free weights etc. It seems that is open for females too. It is called Arena SA. It is just a few ... Read More
Tutoring in jeddah by Gustaf
I'll work as a school teacher in Jeddah. I've been told that tutoring students after school can be quite lucrative. Any idea about the price ranges for after school tutoring? Is this a common practice among teachers? Do you tutor kids at ...
Yeah, I won't mess around with that. I'll stick with the teaching job and a half time sports coaching job that I got offered. Thanks everybody. Read More
Tutoring in jeddah by Gustaf
I'll work as a school teacher in Jeddah. I've been told that tutoring students after school can be quite lucrative. Any idea about the price ranges for after school tutoring? Is this a common practice among teachers? Do you tutor kids at ...
Illegal? Oh, then nevermind. Thanks! Read More
Tutoring in jeddah by Gustaf
I'll work as a school teacher in Jeddah. I've been told that tutoring students after school can be quite lucrative. Any idea about the price ranges for after school tutoring? Is this a common practice among teachers? Do you tutor kids at ...
Thanks for your prompt and helpful replies. I'll work ay one of the many international schools in Jeddah. Read More
Tutoring in jeddah
I'll work as a school teacher in Jeddah. I've been told that tutoring students after school can be quite lucrative. Any idea about the price ranges for after school tutoring? Is this a common practice among teachers? Do you tutor kids at ... Read More
tattoos, earrings and heavy metal tshirts by Gustaf
Hi everyone, I have several tattoos on my forearms, earrings and a huge part of my wardrobe are Heavy Metal/Rock bands t-shirts. I understand tattoos can't be shown . What about earrings? I was also told Heavy Metal t-shirts were frown upon. Is ...
Thank you for your responses and help. I'll remove my earrings, cover my tats and most likely leave my t-shirts in the U.S. Read More
Exit visa permit by Gustaf
Hello everyone, I'll be in Jeddah mid August. I'll fly with my wife and kids. However, I'll need to return to the U.S three days later for a relative's surgery. How long does it take to issue this exit permit. Would two/three days be ...
I talked to my employer and they said you are 110% right. I wouldn't be able to leave after a few days. My wife is not very excited to travel across the ocean by herself with two kids. So, I guess i'll fly as close as I can with her. ... Read More
tattoos, earrings and heavy metal tshirts
Hi everyone, I have several tattoos on my forearms, earrings and a huge part of my wardrobe are Heavy Metal/Rock bands t-shirts. I understand tattoos can't be shown . What about earrings? I was also told Heavy Metal t-shirts were frown upon. Is ... Read More
Exit visa permit by Gustaf
Hello everyone, I'll be in Jeddah mid August. I'll fly with my wife and kids. However, I'll need to return to the U.S three days later for a relative's surgery. How long does it take to issue this exit permit. Would two/three days be ...
This is definitely inconvenient. Thanks for your help. Read More