alpha.one
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Registration: 26 July 2015
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Environmental protection in Saudi Arabia by Kenjee
Hi, Environmental protection is a challenging issue for all the countries around the world. Would you say this issue is deemed of significance in Saudi Arabia? Is the country going green through initiatives like waste management and selective ...
Who abuses the environment most? Any guesses? The leading industrial nations of the world. A simple search would clarify this. Some claim that in this country people care about the next life and not this, thats why they are ... Read More
meat they serve is not halal?? by azfar789
Now I am hearing from my colleagues that MacDonald, KFC etc. import meat from the other countries and there is no guarantee that the meat will be halal. Any comments from you friends?
There is no limit to doubts....once we open the door it will not shut by itself, there is always 'what if...' Yes there are people who will do anything for money, but there are also people who will not sell themselves, there are people with ... Read More
absher exit re entry payment by yadgaar
can someone tell me how to pay 200 sr fees of exit re entry visa for my dependent through atm ..because i cant see the option ..plz if someone can guide me step by step
Look in government payments Read More
Has anyone had experience with this offshore banking company? by Query
First Security Bank Solutions Inc, offers an anonymous bank account, for offshore banking purposes. Has anyone any experience with them and their "No ID" accounts? It bothers me I've found no reviews from their patrons, so far.
All banks anywhere in the world are bound by law to provide details of any account held by a person. This has been law since past two years. Nothing is anonymous anymore. Anyone who claims ofherwise is a liar and a cheat. Read More
What if you run out of money??? by activeurself
Hi All, My question here from all the world if you dont have money to survive then what you will gonna do with yourself? which side you will go bad or good deeds. Share your thoughts.
Don't get into debt!!!!! BIG penalties if you do - jail at least - flogging in Saudi for this? Not sure on that - but could be - they are very fond of their corporal punishment in the form of whipping. Sometimes, the number of lashes are so ... Read More
Disadvantages of a Business Visa?? by Madbrad7979
Hi everyone! I'd like to know what the disadvantages of a business visa are if you're offered a job on this type of visa? However it's only for the 3 months of probation, then apparently you get a work visa iqama etc Thank you M
Cant even rent a car? Cannot rent an apartment? Does it say on the visa that you are legally allowed to work? Read More
I want to have expat friends, I'm saudi female :) by Eng.Saudi
Hi, I want to practice my English with native speakers (Ideally, from western or non-Islamic\non-Arabic countries) first by emailing and then via skype (I want to improve my accent whilst helping others to understand my culture more). I don't ...
Please be careful all 'westerners' and 'foreigners' before you initiate contact, please follow your embassy guidelines regarding mixing with people you dont know. Be safe.oh wow didn't know such a thing existed.Most embassies ... Read More
I want to have expat friends, I'm saudi female :) by Eng.Saudi
Hi, I want to practice my English with native speakers (Ideally, from western or non-Islamic\non-Arabic countries) first by emailing and then via skype (I want to improve my accent whilst helping others to understand my culture more). I don't ...
Please be careful all 'westerners' and 'foreigners' before you initiate contact, please follow your embassy guidelines regarding mixing with people you dont know. Be safe. Read More
American parties in Jeddah? Riyadh? Dammam? Khobar? by dat-queen-bee
Are there any parties in Jeddah? Or Riyadh? Or Dammam? I mean I know they are but is like to get an invitation pls 😁
The OP wants to be invited to parties and is inquiring about cities hundreds of miles apart, makes sense? Jeddah to Riyadh : 1000 kms Riyadh to Dammam : 500 kms Read More
Visit visa for Non-Muslims by Akprince
Dear brothers and sisters, I would like to inquire if there is possibility to get visit visa for Non-Muslims to visit Saudi Arabia? Kindly advice, appreciated in advance. Thanks. Rahman
Visit visa by individuals only for family (parents, wife, kids and siblings). Read More
opening a business by takm16
Hi I its my first time posting on here so please be gentle. I am a barber by trade and I am looking to open up in Saudi. From what I have read and researched you can do this as a sole trader and have it in your own name?? Would anyone know of ...
Very helpful links from both above. But from what I know you cant legally own a barbershop, but maybe lease one and run it. What you need is a local who is willing to lease this business to you. Read More
visit visa at chamber by angel hayat
can any one guide me why the chamber office at riyadh are telling me that server is down from 4 to 5days as my husband applied for visit visa online and going to chamber again and again to get it attested??!!! And how long will it take to recover ...
The counter opens at 7am, and possibly closes early. Is he visiting late? Read More
Moving my partner to Saudia Arabia by Clofas
Hi everyone, I wonder if you could shed some light on this for me. I have a really good opportunity to work in Saudia Arabia. My boyfriend and I live together now and want to keep living together in the future. If I took this ...
The only way to live together in Saudi Arabia is to be legally married to each other. Read More
GMC Acadia by GuestPoster7415
Hello! I would like to ask those who know.... We are on a budget for a second car that will be used by a driver. Planning on getting GMC Acadia from 2009/2010. Seen few from that year for 40-50 000 SAR. Milage in between 11000 - 140000km. Would ...
GMC Yukon is better Read More
Uk expat wants to learn Arabic. Where, when, how? by SelenaTuition
Hi Beautiful people on Expat.com, I live in Riyadh exit 7. I am an English Teacher. Fun, articulate and witty, gosh I'm modest...haha! On a serious note, I am looking to learn Arabic could you kindly recommend a course/place where they teach ...
What a strange suggestion from two arab gentlemen 'dont learn the actual arabic language (called fus-ha) but rather learn the slang'. Read More