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Registration: 28 September 2010

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10 years ago
Sana005

Looking for friends in UAE by Sana005

Hello I am in Dubai now and I am looking for friends in UAE. How to make friends in Dubai ? Thanks.

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this thread should be closed Read More

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10 years ago
Seb_06

Windsurfing in Dubai by Seb_06

Any nice place to rent equipment and learn windsurfing in Dubai? Thanks.

husseink

check thekitebeach.com/Activities/Kitesurfing Read More

husseink replied to a thread
11 years ago
bertfrench

Need help for a student project in UAE: questionnaire by bertfrench

EXPORTING BETTER CROISSANT IN UAE You can freely fill the questionnaire and add the information and comments you want. I really thank you in advance for your help. 1. When you heard the word « croissant », what does it represent and mean for ...

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EXPORTING BETTER CROISSANT IN UAE You can freely fill the questionnaire and add the information and comments you want. I really thank you in advance for your help. 1. When you heard the word « croissant », what does it represent and mean for ... Read More

husseink replied to a thread
11 years ago
Ash_adorable

Urgent!! help needed to decide on an offer by Ash_adorable

Hi, I am an Indian s/ w enggnr with 9 yrs exp my salary here in India is 21lakhs/ annum. And employed with a top MNC I have been offered a below package. Option 1. salary 20, 000 Sar/ month + medical + return flights + bonus+ relocation ...

husseink

if this is the case , I would take the 24K , get myself a GOOD-apartment and save the rest of the money for something else GOODLUCK :) Read More

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11 years ago
weaamb1

Credit Card Request by weaamb1

I have an account in Alfransi bank since about 6 months, if I want to get a credit card they requesting identification from my company, I just joined my company about 2 weeks ago, is that will be accepted or I should be with the company for more ...

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I have an account in Alfransi bank since about 6 months, if I want to get a credit card they requesting identification from my company, I just joined my company about 2 weeks ago, is that will be accepted or I should be with the company for more ... Read More

husseink replied to a thread
11 years ago
Ash_adorable

Urgent!! help needed to decide on an offer by Ash_adorable

Hi, I am an Indian s/ w enggnr with 9 yrs exp my salary here in India is 21lakhs/ annum. And employed with a top MNC I have been offered a below package. Option 1. salary 20, 000 Sar/ month + medical + return flights + bonus+ relocation ...

husseink

hey and welcome to the blog i would say take the 20K one but what about Housing? housing is the Big point here , are they providing you the housing? or its included in the 20K\24K package ? Read More

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12 years ago
runnertattoogirl

Abayas by runnertattoogirl

So, the hubby and I made it to a rather large souq mall off Olaya before you get to Kingdom Tower. We found MANY abaya stores, but none of them had any abayas like the one pictured (with hood). Therefore, my question is... has anyone seen this ...

husseink

So, the hubby and I made it to a rather large souq mall off Olaya before you get to Kingdom Tower. We found MANY abaya stores, but none of them had any abayas like the one pictured (with hood). Therefore, my question is... has anyone seen this ... Read More

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12 years ago
aliweb

Living off SR5000/month by aliweb

Hi, Is it possible to live off SR5000 per month in Riyadh by a single person considering house rent, utility bills, transport, food, internet, medical? Thanks

husseink

i dont know how you guys do it i spend like 5k a month just on stuff.it depend on what kind of stuff you are talking about plus it depend from where you are buying them but eventually IN THIS COUNTRY !! ; you need to spoil urself from time to time Read More

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12 years ago
Shakeel Aslam

Job Offer for Al-Khobar by Shakeel Aslam

Hi all members! I am an Electrical(Telecom) Engineer from and currently living in Pakistan.I possess 3.5 years field experience in telecom sector. I've got an offer from Rajeh H. Al-Marri & Sons Co.for Communication Engineer position at ...

husseink

wow 6 days\week for that salary that is so looooooow double salary is the minimum you should get for that ( assuming u have a basic experience) if are desperate for a job, come . Goodluck Read More

husseink replied to a thread
12 years ago
endoftime

offered position in Riyadh - compound or not by endoftime

Hello All, Have been offered a posting to SR working for a Saudi company, they have offered to either pay a housing allowance of 11,000SAR per month or offer a benefit in kind of a 2 bed condo in a compound, which they say is worth up to 250,000SAR ...

husseink

Don't listen to anyone telling you not to live in a compound. If your company will pay to stay in a compound, go. Especially if you are a westerner/european, you will NEED the extra freedom. I can see you're a single male so trust me dude, get a ... Read More

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12 years ago
clairey5

Hair loss since moving to Saudi by clairey5

Hello all, I have been told this happens to many people when they move here because of the water so was hoping some people would have some advice. I have thin enough hair as it is and it has not started falling out pretty drastically. What can I ...

husseink

Quite a common issue here. The most effective way to stop it is to visit a good dematogolist. He/she will advise you to get harmone levels checked up. That is actually the way water/climate/whatever causes hair loss in KSA. I know of tens of cases ... Read More

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12 years ago
pkmusd

Where to donate clothes in riyadh (good condition) by pkmusd

Hi guys, I have cleared-up my wardrobe and have quite a few formal shirts (16.5 collar). Its diff for me to carry them to the home country hence would like to donate them here in riyadh. Do you know some place where I can give those ...

husseink

HEy , you can see some Big METAL BOXES near mosques, you can donate clothes in them , i think they take the cloth out each thursday\friday Read More

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12 years ago
Julien

Loneliness when you're abroad by Julien

Do you often feel lonely when you're abroad? I personaly suffered on week ends while I was in the UK. Even if I had several friends, I often missed my family and friends (from home). So I walked, visited museum, went to concerts, worked more... ...

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The problem with public pools around here, too many people use them as toilets!i heared in china they have this red alarm ( where water turn red when someone piss in it ) :S goodluck with that one good thing in saudi , is u can rent for a day , a ... Read More

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12 years ago
msa27

Iqama Renewal (SR 2400 for Labour Card) by msa27

I have been told that now the iqama renewal cost becomes more higher (Iqama Renewal Sr. 650, Labour Card Sr. 2400 and general services office fee for each case 150-200). Can anyone tell that WHATS GOING ON

husseink

Even as an Expat ; i found this very good decision i mean its better for them to ask u - ppl of their own iqama -for 2400 instead of asking u to leave more fees is always better than saying byebye Read More

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12 years ago
Julien

Loneliness when you're abroad by Julien

Do you often feel lonely when you're abroad? I personaly suffered on week ends while I was in the UK. Even if I had several friends, I often missed my family and friends (from home). So I walked, visited museum, went to concerts, worked more... ...

husseink

sometimes bored , isnt enough to describ ur day !! especially in SA , sometime the weather sucks, and by default no places to go ( except food, and food & food..) to kill bordness, i go to gym for swiming, sleep or read books ; try to go with ... Read More