@Princess sunshine
South African expat in Saudi Arabia
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South African
Registration: 27 June 2011
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delay with issuing family visit visa!
hi all. has anyone else experienced problems or delays when applying for a family visit visa? we've applied for one a week ago and still nothing. we've brought family over many times before and this is the first time we've experienced a ... Read More
Where to find a plumber???
We looking for a plumber to connect our washing machine, we don't hv the taps for it. Finding a painter was reasonably easy - my hubby went to khalid bin waleed street, stopped the car, asked a few people "dihn dihn", and brought home two painters ... Read More
Dried Cranberries in Khobar by scottlo
I'm looking to jazz up my morning porridge a bit and thought dried cranberries might seal the deal. Problem is I've not been able to find any. Neither Tamimi market nor the small nearby Panda market seemed to have any. I wonder if anyone might ...
why not try the special k with berries? probably the closest thing to cranberries in cereal :) Read More
Playgroup Anyone? by OmZuzi
Greetings! I am a mom of two, three year old boy and a ten month old girl, looking for an existing playgroup or anyone interested in starting one with me! We live in a private villa, so are kind of isolated and desperately needing a social outlet ...
im a mom of two boys - 7 and 3 yrs old. do let me know if u have something planned Read More
Salaries for Lawyers by gaus81
Dear Members, I am an Intellectual Property Lawyer with Engineering and Law Degrees from India. I have 4 years of work experience at Intellectual Property Lawyer from a German MNC in India. Currently, I am considering an offer from a law firm in ...
how does one get jobs in law firms in saudia? in riyadh in specific? ive searched many times but cannot seem to find. any advice would be appreciated! Read More
Best hospital and pediatrician... by debbie2410
We are new to Riyadh and my baby's vaccination is due in march, please let us know about a good pediatrician...thanx
when trying to locate a government clinic, what would i look out for? does kingdom hospital do vaccinations? do i need to make an appointment before hand? thanks in advance! Read More
Where do u put ur washing machine?? by Princess sunshine
I desperately need to buy a washing machine. Today I went to extra to a look at what was available, measured about 2 or 3 and then came home. The only place we can fit our washing machine is in the bathroom as this is the only place with the taps ...
Thanks guys! We don't have a geyser in the kitchen, and if I were to connect the pipes to the tap in the kitchen, it would mean that as long as I'm doing washing, we can't use the kitchen tap! Jeez, how could having a washing machine be so ... Read More
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 ...
The bins outside of practically every mosque Read More
Where do u put ur washing machine??
I desperately need to buy a washing machine. Today I went to extra to a look at what was available, measured about 2 or 3 and then came home. The only place we can fit our washing machine is in the bathroom as this is the only place with the taps ... Read More
How to Loose Weight by muzhi
I have tried every thing to loose my weight i went to Jim for one month but my weight is still around 100.one thing i cant do is dieting . after two month i have to go back to my country for my nikah .i am really very very much depressed and ...
http://www.expatriates.com/cls/17829927.html I saw this Ad and contacted this man. It costs 450 riyals Read More
FIFA 13 PS3 Tournament... by Mattchew
Fifa 13 is out on Friday - does anyone out there play PS3 and want to arrange a meet for a good session? I don't mind hosting it at my apartment, but I don't currently have a PS3... so someone will need to bring one, along with a copy of the game - ...
Hi all gamers out there! We recently bought an xbox with FIFA 2013 but the commentaries in Arabic! How do we change it to English?? Read More
driving from riyadh to dubai?!
we'd like to take the drive from riyadh to dubai and looking for any advice we might need we'll be travelling with 2small kids. we've heard that the drive out of saudia is approx. 5hrs and then a further 4hrs to dubai. after these 5hrs, are there ... Read More
Approved Agent to Help with Residence permit in South Africa for Saud by Zulfies
Hi Can anyone help me with an approved agent here in south africa to help me get my residence Visa for Saudi Arabia, Thank you
if your husbands already here, then you what you need now is to get your visa from the saudia embassy in sa. This, your husbands company will do from saudia. Once, they've sent the embassy the relevant info, you contact the embassy and send all you ... Read More
Saudi Arabian National Day by borntobemild
Happy early Happy Saudi Arabian National day to the Saudi's among and around us. For those who are reading this and asking themselves "what the heck is this guy on about?" well my friend, it was on the 23rd day of September of the year 1932 that ...
are there any celebrations such as fireworks taking place on saturday or sunday?? Read More
Approved Agent to Help with Residence permit in South Africa for Saud by Zulfies
Hi Can anyone help me with an approved agent here in south africa to help me get my residence Visa for Saudi Arabia, Thank you
u wont be able to get a residence visa from south africa. you have to be in saudia and with your companies approval. Read More