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@tonguetwister

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English expat in Saudi Arabia

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English

Lives in Riyadh

Speaks English and Mandarin

Registration: 05 January 2012

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tonguetwister replied to a thread
10 years ago
JJDQ

Westies look for friends by JJDQ

Hello, we are two westies and would like to meet other dogs in DQ area. We go for a walk on some evenings and early weekend mornings. If anyone would like to join us, let us know. Woof Woof!

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What the hell is a westie? Read More

tonguetwister replied to a thread
11 years ago
Alliecat

What is your favorite Torrent? by Alliecat

My favorite, ISOHUNT, is no more, closed down :sosad:

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Piratebay all the way for movies and software. I use eztv.it for TV Series. Read More

tonguetwister replied to a thread
11 years ago
mudassarkazi

Question for PC hardcore gamers by mudassarkazi

Hello Hardcore Gamers, I have a question, I am looking for a Core i3 laptop (with a graphics card) that can be capable of running all(most of) modern 3d games. Could anyone please suggest me any model. I know core i5s and i7s are better then i3s ...

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I spent close to SAR 9,500.00 on my desktop rig. It has a Intel Haswell I7-4770K chip, with 16GB DDR3 RAM and a NVidia GeForce GTX 660 Ti graphics card. Runs everything really well with no problems. The CPU wasn't extremely expensive; not more than ... Read More

tonguetwister replied to a thread
11 years ago
Weezzy

Looking for a Halloween party in KSA! by Weezzy

Hi everyone! Ive recently moved to Saudi, and instantly regret my decision. Although in the mean time, I heard that there are parties and fun in Aramco or other big compounds; therefore I would really like to visit Aramco! Is there anyone here ...

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The Diplomatic Quarter had plenty of parties during Halloween! Read More

tonguetwister replied to a thread
11 years ago
omar saqib

multi nationality cultural event by omar saqib

hello friends just wanted to know are there any multi nationality cultural events taking place in Jeddah.

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Is that code for "party"? :P Read More

tonguetwister replied to a thread
11 years ago
tlpratt

Shorts for men by tlpratt

Can a foreigner wear shorts above the knees if he is working outside on construction of a golf course? I will hopefully be moving to Saudi Arabia soon to build and grow-in a new golf course and I'm curious if I can wear western style shorts at work ...

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So did most people.... leg hair like bigfoot. People probably thought I was wearing some kind of furry trousers :) Read More

tonguetwister replied to a thread
11 years ago
tlpratt

Shorts for men by tlpratt

Can a foreigner wear shorts above the knees if he is working outside on construction of a golf course? I will hopefully be moving to Saudi Arabia soon to build and grow-in a new golf course and I'm curious if I can wear western style shorts at work ...

tonguetwister

Heck yeah.... showing my thighs is what it's all about... :) The shorts I wore were just above the knee but definitely not hot pants material. Although my wife has done so many a time, albeit covered by an abaya haha Read More

tonguetwister replied to a thread
11 years ago
tlpratt

Shorts for men by tlpratt

Can a foreigner wear shorts above the knees if he is working outside on construction of a golf course? I will hopefully be moving to Saudi Arabia soon to build and grow-in a new golf course and I'm curious if I can wear western style shorts at work ...

tonguetwister

I've worn shorts in Faisaliah mall with no problems. Even bumped into the Muttawa as they were making the rounds and they didn't care all that much. Although, what happens in one case doesn't necessarily mean everybody will be the same :) Read More

tonguetwister replied to a thread
11 years ago
stressedmom

Is it worth it -- by stressedmom

I have appreciated all the advice and help everyone on here has given me, unfortunately our moving company has said opposite on the most important area...my girls toys anything animal shaped won't be shipped. Meaning stuffed animals and pretty much ...

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Why won't the shipping company ship them? My shipping company (albeit from the UK) shipped all of my son's soft toys, no exception. Sounds like an odd rule... On a personal level - two years is a long time to be apart even with regular flights to ... Read More

tonguetwister replied to a thread
11 years ago
thegameguru

What happens in a car accident hit-and-run case? by thegameguru

I got hit by a car from behind (it was his fault as he was ran away when i went in my car to retrieve my cell phone). I called Najam and they gave me a report but he was saying i have 3rd party insurance only and I wont get any claim for repairs ...

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Third party for me in a Nissan Pathfinder, 400 SAR per year... Read More

tonguetwister replied to a thread
11 years ago
thegameguru

What happens in a car accident hit-and-run case? by thegameguru

I got hit by a car from behind (it was his fault as he was ran away when i went in my car to retrieve my cell phone). I called Najam and they gave me a report but he was saying i have 3rd party insurance only and I wont get any claim for repairs ...

tonguetwister

Put it this way, I've seen insurance premiums for Royal Sun Alliance's subsidiary here for a Toyota Prado.... 4,000 SAR. Pretty back breaking to me... Read More

tonguetwister replied to a thread
11 years ago
thegameguru

What happens in a car accident hit-and-run case? by thegameguru

I got hit by a car from behind (it was his fault as he was ran away when i went in my car to retrieve my cell phone). I called Najam and they gave me a report but he was saying i have 3rd party insurance only and I wont get any claim for repairs ...

tonguetwister

Look on the bright side of life, at least your car is still driveable...if not, then at least nobody was hurt :) Healthcare costs can be a lot more expensive than repairing your car.... :) Read More

tonguetwister replied to a thread
11 years ago
thegameguru

What happens in a car accident hit-and-run case? by thegameguru

I got hit by a car from behind (it was his fault as he was ran away when i went in my car to retrieve my cell phone). I called Najam and they gave me a report but he was saying i have 3rd party insurance only and I wont get any claim for repairs ...

tonguetwister

Should have taken down his number plate first. I know this is all after the fact now but a car can only be traced with the registration number. Without it, it is literally a needle in a very large haystack. Third Party insurance won't cover you for ... Read More

tonguetwister replied to a thread
11 years ago
arehman

Need advice regarding my job by arehman

Hi All, I am from Pakistan; I just got the job in Riyadh Saudia Arabia. My employer is offering me 12,000 SAR inclusive of housing and transportation allowance. My job designation is System Analyst. I want to move with my family (me, wife + s ...

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Ahem... see above :D I have very little to do tonight, but I agree, there are some questions that are completely unanswerable. Schooling costs though, western international schools are ridiculously expensive yes, but Pakistani ones? One would ... Read More

tonguetwister replied to a thread
11 years ago
arehman

Need advice regarding my job by arehman

Hi All, I am from Pakistan; I just got the job in Riyadh Saudia Arabia. My employer is offering me 12,000 SAR inclusive of housing and transportation allowance. My job designation is System Analyst. I want to move with my family (me, wife + s ...

tonguetwister

1 Housing Can be between 25,000-50,000 SAR per year if you are looking to live outside a compound. A compound will be difficult and can vary from between 75,000 SAR a year for a "semi-compound", to about 150,000-250,000 SAR for a fully fledged ... Read More