@Britisher
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Registration: 29 February 2012
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I miss Saudi Arabia
Dear Sir/Madam, As-salamu 'alaykum, I really miss Saudi Arabian lifestyle. I'm from England, and looking for entry-level marketing or social media roles. I've worked in Higher Education in Riyadh before, but left due to family reasons and also ... Read More
Life (or No life) in Riyadh by rajim
Greetings to all the members. Firstly, let me thank all of you who has made this site so informative and really a platform for engaging with people much earier than actually landing in the country. I am scheduled to move to Riyadh (from Mumbai, ...
From what I'm aware, there is a big push from institutes to recruit 'native speakers' - despite others having a better proficiency in English and a greater ability to teach. But 'native' - that is English, Australian, America, Canadian - maybe ... Read More
Madina Trip - 19/20/21 June by Britisher
Anyone going from Riyadh to Madina next weekend? I'm looking to car-share (I can drive as well - although I'm a better driver during daylight hours). Perhaps leave on Wednesday? Or Thursday after Fajr? And get back for Friday by Maghrib - leave ...
Epic advice; I booked with NasAir, thanks the_blade. Can anyone advise how early I should get to the airports (RUH and MED) before my flight leaves? Read More
Camel Races by Ian W
Has anyone been to the camel races? I know it is in the Thumamah area (Janadriya Road)near the horse race track but i can't find it and my arabic is insufficient to get any decent answers from the Sudani camel herders and charcoal sellers that ...
Did you go/find it? How was it? Read More
Madina Trip - 19/20/21 June by Britisher
Anyone going from Riyadh to Madina next weekend? I'm looking to car-share (I can drive as well - although I'm a better driver during daylight hours). Perhaps leave on Wednesday? Or Thursday after Fajr? And get back for Friday by Maghrib - leave ...
Great idea - thanks Aurélie. Read More
Madina Trip - 19/20/21 June
Anyone going from Riyadh to Madina next weekend? I'm looking to car-share (I can drive as well - although I'm a better driver during daylight hours). Perhaps leave on Wednesday? Or Thursday after Fajr? And get back for Friday by Maghrib - leave ... Read More
Is there a good location to watch Euro 2012 football? by Rob80
Hello all, Very new to Riyadh and would like to view the football, especially the ENgland vs Sweden game. Could anyone recommend a location to watch the tournament? Thank you.
I don't know the name of the place- but get a cab to Khalid bin al-Walid St - get off at Kudu's, cross the road (Khalid bin al-Walid) and walk right (away from adDammam); the cafe is a short walk down the road on that side. I cannot guarantee which ... Read More
Cheap hotels in Makkah?
Are there any, say less than 80SAR for a night? Read More
Riyadh to Mecca : Umra Trip by Lt Col
i m planning umra as follows:- depart riyadh 1600 hrs, wednesday and drive till taif to spend the night there. depart for mecca after fajr prayers on thursday, spend the day in haram, stay the night at mecca and depart for riyadh after juma ...
Umrah Mabrook. If anyone is going this Wednesday, or Thursday after Salat al-Fajr please please PLEASE let me know. I only need to car-share there, as I'm planning to go to al-Madina al-Munawwara afterwards. Also, any tips on cheap hotels in ... Read More
IKEA
Hello, Anyone know what places are around IKEA in Riyadh? Is there a Jarir bookstore nearby? Or another mall? If so, what is available in the mall? Any tips will help. Read More
Othaim Mall (Khurais) by Britisher
Hala walla, I need people's knowledge, please help. Othaim Mall (Khurais); - any idea what they sell? - any cool stores there? - good for ladies' and babies stuff only? - good places to eat - normal food outlets? - any other malls in walking ...
Thanks for your replies TheLegendLeads & Zeke. I went there, not so awesome as advised. One thing cool though is the Japanese store that has all sorts of cheap and cool things. Read More
Only 3 days for Temporary Accommodation!!!!! by londoner1
Dear Expat Community, i have been liaising with the company that has given me an offer which will more likely then not, see me in Riyadh. I enquired about their arrangements for me accommodation-wise, and they said they on a temporary-basis, they ...
Mick-take and a half. I agree with Alliecat. Depending on what you want, you could be expected to pay 6-months rent up-front e.g. for a Villa. But don't worry, you can just go to a Shaqqa Mafrusha (furnished apartment) for a month and commute till ... Read More
Othaim Mall (Khurais)
Hala walla, I need people's knowledge, please help. Othaim Mall (Khurais); - any idea what they sell? - any cool stores there? - good for ladies' and babies stuff only? - good places to eat - normal food outlets? - any other malls in walking ... Read More
intro from city of olympics 2012! by londoner1
Dear Comrades, Hope you readers are all very well :) Just a quick hi! Thinking of moving to Riyadh as I have a job offer that seems too good to say no to. However i'm super-nervous!! Lived all my live in England, mostly as a Londoner. Having a ...
londoner1 - with an attitude list yours, you'll be quite fine :) Read More
Shaykh's Recitation by Britisher
Salam, I hope everyone is well. Check out this Imam's recitation in prayer, mashaAllah it is really good; youtube.com/watch?v=m1us03iq4qw&feature=plcp
ما شاء الله لا قوة إلا بالله Recitation in other narrations too, its great. Here is ... Read More