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Ian Whyte

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Scottish expat in Saudi Arabia

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Lives in Riyadh

Registration: 18 March 2012

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Ian Whyte
Ian W replied to a thread
9 years ago
MollysWart

Hash House Harriers! by MollysWart

Hello! I've just been made aware there's a HASH group here in Jeddah and now I'm desperately looking for my people! We've been here for almost a year and we miss hashing terribly! If you can help please get in touch. Please and ...

Ian Whyte

Oh well, if we are not good enough for them, their loss.... Read More

Ian Whyte
Ian W replied to a thread
9 years ago
MollysWart

Hash House Harriers! by MollysWart

Hello! I've just been made aware there's a HASH group here in Jeddah and now I'm desperately looking for my people! We've been here for almost a year and we miss hashing terribly! If you can help please get in touch. Please and ...

Ian Whyte

Hi, I am a Hasher, used to Hash in Riyadh and various other countries but after 1.5 years in Jeddah i have not found anything. Let me know if you get lucky. Read More

Ian Whyte
Ian W replied to a thread
12 years ago
JazNotivoli

Restaurants by JazNotivoli

Good restaurants in Riaydh, any suggestions?

Ian Whyte

Hay muchas, que tipo de comida quieres? Thailandes, Indio, Italiano, Americano, Libanes? Sabes que aqui direciones no valen para mucho, dimo lo que buscas y intento darte buenas puntas de referencia. Read More

Ian Whyte
Ian W replied to a thread
12 years ago
Ian W

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 ...

Ian Whyte

would you happen to know where? Read More

Ian Whyte
Ian W replied to a thread
12 years ago
Ian W

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 ...

Ian Whyte

I never had any luck finding it, i think the info on the tourist website is outdated. Read More

Ian Whyte
Ian W replied to a thread
12 years ago
Ian W

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 ...

Ian Whyte

the Camel race is taken place EVERY Thrsday at 4:00 in Riyadh. It is in Thummamah. According to Sauditourism.com it is Altakhasosi street to Athummamah area. It means go straight [on Altakhasosi street] towards Althummamah. the place name is [ ... Read More

Ian Whyte
Ian W replied to a thread
12 years ago
Ian W

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 ...

Ian Whyte

once a year they had the big "Grand National" type race. IanWow, I want to go to this!! :DMe too but i think we missed it, it was in February :( Read More

Ian Whyte
Ian W replied to a thread
12 years ago
Ian W

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 ...

Ian Whyte

as I know it is taken place once a year. No camel race these days. About the place I will try to find it then I will come back.Really? i was told they are held every Thursday at 4pm and once a year they had the big "Grand National" type ... Read More

Ian Whyte
Ian W created a thread
12 years ago

Camel Races

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 ... Read More

Ian Whyte
Ian W replied to a thread
12 years ago
kishpoojary

new accomdation needed by kishpoojary

Hi, I got job in saudi and moving to riyad soon. can you help me out to get some house(independent),flat,compound and how much rent need to pay per year.

Ian Whyte

Hey guys, just spoke to the manager and the last place was taken last week, he will tell me when another becomes available Read More

Ian Whyte
Ian W replied to a thread
12 years ago
kishpoojary

new accomdation needed by kishpoojary

Hi, I got job in saudi and moving to riyad soon. can you help me out to get some house(independent),flat,compound and how much rent need to pay per year.

Ian Whyte

Yes a compound, a small one in-between king Abdullah road and Imam Saud road, google map coordinates 24.744166,46.670944. i think there is still a 2 bedroom available, i will check tomorrow. Read More

Ian Whyte
Ian W replied to a thread
12 years ago
kishpoojary

new accomdation needed by kishpoojary

Hi, I got job in saudi and moving to riyad soon. can you help me out to get some house(independent),flat,compound and how much rent need to pay per year.

Ian Whyte

I got real lucky and found a 1 bedroom for 39,000 per year in a small place near king abdullah road. You just have to wait and see, try to see if your company can arrange before you arrive otherwise it will be between 1 - 12 months in a hotel....is ... Read More

Ian Whyte
Ian W replied to a thread
12 years ago
Ian W

Furniture shop area in Riyadh by Ian W

Hi all, Just got myself a nice 1 bedroom in Riyadh and now i have to furnish it, inc. kitchen appliances. Can anyone tell me where the furniture shop area and the electric/appliances area is? There is always Ikea for furniture, i am not looking ...

Ian Whyte

I was really lucky that i found it posted here http://bey3.com/al-shifa/property-rentals/1-br-compound-for-rent/?phone=ok the guy who took it cancelled at the last minute before signing the contract and i found it 10 minutes later. Unfortunately ... Read More

Ian Whyte
Ian W replied to a thread
12 years ago
Ian W

Furniture shop area in Riyadh by Ian W

Hi all, Just got myself a nice 1 bedroom in Riyadh and now i have to furnish it, inc. kitchen appliances. Can anyone tell me where the furniture shop area and the electric/appliances area is? There is always Ikea for furniture, i am not looking ...

Ian Whyte

Hey! If you don't mind me asking, how did you find your apartment? And are there more one bedrooms available in the building? I'm looking for a place to move to and most of the nice places I've found are reserved for families.check this ... Read More

Ian Whyte
Ian W replied to a thread
12 years ago
Ian W

Furniture shop area in Riyadh by Ian W

Hi all, Just got myself a nice 1 bedroom in Riyadh and now i have to furnish it, inc. kitchen appliances. Can anyone tell me where the furniture shop area and the electric/appliances area is? There is always Ikea for furniture, i am not looking ...

Ian Whyte

Hi all, Just got myself a nice 1 bedroom in Riyadh and now i have to furnish it, inc. kitchen appliances. Can anyone tell me where the furniture shop area and the electric/appliances area is? There is always Ikea for furniture, i am not looking ... Read More