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12 years ago
michaelpakenham

General Practitioner appointment by michaelpakenham

Hi Where can I get a GP appointment ? Can I just ring the nearest hospital ? Many thanks

londoner1

anyone pls! here is a twist on the initial query; what are the job prospects like for UK-qualified General Practitioners in Riyadh? Comrades, I would really love to know about this... Read More

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12 years ago
michaelpakenham

General Practitioner appointment by michaelpakenham

Hi Where can I get a GP appointment ? Can I just ring the nearest hospital ? Many thanks

londoner1

here is a twist on the initial query; what are the job prospects like for UK-qualified General Practitioners in Riyadh? Comrades, I would really love to know about this... Read More

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12 years ago
londoner1

iphone 5 Query by londoner1

I'm coming over to Riyadh for work soon from the UK. I have two choices in relation to me wanting to purchase an iphone 5. 1. I can buy one in London (in London, it costs SAR 3180) offline. Once i get to Riyadh, simply get a contract with no phone ...

londoner1

thanks dudes in the UK, we have, for example, a good country-wide chain called Carephone Warehouse, which is very reliable and reasonable on it's prices for mobile phones and contracts. would any of you be able to advise the name of similar chain ... Read More

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12 years ago

iphone 5 Query

I'm coming over to Riyadh for work soon from the UK. I have two choices in relation to me wanting to purchase an iphone 5. 1. I can buy one in London (in London, it costs SAR 3180) offline. Once i get to Riyadh, simply get a contract with no phone ... Read More

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12 years ago
RaymondPhD

Black Brit moving to Riyadh to take up Vice Principal post by RaymondPhD

Hi I am moving to Riyadh at the end of August 2012 and just wanted to find out the pros and cons of living in accomodation in a compound. I have been offered housing but i don't think it is in a compound....need to check this out before i fly ...

londoner1

What has your skin colour got to do with anything? This is an expat forum not a local forum.It doesn't matter if you're a Black Brit or a Blat Brick or a Brack Blit. Definitely, not in side a Compound. Happy house hunting:)or brad pitt (sorry it ... Read More

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12 years ago
vinnie2332

Dating in Saudi by vinnie2332

Hello! I was wondering if dating is allowed in Saudi, considering all the laws that govern what one does!

londoner1

I agree with pkmusd and gokhanTheConqueror. I am a little suprised to see all the ink spent on a concept which is fairly easy to comprehend and is reality! Muslims in general do not believe in free mixing as Islam does not permit it. Some Muslim ... Read More

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12 years ago
Katelol

Cheap hotel for single males by Katelol

hi everyone Do you know any hotels or apartments for max 2000 SAR per month? Thanks a lot

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Browse through this post if you havent had the chance to do so already. Tad bit dated but confident some of still holds some ground... https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=57132 Read More

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12 years ago
vinnie2332

Dating in Saudi by vinnie2332

Hello! I was wondering if dating is allowed in Saudi, considering all the laws that govern what one does!

londoner1

Easy Tiger, 'Hate' is a very strong word, and why hate people that are doing their jobs? Btw any1 here for me?? (a) lolYes, why not? So many muttawas out there :PLol ,, naaahh they'll be busy staring beautiful girls in the malls lol.. n reminding ... Read More

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12 years ago
seeker of truth

You are Expat in Saudi Arabia if..... by seeker of truth

Just crossed my mind, feel free to complete the sentence, You are Expat in Saudi Arabia if... You got ticket from Saher! :lol: Come on guys! It's your turn! :)

londoner1

...your an expat in SA if you have a 6-pac (i hear its solemnly boring out there!) Read More

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12 years ago
seeker of truth

You are Expat in Saudi Arabia if..... by seeker of truth

Just crossed my mind, feel free to complete the sentence, You are Expat in Saudi Arabia if... You got ticket from Saher! :lol: Come on guys! It's your turn! :)

londoner1

...if you post comments on EB bout how bored you are!! Read More

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12 years ago
EastLondon

I am feeling down .. need cheering up by EastLondon

Lately I have missing my london home... Being isolated in the compound makes me miss my london family and friends. I just feel KAMC it just too far from everything.

londoner1

lol lool @ the new Westfield, man that place rocks!! Im there chilling atleast once a week after work, and to be honest, even when i am there, i already miss it thinking that soon i will be in Riyadh!! Read More

londoner1 created a thread
12 years ago

everyone ---- EID MUBARAK!!!!!!!

Eid Mubarak to EVERYONE!!! Enjoy!! Read More

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12 years ago
londoner1

everyone ---- EID MUBARAK!!!!!!! by londoner1

Eid Mubarak to EVERYONE!!! Enjoy!!

londoner1

I wonder how buzzing or muted as the case may be, the Eid feeling is in Riyadh, people?!? I can tell you that in London, some parts anyway, there is a carnival-like atmosphere, totally full-of-live and energetic! Riyadh?! Read More

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12 years ago

everyone ---- EID MUBARAK!!!!!!!

Eid Mubarak to EVERYONE!!! Enjoy!! Read More

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12 years ago
nayah

Is it difficult to live in Riyadh as a woman with kids without husband by nayah

I'm thinking of moving to Riyadh with my children while my husband works in the Eastern Province. Would it be a bad idea for a woman to be alone with her kids? Is it safe there? Could I get about easily?.if anyone could give me insight I'd be ...

londoner1

Nayah If you have young children pre school you won't be any better off here in Riyadh compound housing is difficult to come by most have waiting lists. Getting about without your husband would involve taxis unless you were on a compound where they ... Read More