William Travis
@WTENGEL
American expat in Saudi Arabia
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About me
American
Lives in Riyadh
Speaks English, Spanish, Arabic (very little)
Registration: 19 November 2009
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Emergency Services in Riyadh by WTENGEL
Because of an earlier conversation, I thought it might be helpful to post a bit of information about how the Emergency Services work here in Riyadh. I am a paramedic from America and i work for the Red Crescent, which is the public ambulance ...
I think there must have definitely been a mis communication. When I was in Saudi we transported many non Saudi patients. The 997 dispatchers never asked if the patient was Saudi or not. Your alternatives would be to call a private hospital based ... Read More
Flying in Riyadh - Light Aircrafts by gowiththeflowUK
Does anyone know where a PPL can hire a light aircraft in Riyadh?
Wallan Aviation. Check them out at Thummama airport. Read More
Cool New Nickname for Riyadh? by Alliecat
Okay, I'm thinking we should have a contest here (votes and all!) to develop a cool new nickname for Riyadh. You know how NYC is called the Big Apple? We could refer to Riyadh as ... the Big Pita? Chicago is the Windy City but that's too easy... ...
The "Desert Garden" For those of you that don't know, Riyadh's name actually derives from rawdah in Arabic, meaning gardens. They named it this because of the fertile areas that would spring to life in the region after the desert rains... I don't ... Read More
american compound by seeker of truth
hello eveyone..does anybody knows american compound? what is american compound? and how we can get there? is there any parties or events where different nationalities are mingling? :) wanna have more friends with different nationalities
I see how it is Allie... Read More
american compound by seeker of truth
hello eveyone..does anybody knows american compound? what is american compound? and how we can get there? is there any parties or events where different nationalities are mingling? :) wanna have more friends with different nationalities
Shulz, you are talking about the hotel, not the compound... Speaking of...YOU AND ME! mad Max Thunderstorm arena...fight to the death! Ladies and gents, get your tickets... Read More
Lunch / Dinner on eve of EID by anil.soni
Hello All Expats, I was thinking of arranging Lunch or Dinner on the eve of EID on 10th of September assuming almost all our Muslim expat friends would be busy celebrating EID with their family members. I thought it would be great for all the ...
Also, don't forget to visit USERA everyone, we all need to be together on the 23rd! Read More
Lunch / Dinner on eve of EID by anil.soni
Hello All Expats, I was thinking of arranging Lunch or Dinner on the eve of EID on 10th of September assuming almost all our Muslim expat friends would be busy celebrating EID with their family members. I thought it would be great for all the ...
It was so great to meet everyone tonight! I want to especially thank CAF and her husband for opening their home to us rowdy paramedics. It really was a pleasure meeting every one of you... BTW, Allie, please shift your telescope to room 248, as you ... Read More
USA Florida IDIOT who wants to burn the Koran by jswwjw
I am poised to move to KSA and totally embarrassed by one individual in Florida who wants media time by burning the Koran. I know this is an extremely sensitive issue. What is the local feeling about it and is there any security concerns? Please ...
As when traveling anywhere you need to have good situational awareness and always keep your eyes open. This is true even when traveling in the USA. The Dept. of Stae has issued a brief in regards to heightened threats against westerners, primarily ... Read More
High end hair products by schulz
Ok ladies I may need your help with this one. Can anyone recommend a hair product shop that offers a wide variety of higher end products in Riyadh. Back home I was using things like Aveda and bumble and bumble if anyones familial with those.
Shulzenstein, you know how I know you're gay? Does that body shop by Tamimi have hair stuff? We can swing by today if you like... Read More
Head Scarves by SF15
Hi there... I recently saw pictures of a friend who lives in Riyadh and I was surprised to see that she was wearing a light pink patterned head scarf over a black abaya. From what I had heard only black abayas and black head scarves are allowed or ...
In the interest of civility I think we should get back on topic. I have seen colored headscarves before, and it doesn't seem to be an issue. I have also seen it attract unwanted attention not necessarily from the Mutawa, but from younger guys (of ... Read More
Hi all, new member by MaserMan
Been lurking on here for a while and as I will shortly, hopefully, be arriving in Riyadh thought I should sign up! Just waiting to go down to London to get the medical and paperwork done for the visa and my new employers are expecting me to arrive ...
I can't wait for Ramadan! The guys in the station will not be smoking all the day! On an unrelated note, start looking to the skies, there is a rumor that the air ambulance service will be back up and running in the next few days (Prince Faisal ... Read More
Dammam-Bahrain...Is it possible for govnt employees? by showkat
Hi to everyone..Does anybody know if u r a government employee can u travel to Bahrain with Iqama only?Coz my passport is not with me.. Or may be there is any other way to get passport for some time for trip?
I think you have a serious misunderstanding of how things work...to save you the time of doing a search I will give you a brief synopsis... You are here on an employment visa and you have a residence permit (iqama) It does not matter whether you ... Read More
Head Scarves by SF15
Hi there... I recently saw pictures of a friend who lives in Riyadh and I was surprised to see that she was wearing a light pink patterned head scarf over a black abaya. From what I had heard only black abayas and black head scarves are allowed or ...
I tend to go with a lively floral design, or sometimes just a solid pastel, depending on how sassy I feel. Read More
Dammam-Bahrain...Is it possible for govnt employees? by showkat
Hi to everyone..Does anybody know if u r a government employee can u travel to Bahrain with Iqama only?Coz my passport is not with me.. Or may be there is any other way to get passport for some time for trip?
No... Read More
Want to open a bank account but on a business visa by JD
I am a consultant and my engagements bring me to Saudi Arabia often. At times I am here for three to four months at a stretch. Can anyone guide me on how or where to open a bank account. I am on a business visa. Thanks in advance for your ...
Second what Music says. We had guys here doing 60 on and 30 off on business visas and they could not open bank accounts, drive a car, etc, etc. You do need an Iqama, unless there is a special circumstance I am not aware of. Also, be advised, if ... Read More