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@shikra

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Pakistani

Lives in Dammam

Speaks English, Urdu, Arabic (little)

Registration: 06 April 2013

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Salman
shikra replied to a thread
11 years ago
shikra

Sheesha and Swimming by shikra

Hi Guys, I will be visiting Bahrain very soon. Kindly suggest some venues for smoking Sheesha. And also I am interested in swimming, so if there are private swimming pools or beaches to have some swimming, please let me know.

Salman

Al Dar Islands offers a very relaxing day, sheesha and a private beach. http://www.aldarislands.com/I think it is a private beach at an Island nearby Bahrain. Seems like a good idea, but is this beach crowded at weekends? How about normal days ... Read More

Salman
shikra replied to a thread
11 years ago
shikra

Sheesha and Swimming by shikra

Hi Guys, I will be visiting Bahrain very soon. Kindly suggest some venues for smoking Sheesha. And also I am interested in swimming, so if there are private swimming pools or beaches to have some swimming, please let me know.

Salman

Any cafe in Bahrain will offer you a Shisha. Recommend Al Bandeira in Adliya or Seef but there are many many places you can smoke Shisha. For the pool, you can go to Coral Bay Club or Elite Seef Residence as they both have nice pools. If you are ... Read More

Salman
shikra created a thread
11 years ago

Sheesha and Swimming

Hi Guys, I will be visiting Bahrain very soon. Kindly suggest some venues for smoking Sheesha. And also I am interested in swimming, so if there are private swimming pools or beaches to have some swimming, please let me know. Read More

Salman
shikra replied to a thread
11 years ago
valar_morghulis

Why people smoke ?? by valar_morghulis

Hi All, I am a smoker, someone asked me that why you smoke and i was answerless. what you say why you smoke ? or what you think why one needed it badly even he/she knews that it is waste of health and waste of money.

Salman

It adds as an additional activity/leisure/comfort period/moment of enjoyment and active discussions to your life.................. :D Read More

Salman
shikra replied to a thread
11 years ago
thegameguru

OMGGGG ROBBERY by thegameguru

One of my friends got robbed in Olayah area. He was in a mosque praying and had left his Laptop bag and other stuff and when he comes back he sees the rear door glass shattered and the laptop missing. :( :( What do you friends suggest to do next in ...

Salman

Damn. Looks like it is pretty common here. What has happened to one of the safest places on earth? :( Well, gotta be careful and alert from now on i guess.Few places are famous for such incidents in every city. Overall, the crime rate is very less ... Read More

Salman
shikra replied to a thread
11 years ago
stephen29

Social Life by stephen29

Yo, I'm looking to go on one of the 'hashing' expeditions, but I am unable to find any contact info. Could anyone help? Also, what's the best way to get onto a compound party guest list or into an embassy function? I'm going a bit stir crazy here in ...

Salman

Most of these things are not discussed on open forum, for obvious reasons (we're quite probably being monitored). I must PM'ed you some info. Good luck!Allie, I need a copy of that PM also, if you can modify it for Dammam/Khobar :D Read More

Salman
shikra replied to a thread
11 years ago
thegameguru

OMGGGG ROBBERY by thegameguru

One of my friends got robbed in Olayah area. He was in a mosque praying and had left his Laptop bag and other stuff and when he comes back he sees the rear door glass shattered and the laptop missing. :( :( What do you friends suggest to do next in ...

Salman

Yeah, it happened to friends of mine. Within ten minutes of parking at Tamini, their SUV window was smashed in and Kindle and other things GONE.Just to add few words of caution, do NOT - Leave anything on the car seat, specially like a bag or ... Read More

Salman
shikra replied to a thread
11 years ago
Fozia

Teaching at PNU by Fozia

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Salman

Allie Kat, I don't know what your problem is,but I am trying to help. I am only a teacher,not HR. So forgive me for not being technically correct. I would suggest that you stop commenting on everything that I comment on,since you haven't given any ... Read More

Salman
shikra created a thread
11 years ago

Sheesha in Khobar

Is Sheesha available in any restaurant or housing compound (in or near Al Khobar) that is easily accessible by expats? Read More

Salman
shikra replied to a thread
11 years ago
michaelpakenham

Ras Tanura by michaelpakenham

Hi, Having worked in Riyadh I am now going to work for Aramco and Ras Tanura - not on compound though - but with Al Hoty. Can anyone tell me about Ras Tanura? Many thanks Michael

Salman

True except when it comes to the point that you need to use a toilet or shower ;) Well, okay, maybe you can 'rough it' when it comes to the toilet but the shower? :lol:Come on lady, if it is about boys (or Lions), who cares for the shower? :) And ... Read More

Salman
shikra replied to a thread
11 years ago
michaelpakenham

Ras Tanura by michaelpakenham

Hi, Having worked in Riyadh I am now going to work for Aramco and Ras Tanura - not on compound though - but with Al Hoty. Can anyone tell me about Ras Tanura? Many thanks Michael

Salman

Robert, no 'couch surfing' allowed in KSA :joking:Yeah but if you know how to install a tent and can succeed to live in it, that would definitely do a lot for you in K.S.A :) Read More

Salman
shikra replied to a thread
11 years ago
smniyaz

Saudi Council of Engineers - certificates attestation time by smniyaz

Assalamo-Alaikum, I am a Civil Engineer by profession and my comany is in "green" category. Recently my company's administration told me to be registered on SCE for the renewal of my Iqama. On sunday 8-july-2012, I have registered online on SCE ...

Salman

HI Guys, I came to Ksa 8 months ago on Engineer Visa and still I dont have iqama due to some problems in the company but now its solved and they are making my iqama, they said me now to register myself in SCE since it is must now for new iqama too. ... Read More

Salman
shikra replied to a thread
11 years ago
chaitu4u

About document attestation.. by chaitu4u

Dear All, As per last point of work visa requirements mentioned below, am I excluded form Degree attestation as a MBA (I suppose not a technical category) http://www.saudiembassy.org.in/ Work Visa 1. Covering Letter by the agency. 2. ...

Salman

Dear All, i need information: i done Diploma Associate engineering (3 years) in Pakistan.my documents already attested. i want to change my iqama proffesion. so what they put(write) on my iqama proffesion. kindly, reply as soon as possible ... Read More

Salman
shikra replied to a thread
11 years ago
stressedmom

yellow fever vaccines by stressedmom

Coming from the U.S. to Jeddah is the yellow fever vaccine needed or required for adults or young children (under 5)? Thanks

Salman

vkrmbhtngr: MMR is not the same. Hep B & A plus MMR are some of the standard vaccines my girls have gotten at their milestone checkups. Of course my littlest will be getting a whole lot of shots at her 1 year checkup as they try and get as many ... Read More

Salman
shikra replied to a thread
11 years ago
farrych

Sponsorship Transfer Issue by farrych

I am Riyadh,KSA. My company gave me demand letter for Sponsorship transfer and I gave it to my Kafeel. My company required me to get following documents from Kafeel attested by Chamber. 1)Original Passport’s. 2)Release Letter Address to ...

Salman

Thanks for your response. How to check that Kafeel's Signatures are validated by Chamber?Good question, but not an easy one :) Below are the options you can try: 1- Ask your Kafeel directly 2- If your Kafeel has employed some expats for managing ... Read More