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rudy666
Jordanian expat in Saudi Arabia
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About me
Jordanian
Lives in Riyadh
Speaks English, Arabic
Registration: 08 March 2010
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Internet by dswiatkowski
I know the internet is highly censored in KSA but can you still use SKYPE and MSN Messenger to video conference with friends and family back home?
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What is that can u explain in details and let me know. thanksDear Kulfi, jst seach google for the software and try to install it and know how to use it .. it is not difficult at all , if u still dnt know how to manage it .. then i will try perhaps ... Read More
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Internet by dswiatkowski
I know the internet is highly censored in KSA but can you still use SKYPE and MSN Messenger to video conference with friends and family back home?
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Allie if they really"do" monitor.....my hubby would have been behind the bars already.....hehehehehe:lol::lol::lol: so chill girlo!!!!:PWell , dnt let him play much and cross red lines lol i wonder what he does there .. :P Read More
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Internet by dswiatkowski
I know the internet is highly censored in KSA but can you still use SKYPE and MSN Messenger to video conference with friends and family back home?
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jst a tip for any one there is a free software called Hotspot shield it can let u get into blocked sites ,, without paying a penny .. im a pro used , im using another software but not for free :P Read More
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Internet by dswiatkowski
I know the internet is highly censored in KSA but can you still use SKYPE and MSN Messenger to video conference with friends and family back home?
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there is always a way to get into blocked sitesTrue, true... but I always worry about being monitored by the authorities. Am I just paranoid (or am I just disturbed)? lol Gotta love Green Day!!Lol ,, hey Allicat, u seem to be watching lots of ... Read More
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Driving License by dswiatkowski
What is the story on driving license. I am being assigned, possibly, for two years. Will I need to get a local KSA license?
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YES as long as ur a legal resident and not on a visitor visa u will need to get ur driving license and u will need to do a driving test on a manual gear car as i recall Read More
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My Job is turning me into Anti-Social Soul by Fidgety Soul
All my life I have been a working Lady but when I moved to Kingdom with my Spouse I stopped working and due to some reasons and suffocated surroundings[comparatively Pakistan]I turned into a couch potato & internet addict with nocturnal nights and ...
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u could send ur resume to chronicleme@gmail.com i heard they are good and offer good jobs here in ksa and i totally agree wth u u dnt have to quit unless u have some thing else in hand Read More
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It's another Friday in Riyadh by Ioanna
Tell me how you are spending your weekend Here in Melbourne (7 hours ahead of you), I have to hurry and take some documents to be stamped..yada yada and tomorrow my family is gathering in an Arabian restaurant to farewell us. On Sunday I will ...
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seems every one is sleepin now well , dnt know i went out wth friends ,, had dinner at a nice lebanese resturantee , and it was not that expensive , i mean not a 200 $ loool its also here , u can have ur meal for more than a 100$ or for a 10$ ... Read More
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deserts trip by marioescu
Hi, I'm living in Riyadh and I'm heard,every week on the thursday evening, deserts trip and camps are organized. Someone can give me more information about this? Thanks regards Mario
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i wish to join in and i do have my own 4x4 :P Read More
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Donations to Charitable Institutions? by Alliecat
Okay, I'm home and brought back a bunch of new clothes (yep, I admit it, I 'consumered'--hey! just made up a word!!--while in the US) and have stuff here in Riyadh that I rarely wear. In the USA, I would give things I don't need to charitable ...
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i also have a metal box close to my place and i assume they collect the donations every now and then if u wish , pass them to me and i will do the rest Read More
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Donations to Charitable Institutions? by Alliecat
Okay, I'm home and brought back a bunch of new clothes (yep, I admit it, I 'consumered'--hey! just made up a word!!--while in the US) and have stuff here in Riyadh that I rarely wear. In the USA, I would give things I don't need to charitable ...
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well there are few organizations for such things ,, they will accept clothes donations .. one of the organizations is for orphans ,, its called Ensan the web site does not support english for sorry, but in case u need some help, i can try to ... Read More
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Downloading movies and stuff in Saudi by Ioanna
Are torrent sites blocked in Saudi? Should I even be asking this in a public forum? Does somebody want to PM me?
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some torrent sites are blocked , mostly when the torrent site is known for xxx stuff but things like torrentz.com isohunt thepirate.org i my self have a huge collection of movies and won't mind sharing them wth any one here .. jst bring ur hard ... Read More
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Where to get a teaching degree (CELTA, EFL, TEFL) in Riyadh? by Alisan
Hi all, I was wondering if you can help me out find a place where I can get an internationally accredited teaching degree like CELTA, EFL, TEFL.. I tried the British council at the DQ about the CELTA, they said for now they have the course but in ...
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hey ALison, you might want to ask New Horizon, they have a branch for english called (Direct English) and their contact details is as follows Direct English Riyadh Rawda Ladies 012251000 012252054 Read More
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G'day from Australia by Ioanna
I love the adventure of being an expat and hope to join you soon in Saudi. Also there are no Aussie bloggers here so I'm going to make a start. Saudi is unique and I see it has a whole new set of rules I hadn't encountered in Qatar and ...
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ur most welcome to this exciting experience in the kingdom of the desert lol Read More
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Monthly expenses in Riyadh by dswiatkowski
I am considering a position in Riyahd. It will be a two year contract. My housing and transportation will be covered. I am just curious how much a month someone would need. I am a 44 year old male who cooks more than eating out. Any rough ...
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hey there well , SaudiUK, it seems ur really lookin after ur cash :) just kiddin but, perhaps u wana mention few things and we might be able to tell u more about how much it will cost u here Read More