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Raymond Laviste

@raylarch

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American expat in Bahrain

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American

Lives in Manama

Speaks English

Registration: 09 March 2010

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Raymond Laviste
raylarch created a thread
8 years ago

Lease or Buy Used or New Car

Which is the best recommendation concerning a vehicle (SUV) ? 1. To lease a new car 2. To buy a new car 3. To lease a used car 4. to buy a used car What are their price range? Thanks in advance........... Read More

Raymond Laviste
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8 years ago
yara_ahmed

Golf club in Jeddah where girls could go by yara_ahmed

Hi, I am looking for golf club in jeddah for that girls can be in it too ... anyone can help me and tell me where i can find one please ?

Raymond Laviste

There is a 9 holes course in KAUST at Thuwal.....but you need to be either an employee or a guest to play..... Read More

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raylarch replied to a thread
8 years ago
dat-queen-bee

Outdoor activities by dat-queen-bee

Hey guys? Are there any outdoor activities happening in Jeddah such as hiking etc? If U guys do plan one please invite me along... Thank you

Raymond Laviste

I hear you well kitchiepanget........ Read More

Raymond Laviste
raylarch replied to a thread
9 years ago
dat-queen-bee

Outdoor activities by dat-queen-bee

Hey guys? Are there any outdoor activities happening in Jeddah such as hiking etc? If U guys do plan one please invite me along... Thank you

Raymond Laviste

Try looking up Red Sea Divers.....they do boat trips....they are located up here in obhur Read More

Raymond Laviste
raylarch replied to a thread
9 years ago
dream31

Japanese restaurant in jeddah by dream31

Hi there, please someone help me find a japanese restaurant here in jeddah that offer ramen noddles. Im craving for ramen for already 1 week and i dont know where to go. Your help is highly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Raymond Laviste

You can download this app....................JeddahFood there you can find most of all the restaurants by ethnic catagory. Read More

Raymond Laviste
raylarch replied to a thread
9 years ago
Kholoud.a

Tattoo in jeddah by Kholoud.a

Hi I'm looking for someone ( male or female ) who make tattoo in jeddah..if any one know please tell me. Regards

Raymond Laviste

i got my ink here in Jeddah................he is from Rabigh but will come down to Jeddah Read More

Raymond Laviste
raylarch replied to a thread
9 years ago
dat-queen-bee

Outdoor activities by dat-queen-bee

Hey guys? Are there any outdoor activities happening in Jeddah such as hiking etc? If U guys do plan one please invite me along... Thank you

Raymond Laviste

There are usually boat trips out in the sea............you can dive if you are license and if not you can just snorkle within the reefs. Read More

Raymond Laviste
raylarch replied to a thread
9 years ago
frawla

Help me write letter - statement of purpose KA Uni Jeddah by frawla

I want to write a letter of statement of purpose of the study to King Abdullah University in Jeddah , I'm not good at writing, especially in English :( I studied Computer Science And I want to prepare the master But I am not able to write the ...

Raymond Laviste

1st Paragraph - Introductory (introduce yourself) 2nd Paragraph - Intention (Purpose of your letter / why you want to attend KAUST) 3rd Paragraph - Conlusion (Restate your purpose) attached all necessary documetns with the letter (if required) ... Read More

Raymond Laviste
raylarch replied to a thread
9 years ago
dat-queen-bee

American parties in Jeddah? Riyadh? Dammam? Khobar? by dat-queen-bee

Are there any parties in Jeddah? Or Riyadh? Or Dammam? I mean I know they are but is like to get an invitation pls 😁

Raymond Laviste

There is always the US Consulate parties.......usually once a month event. Read More

Raymond Laviste
raylarch replied to a thread
10 years ago
mirmo08

BEACH RESORTS @ Obhur! by mirmo08

Bonjour fellas :cool: Any idea of the following resorts at obhur? - La Plage - Silver&Sands - Al Salhia - Fal Beach PM me If you have their contact numbers :top: (NO bogus info please). THANKS!

Raymond Laviste

mirmo08 - your best bet is the La Plange Resort.......all are westerners 054 344 8655 Read More

Raymond Laviste
raylarch replied to a thread
10 years ago
rolvince

Fishing!!!! by rolvince

Looking for fishing mate here in jeddah!!!

Raymond Laviste

trytobekool83..................when will you guys go for deep sea fishing again? I'm interested on joining the trip. Any infor you can share will be grateful. But I just saw that you are in Dammam......I'm in Jeddah.....this might not work Read More

Raymond Laviste
raylarch replied to a thread
10 years ago
dicartagini

Cashing a paycheck without iqama by dicartagini

Greetings, I will be working for a government university as of next month. I was wondering if a paycheck can be cashed while waiting for my iqama. Do you know if universities are ok with handing checks instead of making a direct deposit? Best!

Raymond Laviste

you can ask a friend who has an Iqama to cash the check for you as long as you write a disclaimer at the back of the check that you are handing over the check to your friend's name and your signature along with it. I did this when I was new ... Read More

Raymond Laviste
raylarch replied to a thread
10 years ago
pepsi_jeddah

Snorkeling and Diving in Jeddah ??? by pepsi_jeddah

Hello Jeddah !!!!!!!! Does any1 knows of snorkeling / Diving activities in Red Sea Jeddah offering good rate? I'm a beginner and would love to experience new stuff. Cheeersss Pepsi :)

Raymond Laviste

Gabx.........you work at Petro Rabigh with Aramco? Read More

Raymond Laviste
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10 years ago
drvramnath

jeddah working by drvramnath

hi i got an offer as assistant professor in jeddah with a salary of 10000sar,is this a good salary and whether the contract will be renewed automatically? please guide me to my id drvramnath@gmail.com

Raymond Laviste

1. your salary is based on your passport 2. Is this 10k a package (salary, housing, transportation) or just salary 3. You are placed on a 90 days probation period......evaluated to see if the contract will be renewed 4. Contract is renewed every 2 ... Read More

Raymond Laviste
raylarch replied to a thread
10 years ago
jasmin.aayan

Life of Expats and compound by jasmin.aayan

:) Hi dear fellows! Can anyone be my guiding angel and let me know where do American expats of KAU Choose to live-is there a compound nearby? I would really appreciate a response as I have a family coming with me too! Is there a way I can meet ...

Raymond Laviste

Don't even think of driving here.......Women has no say when it comes to driving.....NOT ALLOWED Read More