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Arabian Nile Active member

Member since 15 February 2012

Arabian NileActive member04 March 2012 17:04:19

Dear all Canadian in Riyadh.
My name is Anas, i have been here for 2 months now and in need for some good company.
i have tried to find a community for Canadians for a while but did not find one.
after a long useless search, I decided to try to create one.
so what i'm trying to say that i'm trying to get as many Canadians as possible together to have a community of our own.
if any one is interested please let me know because i have no idea how to do this kinda thing here.

erich214 Active member

Member since 08 February 2012

erich214Active member04 March 2012 18:27:38

Woooo Canucks unite!

Tim Hortons! Poutine!

I've only been here a month, but it won't hurt to know more Canadians in KSA/Riyadh!

-Eric

youngthegiant Active member

Member since 01 March 2012

youngthegiantActive member04 March 2012 18:39:26

Poutine ftw!

houstonian Serial expat

Member since 05 October 2011

houstonianSerial expat05 March 2012 04:14:44

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erich214 wrote:
Tim Hortons!-Eric

Just in case you guys ever make it to Dubai - there is a Tim Hortons in the Dubai Marina area!!

Arabian Nile Active member

Member since 15 February 2012

Arabian NileActive member05 March 2012 05:19:19

YAAAAAY...already have two Canadians
well, what do you guys think we should do....
i have Timmy's coffee here with me, so if anyone misses the taste of home, is welcome for a cup of coffee.
(you can message me for my no.)
cheers

Arabian Nile Active member

Member since 15 February 2012

Arabian NileActive member05 March 2012 05:31:32

houstonian wrote:
erich214 wrote:
Tim Hortons!-Eric

Just in case you guys ever make it to Dubai - there is a Tim Hortons in the Dubai Marina area!!

dear houstonian
thank a lot for the info...that is actually where i got the coffee from,
and as I understand there are five branches there now.( my sister lives there )

hopefully i'll be able to get some more before i run out of my sweet Timmy's

thanks again for trying to help us feel more like home

erich214 Active member

Member since 08 February 2012

erich214Active member05 March 2012 19:52:22

I can probably ask my friend in Abu Dhabi to pick some up for me when he goes to Dubai.

I know another Canadian, but she's on vacation until late March.

Arabian Nile Active member

Member since 15 February 2012

Arabian NileActive member06 March 2012 05:19:15

erich214 wrote:
I can probably ask my friend in Abu Dhabi to pick some up for me when he goes to Dubai.

I know another Canadian, but she's on vacation until late March.

Actually there is a branch in Abu Dhabi.....yay

Another Canadian, so we are four now......yay again

when do you guys think we should meet and where....
we have wed. after work, Thursday, or Friday....

what do you think Eric

erich214 Active member

Member since 08 February 2012

erich214Active member06 March 2012 06:33:21

Thursday and Friday work best for me!

youngthegiant Active member

Member since 01 March 2012

youngthegiantActive member06 March 2012 07:01:03

#10

I'm down to meet as well

Rizwarsi Guest

RizwarsiGuest06 March 2012 09:10:07

#11

214245

Count me in 'Riz from Toronto...
but am in Al-khobar, so how about we all go and party in Bahrain!

Arabian Nile Active member

Member since 15 February 2012

Arabian NileActive member06 March 2012 10:02:55

#12

Rizwarsi wrote:
Count me in 'Riz from Toronto...
but am in Al-khobar, so how about we all go and party in Bahrain!

how you doing Riz
i'm Anas From Mississauga

r u serious????

Rizwarsi Guest

RizwarsiGuest06 March 2012 10:10:49

#13

214245

Mississauga eh woa, my ex gf use to live close to squareone, ya know where they have this new "mariyn manroe" building?
am from North york 401 n weston area

Arabian Nile Active member

Member since 15 February 2012

Arabian NileActive member06 March 2012 10:24:51

#14

Rizwarsi wrote:
Mississauga eh woa, my ex gf use to live close to squareone, ya know where they have this new "mariyn manroe" building?
am from North york 401 n weston area

my parents lived close to Square one too, copernicus Dr

maybe we went to the same schools or smth.

i also spent a year in St.Catharines

i had friends from North York too ( but i have no idea where though).

are you coming to Riyadh any time so, maybe you can join us..

Arabian Nile Active member

Member since 15 February 2012

Arabian NileActive member07 March 2012 04:30:11

#15

okay then guys thursday it is......
when and where???

erich214 Active member

Member since 08 February 2012

erich214Active member07 March 2012 17:56:11

#16

I'll be touring the Riyadh Gallery mall in the afternoon-evening time (around 4PM-ish). First time visiting that mall and going on company chartered bus. (Me being cheap on taxi, hah)
So, how about somewhere there?

Arabian Nile Active member

Member since 15 February 2012

Arabian NileActive member07 March 2012 18:46:21

#17

that will be great....but i do not know where that mall is though..
can you give me directions or smth.
i could even pick you up if you need to (i have a car )

erich214 Active member

Member since 08 February 2012

erich214Active member07 March 2012 19:01:36

#18

Thanks for the offer man, but I live pretty far out in exit 8. You'd be making two trips!

You can use this to Google Map: Riyadh Gallery, King Fahd, Riyadh 12262, Saudi Arabia.

It's on the corner of King Fahad Rd. and Imam Saud bin Abdulaziz Branch Rd.

Arabian Nile Active member

Member since 15 February 2012

Arabian NileActive member08 March 2012 05:59:57

#19

thanx, i got the directions..
so we will meet around 4.
looking forward to it .

Arabian Nile Active member

Member since 15 February 2012

Arabian NileActive member08 March 2012 06:13:08

#20

youngthegiant wrote:
I'm down to meet as well

are you still in ??

youngthegiant Active member

Member since 01 March 2012

youngthegiantActive member08 March 2012 06:16:56

#21

Will I be allowed into the mall as a single guy?

Arabian Nile Active member

Member since 15 February 2012

Arabian NileActive member08 March 2012 06:36:10

#22

i think so..
if not...we would not be allowed too...lol

Arabian Nile Active member

Member since 15 February 2012

Arabian NileActive member08 March 2012 06:37:05

#23

actually i checked their website, and it doesn't say that singles are banned. it only has a poll on if they should ban singles at night...
either way we are okay i guess.

youngthegiant Active member

Member since 01 March 2012

youngthegiantActive member08 March 2012 06:43:27

#24

I'll try to come but I might not be done with work by then. I'll let you know

youngthegiant Active member

Member since 01 March 2012

youngthegiantActive member08 March 2012 07:59:24

#25

Looks like I won't be able to make it tonight. Sorry guys! Hopefully next time

TheLegendLeads ViP

Member since 06 April 2010

"The cure for boredom is curiosity. There is no cure for curiosity." -- Dorothy Parker

TheLegendLeadsViP08 March 2012 11:07:56

#26

5763

Arabian Nile wrote:
actually i checked their website, and it doesn't say that singles are banned. it only has a poll on if they should ban singles at night...
either way we are okay i guess.

Riyadh Gallery mall is reserved for families on Thursdays and Fridays. However, I strongly doubt they'll consider stopping westeners from entering.

Arabian Nile Active member

Member since 15 February 2012

Arabian NileActive member10 March 2012 13:04:36

#27

TheLegendLeads wrote:
Arabian Nile wrote:
actually i checked their website, and it doesn't say that singles are banned. it only has a poll on if they should ban singles at night...
either way we are okay i guess.

Riyadh Gallery mall is reserved for families on Thursdays and Fridays. However, I strongly doubt they'll consider stopping westeners from entering.

thanx alot for the info...we went in and had no prob.

Arabian Nile Active member

Member since 15 February 2012

Arabian NileActive member10 March 2012 13:28:47

#28

had a great time!!!!
looking forward for next week Eric....Can't wait

Alliecat ViP

Member since 13 October 2009

Alliecat
=^.^=

AlliecatViP10 March 2012 13:39:47

#29

8790

Arabian Nile wrote:
had a great time!!!!
looking forward for next week Eric....Can't wait

yeah yeah - get a room

Arabian Nile Active member

Member since 15 February 2012

Arabian NileActive member11 March 2012 05:25:11

#30

Alliecat wrote:
Arabian Nile wrote:
had a great time!!!!
looking forward for next week Eric....Can't wait

yeah yeah - get a room

wow...getting the heat from the pissed off cat...lol

Rizwarsi Guest

RizwarsiGuest11 March 2012 05:51:10

#31

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Alliecat wrote:
Arabian Nile wrote:
had a great time!!!!
looking forward for next week Eric....Can't wait

yeah yeah - get a room

Someone actually had a bad day !!! lol

Alliecat ViP

Member since 13 October 2009

Alliecat
=^.^=

AlliecatViP11 March 2012 13:36:36

#32

8790

Arabian Nile wrote:
Alliecat wrote:
Arabian Nile wrote:
had a great time!!!!
looking forward for next week Eric....Can't wait

yeah yeah - get a room

wow...getting the heat from the pissed off cat...lol

Nah.. I was just joking (and maybe a bit jealous ).

Aflaton Active member

Member since 18 February 2011

AflatonActive member11 March 2012 14:58:37

#33

Iam not Canadian, but i hope to go there, do you accept me in this community i this case lol

alihassan2010 Active member

Member since 24 July 2011

alihassan2010Active member13 March 2012 05:56:31

#34

hay guys i am organizing an event for expats those who r interested send me your details by email.

regards,

ali

houstonian Serial expat

Member since 05 October 2011

houstonianSerial expat13 March 2012 06:30:36

#35

229

alihassan2010 wrote:
hay guys i am organizing an event for expats those who r interested send me your details by email.

regards,

ali

Can you give a little bit of a teaser on what this event is about? That might help folks in deciding whether they want to join in or not.

alihassan2010 Active member

Member since 24 July 2011

alihassan2010Active member13 March 2012 08:18:03

#36

get to gathering , where every one gathers in one place in a restaurant or coffee shop etc.

Arabian Nile Active member

Member since 15 February 2012

Arabian NileActive member13 March 2012 11:11:54

#37

guys or girls??

Arabian Nile Active member

Member since 15 February 2012

Arabian NileActive member13 March 2012 11:12:43

#38

Alliecat wrote:
Arabian Nile wrote:
Alliecat wrote:

yeah yeah - get a room

wow...getting the heat from the pissed off cat...lol

Nah.. I was just joking (and maybe a bit jealous ).

ya i know u were joking ( didn't know about the jealous thing... not judging lol)

TheLegendLeads ViP

Member since 06 April 2010

"The cure for boredom is curiosity. There is no cure for curiosity." -- Dorothy Parker

TheLegendLeadsViP13 March 2012 14:25:10

#39

5763

alihassan2010 wrote:
hay guys i am organizing an event for expats those who r interested send me your details by email.

regards,

ali

It must have been a new thread @alihassan2010.

alihassan2010 Active member

Member since 24 July 2011

alihassan2010Active member14 March 2012 05:06:06

#40

for guys obviously.

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