Arriving soon to Riyadh

Last activity 11 July 2016 by Hakoom 히굼

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Rharris111New member04 July 2016 20:54:39

Hi. I am from Georgia USA and will be working in Riyadh. I am married with 3 children but family will not be joining me. I have traveled abroad to Europe and very familiar with different cultures. I don't know if I should say what compound I will be staying at for security reasons but I would like to know what power converter I need to buy before arriving. Also if I bring my laptop can I store music on it? So many questions that I have not been able to get answered and time is of the essence. I love to watch movies, read, play xbox and travel.
I welcome any and all comments and hope to eventually meet people from all nationalities.
Thank you

Ali_NSerial expat10 July 2016 05:51:30

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Welcome to the KSA!!

It's not as bad as from what you've heard till now!

You can get here and download all your movies, songs etc, no restrictions

Xbox, travel all possible...No issues!

Rharris111New member10 July 2016 16:41:07

My wife wants to know what apps I can use to chat with her. I have heard so many are blocked.

Royal mmGuest10 July 2016 21:12:28

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You are welcome. To live in compound, I think not for security reasons, just a place to live. Everything is safe and normal.
Have safe trip, and welcome again.

Rharris111New member10 July 2016 23:29:48

Thank you so much! I love to meet new people and travel. I also wish to learn the Arabic langauage. I am a sports fanatic as well. Maybe soon we can meet Royal MM.

Royal mmGuest11 July 2016 01:38:31

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Sure, You are welcome bro

Hakoom 히굼New member11 July 2016 04:34:00

Hi there and welcome to Saudi Arabia. For the power converter I think the European style is fine to use here. Plus it is easy to find it at any convenient store. For the music in your laptop is fine to be stored if you are talking about the airport I mean coz usually they don't check labtops unless they suspect something. I hope you enjoy your stay here. And if you need anything just DM bud.

Best regards

Hakoom

Hakoom 히굼New member11 July 2016 04:35:52

For the apps I think LINE is the best so far. I am using it for chatting with my friends back in the U.S

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