Croydon_2012
English expat in Saudi Arabia
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23
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3
About me
English
Lives in Riyadh
Speaks English, ambition German
Registration: 14 February 2012
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Hi by blurry
Hi there! Am new here & I find this site interesting. I am a Nurse in KSMC (The oldest hospital existing in Riyadh), I always work on a morning shift & with two days off a week , that's why on my free time am doing Photography & Videography (which ...
Welcome to the forum!! Hope you will have a good time in Riyadh! cheers Read More
Religious Police at malls by Talish02
I heard that you don't see many of them at the malls or raiding random restaurants anymore. I just wanted to know if you guys had any recent experiences with them? Or is Riyadh finally becoming a bit relaxed?
Agree with Alliecat. I have seen them around without any police. I think the police escort is only in areas where there may be issues with public. Read More
Religious Police at malls by Talish02
I heard that you don't see many of them at the malls or raiding random restaurants anymore. I just wanted to know if you guys had any recent experiences with them? Or is Riyadh finally becoming a bit relaxed?
I have been here 2 weeks. First week didnt see any Mutawa, but last weekend I was in Riyadh Mall and saw a few of them giving tough time to some kids. I was wondering whether the teenage/Uni guys have any places to go to chill out!! Read More
European Community by Maiss
I would love to create a European Community in Riyadh. Of course it will welcome all expats but the focus is on the 'European Union'. Who's in?
Count me in... I am from London and 2 weeks old in Riyadh. So still getting my head around with the roads and the culture! Cheers Mush Read More
GPS navigator by albertutama
Anybody to advise me where to buy a GPS navigator ? Thanks. Albert
Thanks all for the responses. Read More
GPS navigator by albertutama
Anybody to advise me where to buy a GPS navigator ? Thanks. Albert
Hi All, This is my second week in Riyadh and first time within the region. I have seen some Garmin shops on my way to office/hotel. I have always used Tom Tom in UK and absolutely love it. After reading comments on this forum, Garmin sounds ... Read More
Saudi Work Visa process for British Nationals
Hi, I was offered a job in Feb 2012 and now, I am being told that the visa processing is still in progress. It's been 8 weeks now, but still I have not received the visa from the company. I was told last week that the documents are with SABIA, and ... Read More
Hi - Moving to Riyadh by Croydon_2012
Hi All, Just received a job offer for Riyadh. I am British living in London. I am aware that it will be a big cultural change for me. I am looking for some information on the below: - Good compound acco in Riyadh(need a 3 bedroom place as I have ...
Thanks All Read More
Hi - Moving to Riyadh by Croydon_2012
Hi All, Just received a job offer for Riyadh. I am British living in London. I am aware that it will be a big cultural change for me. I am looking for some information on the below: - Good compound acco in Riyadh(need a 3 bedroom place as I have ...
Thanks All. What is the best bank for UK EXPATS? Read More
Hi - Moving to Riyadh by Croydon_2012
Hi All, Just received a job offer for Riyadh. I am British living in London. I am aware that it will be a big cultural change for me. I am looking for some information on the below: - Good compound acco in Riyadh(need a 3 bedroom place as I have ...
hmm. interesting point. I am planning to travel anyway, company provides hotel for 1 month. Hope this is a good time to signup for a house/villa within a compound. Cheers Read More
Hi - Moving to Riyadh by Croydon_2012
Hi All, Just received a job offer for Riyadh. I am British living in London. I am aware that it will be a big cultural change for me. I am looking for some information on the below: - Good compound acco in Riyadh(need a 3 bedroom place as I have ...
All, Thanks for your help. I received response only from the Arizona compound team, and they have a waiting list of 6-18 months :-( Will continue to contact the other compounds to check availability. Regards Mush Read More
Hi - Moving to Riyadh by Croydon_2012
Hi All, Just received a job offer for Riyadh. I am British living in London. I am aware that it will be a big cultural change for me. I am looking for some information on the below: - Good compound acco in Riyadh(need a 3 bedroom place as I have ...
Alliecat, Thanks for your response. I have gone through the guide already. Kugahara, Thanks for your insightful suggestions. My employer will not be arranging accommodation for me, but will be paying me the housing allowance. I have pushed them ... Read More
Hi - Moving to Riyadh
Hi All, Just received a job offer for Riyadh. I am British living in London. I am aware that it will be a big cultural change for me. I am looking for some information on the below: - Good compound acco in Riyadh(need a 3 bedroom place as I have ... Read More