cassieindubai
English expat in Saudi Arabia
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About me
English
Lives in Riyadh
Registration: 19 April 2014
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English Teaching Job WITHOUT a degree qualification by emeraldsaregreen
Hi everyone.. Does anyone know if a NATIVE English-speaker, born in the UK (FEMALE) is able to get a job as an English teacher in Riyadh? I have HEARD some women have, but to what extent is this true? If anyone knows anything, please post on ...
Dr Teh, There are loads of non-native teachers here but nearly all have a degree in English of some kind. It's very difficult for schools to recruit women in general so sometimes women without teaching qualifications will be employed. The ... Read More
Pet stores for supplies by Freshlikesushi
I found a few Life and Nature (decent, but no dog harnesses) Pets oasis (checking out tomorrow, took an hour to find the address) what other places do you guys know of with any of the following: Beds Crates Toys Food Harness for mid/large breed ...
Are there any pet supply shops rather than shops that sell pets? I refuse to buy stuff from shops that sell cats and dogs but I suppose I'll have to compromise my values here :dumbom: Read More
Diplomatic Quarter or Compound Living? by Akarina
Hi, I am currently working in Dubai and will be moving to Riyadh early next year. My clients have suggested an apartment within the diplomatic quarter or in one of the two compounds which are close to the diplomatic quarter. Does anyone know the ...
Oh no just cos I mentioned the word single I get lots of men contacting me! I'm married! Read More
Diplomatic Quarter or Compound Living? by Akarina
Hi, I am currently working in Dubai and will be moving to Riyadh early next year. My clients have suggested an apartment within the diplomatic quarter or in one of the two compounds which are close to the diplomatic quarter. Does anyone know the ...
Are you here yet? I'm not going to ask you to say your marital status (lethal on this fourm in this country) but if you're single please consider a compound and not the Diplomatic Quarter. I've just moved from Dubai and although the DQ ... Read More
Activities in Eid Vacation by AhmedEngElsayed
Hello all, Will there be any activity in Riyadh or Jeddah in Eid Vacation?
When I lived in Dubai, I was under the impression that every single Saudi goes there for the week :) Read More
Bringing food and non prescription tablets
I've seen the massive list of stuff not allowed but how strict is this? I have some dairy free protein powder and wheat free pasta I'm bringing in my suitcase. Worse case scenario, will it just get confiscated or is this a big ... Read More
Tattoo's In Riyadh? by EmjayNZ
Hi everyone, I've just signed a contract to work at the King Faisal hospital in Riyadh. Just wondering if anyone on this site knows what the rules are about visible tattoos on lower arms e.g. wrist to elbow -are they allowed to be uncovered at ...
I've ben told by my company all tattoos have to be covered. What's your tattoo of? Any chance it's a tribal one? Maybe you can justify it as a Kiwi/Cultural thing? Read More