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Re: Moving to riyadh
Originally Posted by fefe76
(Post 6330414)
i dont see any totally western "white" ppl subjected to this kind of thing ...and i have traveled A LOT ....
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Re: Moving to riyadh
Originally Posted by fefe76
(Post 6330414)
errr i am a muslim who was born and bred in the UK so unless u r a muslim who grew up in a majority non -muslim country u really have no idea...
my mother in law is an white australian of Czech-Scottish descent...yet whenever she travels she is subjected to "random" (my arse) searches and questions and is detained for hours on end....what? just coz she was married to a muslim and has a muslim surname!!! the same is of my husband....please ... i dont see any totally western "white" ppl subjected to this kind of thing ...and i have traveled A LOT ....they may have the same rights etc but wherever they can be persecuted they are ... in whatever manner... thats the issue....everyone believes ppl of other religions have no issues in the country they live in.... that is just SO not true ok so Saudi isnt perfect by far....but they have their laws etc and so be it...ppl come here knowing what they are like and what the laws are its as simple as either u can hack it or u cant as has been mentioned previoulsy Irish people had the same problem during the IRA days. Unfortunately the actions of a small minority in the British Muslim community have forced this situation. If British muslims hadn't bombed london there wouldn't be such tight security. |
Re: Moving to riyadh
Anyway some ppl have probs and some dont... i have never had any probs whatsoever and have lived in the UK for over 15 yrs without any negative experiences whatsoever....
but anyway the bottom line is that b4 going somewhere new one researches what its like...and ppl do come 2 KSA well aware of the laws and rules and limitations. If you go somewhere ... u shud go with an open mind ... no where ...no country is perfect and ok Saudi is pretty far down on that list but shit hole its not...so they are a little backward and life can be different and difficult but ppl manage and get by |
Re: Moving to riyadh
Originally Posted by Blue Cat
(Post 6323110)
it still amazes me that people can move to another country that they nothing about !!! Riyadh is a shit hole. We have some members who are out there so hopefully they will enlighten you about life in KSA.
It still amazes me that people can be so blunt. Don't you realise people use this site to make decisions that can change the rest of their lives and you come out with a p*shy comments like that - have a bit more wit for goodness sake. They are obviously trying to find out about the place before moving there. Some people don't have the chance to visit the place before moving and hence they come on here. Don't get me wrong, you're entitled to your opinion but I just think when people are trying to make big decisions posts like yours don't make it any easier. |
Re: Moving to riyadh
Originally Posted by Chesney Hawkes
(Post 6335981)
It still amazes me that people can be so blunt. Don't you realise people use this site to make decisions that can change the rest of their lives and you come out with a p*shy comments like that - have a bit more wit for goodness sake.
They are obviously trying to find out about the place before moving there. |
Re: Moving to riyadh
Thank you for the response and support Chesney..
I am looking for information about what other experiences are in SA. I can however understand the comment that I should have investigated all about the place before accepting a job. Guess thats the risk taker and adventure in me. This will be a major adventure, at least I will be able to say that I had a go and wont die wondering what it is like. It has been really interesting reading the replies. Thanks everyone
Originally Posted by Chesney Hawkes
(Post 6335981)
I am the one and only...
It still amazes me that people can be so blunt. Don't you realise people use this site to make decisions that can change the rest of their lives and you come out with a p*shy comments like that - have a bit more wit for goodness sake. They are obviously trying to find out about the place before moving there. Some people don't have the chance to visit the place before moving and hence they come on here. Don't get me wrong, you're entitled to your opinion but I just think when people are trying to make big decisions posts like yours don't make it any easier. |
Re: Moving to riyadh
Originally Posted by Chesney Hawkes
(Post 6335981)
I am the one and only...
It still amazes me that people can be so blunt. Don't you realise people use this site to make decisions that can change the rest of their lives and you come out with a p*shy comments like that - have a bit more wit for goodness sake. They are obviously trying to find out about the place before moving there. Some people don't have the chance to visit the place before moving and hence they come on here. Don't get me wrong, you're entitled to your opinion but I just think when people are trying to make big decisions posts like yours don't make it any easier. And whatever happened to your musical career? :blink: |
Re: Moving to riyadh
Originally Posted by Chesney Hawkes
(Post 6335981)
I am the one and only...
It still amazes me that people can be so blunt. Don't you realise people use this site to make decisions that can change the rest of their lives and you come out with a p*shy comments like that - have a bit more wit for goodness sake. They are obviously trying to find out about the place before moving there. Some people don't have the chance to visit the place before moving and hence they come on here. Don't get me wrong, you're entitled to your opinion but I just think when people are trying to make big decisions posts like yours don't make it any easier. |
Re: Moving to riyadh
Originally Posted by fefe76
(Post 6327412)
If you are looking for a new experience, some good money and are willing to accept Saudi for what it is and how it is then good on u ... come and i hope u enjoy it
And before you jump down my throat, yes I have lived in Saudi Arabia for a number of years - I got out before the real fun started. And yes, I have read the Koran and understand the difference between the vast Muslim Ummah and those fanatics who murder in the name of Allah. The cold, hard fact is that if you are a fair skinned non-muslim, you and your family are considered by a sizeable minority in that country to be dead meat. The Saudi authorities have the lid on things at the moment but it's always below the surface waiting to go off. My pious muslim friends who live in various countries believe the same thing and personally wouldn't go there unless for Haj or Umrah when their [relative] safety is assured. The sad thing is, Arab hospitality, custom and religion in it's purest form is an experience not to be forgotten - I have fond memories of my time in SA and those of us who live in Western Societies could learn much from that part of the world - but my first paragraph indicates why I will currently not go there and would advise anyone else not to. |
Re: Moving to riyadh
Originally Posted by hoofie2002
(Post 6338376)
The difference between the UK and Saudi is in the UK I am unlikely to face two car loads of men armed with automatic weapons and explosives whose primary motivation is to murder myself and my family just because we are perceived to be of the wrong religion and are therefore marked for death.
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Re: Moving to riyadh
anothe reason saudi is shit is because nobody answers the bllody phone....ever.....wankers :curse:
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Re: Moving to riyadh
Originally Posted by nottmbantam
(Post 6338204)
A good point well made Chesney.
And whatever happened to your musical career? :blink: Don't worry the music career is just on hold, my second one hit wonder will be hitting the shelves soon...:p |
Re: Moving to riyadh
anothe reason saudi is shit is because nobody answers the bllody phone....ever.....wankers try living in Pakistan then....haha maybe i have just lived in some places that are probably as bad or nearly as bad as KSA so i am immune to the crap or i just am able to tune it out better i still say there are a heck of a lot of ppl in saudi who like it and have been living here for a long time and have no issues so i suppose its all up to what kinda person u r |
Re: Moving to riyadh
Originally Posted by di_hb
(Post 6323015)
Hi
I have accepted a new position in Riyadh and will be moving over in Augsut. Unfortunately I do not know much about the place. I would love to hear from people who live there. What is it like? How much does it cost to live there if housing is paid for? I have heard that there is a great expat population. Is there much to do? I probably will have more questions as time goes on... Looking forward to hearing from you Regards D |
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