Moving to Riyadh
Aug 29th 2013, 3:41 pm
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Moving to Riyadh
I'm moving to Riyadh on Monday to work for a university there.
Just thought I'd pop up and say 'hello'.
I'll no doubt have a few Q's come next week.
Just thought I'd pop up and say 'hello'.
I'll no doubt have a few Q's come next week.
Aug 30th 2013, 2:42 am
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Re: Moving to Riyadh
welcome to Saudi Arabia ) if you have any question . i can help you ^_^
Sep 8th 2013, 8:35 pm
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Re: Moving to Riyadh
I recently moved to Riyadh as well.
Sep 9th 2013, 6:39 am
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Re: Moving to Riyadh
Enjoy your stay , Saudi is a surprisingly normal place once you get used to a few things . Ignore the haters and you'll probably be fine.
Sep 10th 2013, 12:14 pm
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Re: Moving to Riyadh
Thanks!
I've been here a week now. I am more surprised each day. Its not as bad as I imagined.
It's all about the networking in this place it seems. Need to try and meet as many people from as many different compounds to make it more enjoyable.
I'm living on a female only compound, which is not fun!!! It's like a hen house.
Hopefully my iqama will be sorted out before the October 10th holiday so I can travel outside the KSA.
I've been here a week now. I am more surprised each day. Its not as bad as I imagined.
It's all about the networking in this place it seems. Need to try and meet as many people from as many different compounds to make it more enjoyable.
I'm living on a female only compound, which is not fun!!! It's like a hen house.
Hopefully my iqama will be sorted out before the October 10th holiday so I can travel outside the KSA.
Sep 10th 2013, 2:21 pm
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Re: Moving to Riyadh
Thanks!
I've been here a week now. I am more surprised each day. Its not as bad as I imagined.
It's all about the networking in this place it seems. Need to try and meet as many people from as many different compounds to make it more enjoyable.
I'm living on a female only compound, which is not fun!!! It's like a hen house.
Hopefully my iqama will be sorted out before the October 10th holiday so I can travel outside the KSA.
I've been here a week now. I am more surprised each day. Its not as bad as I imagined.
It's all about the networking in this place it seems. Need to try and meet as many people from as many different compounds to make it more enjoyable.
I'm living on a female only compound, which is not fun!!! It's like a hen house.
Hopefully my iqama will be sorted out before the October 10th holiday so I can travel outside the KSA.
Sep 10th 2013, 2:36 pm
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Re: Moving to Riyadh
I'll PM you after I've been for a swim. Super humid today 
Sep 11th 2013, 6:39 am
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Re: Moving to Riyadh
Welcome to Riyadh. It can be the most boring place in the world. However, it then forces you to build and create your own social life. If you manage to do this, suddenly you can start to enjoy quite a pleasant lifestyle.
As there is little in terms of entertainment, you will have to find and create your own. There are quote a few blogs around which are good reading but also informative eg blue abaya. Start to make friends and get your self out and about - is about the crux of it. Good luck.
As there is little in terms of entertainment, you will have to find and create your own. There are quote a few blogs around which are good reading but also informative eg blue abaya. Start to make friends and get your self out and about - is about the crux of it. Good luck.
Sep 24th 2013, 5:42 pm
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Re: Moving to Riyadh
Suza
Apologies if I have the wrong person, but did you apply for your visa in Frankfurt on 12th Sept? We may have met briefly :-)
Apologies if I have the wrong person, but did you apply for your visa in Frankfurt on 12th Sept? We may have met briefly :-)
Sep 24th 2013, 5:59 pm
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Re: Moving to Riyadh
OP take this with a bucket of salt. This is the chap that lived on Koh Phangan for 5 years when the full moon parties were still, kind off, ok. 
Channel me muckers positive energy, by all means, but do realise he's quite likely baaaaaaah!
Channel me muckers positive energy, by all means, but do realise he's quite likely baaaaaaah!
Sep 24th 2013, 6:01 pm
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Re: Moving to Riyadh
Sep 24th 2013, 6:02 pm
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