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Forum: Middle East
Jun 23rd 2010, 2:09 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 17,316
Posted By samSG

Re: Jeddah Advice.

sharbatly is a trailer park!
Forum: Middle East
May 19th 2010, 12:44 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 13,002
Posted By samSG

Re: Dubai or Singapore

if u want a serious relationship don't worry, the girl's family won't be hunting you down to lob your head off.

if u want something more casual then there is much variety to choose from!
Forum: Middle East
May 17th 2010, 6:47 am
Replies: 23
Views: 13,002
Posted By samSG

Re: Dubai or Singapore

oh yeah..... most importantly there is no freaking Saudiazation or Emiratization policy where incompetent people are forced upon you!!!
Forum: Middle East
May 17th 2010, 6:41 am
Replies: 23
Views: 13,002
Posted By samSG

Re: Dubai or Singapore

yes there are a few Indonesian and Malaysian island resorts a few minutes ferry ride away.
Forum: Middle East
May 17th 2010, 6:12 am
Replies: 23
Views: 13,002
Posted By samSG

Re: Dubai or Singapore

i see you have spent some time in Singapore. ;)
Forum: Middle East
May 17th 2010, 6:11 am
Replies: 23
Views: 13,002
Posted By samSG

Re: Dubai or Singapore

the Straits of Singapore is one of the busiest shipping lanes in the world. this photo was taken a year or so during the downturn. the ships are just parked there because there is no business!

go...
Forum: Middle East
May 16th 2010, 8:55 am
Replies: 23
Views: 13,002
Posted By samSG

Re: Dubai or Singapore

Singapore is a much nicer country to live than anywhere in the Middle East and I am not saying this just because I am a Singaporean. ;)


PROS:

Language - English is the first language of...
Forum: Middle East
May 10th 2010, 12:08 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 888
Posted By samSG

Re: Learning the Lingo

i can list down all the arabic terms i've learned in the past 10 months. people always seem to smile if u make an effort. ;)

asalam malaikum
walaikum salaam
shukran / shukria (Urdu)
afwan
aiwa...
Forum: Middle East
May 3rd 2010, 12:19 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 6,910
Posted By samSG

Driving from Dubai to Muscat

So I find myself with some Skywards mileage that can't bring me anywhere other than Dubai. I've been to Dubai a dozen times and it's getting a bit boring so I intend on renting a car from Dubai and...
Forum: Middle East
May 2nd 2010, 6:16 am
Replies: 20
Views: 3,747
Posted By samSG

Re: Long awaited Iqama

welcome to the kingdom. "commissions" have to be paid all the time if you want to do business.

so how much is he asking? i would gladly pay if i had the chance to get my iqama sooner! u will feel...
Forum: Middle East
May 1st 2010, 9:07 am
Replies: 2
Views: 1,419
Posted By samSG

Re: Family on business visa to Saudi

1) They can arrive alone but it'll be much better if you are with them!

2) YES

If you are on a business visa then you will still have to go home and enter on a work visa (and do all your...
Forum: Middle East
Apr 28th 2010, 8:47 am
Replies: 21
Views: 17,316
Posted By samSG

Re: Jeddah Advice.

actually the buildings looks pretty much like Arabian Homes.
Forum: Middle East
Apr 28th 2010, 8:47 am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,260
Posted By samSG

Re: Who is from Where?

not true.. in all my 9 mths in Riyadh and Jeddah i've only been stopped once on a Fri in Jeddah. and even then i sneaked in by another entrance!

not that i am a lecherous bachelor out to gawk at...
Forum: Middle East
Apr 27th 2010, 8:41 am
Replies: 20
Views: 3,747
Posted By samSG

Re: Long awaited Iqama

really depends on the wasta of your govt relations dept. i found out that there are certain prominent families working in govt offices, and your govt relations guy must be a member or friendly with...
Forum: Middle East
Apr 26th 2010, 2:21 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 3,747
Posted By samSG

Re: Long awaited Iqama

that is the case for me.

the poor guy's company probably extends his biz visa every 30 days with the little extension sticker for SR100.

so far i insist on going out of the country but have...
Forum: Middle East
Apr 26th 2010, 1:48 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 3,747
Posted By samSG

Re: Long awaited Iqama

i believe that TrojanHorse is not here on a work visa and like me we are actually waiting for a work visa (that is used to convert into an iqama at a later time)
Forum: Middle East
Apr 25th 2010, 7:19 am
Replies: 20
Views: 3,747
Posted By samSG

Re: Long awaited Iqama

i have been waiting 7 months for mine and my patience is growing thin already, not having my wife with me... on the other hand i know of people getting theirs within 3 days. it all depends on the...
Forum: Middle East
Apr 23rd 2010, 10:54 am
Replies: 21
Views: 17,316
Posted By samSG

Re: Jeddah Advice.

i met Clive late last year when i was compound hunting. my co does not have any ties with Binzagr but still i was offered from a selection of 3 2-roomers that were ready for immediate moving-in.
...
Forum: Middle East
Apr 21st 2010, 6:56 am
Replies: 19
Views: 3,146
Posted By samSG

Re: Girls of Riyadh

i have hung out with young saudi guys. u should see how excited they get when a car with black figures passes by. :D
Forum: Middle East
Apr 19th 2010, 6:19 am
Replies: 19
Views: 3,146
Posted By samSG

Re: Girls of Riyadh

oh MBK and Platinum Mall over Kingdom Mall, Al-Faisaliyah for me anytime!
Forum: Middle East
Apr 18th 2010, 8:48 am
Replies: 19
Views: 3,146
Posted By samSG

Re: Girls of Riyadh

i've heard stories from my Saudi friends about wild parties involving local girls though!
Forum: Middle East
Apr 18th 2010, 6:59 am
Replies: 42
Views: 3,473
Posted By samSG

Re: Dubai Restaurant Recommendations

i'm going to Dubai again this weekend and still dreaming about that Creme Brulee! :thumbsup:
Forum: Middle East
Apr 18th 2010, 6:56 am
Replies: 19
Views: 3,146
Posted By samSG

Re: Girls of Riyadh

i read the book after my wife bought it. i'm not sure how far it is accurate in portraying the lives of young Saudi women as i obviously have no chance to socialize with them. :p

but i'm not...
Forum: Middle East
Apr 16th 2010, 12:54 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 17,316
Posted By samSG

Re: Jeddah Advice.

why don't u stay in the KAUST compound?
Forum: Middle East
Mar 29th 2010, 9:46 am
Replies: 42
Views: 3,473
Posted By samSG

Re: Dubai Restaurant Recommendations

i'm still having dreams about the creme brulee. :thumbsup:
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