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Forum: Middle East
Nov 16th 2011, 6:08 am
Replies: 5
Views: 7,655
Posted By yrsammit

Re: Madareem Compound - Riyadh

I lived there for 3 months before transferring to Khobar. It's hardly a "compound," though they did beef up security a lot while I was there.

There's no bar or expat social scene there, so if...
Forum: Middle East
Oct 18th 2011, 7:07 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,736
Posted By yrsammit

Re: Riyadh during Hajj

My first Hajj I couldn't leave (no iqama or visa yet), so I made the most of it.

-rent a car, drive everywhere
-visit all the souqs
-visit Masmak fortress
-visit the Riyadh museum
-visit all...
Forum: Middle East
Aug 5th 2011, 1:45 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 4,117
Posted By yrsammit

Re: Considering a teaching job in Dhahran

There are plenty of young, single women here who get along pretty well. If you're situated in a nice compound and working for a reputable company/school, I think you'll be fine.

On the other hand,...
Forum: Middle East
Aug 5th 2011, 12:26 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 11,985
Posted By yrsammit

Re: Learning Arabic

An American coworker of mine speaks Arabic fluently and he uses it on a daily basis. I'm not sure why someone would tell you not to speak it. The only issue is when you begin a conversation with the...
Forum: Middle East
Aug 2nd 2011, 5:30 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 26,795
Posted By yrsammit

Re: Road Trip Report (Bahrain - Dubai - Bahrain)

Thanks for the story :thumbup: I've considered taking a little road trip down there from Khobar, nice to know a little about what to expect.
Forum: Middle East
Jun 11th 2011, 3:54 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 3,026
Posted By yrsammit

Saudi to Egypt by boat

This might be a long shot, but I haven't been able to find any reliable info searching google. Does anyone know if there are any ferries or boat services which transport passengers from Jeddah (or...
Forum: Middle East
Jun 9th 2011, 8:28 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 2,330
Posted By yrsammit

Re: Saudi Drivers

I agree - it's not quite as severe as it sounds. Just takes a little time to get a feel for what's OK and what's not.

Also, I rented a car several times with only a US license through a local...
Forum: Middle East
Jun 3rd 2011, 7:57 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 3,612
Posted By yrsammit

Re: Question regarding buying a 4x4 in Saudi

A coworker of mine recently purchased a Patrol from another expat. He said he just went to a local used car dealership, paid them a few hundred riyal, and they took care of everything for him.
Forum: Middle East
May 26th 2011, 9:02 am
Replies: 29
Views: 5,333
Posted By yrsammit

Re: getting my iqama

I made this thread back in October. I'm still here, somehow, but our unbelievably awful company is in a world of trouble. They have a huge lawsuit, they're losing their contract and hemorrhaging...
Forum: Middle East
May 2nd 2011, 1:29 pm
Replies: 186
Views: 15,168
Posted By yrsammit

Re: OSAMA BIN LADEN DEAD

This is good news, but even as a young American, I'm not really sure how to feel. Seeing the people dancing and celebrating in front of the White House made me really uncomfortable. I don't see how...
Forum: Middle East
Apr 30th 2011, 4:01 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 3,214
Posted By yrsammit

Re: Riyadh, but for 6 months only

Uh huh. So you deleted all your porn before coming here, and now you're gettin' lonely? :thumbup: :p

I've never heard of anyone getting in any kind of trouble over what they access on the...
Forum: Middle East
Apr 19th 2011, 6:42 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 3,214
Posted By yrsammit

Re: Riyadh, but for 6 months only

You can get cars for much cheaper. The worst car you can rent (semi-banged up manual Accent or Aveo) is 1500 a month. You can get a brand new automatic for maybe 2200-2500.

Your issue might be...
Forum: Middle East
Mar 12th 2011, 12:02 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 4,496
Posted By yrsammit

Re: Mada'in Saleh Unesco Heritage Site, Al Ula, KSA - Anyone been?

I went during Hajj last year. I had a fantastic trip. So much history, from several different eras and different cultures, and most of it almost untouched. We had a great guide as well who I would...
Forum: Middle East
Feb 16th 2011, 2:52 am
Replies: 1,038
Views: 138,159
Posted By yrsammit

Re: Day Of Rage In Bahrain Demonstration

Several of my students confirmed that Saudi military has been sent into Bahrain. The number of soldiers they told me was very high (~26,000) but they did show me an article in a local Arabic...
Forum: Middle East
Jan 28th 2011, 11:30 am
Replies: 2
Views: 1,237
Posted By yrsammit

Re: Tips for Car Hire/Rental in KSA

Yullo,

Do you have a Saudi license?

If not, the one place I've found that is both reliable and that does not require a Saudi license is called Diplomat Rental. They have locations in Riyadh and...
Forum: Middle East
Jan 26th 2011, 1:29 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 12,658
Posted By yrsammit

Re: psychiatry in KSA

Hey guys, just a brief update.

I visited a local hospital, one I'd been to just for regular sickness. They had two psychiatrists on staff. I was hoping since it was at the same hospital that...
Forum: Middle East
Jan 22nd 2011, 2:55 am
Replies: 11
Views: 6,887
Posted By yrsammit

Re: Riyadh: Cigars and Shoes

I'm a 47-48 so I feel ya. There's a big and tall store on Olaya but I've never been in, they might have a good selection of large shoes. Beyond that you just have to go in places and ask, some places...
Forum: Middle East
Jan 20th 2011, 7:48 am
Replies: 10
Views: 12,658
Posted By yrsammit

psychiatry in KSA

I'd like to see a psychiatrist or possibly a therapist or counselor of some kind, but I don't know if these services are available in Saudi Arabia. I wasn't seeing anyone back home and I'm not on any...
Forum: Middle East
Jan 1st 2011, 2:31 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 5,752
Posted By yrsammit

Re: Paramedics in Saudi Arabia

This, unfortunately. Think about if you're one of these people or not.

I'm also in the same boat as Bantam - the main appeal of coming here was to experience a vastly different culture, and in...
Forum: Middle East
Dec 31st 2010, 8:29 am
Replies: 6
Views: 5,752
Posted By yrsammit

Re: Paramedics in Saudi Arabia

Here's a blog of an American paramedic living in Riyadh:

http://mikerockssaudi.blogspot.com/

I bet you could email him to ask for more information too.
Forum: Middle East
Dec 27th 2010, 2:11 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 846
Posted By yrsammit

Re: American - not British - Radio in Riyadh

I noticed that on the northwest side of Riyadh I could sometimes get American country music on FM... is this also from the embassy?
Forum: Middle East
Dec 22nd 2010, 5:17 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 14,573
Posted By yrsammit

Re: Al Khobar

I was recently transferred from Riyadh to Khobar. So far I haven't managed to find the social scene here. I don't really know anyone except my colleagues who aren't much for adventure or getting out....
Forum: Middle East
Dec 6th 2010, 5:05 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 5,587
Posted By yrsammit

Re: visa expiration, KSA?

I feel for you. From what I understand, however, you are free to leave the country on a work visa. You just can't get back in without a new visa. An iqama allows for exit and then re-entry. But if...
Forum: Middle East
Dec 5th 2010, 9:54 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 5,587
Posted By yrsammit

Re: visa expiration, KSA?

Like I said in my first post, I have a 90 day work visa. I did all the stuff back home (paperwork, extensive medical, degree verifications, etc) and once in Saudi I did the iqama medical as well.

...
Forum: Middle East
Dec 5th 2010, 5:49 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 5,587
Posted By yrsammit

visa expiration, KSA?

In short: What happens if my 90 day work visa expires and I still don't have my iqama?

Full story: My visa expires this month and my colleagues and I still haven't received our iqamas. We...
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