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Forum: Middle East
Dec 17th 2012, 9:21 am
Replies: 15
Views: 2,334
Posted By tonguetwister

Re: Xmas In Riyadh?

I've heard the British Embassy is holding a party for New Year's Eve. Anybody here going to the event?
Forum: Middle East
Oct 11th 2012, 9:02 am
Replies: 33
Views: 4,315
Posted By tonguetwister

Re: Tonight in Riyadh...24th November

I've had more alcohol in Riyadh than I've had in ages. I drink more here than I do back home!
Forum: Middle East
Oct 10th 2012, 8:21 am
Replies: 29
Views: 24,624
Posted By tonguetwister

Re: Housing on the DQ- Riyadh

Is that the reason why the British Embassy introduced the "Sponsor" system?
Forum: Middle East
Oct 10th 2012, 6:27 am
Replies: 29
Views: 24,624
Posted By tonguetwister

Re: Housing on the DQ- Riyadh

You may have seen Salafists up here, ie religious conservatives who may be dressed simililarly to Muttawa, but they are prohibited from engaging in Muttawaeen-like activities within the DQ.
Forum: Middle East
Oct 9th 2012, 2:11 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 4,315
Posted By tonguetwister

Re: Tonight in Riyadh...24th November

Couple tickets going spare for a British Embassy Wadi night on 11 Oct 2012. PM me for details if you're interested.
Forum: Middle East
Oct 9th 2012, 12:42 pm
Replies: 29
Views: 24,624
Posted By tonguetwister

Re: Housing on the DQ- Riyadh

Only problem I have with the DQ is that it still feels very saudi with very high walls surrounding individual houses. It gets quite boring and you don't really get that same sense of community as you...
Forum: Middle East
Oct 9th 2012, 12:39 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 2,648
Posted By tonguetwister

Re: Speed Radar detection - Saudi

Well, abide by that rule inside urban areas. Outside..... no speed cameras except for those operated by police with radar guns and frankly, I have more confidence in the work ethic of a chocolate...
Forum: Middle East
Oct 9th 2012, 12:30 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 2,841
Posted By tonguetwister

Re: Embassy number in Riyadh

Ah yes.... that is a big fat no. At least for the time being. You never know, they may well change it at some point haha!
Forum: Middle East
Oct 9th 2012, 12:08 pm
Replies: 29
Views: 24,624
Posted By tonguetwister

Re: Housing on the DQ- Riyadh

I'm going to call bull on bits of that.

Sports centre and swimming pool are still segregated, but if you happen to know somebody in an embassy with a pool, it isn't difficult to get on into an...
Forum: Middle East
Oct 9th 2012, 12:02 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 866
Posted By tonguetwister

Re: Riyadh Accommodation

Is it so you can get in on the Embassy parties and social events? :P
Forum: Middle East
Oct 9th 2012, 12:01 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 2,841
Posted By tonguetwister

Re: Embassy number in Riyadh

True, but Staff are able to invite a number of guests, sponsoring them onto the embassy. If you know somebody at the embassy, you may find yourself getting an invitation.
Forum: Middle East
Oct 9th 2012, 12:00 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 2,648
Posted By tonguetwister

Re: Speed Radar detection - Saudi

I have a super effective way of evading speed radar and it doesn't cost a penny.... don't speed :P
Forum: Middle East
Oct 9th 2012, 11:55 am
Replies: 29
Views: 24,624
Posted By tonguetwister

Re: Housing on the DQ- Riyadh

I live on the DQ and I've not noticed any restrictions...
Forum: Middle East
Sep 30th 2012, 4:32 am
Replies: 8
Views: 989
Posted By tonguetwister

Re: New member, anyone help about hash harriers??

Saudi's definitely have a running problem... they don't do any haha
Forum: Middle East
Sep 25th 2012, 3:12 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 1,518
Posted By tonguetwister

Re: DJ in Riyadh

Found one. Thanks!
Forum: Middle East
Sep 25th 2012, 7:36 am
Replies: 4
Views: 1,518
Posted By tonguetwister

Re: DJ in Riyadh

That doesn't bode well for me haha :)
Forum: Middle East
Sep 25th 2012, 7:15 am
Replies: 4
Views: 1,518
Posted By tonguetwister

DJ in Riyadh

I'm trying to look for a DJ who will be available for a potential social gathering on 11 October. The DJ will need to provide his own equipment and be mobile. These will need to include lights etc.
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Forum: Middle East
Sep 25th 2012, 7:06 am
Replies: 9
Views: 2,841
Posted By tonguetwister

Re: Embassy number in Riyadh

I really don't think it's a case of needing to be a part of a secret network. Networking does however help a great deal because invariably somebody will know somebody who knows somebody that has a...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Sep 25th 2012, 7:02 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,602
Posted By tonguetwister

Re: Social Events in Riyadh?

First post.

Not one to drag this one back up, but came across this post as I was browsing. From what I have heard, the British embassy hasn't had a great deal of functions/club nights as they used...
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