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Forum: Middle East
Dec 14th 2013, 1:35 am
Replies: 19
Views: 10,455
Posted By Crash

Re: Qatar VS Saudi Arabia

Done both, KSA is a great place to be if you are a strict Muslim, you don't drink, your wife wears an abaya and does not like to drive, you don't mind at least one near miss car accident each day,...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Nov 9th 2013, 2:02 am
Replies: 124
Views: 9,976
Posted By Crash

Re: Booze in Qatar

Doha News has an update.....

http://dohanews.co/sudden-change-in-alcohol-rules-at-hotels-upsets-customers/
Forum: Middle East
Oct 16th 2013, 2:11 am
Replies: 52
Views: 20,389
Posted By Crash

Re: School Teacher dies in Doha

Very sorry to hear about Ms. Patterson. I've been to La Cigale many times, and it is one of the finest hotels in town. Doha is still a very safe place for expats, like anywhere you have to be...
Forum: Middle East
Apr 19th 2010, 8:27 am
Replies: 18
Views: 41,709
Posted By Crash

Re: Medical Test for KSA Visa

I think they are mainly looking for infectious diseases, my blood pressure is somewhat off the charts and I got both visit, and later, work visas with no trouble.....
Forum: Middle East
Apr 14th 2010, 8:09 am
Replies: 55
Views: 7,710
Posted By Crash

Re: No more visa on arrival for Schengen countries and the US

Top hotels fear impact of Qatar visa changes....
http://www.arabianbusiness.com/585900-top-hotels-fear-impact-of-qatar-visa-changes

Friends in the hospitality business have told me that they have...
Forum: Middle East
Apr 12th 2010, 8:16 pm
Replies: 55
Views: 7,710
Posted By Crash

Re: No more visa on arrival for Schengen countries and the US

GCC residents to be included in new Qatari visa regulations....
http://www.arabianbusiness.com/585692-gcc-residents-to-be-included-in-new-qatari-visa-regulations

Just saw this, what's next?
Forum: Middle East
Apr 2nd 2010, 6:41 am
Replies: 55
Views: 7,710
Posted By Crash

Re: No more visa on arrival for Schengen countries and the US

I have to agree with Zoukla about some of these out of control expats. They drive around like maniacs in their Land Cruisers menacing the law abiding local population, get crazy drunk in the hotel...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Oct 1st 2009, 3:11 am
Replies: 25
Views: 2,484
Posted By Crash

Re: cheapish hotels in Dubai

I stayed there a few months ago, clean and new, close to beach and restaurants. And somewhat cheap....

Holiday Inn Express
DUBAI-JUMEIRAH
CORNER OF JUMEIRAH ROAD AND 60 ROAD AL MINA, JUMEIRAH ...
Forum: The Sand Pit
May 20th 2009, 3:42 am
Replies: 46
Views: 2,114
Posted By Crash

Re: If you're bored - Office Dares

Not permanently, I have to go to New York or D.C. once a month or so. Thanks for the K the other day. Just noticed it.
Forum: The Sand Pit
May 20th 2009, 3:28 am
Replies: 46
Views: 2,114
Posted By Crash

Re: If you're bored - Office Dares

Been here a couple years now, mostly Saudi, but we really like Doha.....Do you know what became of Miss Eck?
Forum: The Sand Pit
May 20th 2009, 3:03 am
Replies: 46
Views: 2,114
Posted By Crash

Re: If you're bored - Office Dares

Nice of you to ask, I'm permanently based in Doha now.
Forum: The Sand Pit
May 20th 2009, 2:51 am
Replies: 46
Views: 2,114
Posted By Crash

Re: If you're bored - Office Dares

Sadly, I’ve done some of these since arriving here….

5. While riding in an lift, gasp dramatically every time the doors open.

My version: Each morning when entering the lift to my office I...
Forum: The Sand Pit
May 18th 2009, 8:19 am
Replies: 30
Views: 1,861
Posted By Crash

Re: Concerned

OMG!
Forum: Middle East
May 18th 2009, 7:58 am
Replies: 7
Views: 6,601
Posted By Crash

Re: Malls In Jeddah

Try Red Sea Mall, it is one of the nicer ones.

http://www.redseamall.com
Forum: The Sand Pit
Apr 28th 2009, 4:30 am
Replies: 18
Views: 1,399
Posted By Crash

Seen it for myself...

I know this topic has been beaten to death, but I just spent a few days in Dubai, and I was amazed at how empty the airport was compared to previous visits. There was plenty of parking available in...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Apr 23rd 2009, 3:19 am
Replies: 29
Views: 1,476
Posted By Crash

Re: amusing pics

Just can't take that chance.
Forum: The Sand Pit
Feb 5th 2009, 4:43 pm
Replies: 66
Views: 3,314
Posted By Crash

Re: We have a new job!!!!!

BC, I had been following your ordeal and I knew you and OH would come out of it. Congrats and good luck with everything!
Forum: Middle East
Jul 30th 2008, 4:47 am
Replies: 26
Views: 3,173
Posted By Crash

Re: Taking a laptop to Jeddah

Funny you say that, I was talking to a local today and he told me that he refuses to drive in Egypt, this was while he was taking me on a wild sight seeing trip around the city :D
Forum: Middle East
Jul 29th 2008, 7:42 am
Replies: 26
Views: 3,173
Posted By Crash

Re: Taking a laptop to Jeddah

Thanks addy, I did notice that the lane dividers appear to be entirely optional even when there was none or little traffic. I have met a few local and they seem very nice, especially when they are...
Forum: Middle East
Jul 29th 2008, 7:37 am
Replies: 26
Views: 3,173
Posted By Crash

Re: Taking a laptop to Jeddah

Thanks BM, tomorrow I will try to make my way to the new Corniche area where there is a lot of new development and supposed to be very nice. I am in the downtown or old town area and it is not a lot...
Forum: Middle East
Jul 29th 2008, 7:32 am
Replies: 26
Views: 3,173
Posted By Crash

Re: Taking a laptop to Jeddah

Thanks Dutchie, I will be on the lookout as I love Thai food.
Forum: Middle East
Jul 29th 2008, 4:46 am
Replies: 26
Views: 3,173
Posted By Crash

Thumbs down Re: Taking a laptop to Jeddah

Thanks for the tips, I finally got into Jeddah last night after a long flight delay. Customs did not even acknowledge or ask about my laptop. I don't usually carry CD's so that was not an issue. I...
Forum: Middle East
Jul 23rd 2008, 7:35 am
Replies: 26
Views: 3,173
Posted By Crash

Re: Taking a laptop to Jeddah

Thanks for the comments, I naively believed everything I read about how strict things are in KSA. But it appears that there is more going on than I thought!
Forum: Middle East
Jul 22nd 2008, 7:40 am
Replies: 26
Views: 3,173
Posted By Crash

Re: Taking a laptop to Jeddah

Thanks for the quick answer Dean, I guess I will have to risk it, as I need to have my internet access!
Forum: Middle East
Jul 22nd 2008, 7:28 am
Replies: 26
Views: 3,173
Posted By Crash

Taking a laptop to Jeddah

I will be in Jeddah next week. Has anyone had any problems taking their laptop there on a business trip? I have done loads of research on this and it seems that some people have had their computers...
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