Hafiz
@HafizRahman
English expat in Saudi Arabia
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Lives in Riyadh
Registration: 09 December 2014
Weekend Meeting by HRGuru
Open invitation for all EB members in Riyadh for a networking meeting. Date: 21 June 2013 Time : After Asr Prayer or after 3:30 Venue : Coffee Shop at Tahlia Localizer Mall Attendees confirmed as of now : TLL & me. Agenda : Just to get to know ...
Dying for a shisha get together in Riyadh - Miss the good old shisha's in UK! Anyone up for a expat shisha link up - someone else would have to recommend places because I have no idea where they are here! Read More
Best Places for an Apartment in Riyadh by HafizRahman
Hi All! Hope you're all well! I am due to arrive in Riyadh on 1st March, working as a Consultant for a large Management Consultancy firm. Will also be bringing over my wife and our new born too :) Exciting times ahead - God Willing. I wanted ...
How much does farnas charge ? Read More
Best Places for an Apartment in Riyadh by HafizRahman
Hi All! Hope you're all well! I am due to arrive in Riyadh on 1st March, working as a Consultant for a large Management Consultancy firm. Will also be bringing over my wife and our new born too :) Exciting times ahead - God Willing. I wanted ...
Guys, Been in Riyadh for a week and search for a Mafroosha or a permanent apartment is not going so well. Saw a place in Sulemaniya and that was for 45000SAR. In Exit 4 and Exit 5 I could not find any Aqaris (Estate Agent) to show me what places ... Read More
Shisha - Any nice Shisha Places in Riyadh?
Thanks. Can you do a Google pin drop and copy paste here for me? Read More
Shisha - Any nice Shisha Places in Riyadh?
Hey, I arrived in KSA a week ago and was wondering whether there are any good shisha places in Riyadh? Something as good as (in terms of the flavour and smoke) that you get in UK, USA or UAE.... Any tips welcome :) Read More
Hi, I'm new to Riyadh by Dweeb
Hi all, I'm relatively new here. I first visited last March and came back again a couple more times before taking the plunge. My other half had been here 2 years on his own, so I decided to join him. I was a self employed nail technician and ...
Jazakallah sister for that explanation. Inshallah my families visa comes quick. But Alhamdulillah Allah gave both of you strength to go through that testing time. Thanks for speaking to Saif. Yes I found him on LinkedIn and added him. Inshallah ... Read More
Accomadtion Expat Near KKIA Airport by Aze1234
Hi All, Can anyone guide where expats mostly live near Riyadh Airport along with cost.I have a Job offer from company working at airport.I will be looking for a flat/apartment/bachelor room near to my Job to avoid daily traveling. Thanks
Hi Umair, What is the typical rent for the area you live in and how are the properties like? Read More
Hi, I'm new to Riyadh by Dweeb
Hi all, I'm relatively new here. I first visited last March and came back again a couple more times before taking the plunge. My other half had been here 2 years on his own, so I decided to join him. I was a self employed nail technician and ...
Hi yes he does do the random smiles. why did it take 6 months for your visa? what where the issues you were experiencing? subhanallah that is a very long time! but good it finally came through. If you could let me know of some of the things ... Read More
Hi, I'm new to Riyadh by Dweeb
Hi all, I'm relatively new here. I first visited last March and came back again a couple more times before taking the plunge. My other half had been here 2 years on his own, so I decided to join him. I was a self employed nail technician and ...
Hi My son is called Ayyub. Alhamdulillah I am looking forward to it a lot. will be difficult though living the first month or so without the wife and kid. Both me and my wife are from London. Yes that would be brilliant to meet up with Saif and ... Read More
Hi, I'm new to Riyadh by Dweeb
Hi all, I'm relatively new here. I first visited last March and came back again a couple more times before taking the plunge. My other half had been here 2 years on his own, so I decided to join him. I was a self employed nail technician and ...
Hi sorry I thought I had written we had a baby boy. he is currently 7 weeks old alhamdulillah. Indeed it is a blessing. I'm a management consultant. In UK I work for Accenture and I will be transferring with them to KSA and will also be based ... Read More
Hi, I'm new to Riyadh by Dweeb
Hi all, I'm relatively new here. I first visited last March and came back again a couple more times before taking the plunge. My other half had been here 2 years on his own, so I decided to join him. I was a self employed nail technician and ...
Hi Umair. I've taken down notes of all the advice received to date. Once I'm in Riyadh I'll start a proper search. I think it's better to see the area in person. so far I've just been searching on saudi dubizzle Read More
Hi, I'm new to Riyadh by Dweeb
Hi all, I'm relatively new here. I first visited last March and came back again a couple more times before taking the plunge. My other half had been here 2 years on his own, so I decided to join him. I was a self employed nail technician and ...
Jazakallah Farah. I will pass on your details to my wife who will be in contact with you. We had a baby boy Alhamdulillah. how long have you and your husband been in Riyadh? Do you guys stay in a compound? also what does brother Saif work as? Read More
Hi, I'm new to Riyadh by Dweeb
Hi all, I'm relatively new here. I first visited last March and came back again a couple more times before taking the plunge. My other half had been here 2 years on his own, so I decided to join him. I was a self employed nail technician and ...
Assalamu Alaikum Dr Farah. I will be moving over to Riyadh on 13th March and my wife and new born should be joining me a month-2month later. My wife has said she would love to meet other ladies and mothers, particular those who have gone from the ... Read More
UK Degree Attestation with Saudi Cultural Attache
WOW it takes that long? How did you get through to him? They never pick up!! My degree has been with him for 3 weeks now. My uni have also emailed him and so have I but no response.... Read More
Best Places for an Apartment in Riyadh by HafizRahman
Hi All! Hope you're all well! I am due to arrive in Riyadh on 1st March, working as a Consultant for a large Management Consultancy firm. Will also be bringing over my wife and our new born too :) Exciting times ahead - God Willing. I wanted ...
Is the traffic that bad? Read More
UK Degree Attestation with Saudi Cultural Attache
Hi, Has anyone recently got their degree attested in the UK by the Saudi Cultural Attache? If so, how long did it take you and did you do anything specific to speed up the process? Thanks, Hafiz Read More
Best Places for an Apartment in Riyadh by HafizRahman
Hi All! Hope you're all well! I am due to arrive in Riyadh on 1st March, working as a Consultant for a large Management Consultancy firm. Will also be bringing over my wife and our new born too :) Exciting times ahead - God Willing. I wanted ...
Thanks Guys - this is very useful information. I guess for the first month, since it will only be me in Riyadh I'll probably stay out of a hotel or a 1 bedroom furnished apartment. Whichever is the cheapest option. In terms of the apartment, ... Read More
Best Places for an Apartment in Riyadh by HafizRahman
Hi All! Hope you're all well! I am due to arrive in Riyadh on 1st March, working as a Consultant for a large Management Consultancy firm. Will also be bringing over my wife and our new born too :) Exciting times ahead - God Willing. I wanted ...
Hi Akhter, Many thanks for your advice. I think I will indeed go about doing that. If you don't mind me asking, what area do you live in and how much are you paying? Read More
Best Places for an Apartment in Riyadh by HafizRahman
Hi All! Hope you're all well! I am due to arrive in Riyadh on 1st March, working as a Consultant for a large Management Consultancy firm. Will also be bringing over my wife and our new born too :) Exciting times ahead - God Willing. I wanted ...
Hi Magg76 - Thanks for letting me know. Do you have broadband access to your apartment? Also, how is the neighbourhood like? What sort of western expats live around your location? Read More
Best Places for an Apartment in Riyadh by HafizRahman
Hi All! Hope you're all well! I am due to arrive in Riyadh on 1st March, working as a Consultant for a large Management Consultancy firm. Will also be bringing over my wife and our new born too :) Exciting times ahead - God Willing. I wanted ...
Hi Umar and Canadian_Timmy Again many thanks for your response. Is the 30k to 36k SAR for a 2 bed apartment in Olaya? That sounds really good. What area do most expats live in which are a small drive away from Olaya? Trying to do as much ... Read More
Best Places for an Apartment in Riyadh by HafizRahman
Hi All! Hope you're all well! I am due to arrive in Riyadh on 1st March, working as a Consultant for a large Management Consultancy firm. Will also be bringing over my wife and our new born too :) Exciting times ahead - God Willing. I wanted ...
Hi Umair, Many thanks for your response! Do these locations have a fairly large expat community living in the apartments? My main office is in Olayya and I would assume most of my Financial Clients will be in Olayya so hoping to secure an ... Read More
Best Places for an Apartment in Riyadh
Hi All! Hope you're all well! I am due to arrive in Riyadh on 1st March, working as a Consultant for a large Management Consultancy firm. Will also be bringing over my wife and our new born too :) Exciting times ahead - God Willing. I wanted ... Read More