2lo2slo
American looking for information about Saudi Arabia
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Registration: 11 April 2012
Any auto enthusiasts in Riyadh? by 2lo2slo
Hey everyone, I surely will be moving soon to Riyadh for work, and wanted to know if anyone did any type of motorsports, or even just work on cars for their past time. I'm a gear head during my past time, and would like to meet some auto ...
Yah maloos look real good, thatd definitely sell out here in the States if they ever brought it here. Seems like the Reem International Circuit has some go karting events too, I can definitely do that for a past time! =). Read More
Customary Vacation for Expats by ewynn
Hi, I am considering an opportunity in Riyadh and wanted to get some information on standard and customary vacation benefits provided to expats. I currently live in Canada and have 25 years of IT experience. The position is with a US-based ...
That definitely isn't bad at all, especially from where I come from! Read More
Nurses working at King Faisal......advise!! by sumiuk
Hi there.....I'll be working at King Faisal Hospitalfrom mid December....Are there any nurses on this forum that are already working there? What is the hospital like? What sort of accommodation is offered?? What are the working hours ...
faysg I JUST PM'd you, I have some questions. Read More
Any auto enthusiasts in Riyadh? by 2lo2slo
Hey everyone, I surely will be moving soon to Riyadh for work, and wanted to know if anyone did any type of motorsports, or even just work on cars for their past time. I'm a gear head during my past time, and would like to meet some auto ...
heh thought it was the g8, You know the U.S. gets the shorter end of the stick when it comes to styling, and everything else =D. Read More
Nurses working at King Faisal......advise!! by sumiuk
Hi there.....I'll be working at King Faisal Hospitalfrom mid December....Are there any nurses on this forum that are already working there? What is the hospital like? What sort of accommodation is offered?? What are the working hours ...
Finally a thread that can give me an insight on KFSH! I recently just got accepted there also, if possible I'd like to get some insight on the atmosphere in the hospital, the housing, and how the work environment is in the hospital. I'm currently ... Read More
Any auto enthusiasts in Riyadh? by 2lo2slo
Hey everyone, I surely will be moving soon to Riyadh for work, and wanted to know if anyone did any type of motorsports, or even just work on cars for their past time. I'm a gear head during my past time, and would like to meet some auto ...
Wow I wish they would bring that here in the States. It seems that its also a SS model, It'd be harder to obtain a model like that used I assume. How much do those run converted to U.S. Dollars? Read More
What to eat for lunch in Riyadh by Moestavern
Right then people, I work in the centre ish of Riyadh just off Jarir st and normally I would eat fruit for my lunch in my office. Occaisionally we venture out to McDonalds next door but it is what it is and I don,t really enjoy it. Now then there ...
oh wow, your right, you definitely can't miss it, I'll definitely be using that as a land mark heh. Thanks for the pics! Read More
Any auto enthusiasts in Riyadh? by 2lo2slo
Hey everyone, I surely will be moving soon to Riyadh for work, and wanted to know if anyone did any type of motorsports, or even just work on cars for their past time. I'm a gear head during my past time, and would like to meet some auto ...
Oh yah ricer? eeessh... well we just got to blend in, ain't too hard, just get a used car, cut the springs,straight pipe, and weld the diff heh (assuming its rwd), or is that innovative already? lol jk. I'm waiting on my iqama and contract, ... Read More
What to eat for lunch in Riyadh by Moestavern
Right then people, I work in the centre ish of Riyadh just off Jarir st and normally I would eat fruit for my lunch in my office. Occaisionally we venture out to McDonalds next door but it is what it is and I don,t really enjoy it. Now then there ...
haha! Thanks alliecat, I guess times have changed since 1997 LOL. Well I'll just have to give it credit and expect good things to come with the food over there! I'll definitely try that Wooden Bakery! =D Read More
Any auto enthusiasts in Riyadh? by 2lo2slo
Hey everyone, I surely will be moving soon to Riyadh for work, and wanted to know if anyone did any type of motorsports, or even just work on cars for their past time. I'm a gear head during my past time, and would like to meet some auto ...
Oh my, that is quite heavy. Maybe bicycling isn't such a bad idea ;) lol. Im pretty curious about the tuning shops there, I'd definitely like to take a peak on what they're up to in Riyadh as opposed to what I'm used to seeing here in the States. Read More
Any auto enthusiasts in Riyadh? by 2lo2slo
Hey everyone, I surely will be moving soon to Riyadh for work, and wanted to know if anyone did any type of motorsports, or even just work on cars for their past time. I'm a gear head during my past time, and would like to meet some auto ...
I was planning to do the same, but still contemplating If I'm really going to benefit from it. Just curious on how hard the process would be and how much would it cost from the companies you were quoted from? Read More
Any auto enthusiasts in Riyadh? by 2lo2slo
Hey everyone, I surely will be moving soon to Riyadh for work, and wanted to know if anyone did any type of motorsports, or even just work on cars for their past time. I'm a gear head during my past time, and would like to meet some auto ...
I'd like to go back to drifting myself, but just like you said, as a form of leisure, if anything just go back to regular auto-x on the weekends. I'm definitely looking forward to seeing the car scene in Riyadh. Seems like they have redbull car park ... Read More
Customary Vacation for Expats by ewynn
Hi, I am considering an opportunity in Riyadh and wanted to get some information on standard and customary vacation benefits provided to expats. I currently live in Canada and have 25 years of IT experience. The position is with a US-based ...
Thanks Freshlikesushi,I guess I'll have to find out once my contract comes in full writing. Read More
What to eat for lunch in Riyadh by Moestavern
Right then people, I work in the centre ish of Riyadh just off Jarir st and normally I would eat fruit for my lunch in my office. Occaisionally we venture out to McDonalds next door but it is what it is and I don,t really enjoy it. Now then there ...
Oh nice! I can't wait to try it again, since I grew up in Jeddah more than a decade ago, Id like to taste good ol' fresh food as opposed to processed such as here in the U.S. =/. I'm definitely looking forward to eating again at AL BAIK and AL ... Read More
Any auto enthusiasts in Riyadh? by 2lo2slo
Hey everyone, I surely will be moving soon to Riyadh for work, and wanted to know if anyone did any type of motorsports, or even just work on cars for their past time. I'm a gear head during my past time, and would like to meet some auto ...
wilson_derry - Thank you for the info and coordinates! Hopefully I will find a way to get there during my contracted stay =/. Definitely using a GPS will help me get around. Freshlikesushi - I'm on zilvia yes, but I haven't been on there in a ... Read More
Things to do in Riyadh? by Callum
I've been living in Riyadh for 3 weeks now and starting to get the BORED stage of living here. I've been looking for things to do any ideas? I wanted to go for a swim today but don't really fancy it in this dust and there's not much going on in ...
LOL! I guess I'll have to wait for my contract to end.....permanently! haha Read More
King Faisal Specialist Hospital by Macdin
Hello all: Can anyone please give me some information about what it is like to live on the King Faisal Specialist Hospital compound. I have to decide soon whether I want to live on-site or outside. Many thanks for your help.
Great thread, I'm also heading to the king faisal compound, if anyone is living there, I would definitely like some input! I'm assuming when you said curfew that this applies to some compounds and not all. But please anyone with experience in the ... Read More
Customary Vacation for Expats by ewynn
Hi, I am considering an opportunity in Riyadh and wanted to get some information on standard and customary vacation benefits provided to expats. I currently live in Canada and have 25 years of IT experience. The position is with a US-based ...
Hi everyone! This thread is definitely helpful, Freshlikesushi - in regards to your post, I'm also afraid that the company I may work for may not honor the contract. If that does happen what steps should be taken? And as for vacation, lets say ... Read More
What to eat for lunch in Riyadh by Moestavern
Right then people, I work in the centre ish of Riyadh just off Jarir st and normally I would eat fruit for my lunch in my office. Occaisionally we venture out to McDonalds next door but it is what it is and I don,t really enjoy it. Now then there ...
Speaking of food, are there any good falafel, shawarma, fresh bread houses that anyone recommends in Riyadh? Read More
thyroid hypofunction, Hashimoto .... Medical care search
Get your T3, T4, TSH levels checked by having blood drawn and lab work done. Normally they will prescribe you 100mcg and titrate accordingly. A family member of mine has severe hypothyroidism so its very important you get your metabolism and diets ... Read More
What songs are you listening at this moment... by oraclefusions
Finally the week end arrives :-) and am in love:-) with the songs I mean....and I have a sprained ankle :-( Any one care to share a song at random? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dYnZgV7Kz-M cheers
Big Jet Plane By Angus and Julia Stone youtube.com/watch?v=yFTvbcNhEgc&ob=av3e Read More
Things to do in Riyadh? by Callum
I've been living in Riyadh for 3 weeks now and starting to get the BORED stage of living here. I've been looking for things to do any ideas? I wanted to go for a swim today but don't really fancy it in this dust and there's not much going on in ...
In relation to your topic, since your all talking about traveling to Jerusalem, has anyone flown from Riyadh to Jerusalem for a little visit? Nice to meet everyone by the way! Read More
Any auto enthusiasts in Riyadh? by 2lo2slo
Hey everyone, I surely will be moving soon to Riyadh for work, and wanted to know if anyone did any type of motorsports, or even just work on cars for their past time. I'm a gear head during my past time, and would like to meet some auto ...
yes most definitely! it seems that riyadh has an international racing circuit, so at least the brings me a bit of comfort. I've heard that obtaining a vehicle in Saudi is generally expensive, and public transportation is not the greatest. So what ... Read More
Any female gamers? by youngthegiant
Anyone going to [url=http://www.gcon-riyadh.com/]G-Con[/url]? Wish they had it for guys as well
Just curious since this is a gaming thread, I might as well ask if anyone knew of gaming conventions coming up in the next few months? Anyone play fighting games at all? Read More
Any auto enthusiasts in Riyadh?
Hey everyone, I surely will be moving soon to Riyadh for work, and wanted to know if anyone did any type of motorsports, or even just work on cars for their past time. I'm a gear head during my past time, and would like to meet some auto ... Read More