narfsnonsense
Irish expat in Saudi Arabia
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About me
Irish
Lives in Riyadh
Registration: 05 September 2011
Eid and Booze!
Great, thanks for that! Only be there for 4 days so Im sure I wont drink more than the limit allowed in the freezone! Read More
Eid and Booze!
Hey, Heading to Jordan for a few days over Eid. Will there be bars open during this time? Also can I get any alcohol in the duty free when I land in Amman. Coming from Riyadh so can't get any there. Thanks Read More
Saudi Women in the London Summer Olympics? by Alliecat
(I would say this is a ploy since Saudi MEN will be banned if KSA continues to discriminate against women in the Olympics (read the second to the last paragraph). [u][b][large]Saudi Arabia will enter women for London ...
Not sure. They're saying she can't for safety reasons, chokeholds etc which is a valid point. I'd say she will be allowed to wear it though as judo federations in Asia allow hijabs. Read More
Saudi Women in the London Summer Olympics? by Alliecat
(I would say this is a ploy since Saudi MEN will be banned if KSA continues to discriminate against women in the Olympics (read the second to the last paragraph). [u][b][large]Saudi Arabia will enter women for London ...
I read the opposite, that she won't compete without the hijab. http://www.independent.ie/sport/other-sports/olympics-2012/other-news/saudi-arabia-threatens-to-quit-olympics-over-headscarf-ban-3181943.html Anyone know what station is showing the ... Read More
Seriously thinking of job relocation by Casual-Swimmer
Hi all, My company recently asked me to work in Riyadh, and I am trying to determine whether the package is good. I have about 4 years of engineering experience and will be working for a year and 3 months. All info is preliminary, but I would be ...
Jaysus....how much do you engineers typically get paid then? 30,000SR is 6,000 Euro / $8,000 a month? Read More
life in Jeddah or Riyadh? by Ally1602
Hello, I am looking at moving to SA and am after some advice as to where is the best place to live. I will be working as a nurse so housing will be provided. but unsure which city Jeddah or Riyadh to move to... Can any one help?
Holy crap.....does that mean women aren't allowed to smoke in Riyadh??? Read More
A safe whereabout to practice playing guitar by moabash
I wanted to ask if any of you knows where a guy and a girl can practice playing guitar without being bothered in Saudi?
Thanks! Trust me I just learning so no where close to jammin! Read More
A safe whereabout to practice playing guitar by moabash
I wanted to ask if any of you knows where a guy and a girl can practice playing guitar without being bothered in Saudi?
So I'm moving to KKESH soon and was planning on bringing my guitar with me. Will I be able to practice in my apartment? Read More
King Khaled Eye Hospital Compound by narfsnonsense
Hi All, So I've read a lot of the info on this site and you all seem like a nice bunch! I've just been offered a job in King Khaled Eye Hospital and get the impression their compound seems to be a lot stricter than others. Stricter dress code and ...
Thanks for the info. No mates over there yet to stay out late with but hopefully that'll happen! Glad to hear it's a nice place. If Salman or Alliecat have any more info I'd appreciate it! Cheers! Read More
King Khaled Eye Hospital Compound
Hi All, So I've read a lot of the info on this site and you all seem like a nice bunch! I've just been offered a job in King Khaled Eye Hospital and get the impression their compound seems to be a lot stricter than others. Stricter dress code and ... Read More