amegy
American expat in Saudi Arabia
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About me
American
Lives in Riyadh
Speaks English and Arabic
Registration: 20 October 2010
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iPhone 4s by ryzmohd
Need an iPhone 4s 16GB. STC, Mobily, Jarir and Extra, all of them have it for SR.2799 I need to buy it as a gift, so please let me know where I can get it for a cheaper price. Thanks
:) iPhone-4S can't be cheaper than 2,799 which is the official price for KSA. However, buying from USA store can let you save around SAR 250 and the same goes for Apple Store UAE.Careful though! US iPhones are locked to AT&T and unlocking them CAN ... Read More
Tap water-> Safe? by pepora
Hi everyone, I am new here and this is my new post. I just heard from a friend today that it is not safe to drink or cook from tap water in Riyadh. Is it true? She told me to buy the big water bottles for cooking. Are these bottles safe, because ...
I'd wash my clothes in bottled water if I could! Definitetly drink, cook and even rinse your fruits and veggies with bottled water. My problem with the water here is not the desalination or source. It's the fact that it has to go through those ... Read More
Can child go to any type of school with Business Visa by ma2011
Hello all, Expecting a work visa but my child will be issued business visa -i was told. If my 6 year old comes on Business visa, is it possible for him to study at any school (private or otherwise)? If the mother has Iqama(work visa) does that mean ...
Hello all, Can children of expats go to public schools in Riyadh? ThanksI believe that public schools are for Saudi nationals only, Californian :) Plus, I doubt you'd want to put your kids in public schools here! Read More
Pet owners: A mini guide for relocating ,with, your pet(s) by ITpro
Hi all :) We all know relocating is not easy and requires lots of preparations and effort and having a pet certainly won't make things easier. Saying that and knowing it might be too much work and costly, still it's worth it. If you are a ...
ITpro, could you kindly share the contact info or location of the "Egyptian" vet who helped you with your cat? Thanks! Read More
Can child go to any type of school with Business Visa by ma2011
Hello all, Expecting a work visa but my child will be issued business visa -i was told. If my 6 year old comes on Business visa, is it possible for him to study at any school (private or otherwise)? If the mother has Iqama(work visa) does that mean ...
So, I can understand that a school will admit a child without asking for their iqama at any point? Sorry, I just needed to get clarification on this point :) Read More
A very Urgent Day Care service Required.Within 12 hours i guess by Fidgety Soul
My Friend is really in trouble and i have assured her to do something for her.I am pasting her message as it is URGENTLY HELP: I was asked to start my new job TODAY...so i have nooo place to leave my baby girl Jaida who is 2.5 years old! as i ...
I found this article while googling a daycare/pre-school I've heard about: ayshak.blogspot.com/2008/10/nurseries-in-riyadh-2 Hope it helps! Read More
A very Urgent Day Care service Required.Within 12 hours i guess by Fidgety Soul
My Friend is really in trouble and i have assured her to do something for her.I am pasting her message as it is URGENTLY HELP: I was asked to start my new job TODAY...so i have nooo place to leave my baby girl Jaida who is 2.5 years old! as i ...
leave the job ,Let's not get judgmental now :) A tip on a daycare would be best appreciated at this point! Read More
About Ramadan by gowiththeflowUK
Hi all, just posted an article in the Guide section under general, just look at the latest article, it is listed there under the same heading as this post, and is directed mainly at new expats to Riyadh who may have limited information about ...
I'm loving all the active threads GWTFUK! You ROCK! Read More
If you won £1mil / $1.6mil by gowiththeflowUK
If you won £1mil / $1.6mil today, what is the VERY FIRST thing you believe you would do?
Not enough, need 10 millDitto that! But with a mil, I'd send the kids to boarding school for year and tour the world with hubby with the rest :) Read More
About Ramadan by gowiththeflowUK
Hi all, just posted an article in the Guide section under general, just look at the latest article, it is listed there under the same heading as this post, and is directed mainly at new expats to Riyadh who may have limited information about ...
I'd like to start off by thanking you for taking the initiative to educate all of us about the Holy Month of Ramadan. I just wanted to add to some points in the article: "It is better to offer 'Magrib Namaz/salat' and then break one's fast, ... Read More
Experiences with Aramco? by jamonline
What are you experiences with Aramco? I am considering a job with them and hope to move my family to KSA this summer.
musicman had posted some links on a previous thread, here's one of them i found: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jwd8esu-S3c&feature=share I've also watched a documentary on PBS once about American Íæż½ã½ãs' experience living on the ARAMCO compound ... Read More
Will an American TV work in Saudi? by redgems
Hi All - Does anyone know about or have experience with bringing over an American TV to KSA? We want to bring our Sony Bravia/NTSC TVs to KSA - will the TV work? Is there anything we should be aware of before we try plugging away and subscribe to ...
Hello Redgems, I know this is an old post, but I have the same concern about the same type of TV. Did you end up bringing your TV? Should I be concerned about the system difference? Thanks. Read More
What do you know about Abdulazziz Int'l School? Al Rowad? by rcknrobn6
Looking to change schools - yet again!! - and would like input on Al Rowad Int'l and Abdulazziz Int'l Schools please. Thanks.
If you don't mind PM me the name PLEASE lol! Read More
What do you know about Abdulazziz Int'l School? Al Rowad? by rcknrobn6
Looking to change schools - yet again!! - and would like input on Al Rowad Int'l and Abdulazziz Int'l Schools please. Thanks.
rcknrobn6, back to your original post...which school are you deserting and why? :) And, best of luck to the kids on their entrance exams. At least, they made it easy on you to pick Abdulazziz. Like you said, the school they like is the school ... Read More