Miguel De Mayumo
Filipino expat in Saudi Arabia
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About me
Filipino
Registration: 28 December 2015
Activity
"Bored to death" by monicaloca
I really feel so boring here!
Just think of your loveones why you came to work here. It's dry and humid place. Enjoy your time by earning your toil and send to your family at home. This would relieve of your boring period. Imagine you're making them happy by sending your ... Read More
Displaced 九色视频s Caused by Today's Situation
Many expats were affected by this sudden fall in oil prices. Mostly from the construction sector whereby our fellow countrymen suffered a 7 months not receiving their salary. It would be highlighted by some of these expats rendered 20 years of ... Read More
food prices- groceries per month in Riyadh by Samantha35
hi everyone. Hope you can help me with regard to food prices in Riyadh. How much does groceries cost per month for one person?
Hi there, Nowadays the price of prime commodities, i.e. rice, oil, meat, vegetables increased. However, thanks to availability of supermarkets everywhere offering promotion of lowering the price of the above items. The amount of money spent for a ... Read More
Sports in Saudi Arabia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, The Olympic Games are now just a few days away and we would like to talk about sports. What sports are the most popular and/or unusual in Saudi Arabia? Are sports facilities easily accessible there? Where and how can one ...
Hello there, Good day to you. The most popular sports in KSA is soccer or as they say football. Everyone country in the Middle East enjoy playing if not watching football matches. From the former legend Brazilian Pele' then to Lionel Messi. ... Read More
Anyone taking IELTS exam? by seeker of truth
Hi guys! I have been thinking of taking IELTS exam so i am interested to meet some fellow examinees to practice speaking and listening or even do reading and writing practice exam. I am trying to push myself to the limit because i looking forward to ...
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Anyone taking IELTS exam? by seeker of truth
Hi guys! I have been thinking of taking IELTS exam so i am interested to meet some fellow examinees to practice speaking and listening or even do reading and writing practice exam. I am trying to push myself to the limit because i looking forward to ...
Hi, I have a friend who is running an IELTS school in Baguio City,Philippines. Please contact her to this address below: Ms. Lota Florentino Lota Florentino <xxxx> Read More
Daycare in Riyadh till 5.30 or 6.00 by bkhateeb
Hello, My name is Baraa and I am a mom of a 1 year old boy. I am looking for a nursery or daycare that can take care of my boy from 8 am till 5.30 pm or 6 pm. Can you recommend one based on personal experience? Many tx in advance :)
Congratulations! Daycare Centre usually caters from 0800 till 1700. Beyond that period I suppose they will charge extra for every 30 minutes delay in getting back your baby. However, before entrusting your baby in these daycare private houses, ... Read More
Can I use my camera and shoot some photos in Riyadh! by Robel619
I'm a new expat located in Riyadh and was wondering if it's safe to take pictures around the city. I'm getting bored sitting around the compound and want to get out and use my camera but I'm not sure if it's a safe thing to do ...
Shooting photos in Riyadh would alright specially in some picnic places like Ashara, Ashara (10 riyals, 10 riyals) a place where even expat ladies can remove their abayas. However, there are some places that taking pictures are strictly prohibited, ... Read More
Moving to Saudi Arabia with your family by Bhavna
Hello everybody, When settling abroad with your spouse and children, the expatriation process requires an extensive preparation. What are the considerations to take into account when moving to Saudi Arabia with your family? What challenges have ...
It is good to work and stay with your family in Saudi Arabia. However, moving your family in your place of work would give sudden culture shock specially to your children. At school, where they will stay with fellow expatriate children. For a ... Read More
Environmental protection in Saudi Arabia by Kenjee
Hi, Environmental protection is a challenging issue for all the countries around the world. Would you say this issue is deemed of significance in Saudi Arabia? Is the country going green through initiatives like waste management and selective ...
hi, Saudi Arabia has been aware of environmental protection. They have installed monitoring equipment for environmental safety in highways and suburbs. However, they have not aware yet of the possible danger of using plastic bags in all ... Read More
Family Visa Application rejected. by azfar789
Yesterday I went to the isteqdam as I had appointment there. They rejected my application without sharing any reason. My file was compete, when I asked the reason of rejection they said "Maafi English". :dumbom: Any suggestion from ...
Hello there! Do not lose hope. Today is not the same as tomorrow. May be you're not lucky and the authorities denied your application for family visa. Try again next time. There's always hope behind the clouds a silver lining is ready to ... Read More
What if you run out of money??? by activeurself
Hi All, My question here from all the world if you dont have money to survive then what you will gonna do with yourself? which side you will go bad or good deeds. Share your thoughts.
Hi, Running out of money is not a problem. In Saudi Arabia, when you're working it's possible to run out of money. But it's not an issue since you have companions your fellow expats in your accommodation. Muslims and Christians alike are ... Read More
Tips and advice to thrive in Saudi Arabia by Priscilla
Hi, When living in a foreign country, you have to adapt to a new environment, various cultures and different social codes. How did you manage to adjust to Saudi Arabia? How long does it take to feel at home? Would you say it is an easy ...
Hi Precy (as we call my sister Priscilla). It's a slow process. When you left your family especially when you're a mother. It would be difficult. Some say they experienced lost of appetite. silently crying when you're alone in your room. ... Read More
Tips and advice to thrive in Saudi Arabia by Priscilla
Hi, When living in a foreign country, you have to adapt to a new environment, various cultures and different social codes. How did you manage to adjust to Saudi Arabia? How long does it take to feel at home? Would you say it is an easy ...
When I arrived here in Riyadh that was July. It was very dry, humid and extremely hot. So we arrived at our accommodation where a 4 x 5 ft room is occupied by 8 people. Four double-decker bed, with all sorts of personal materials in it (used and ... Read More
Looking for job in Riyadh by Madiha Imtiaz
hello I am Madiha Farrukh and I am looking for a job in Riyadh. I have done m.phil in mass communication. I can not find much advertised jobs online related to my field. can anyone tell me what is the prospect for me getting a job here in ...
Hi Mahia, R u a girl? For a girl to find a job in Riyadh, you'll concentrate yourself in various government hospitals. You will find the Riyadh Military Hosp (Prince Sultan) in Sulimaniya. The King Fahad Medical City, Security Forces Hospital ... Read More