Soltero
Lebanese expat in Saudi Arabia
Forum posts
20
About me
Lebanese
Lives in Riyadh
Registration: 05 October 2009
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What is Love? by Calm-guy
http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTWLtx4QDAU_OZnqd06jIhnfugXG0CLVVzUDC0pwLeqUXjVsdeu Throughout history, defining love has been a challenge for psychologists, anthropologists and theorists. For instance, Plato and Aristotle provided two ...
Baby dont hurt me, dont hurt me, no more... Read More
Questions About Mobile (Cell) Phone Plans in KSA by Alliecat
Okay, now that I've pretty much decided to hang out in the sandbox for another year, it's time to ditch this costly business of buying minutes and maybe get involved in a plan. What's going on out there? Best plans? Most minutes for how much? ...
Not so sure about Mobily, had a bad experience with them, turns out they have this fine print and trick marketing tactics. Switched to STC and they have better reception, when calling international people do hear me clearly (As opposed to Mobily) ... Read More
Hi , I am lebanese .... by Samk82
Hi, I am from Lebanon , I got a good offer to KSA and I am still considering it. I have never traveled before and I have so many concerns concerning living there. :( I want a direct contact with Lebanese people living/working there who can give ...
Hi Sam, I'm a Lebanese, living in Riyadh. Been here for 4 months now and I'm doing ok so far (Considering I made close to 8-9 trips to Beirut). How easy/hard it is, well it's really relevant to what you're used to and what you're looking to ... Read More
Holidays in Adjoining Countries? by Alliecat
I'm planning some holidays and want to keep them in the Middle East area. I went to Egypt in November and am wondering where to go next? My interests are antiquities, architecture, art, photography ... things like this. Of course at night, ...
Lebanon (Of course at night, having good food, drinks, and listening to live music are great, too.) And if you like to be in a place where nothing makes sense, depending on when you plan to go (Now you can do some snow sports as well) and how long ... Read More
For the sake of conveniency!!
Ok, I'm going out of my mind for real! Yesterday, I had a meeting at one of the country's biggest companies. As I usually, I call 1 hour before I move to confirm the meeting not to waste my time. (And yes it did happen that someone "forgot") So I ... Read More
Winter--is this IT? by Alliecat
Okay you expats who have been around awhile! It's the middle of January. Is this winter? I keep waiting and it just doesn't get cold lol (although maybe 'cold' is subjective--I notice that some of the groundskeepers from Sri Lanka are wearing ...
Talk about stuffing my bags with long johns and having to deal with the dreaded "Oh-wait-till-the-cold-hits-in-and-then-your-bones-will-freeze" thing said in a smug tone... I still have my a/c on at home!!! come July and August and September and ... Read More
'Dirty Little Secret' ... by Alliecat
Okay, the subject line was just to get your attention lol My idea for a new topic: let's all 'confess' to something about ourselves that nobody would have guessed! Since it's my idea, I'll go first. What nobody would guess about me? I just love ...
I lurk in this forum :D Read More
Travel to surrounding countries by Alliecat
It's a strange situation but it's easier for me, as a woman, to spend time traveling in neighboring countries than in KSA! Any, I just got a multiple entry visa and plan to put it to good use!! I'll be looking for 'travel chums' for 3-4 day ...
Hiya CAF, Thanks a lot for the detailed reply (and sorry for hijacking the thread =/). I think I have a different type of visa, it is a multi entry visa but it is not a residency visa, so my problem is double. No one will accept renting a place, ... Read More
Travel to surrounding countries by Alliecat
It's a strange situation but it's easier for me, as a woman, to spend time traveling in neighboring countries than in KSA! Any, I just got a multiple entry visa and plan to put it to good use!! I'll be looking for 'travel chums' for 3-4 day ...
Ok, just a question, are we talking about a multi-entry visa and not a residency visa or am I confused? If it's a visa, could you please oh please tell me how did you manage to rent a house? I have a MEP and I can't for the life of me rent a ... Read More
Photography Enthusiasts by Wais_Demo
Hi, I am looking for photography enthusiasts in Saudi, it doesn't matter if you are not a pro, if you are interested please get in touch. Thank you.
Mythbusters - Saudi Arabia, busting the myth that only women are bad drivers! Read More
Photography Enthusiasts by Wais_Demo
Hi, I am looking for photography enthusiasts in Saudi, it doesn't matter if you are not a pro, if you are interested please get in touch. Thank you.
Whoaaa, is that zoon in Riyadh? hehe I have heard that even if you're taking pictures of the desert you're running the risk of being checked for what pictures you have and an earful from someone who doesn't agree with the process? Read More
Photography Enthusiasts by Wais_Demo
Hi, I am looking for photography enthusiasts in Saudi, it doesn't matter if you are not a pro, if you are interested please get in touch. Thank you.
I thought taking pictures (even of buildings and such) is highly frowned upon? Read More
Housing dilema, help is highly appreciated! by Soltero
Hello, This is second week in Riyadh and I can say that I absolutely LOVE it. It is maybe because I'm new here and haven't had time to see everything, but I haven't experienced any of the horror stories that I heard before coming here (Police will ...
Godsie, To me, there is a lot besides what you have mentioned, moving from Dubai to Riyadh yes I enjoy it a ton more than Dubai, and speaking of culture, this place again has a lot more than Dubai. I do get the good fortune of leaving every other ... Read More
Housing dilema, help is highly appreciated! by Soltero
Hello, This is second week in Riyadh and I can say that I absolutely LOVE it. It is maybe because I'm new here and haven't had time to see everything, but I haven't experienced any of the horror stories that I heard before coming here (Police will ...
Yep, avoid avoid avoid are my thoughts. My friend took me there intentionally on Thursday night to give me a preview of the other part of what to expect. Not pretty! Read More
Housing dilema, help is highly appreciated! by Soltero
Hello, This is second week in Riyadh and I can say that I absolutely LOVE it. It is maybe because I'm new here and haven't had time to see everything, but I haven't experienced any of the horror stories that I heard before coming here (Police will ...
Hahahah Thanks for your reply :) Live freak show as in young kids on their quad bikes, they had done something to these bikes where it makes a very loud noise and it almost explodes, very annoying and everyone was obvious very annoyed with them. Read More