sarahali
American expat in Saudi Arabia
Forum posts
7
About me
American
Lives in Riyadh
Speaks Arabic, Spanish, Turkish and English
Registration: 08 July 2012
Activity
Newbie Coming to Oman - Help with info !!! by QuickSilver02
Hi there !! I have accepted an offer in Sohar. I have been reading a lot about Oman on your chat forum, and have found answers to a lot of my questions. There are a few questions that remain and I will appreciate your comments / answers. 1. How ...
Hi Rajo, Will you pay for childcare or will a family member watch your child? Childcare runs 150-200 Riyal in neighborhood Gulf countries for a nanny, daycare could be as cheap as 50. Muscat is a little more because it is a city. It really depends ... Read More
Cost of living in Riyadh by caprirock
Hello Friends, My name is Navin & I am from India, recently i v got an offer for a store manager in Riyadh for a monthly salary of 5500 SR without accommadation. In ur opinion is this amount good enough for a 23 year old Bachelor & with an ...
Here is my take for a small family for anyone who would like to know.I think it really depends on how you choose to spend your money. For a family you can find a decent apartment for $24,000 riyal per year. Keep in mind most apartments require 6 ... Read More
What is your idea of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia? by Salman Omrani
Hi everyone, I always wonder whats on the minds of (going to be) expats coming to Saudi Arabia, what image have they drawn in their minds about this country, things they have heard. now why I ask this is because many people have the wrong idea, and ...
What is your idea of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia? Or the "magical" kingdom as many expats say. Well, there is good and bad like any place. It is definitely an adjustment. What is wild for me is that I have visited Bahrain,Egypt and lived in Turkey, ... Read More
Newbie here- just saying hi by 1maxboss
Been lurking on this amazing and informative site for a few months now and will be moving to Riyadh after Ramadan -really looking forward to getting out there, meeting new friends and exploring
Hi Tasha, I have been in Riyadh for about 6 months. I have taken many photos - sarahali.us/photos-of-the-middle-east.html you may want to check out.Well, you certainly will be away from the rainy weather, it is awfully hot now. It does tend to rain ... Read More
Newbie Coming to Oman - Help with info !!! by QuickSilver02
Hi there !! I have accepted an offer in Sohar. I have been reading a lot about Oman on your chat forum, and have found answers to a lot of my questions. There are a few questions that remain and I will appreciate your comments / answers. 1. How ...
Hi QuickSilver, I have lived in Sohar before. It is a very traditional place in Oman. Is it your first time to the Middle East? What kind of institution are you working for? I know there is a language school and a university there. They have a ... Read More
ADEC 2012... Abu Dhabi here we come! by Mollypink
Hi all, My friend and I have just signed contracts with ADEC for the coming school Year. We are very excited about moving to the sunshine but a little apprehensive as we won't knownwhat schools we will be placed in until we get there. Also we ...
Hello Everyone, I have taught in the Emirates for 4 years. I am currently in Saudi at the moment but I have a few tips. I wrote an article on what to pack for the Gulf here.Abu Dhabi is one of the best cities in the Gulf region, very clean and ... Read More