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@la-boom
Yemeni expat in Saudi Arabia
Forum posts
28
About me
Yemeni
Lives in Jeddah
Speaks Arabic English
Registration: 18 August 2013
What would I miss from the UK and how can i bring my family along ? by Huntersbar
Hello all, I'm heading towards the magical kindom very soon. What would I miss most from the UK? what should I bring with me? I have a young family, how soon can I bring them along? other useful advise are welcome.
For those who are bitching around, no one is holding you from leaving the country!, so serve your way out!. Read More
pls help me cut down my grocery shopping bill by myyams
Hi everyone, So we did some grocery shopping and have to say that I was pretty freaked out by our bill. Our grocery bill is more than what it is in the States. I shopped at HyperPanda. Is there a cheaper store? I did't buy junk foods, staple stuff ...
Dear alliecat - I was born and raised up in this country so I believe I know better than you who had 3 to 4 years living experience here, so pls don't argue with that. I prefer to close this subject as it is getting harsh an nasty. Thanks, Read More
pls help me cut down my grocery shopping bill by myyams
Hi everyone, So we did some grocery shopping and have to say that I was pretty freaked out by our bill. Our grocery bill is more than what it is in the States. I shopped at HyperPanda. Is there a cheaper store? I did't buy junk foods, staple stuff ...
You considered this to be insult??? Sorry wasn't my intention, I was just stating a fact that you are judging ppl and country based on limited exposure to view ppl and limited experince around you then generalizing to whole nation. Read More
pls help me cut down my grocery shopping bill by myyams
Hi everyone, So we did some grocery shopping and have to say that I was pretty freaked out by our bill. Our grocery bill is more than what it is in the States. I shopped at HyperPanda. Is there a cheaper store? I did't buy junk foods, staple stuff ...
Dr Rex - appreciate your open mind. Alicat - typical stereotype expat mind. Read More
pls help me cut down my grocery shopping bill by myyams
Hi everyone, So we did some grocery shopping and have to say that I was pretty freaked out by our bill. Our grocery bill is more than what it is in the States. I shopped at HyperPanda. Is there a cheaper store? I did't buy junk foods, staple stuff ...
It is considered as an avg not "low"!!! Who are you hanging out with in Saudi!!!???? You have allot of misconceptions, your software needs a format and reinstall :)I know a Saudi guy whose father had two wives and he has 23 brothers and sisters!! ... Read More
Regular expat place to hangout? by kizer77
Hi all, Is there a regular place/venue where just people gather up to mingle/chat. I know the whole mixed gathering business and us expat (mainly westerners) prefering to live in compounds but surely it should be easy enough just like ...
Enjoy guys, for me I am not out person :) I prefer to set on my lazyboy chair and watch tv. Read More
pls help me cut down my grocery shopping bill by myyams
Hi everyone, So we did some grocery shopping and have to say that I was pretty freaked out by our bill. Our grocery bill is more than what it is in the States. I shopped at HyperPanda. Is there a cheaper store? I did't buy junk foods, staple stuff ...
I didn't say it is bad, actually this number is normal in the Middle East, but for your culture it is considered a number :)You kidding? This number is LOW for the Middle East :PIt is considered as an avg not "low"!!! Who are you hanging out with ... Read More
pls help me cut down my grocery shopping bill by myyams
Hi everyone, So we did some grocery shopping and have to say that I was pretty freaked out by our bill. Our grocery bill is more than what it is in the States. I shopped at HyperPanda. Is there a cheaper store? I did't buy junk foods, staple stuff ...
I didn't say it is bad, actually this number is normal in the Middle East, but for your culture it is considered a number :) Read More
pls help me cut down my grocery shopping bill by myyams
Hi everyone, So we did some grocery shopping and have to say that I was pretty freaked out by our bill. Our grocery bill is more than what it is in the States. I shopped at HyperPanda. Is there a cheaper store? I did't buy junk foods, staple stuff ...
God bless you and your family, but 5 kids is big number for an american family!, are you Mormon? Read More
Question to western expats.
59 views and 1 answer! is it scary question?? Read More
pls help me cut down my grocery shopping bill by myyams
Hi everyone, So we did some grocery shopping and have to say that I was pretty freaked out by our bill. Our grocery bill is more than what it is in the States. I shopped at HyperPanda. Is there a cheaper store? I did't buy junk foods, staple stuff ...
:lol: I havent been there for years, but though I dont think it is that bad, maybe you were not in the mood that day or your luck wasn't :D Read More
Regular expat place to hangout? by kizer77
Hi all, Is there a regular place/venue where just people gather up to mingle/chat. I know the whole mixed gathering business and us expat (mainly westerners) prefering to live in compounds but surely it should be easy enough just like ...
Lol I am just trying to freak him out, chill man. Read More
Regular expat place to hangout? by kizer77
Hi all, Is there a regular place/venue where just people gather up to mingle/chat. I know the whole mixed gathering business and us expat (mainly westerners) prefering to live in compounds but surely it should be easy enough just like ...
Pulling our lesgs?! :rolleyes: what are you trying to do man? we are straight.. Read More
Question to western expats.
I have a question thta needs an answer, do you pay tax to your country if you are working abroad? Read More
Regular expat place to hangout? by kizer77
Hi all, Is there a regular place/venue where just people gather up to mingle/chat. I know the whole mixed gathering business and us expat (mainly westerners) prefering to live in compounds but surely it should be easy enough just like ...
You can go to beach/cafe shops/ restaurants/malls/ etc聟 But you know what is the problem with you Western expats!, I never see you around mingling with ppl in Saudi, despite that in other countries even around us in the region I see you everywhere ... Read More
pls help me cut down my grocery shopping bill by myyams
Hi everyone, So we did some grocery shopping and have to say that I was pretty freaked out by our bill. Our grocery bill is more than what it is in the States. I shopped at HyperPanda. Is there a cheaper store? I did't buy junk foods, staple stuff ...
I don't think I have ever seen Euoromarche in Jeddah, you have it only in Riyadh. Read More
Bringing family in Jeddah
If she is a dependant and you are going to be her sponsor then legally she will not be able to work and that will be written on her Iqama ID, the only case to be able to work is that she has a visa of her own which will turn to be under the ... Read More
pls help me cut down my grocery shopping bill by myyams
Hi everyone, So we did some grocery shopping and have to say that I was pretty freaked out by our bill. Our grocery bill is more than what it is in the States. I shopped at HyperPanda. Is there a cheaper store? I did't buy junk foods, staple stuff ...
By the way there is also a very economic supermarket named Matjar Al Mustahlek (The consumer's Store)I heard that prices there is super good. Read More
Offer analysis - need inputs by R P M
Dear All, I am considering an offer from a Bank in Riyadh, I have ~7 years of banking work experience. I request inputs on following: 1. I am being offered a salary of ~20000 rials, if i decide to take a 1BHK/Studio apartment in compound and live ...
He said A bank in Riyadh not Riyadh Bank :cool: Read More
Applying for Credit Card before 3 months in KSA by choudhers
Dear All EB members, It is completely bone idol that banks do not give you a credit card before 3 months inside saudi which is a complete joke....as i can not buy anything online as i only have an ATM Card. Is there any bank in Riyadh that will ...
Don聮t you have a CC from back home? CCs are international and you can use it anywhere!! Read More
pls help me cut down my grocery shopping bill by myyams
Hi everyone, So we did some grocery shopping and have to say that I was pretty freaked out by our bill. Our grocery bill is more than what it is in the States. I shopped at HyperPanda. Is there a cheaper store? I did't buy junk foods, staple stuff ...
You may go to Grocery Market(Halagat al khodar) where they bring all vegs and fruits directly from farms and port. It is much cheaper there than any super or hyper markets, but the question is; can you have the gut to go there? :D Read More
New In Jeddah by livinginjeddah
My husband and I are new to Jeddah. We are working in a hospital here. We still don't have our Iquamas yet, I think we are going through internet withdrawls! We are from the states and would love to meet other expats from US who are here. We ...
Go to this website livinginjeddah.com , it is about Jeddah and the blogger is an Australian lady who is super social person in my opinion :D , try to meet her and she will fulfill your life here in Jeddah. Read More
How to attest US certificates in saudi?
Hello guys, our manager has a PHD in engineering form US, how can he attest this in Saudi? have anyone faced such situation? Read More