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Be honest expats- Pros and cons of Riyadh

Hi all,

Considering a move to Riyadh from the UK for a decent Finance role. I’m South Asian by background but hold a British passport, and I’d really appreciate some honest insights from those living there.

A few things on my mind:

1.	How does it feel being tied to one employer for residency? Does that dependency ever get stressful?
2.	For those with kids, how is life for them in terms of sports, outdoor activities, and socialising? Do you feel they miss out compared to the UK or the West? 
3.	Down the line in 3-5 years, opportunity to start entrepreneurship? Ofc I need the license and paperwork, but how is the market? Any case studies of such?
4.	And socially, how has your experience been? Do you feel settled or still like an outsider at times?
  1. Also I get an impression from some that after working in ME, your experience will not be as valued in West?

Overall, just looking for real experiences. What have been your biggest challenges or regrets, if any? And does it ever feel a bit restrictive or like you’re more dependent than you’d like?

Appreciate any honest input 🙏

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u/Frosty-Dealer6666 — 16 hours ago
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سؤال

السلام عليكم

في حدا عنده تجربة بمدة صدور الموافقة لزواج من خارج المملكة؟

صار لنا تقريبًا 5 شهور ولسه ما في نتيجة، وكل فترة يطلبوا مستندات إضافية.

كم ممكن تاخذ عادة؟

يعطيكم العافية

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u/Narrow-Special1983 — 9 hours ago
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Is Ronaldo playing on 29th April AlNassr vs AlAhli?

Hey Everyone

I wanted to know if Ronaldo is playing on 29th April AlNassr vs AlAhli. Last time I went for the match I couldn't see him. Please could someone find out and tell me. I don't want to be disappointed again🙁

u/JazzlikeWitness8546 — 22 hours ago
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4-week-old kittens for adoption in Al Aqiq (COMPLETELY FREE)

Hi everyone!

We live in a Majdiah community in Al Aqiq, and there’s a stray cat below our building who recently had kittens.

Unfortunately, 5 of the 7 kittens died, and the building management asked the cleaners to get rid of the remaining two kittens or else their pay would be docked.

The cleaners had kept them near the garbage, and my husband and I decided to foster them since we couldn’t watch them die.

Unfortunately, we can’t keep them permanently because we travel a lot and are rarely home, and my husband is very allergic to them.

Please DM me if you’re interested in adopting them!

Also I would be grateful if someone could take both together because they are very attached but if finding a loving home entails them being separated also, I guess it’s better than not being adopted at all.

u/Active_Owl_2012 — 2 days ago
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"وش دخلك"

صرلي يمكن شهر في الرياض ومش اول مرة ، رحلة عمل وليس مقيم

والكلاينت هو في كافد

في وحدة من المواقف يلي صارت لما كنت في كافد كان في شباب ثنين يمكن اعمارهم ١٨ او ١٩ واقفين جنبي وانا ادخن

سمعتهم بيحكو وبضحكو انهم مش قادرين يلاقو الباص يلي بينقل جوا كافد ، فقربت عليهم وقلتلهم انه الباص من الطريق الفلاني ، صفنو فيي وواحد منهم قلي وانت وش دخلك ؟ حسيته زي كانه ضربني كف وموقف سيء الصراحة

موقف ثاني صار معي، المترو يلي بستخدموه بعرفو انه المسار الازرق كثير ضغط وكثير زحمة حتى في الدرجة الاولى بحكم انه في شركات كثير في الطريق ، ف كنا بالرجعة من كافد ، في شب داخ وكان شكله تعبان ، ووقع علارض فجاة وكان جنبي ، كان معي علبة مي ومسحت على وجهه ونزلت معه عالمحطة يلي بعدها لياخذ نفس ، يمكن بعد بعشر دقايق حسيته صحصح شوي حكيتله اذا امورك تمام انا لازم امشي قلي انا تمام بس برتاح شوي ، شفت شب قاعد قبالنا في المحطة حكيتله مرحبا ، معلش لو تخلي عينك عليه يمكن يرجع يغيب او يفقد الوعي ، يا جماعة اعطاني نظرة حكالي وانت وش دخلك ( ما بعرف كيف قدر يحشر الجملة بالموقف ) ورجع مسك تلفونه ولا كاني حكيت معه رغم انه هو شايف كل يلي صار.

على عكس كثير كثير كثير ناس بروفيشينالز اشتغلت معهم كانو كثير لطيفين

فالسؤال: عنجد وش دخلني؟

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u/sorry_not_sorry2K — 3 days ago
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Aesthetic Clinic (facials, carbon laser, etc.)

Hi, we’re looking for clinics that offer various facial treatments such as carbon laser, microneedling, and hydrafacials. Any personal recommendations?

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u/fuzzyjrxx — 16 hours ago
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مشروع تخرج طالب في المانيا

السلام عليكم 🙌🏽

أشارك معكم هذا الاستبيان ضمن بحثي لرسالة الماجستير، وأتمنى منكم التكرّم بتعبئته. لن يستغرق أكثر من 10 دقائق.

مشاركتكم تساهم بشكل كبير في دعم بحثي، وأقدّر تعاونكم جداً.

شاكر وممتن لكم مقدماً 🤍

Hello 🙌🏽

I would greatly appreciate it if you could take a few minutes to complete this short survey for my Master’s research. It will take no more than 10 minutes.

Your participation is highly valuable and truly appreciated.

Thank you in advance 🤍

https://forms.gle/qaGSd5riUu5dvG3N7

u/Anmarov — 19 hours ago
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Driving School

No Iqama, can’t get driving lessons. Anyone down to teach me how to drive in North Riyadh only if you’re somewhat good at it for $$$ lmk!

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u/Exciting-Biscotti-72 — 15 hours ago
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Ibraq perfumes

Has anybody tried Ibraq (Ibrahim Al Qurashi / IBRAQ) perfumes? Specifically Nude Coral Diamond and Black Incense Diamond (also called Black Diamond Incense).

I'm wondering about their real performance — do they have good longevity and strong projection?

I got sucked into the online hype and bought Satin Body Oud from Abdus Samad Al Qurashi, but the performance isn’t nearly as good as most influencers claimed. So I’m a bit skeptical now and want honest opinions.

I'm also open to other brand suggestions. I'm a sucker for heavy projection, long-lasting vanilla-forward perfumes that still feel masculine.

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u/Icy_Performance_567 — 2 days ago
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Female Roommate in Riyadh

Hey Girls!

I am looking for a female roommate to share an apartment with in Riyadh. The apartment is fully furnished. DM me if you are interested.

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u/wahhhgwaaan_ — 1 day ago
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Looking to Take Over an Unwanted Car

Hi everyone,

I’m looking for a car that someone no longer needs, whether it’s old, damaged, or just sitting unused.

If you have a vehicle that:

- Isn’t in use anymore

- Needs repairs

- Has expired registration

- Or you simply don’t want to deal with

I’d be happy to take it off your hands. I can handle the pickup, basic repairs, and ownership transfer properly.

I’m not expecting a perfect car just something I can work on and bring back to use.

If you or someone you know has a car like this, feel free to message me.

FYI, I need this car for personal use. One better car and It's gonna be my first car.

Thanks!

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u/Witty-Ad-2756 — 3 days ago
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looking for best car audio specialist in riyadh

as title says i want to have a subwoofer installed in my nissan patrol and want to know if anyone has a place they've taken their own car to and had good results with

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u/DirtyDonzo — 23 hours ago
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Any Arabic programs in Riyadh besides KSU?

Hey everyone,

So I was looking into the Arabic language program at King Saud University, but it looks like they might’ve stopped offering it? I can’t find anything recent about it anymore.

That was kinda my main option, and now I’m stuck trying to find something similar in Riyadh. I’ve done some digging but honestly didn’t find much besides Islamic University in Madinah (which isn’t really practical for me).

Does anyone know of any other universities in Riyadh that offer proper Arabic programs for non-native speakers? Like something structured, not just random short courses.

Would appreciate any help 🙏

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u/Abdullah_Karim — 1 day ago
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Warhammer 40k Riyadh

Warhammer 40k

سؤال عام للجميع، أنا بديت العب لعبة جديدة اسمها Warhammer40k. و الصدق ما لقيت احد يلعبها أو حتى يعرفها. إذا في احد يعرف اللعبة و يبي يلعب يتواصل معي. قاعد أحاول أبدا community.

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The endless Water Situation

Maybe its mundane, but something that effects all of us.

So tap water in not drinkable in Riyadh and only bottled water is. But getting water each week and ensuring there is always enough to not dehydrate urself and be able to cook as well requires continuous mgmt of its own.

How do u manage it? Any clever tricks?

Are water subscriptions any good? Nestle/Manhal? Anyothers?

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u/Forsaken-Towel5366 — 4 days ago
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ابي افسخ عقد شقتي بعد مرور نص المدة

للاسف سكنت بشقة سيئة من جميع النواحي وما عاد اتقبلها ابد.

كنت مستعجل واضطريت اخذها بسرعة وكنت اول ساكن فيها بس اغلب المشاكل ما طلعت الا مع الوقت.

الماء يقطع بشكل كبير بالعادة حول مرتين اسبوعيًا واليومين الاخيرة اكثر من ٥ مرات وكل مرة يجلس ساعات، الحمام وانتم بكرامة ما فيه شفاط (موجود شكل بس مو موصل للخارج)، الشبابيك تهرب كثير وقت المطر، صوت الدينمو فوق الصالة مزعج جدًا، السكان يتركون زبايلهم داخل العمارة وعند المدخل، وتحت مطاعم ومحلات و٩٠٪؜ من الوقت ما القى مواقف واضطر اوقف بعيد.

عقدي سنة ويكمل ٦ شهور بنهاية مايو وودي اتخارج منها قبل الدفعة الثانية.

مع العلم اني كلمتهم عن اغلب المشاكل ويتجاهلون وكنت ضاغط نفسي عشان اتحملها لين يخلص عقدي بس جتني فكرة اني احاول معهم نفسخ العقد وافتك.

بس ابي اعرف اذا احد فاهم بالنظام او له تجارب عشان لا اروح اهبد وما اطلع بفايدة

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u/NateLavix — 4 days ago
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looking for a job as a 17 y/o

hii guys , i might be wrong but i believe the legal age in riyadh for working is 15..? i’m looking for a job as a 17 y/o pleaseee any help would be so appreciated (btw if it makes a difference i’m not saudi)

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u/MixThink1079 — 2 days ago
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Arabic classes

Hi! I am new to Riyadh and I’m hoping I can find somewhere to take language classes. I am looking for reviews- where did you take classes, how much did you pay, how did you like it? And any other advice or input you may have!

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u/BeginningButton204 — 2 days ago