Robert Osborne
@rosborneutah
American citizen
Forum posts
11
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5
About me
American
Lives in Riyadh
Speaks English
Registration: 12 June 2010
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How safe is Nairobi to work by richpaul
I've been offered a job in Nairobi. Many here tell me that it is not a safe country to live. Specially after sun set. I'm to work as a business manager. If some one could advice me on the ground realities of Kenya, about the safety I would be ...
Hello, Nairobi is no more dangerous (in my opinion) than large cities anywhere, provided that you apply common sense and basic caution. You shouldn't walk around at night, and there are certain areas to avoid. You shouldn't flash your wallet ... Read More
Does anyone know where I can get passport photos done? by Safehands601
Hi frequently helpful fellow expats Does anyone know where I can get some passport photos done? Thank you
There are many photo studios around. There's one inside EuroMarche. Hi frequently helpful fellow expats Does anyone know where I can get some passport photos done? Thank you Read More
Executive compensation packages - what to expect? Help, please by rosborneutah
Perhaps you can help me. I聮m an American technology executive, considering a move to Kenya, and would be seeking an executive business development or management position with technology firms, especially those that specialize in computing ...
Thanks very much for the detailed reply. Very helpful, and greatly appreciated. Hi I can't comment on the compensation, and I'm sure it'll differ greatly between local and international companies. As far as car is concerned, I believe having a ... Read More
Executive compensation packages - what to expect? Help, please
Perhaps you can help me. I聮m an American technology executive, considering a move to Kenya, and would be seeking an executive business development or management position with technology firms, especially those that specialize in computing ... Read More
Squash Court by inampak
Hi, Where is it possible to play Squash in Riyadh? I mean some sports complex with open membership! I can only find crazy football all around ;)
For squash, check out the Riyadh Squash League at http://www.gulfleagues.com/index.php/General/riyadh-squash-league.html and the Facebook page at facebook.com/#!/groups/Riyadhsquashleague/ - the group is playing on Thursday afternoons and other ... Read More
Emergency Services in Riyadh by WTENGEL
Because of an earlier conversation, I thought it might be helpful to post a bit of information about how the Emergency Services work here in Riyadh. I am a paramedic from America and i work for the Red Crescent, which is the public ambulance ...
Thx all. I will chalk it up to a one time error in communication and cross my fingers that I don't have to test the system again. Cheers. Read More
Emergency Services in Riyadh by WTENGEL
Because of an earlier conversation, I thought it might be helpful to post a bit of information about how the Emergency Services work here in Riyadh. I am a paramedic from America and i work for the Red Crescent, which is the public ambulance ...
Off Makkah road, only 3 km past the police checkpoint, about 2 km offroad there. We tried to get them to meet us at the highway, but they refused. We're not going to push the issue, since it could be that we simply had a communication issue (even ... Read More
Emergency Services in Riyadh by WTENGEL
Because of an earlier conversation, I thought it might be helpful to post a bit of information about how the Emergency Services work here in Riyadh. I am a paramedic from America and i work for the Red Crescent, which is the public ambulance ...
The statement "Every call to 997 gets an ambulance" is incorrect. Also, if the helicopter service is available, I'd like to know how to get it activated, since we could not do so when we needed it. I was involved in evacuating a very badly injured ... Read More
Squash Court by inampak
Hi, Where is it possible to play Squash in Riyadh? I mean some sports complex with open membership! I can only find crazy football all around ;)
I am playing squash at marriat hotel court (costs 25 sar per hr). My level is intermediate and I hope I am improving day by day. Any one wants to play with me at 3 pm today, do call me cheersHello - are you still in Riyadh and if so, are you ... Read More