going to work in saudi arabia

***livi hibs 1875*** · 21-03-2015 09:07 PM

going to work in saudi miss the semi final ,poss final, all the playoff stuff.
need plenty updates on here of whats happening. ofcouse i hope hibs do it all but will this be the year when im away.
only HIBS , get it sorted petrie

***Golden Bear*** · 21-03-2015 09:08 PM

Best of luck Lawrence!

***livi hibs 1875*** · 21-03-2015 09:10 PM

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Best of luck Lawrence!

yeah yeah heard them all

**Ronniekirk** · 21-03-2015 09:12 PM

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yeah yeah heard them all

Nae need Tae take the hump

**HappyAsHellas** · 21-03-2015 09:21 PM

The culture shock is the most difficult thing about working there - it's seriously harder to come to terms with than a visit to the Piggery.

***livi hibs 1875*** · 21-03-2015 09:31 PM

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The culture shock is the most difficult thing about working there - it's seriously harder to come to terms with than a visit to the Piggery.

HA HA i know what you mean was there last year for 3 months , but once you get your head round the way it all works its no bad , plus Bahrain is not a bad weekend out

**Slicer** · 21-03-2015 10:34 PM

Sign up to HibsTV for your fix.

***HibbiesandtheBaddies*** · 21-03-2015 10:40 PM

My auld boys uncle Bert was in hospital with Lawrence of Arabia.

**~~Peevemor~~** · 21-03-2015 10:41 PM

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My auld boys uncle Bert was in hospital with Lawrence of Arabia.

Bert of Arabia doesn't have the same ring to it though really ...

***HibbiesandtheBaddies*** · 21-03-2015 10:49 PM

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Bert of Arabia doesn't have the same ring to it though really ...

Bert was a bit-part player

**HappyAsHellas** · 22-03-2015 03:03 AM

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HA HA i know what you mean was there last year for 3 months , but once you get your head round the way it all works its no bad , plus Bahrain is not a bad weekend out

Bahrain has all the qualities of a good weekend out of a damp weekend in wester hailes. Should you truly want a worthwhile experience I would suggest the dancing clubs/bars in Amman. A real eye opener, but not in a positive sense. The amphitheatre there is well worth a visit though which almost makes it worthwhile. Avoid Egypt at all costs - it's full of Egyptians. If you're going to support a local team in Saudi then it has to be Al Ahli - nothing else comes close.

**WillowbraeHibby** · 22-03-2015 06:41 AM

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Bahrain has all the qualities of a good weekend out of a damp weekend in wester hailes. Should you truly want a worthwhile experience I would suggest the dancing clubs/bars in Amman. A real eye opener, but not in a positive sense. The amphitheatre there is well worth a visit though which almost makes it worthwhile. Avoid Egypt at all costs - it's full of Egyptians. If you're going to support a local team in Saudi then it has to be Al Ahli - nothing else comes close.

Aqaba is decent for a night oot... Been drunk there a few times..

**Pete** · 22-03-2015 06:50 AM

Really cheap Rolex watches out that way.

***Keith_M*** · 22-03-2015 07:03 AM

Are you allowed to drive a car in Saudi?

**SaudiHibby** · 22-03-2015 07:41 AM

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Really cheap Rolex watches out that way.

green ones

**KSA Hibee** · 22-03-2015 08:29 AM

Where are you going tone based when you get to the Magic Kingdom?

**hibbybrian** · 22-03-2015 08:35 AM

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green ones

I read that thread

**Turkish Green** · 22-03-2015 09:05 AM

Sort yourself out with a VPN and if you have Sky then sort out SkyGo. I have my BBC iPlayer set to Scotland location so it is almost like being at home except for missing live games.

**Turkish Green** · 22-03-2015 09:13 AM

Sheesh! As I typed the last post the Muezzin has started of calling all for midday prayer from the minaret of the mosque next to my apartment.

now after over 20 years working in the Middle East, the start of the singing still startles.

***mutley*** · 24-03-2015 08:56 AM

I'm out in UAE (near Dubai) for 6 months from the end of May , not long back from Oman. Still humming and ha-ing on wether to renew my ST as I'll be back November ish, might hang on and buy half season later in the year

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**HappyAsHellas** · 24-03-2015 09:05 AM

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Are you allowed to drive a car in Saudi?

As long as you're male, yes, the Saudi licence is quite cheap and easy to get.

**Turkish Green** · 24-03-2015 10:21 AM

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As long as you're male, yes, the Saudi licence is quite cheap and easy to get.

Because alcohol is banned, there is no such think as drunk driving as the assumption is that nobody drinks alcohol. Dangerous driving maybe, but not drunk driving. Mind you the way the Saudis drive you'd suspect they were blootered. Stay well away from the roads on the 4th week of Ramadan as they are lethal.

**Ants** · 24-03-2015 02:44 PM

For the football, get yourself a Bein Sports subscription, costs 800SAR (£150 per year), that will occupy you for a footie fix!!
Driving is mad, but on the plus side, petrol costs 7.5p per litre.
Enjoy it

**Sir David Gray** · 24-03-2015 10:29 PM

Best of British over there.

I wouldn't visit Saudi Arabia if my life depended on it.

**lyonhibs** · 25-03-2015 10:53 AM

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Best of British over there.

I wouldn't visit Saudi Arabia if my life depended on it.

As soon as I saw you were the last person to post on this thread I thought "this could be good "

You didn't disappoint

**HUTCHYHIBBY** · 25-03-2015 11:48 AM

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I wouldn't visit Saudi Arabia if my life depended on it.

I think you would.

***Bristolhibby*** · 25-03-2015 11:50 AM

Is it true you have to get an AIDS test to work in the Kingdom?

J

***livi hibs 1875*** · 25-03-2015 01:58 PM

when you guys are at hampden , i might just pop over to yeman will be much of the same

**WillowbraeHibby** · 25-03-2015 02:23 PM

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Is it true you have to get an AIDS test to work in the Kingdom?

J

I believe so. As in Oman, Iraq, etc, it is usually a formality to have a blood / AIDS test done. If you are going to reside for your job, then it is a medical which covers all that (Blood test etc).

Just my experience of it...

**Smartie** · 25-03-2015 02:30 PM

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Because alcohol is banned, there is no such think as drunk driving as the assumption is that nobody drinks alcohol. Dangerous driving maybe, but not drunk driving. Mind you the way the Saudis drive you'd suspect they were blootered. Stay well away from the roads on the 4th week of Ramadan as they are lethal.

Purely out of interest, why is that?

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