Q&A Portion 11

It's time for another Q&A, ladies and gents! Yes, we just did one (a post below) but we have to because we're saving a bunch of new entries for a "change" that will come to The Pink Tarha, so let us get your questions out of the way first before delving into other "feature" posts.

1. Hi, I would like to ask if you happen to know any sale in any malls this month? And where can I buy affordable jewelries aside from Batha? Thanks! :)

Unfortunately, there are no big sale signs hanging in the malls this month. There are a few shops that might still have sale racks but the on sale items are not that worth your money. We heard Centrepoint was on sale last week but we're not sure if they extended to April. As for jewelries, are you pertaining to gold? Batha has the lowest prices for gold but there's a gold souk in Dirah (also spelled Deira by others). You can also try Shola Shopping Center, a few streets away from the Batha area. There's also a famous gold souk call Al Majd in Exit 15 but it's too far. Here's a link that we think can help you further: Jewelries and Watches in Riyadh. These are a list of gold stores and where you can find them. When going to the souks, don't forget to haggle! :)

2. Hi guys... gusto ko lang sanang malaman yung exact location ng shop ng kikay camels na pinost n'yo. Thanks! (Hi guys, I want to know the exact location of the shop where you bought the kikay camels you posted.)

Hi, we bought the kikay camels for SR15 each at a stall in a mini bazaar in a hospital's employee center. However, the bazaar (and employee center) is no longer there. Try looking for souvenir items at the Dirah and Kuwaiti souks.

3. Hi gals! I'd like to know where I can buy Missha Perfect Cover BB cream here in Riyadh? Hope you can help me. Thanks a bunch!

The BB cream phenomenon has not yet reached the desert of Saudi Arabia that's why it's hard to find the Missha Perfect Cover BB Cream here. Like for all the other products that are not easily found and available here in the Kingdom, we suggest you buy it in Ebay. There are a lot of sellers who will ship items for free. You have to wait for a few days but tried and tested products that work for you are always worth the wait. :)

4. Ladies, can you suggest a way to contact the Filipino community in Riyadh? We're looking for male employees (furniture upholsterer, artist, and designer) for a company dealing in interior, exterior designing and furniture. Thank you!

You can probably post an ad sign in Batha. There's a bulletin board outside the Pinoy Supermarket and it might help you in announcing your ad for prospective employees. You can also advertise in the Expat-Blog (KSA forum). And we hope posting your question here in The Pink Tarha will bring you leads to interested parties.

5. Hi there! I just wanna ask if the nurses in Riyadh should wear tarha (veil) while on duty... coz I saw a pic of ladies wearing white uniform (I supposed they are nurses) without the tarha. Thanks! I'm a newly hired nurse bound to Riyadh. More power to your blog!!! <3

Wearing the veil on duty depends on what hospital you'll be working for. Most hospitals (like King Khaled University Hospital and other private hospitals/clinics) require nurses to wear white veils on duty. There are a few who don't like the King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre. Of course, Filipino Muslim nurses wear their veils regardless of the hospital's policy. Good luck on your work here in Riyadh! Ahlan Wasahlan!

6. Hi Pink Tarha!I would like to know how to get a visitor visa? I would like to visit my sister in Riyadh. I'm from UK, thank you!

Your sister should get a visa for you through the sponsorship of her company. It's rather strict though. Most of those who gets visas for their family are fathers with good income. Visit visas are usually given to wives and children. It will be difficult to get visas for siblings but your sister can try and ask her company for the right procedure and documents.

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Hugs and kisses,
The Pink Tarha Ladies