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randyteach · Joined: 05 Apr 2009 Posts: 24

I looked at the city on the map, and it's way inland, pretty much in the middle of the country. There isn't much information or many pictures of the city on the web, so I was wondering what people's experiences have been like living and working there.

Grendal · Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2009 6:55 am Post subject:

hello randyteach,

i gather you are going to qassim university also?

grendal

trapezius · Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2009 2:09 pm Post subject:

For what its worth:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buraidah

Mia Xanthi · Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2009 3:43 pm Post subject:

Even my Saudi students would shudder at the idea of going to Qassim. They call it the "darkest" part of Saudi Arabia (speaking in terms of religion, not race!). It is a VERY conservative place, and I would check it out thoroughly before even considering an offer there.

Grendal · Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2009 6:02 pm Post subject:

There was an important job to be done and Everybody was sure that Somebody would do it. Anybody could have done it, but Nobody did it. Somebody got angry about that, because it was Everybody's job. Everybody thought that Anybody could do it, but Nobody realized that Everybody wouldn't do it.

It ended up that Everybody blamed Somebody when Nobody did what Anybody could have done.

Grendal

Manuel Geere · Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2009 7:50 pm Post subject:

brasscat · Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2009 7:59 pm Post subject: In good company

I will be at Qassim Univer. on 24 Sept. 2009

If you are looking for the capital of conservative Islam, then the nearby province of Hail is it. This is the home grounds for the Wahabbes.

Do what I do, travel to places, instead of siting about bored. First holiday we get, I will be traveling to Cyprus. Also the Saudi rail system is great for weekend visits.
brasscat

Stephen Jones · Joined: 21 Feb 2003 Posts: 4124

Never Ceased To Be Amazed · Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2009 9:15 pm Post subject:

Grendal · Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2009 10:59 pm Post subject:

Hello brasscat. we are going to buraydah also.

could you pm me please?

grendal

brasscat · Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2009 11:13 pm Post subject: The Road to the Big Sandbox

So far, I know of 40+ people going in the same direction. This will be year 4 in Saudi Arabia for me.
brasscat

floja · Joined: 08 Aug 2009 Posts: 10

Did you get a the infamous letter of no objection?

Alhumdil'Allah!

brasscat · Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2009 11:32 pm Post subject: Alternate Solution

I obtained a new passport. No problem.
Brasscat

trapezius · Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2009 11:39 pm Post subject:

As far as I know, Qassim Province is more conservative than Ha'il.

But, when you are comparing things which are so extreme, it is pointless.

brasscat · Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2009 11:44 pm Post subject: True, true

Once you have encountered a Muktawa, the next dozen are of little concern.

At least you can get frest fruit and vegtables.

One thing for certain, I'll have plenty of source material for the next book.
brasscat