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How to get a driving license for cars in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia–Step by Step Guide

noreply@blogger.com (Nauman Khan) — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:27:00 +0000

Prepare the following documents

4 passport size photographs
Iqama
Iqama copy
Driving license of your native country
Copy of Driving license of your native country

Reach Dallah Driving School at Takassusi Road by 7:15am (Sat to Wed).
There is a shop outside the school which do Arabic translation of your Driving license of your native country. Get the translation done and get it stamped as well from the same shop. I think they would charge around SR40/50 for that.
There is another shop which prepare files, go to that shop and give them all the documents mentioned above, they will prepare your file. Take that file and go to the photo studio there, he will be able to pay your driving license fee through his mobile phone and his charges for this service would be around SR 30.
Fee for 5 years license is SR 200 and for 10 years license is SR 400.
The medical lab would open by 8am, try to stand in front of it to be the first one to get the medical test. It would cost SR 30.
Medic would write your blood group on your form. After medical test go inside the school to hall 2 on left.
Go to the eye test guy, he will check your eyes and will sign on the form.
Go to hall 4 for driving test and sit on the seat in queue for your turn to take the driving test.
On your turn, go into the car, the cars are Toyota Camry, put on seat belt, drive the car as instructed by the instructor sitting on the passenger seat.
He would normally ask you to drive straight or in a circle, would ask you to stop, reverse, stop, drive forward and that’s it.
He would sign your file, take that to room 2 again on counter on right and pay the driving test fee which is around SR 100.
He will give you the receipt with hall number and time of class mentioned on it. Classes usually happen twice a day, 9am and 3pm. You would be called at any of those timings.
At that time, go to Hall 5 for class, in that class they will guide you about Computer test and Driving test which is going to happen most probably next day at 7am.
In that class they would provide you a book or chart paper with traffic signs and rules mentioned on it, you have to prepare those because computer test would come from those. Those are available in 11 languages, you can choose whichever language you are comfortable with.
They would inform that in computer test, for license for cars, there would be total 20 questions and you have to answer correctly at least 15 of them to pass the test. All questions would be MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions). Those would appear on touch screen based consoled with headphone for voice instructions. Total time for solving this test would be 30 mins, you would have an option to pass the Question if you don’t know the answer and that Question would appear later. Normally you should expect around 7 Questions from Traffic Signs, 2 Questions from points, 4 Questions from such Questions which have “all of the above” option, rest from remaining. In questions with “all of the above” option, the correct answer is always “all of the above”.
The class would last for around 1 hr. At the end of the class they will inform you about the time of computer test, which would be most expectedly next morning 7am.
At 7am, you would have to gather in a hall which is behind the driving testing field, there you would be called on your turn for the computer test.
If you clear the computer test then they will take you for driving test. In driving test, you have to wear the seat belt, adjust the side and back mirrors and seat accordingly, put car in 1st gear, take off hand break, turn off double signals, use left signal to come on road, drive normally and follow the instructions of the instructor sitting on passenger seat.
While stopping, use right signal to park, use double signals, put on hand break, put the gear in neutral, take off seat belt and open the door and leave the car.
After that you would again have to wait in the hall in which you waited for computer test and after some time, your name would be called and you would be informed if you have passed the driving test or not.
If you pass then go to hall 1, punch all the papers in the file to place them properly, go to counters on front right corner. He will take your file and will ask you to wait.
After some time they will give you your driving license and that’s it.
If you fail at any test then they will ask you to come back after a week, they can also ask you to take driving classes based on your performance.

References which might help in preparation for general traffic signals: (from Rabia)

http://www.moi.gov.sa/wps/portal/trafficmadinah/!ut/p/b0/04_Sj9CPykssy0xPLMnMz0vMAfGjzOJNnQOcPS18jQ3d3QPMDDxdDQxMzJ29DQ28DfWDU_P0C7IdFQH6ujv-/?WCM_GLOBAL_CONTEXT=%2Fwps%2Fwcm%2Fconnect%2Fmain%2FTraffic+Madinah%2FTraffic+Signals%2F

http://www.bjjtgl.gov.cn/publish/portal1/tab206/module708/page1.htm

http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Prohibitory_road_signs

http://www.direct.gov.uk/prod_consum_dg/groups/dg_digitalassets/@dg/@en/@motor/documents/digitalasset/dg_191955.pdf

-urShadow

Sara Chaudry - What arE wE and What is The Purpose oF our LiFE?

noreply@blogger.com (Nauman Khan) — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 03:46:00 +0000

From: Salahuddin Satti

20110107-06 - Usman Zouque' s Trip to Khaybar, Madain Saleh & Makah

noreply@blogger.com (Nauman Khan) — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 08:31:00 +0000

From: Usman Zouque

Hadith

noreply@blogger.com (Nauman Khan) — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:09:00 +0000

Narrated Anas bin Malik: I heard Allah’s Apostle (peace be upon him) saying, “Allah said, ‘If I deprive my slave of his two beloved things (i.e., his eyes) and he remains patient, I will let him enter Paradise in compensation for them.’” [Bukhari Book 70 Hadith 557]

From: Hadith of the Day

Ayat

noreply@blogger.com (Nauman Khan) — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:29:00 +0000

Never say of anything "I will certainly do it tomorrow" (Al-Kahf,23) without adding: "If Allah wills!" And if you forget to say this, then call your Rabb to mind and say: "I hope that my Rabb shall guide me and bring me ever closer than this to the Right Way." (Al-Kahf,24)

From: Muhammad Zaeem Khan

Hadith

noreply@blogger.com (Nauman Khan) — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:28:00 +0000

The Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, said, "The very poor are not the people who constantly walk from person to person and are given one or two morsels, and one or two dates." They said, "Who are the very poor, Messenger of Allah?" He said, "People who do not find enough for themselves and other people are not aware of them to give sadaqa to them, and they do not start begging from other people." (Al-Muwatta,49.7)

From: Muhammad Zaeem Khan

Leaked OS 7.1.0.190 for the BlackBerry Bold 9900

noreply@blogger.com (Nauman Khan) — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 07:44:00 +0000

Been itching for the next release of blackBerry 7.1 for the BlackBerry Bold 9900? Of course you have -- now, you can download the latest leaked version being 7.1.0.190. As always, back up your data before you load this one up and make sure you check out the thread if the CrackBerry forums for any bugs & fixes that are noted in this release.

Download the leaked OS 7.1.0.190 for the BlackBerry Bold 9900
Discuss in the CrackBerry Forums

Source: N4BB

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IM+ adds its own in-app messenger called Beep

noreply@blogger.com (Nauman Khan) — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 07:42:00 +0000

Over the years, the IM+ cross platform messaging app, as well as its developer SHAPE Services, has been looked at many times on the CrackBerry blogs. If you haven’t heard about it yet, picture all of your instant messaging accounts poured into a blender and blended into one smooth application, from which you can chat with anyone. In other words, you can chat with friends and family no matter if they’re using MSN, Facebook, Skype, Yahoo!, Google Talk, AIM, Jabber, ICQ, VKontakte, Yandex Chat, MySpace or Twitter. Not too long ago, SHAPE services announced that they released their own in-app messenger application they dubbed Beep.

What Beep does is enable users to chat with contacts that are found in their own native address book, as well as those from various instant messaging platforms. Thus, it brings SMS, MMS and instant messaging together in a neat little package. This update is also seen on other platforms (Android, iOS and Windows phone). Check out the features:

Send unlimited number of free messages - Beep uses your Internet plan and all messages sent with Beep are free. We understand how important a message can be, so we added "Sent" and "Delivered" confirmations for each message you send.
Express yourself and impress others - IM+ with Beep now offers free alternative to SMS and MMS: customize your status message and share pictures, videos, audio notes, your location with your address book contacts
Your Address Book is your instant messaging buddy list - Yes, it's that plain and simple. When you know someone's phone number, you already know their instant messaging ID.

Now keep in mind that you do have to be an IM+ user in order to benefit from Beep. Luckily, IM+ comes in a free version and a Pro (ad-free) version, both of which are available from BlackBerry App World.

More information on the IM+ in-app messenger Beep for BlackBerry smartphones
More information/download IM+ free for BlackBerry smartphones
More information/download IM+ Pro for BlackBerry smartphones

CrackBerry.com's feed sponsored by ShopCrackBerry.com. IM+ adds its own in-app messenger called Beep

Joke

noreply@blogger.com (Nauman Khan) — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:05:00 +0000

Doctor to injured patient:

Jab car ek lady chala rahi thi tu tumhe road se duur chalna chayi tha

Patient: Kon sa road? Bhai me tu park me leta hua tha...

From: Zenas Massey

Joke

noreply@blogger.com (Nauman Khan) — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:01:00 +0000

Husband Malang Baba Se:Meri Biwi Bhot Pareshan Karti HaiUska Koi Ellaj Batao,

Malang:Beta Agr Bivi Ka Koi Ellaj HotaTo Aj Mein Malang Na Hota.

Automatically check-in to foursquare with LittleBrother for BlackBerry

noreply@blogger.com (Nauman Khan) — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:59:00 +0000

If you're a big foursquare user you've no doubt had times where you have missed checking in somewhere simply because you forgot. "Wouldn't it be great if I could somehow check-in automatically?" you thought. Well LittleBrother for BlackBerry is here to save the day. With this handy app from Emacberry you can do just that. After a bit of setup, LittleBrother will automatically check you in to venues you have specified, as long as you're within 50m for at least 2 minutes. While it works really well for the most part, there are some kinks. If you're in a large city or your venues are close together (as I found at CES in Las Vegas) you'll have trouble differentiating venues, so you'll need to choose just a few so you don't overlap and end up checked-in at the wrong venue. At home however where the venues I frequent are fairly far apart, I've really had no issues thus far. For more on just how LittleBrother gets this done and to find out how to get up and running, check out the full changelog at emacberry.com.

More information/download of LittleBrother Beta
Read the LittleBrother Beta Change Log

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WhatsApp for BlackBerry Beta updated to 2.7.2115 - Brings revamped UI and more

noreply@blogger.com (Nauman Khan) — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 06:59:00 +0000

Popular cross-platform message client WhatsApp has received a shiny new beta update. Version 2.7.2115 brings along a totally overhauled UI as well as some minor tweaks and fixes. If you used WhatsApp in the past, you know that the UI wasn't much to brag about, however in the latest beta, the UI looks pretty awesome and is much easier on the eyes. The update also includes various tweaks behind the scenes, so if you're a WhatsApp user (or if you just want to see what it's all about) hit the link below from your device to grab the update.

More information/download of WhatsApp

Source: BerryReview

CrackBerry.com's feed sponsored by ShopCrackBerry.com. WhatsApp for BlackBerry Beta updated to 2.7.2115 - Brings revamped UI and more

How to Delete a Directory in Unix/Linux/Solaris which has Files is it? i.e. non-empty directory.

noreply@blogger.com (Nauman Khan) — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:53:00 +0000

The command is: rm -r directory_name

Reference:

http://www.ncl.ac.uk/iss/unix/unixhelp/rm.html#dir

-urShadow

Ayat

noreply@blogger.com (Nauman Khan) — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 04:34:00 +0000

O believers! Intoxicants and gambling (games of chance), dedication to stones (paying tribute to idols) and division by arrows (lottery) are the filthy works of Shaitan. Get away from them, so that you may prosper. (Al-Maida,90)
Shaitan desires to stir up enmity and hatred between you with intoxicants and gambling and to prevent you from the remembrance of Allah and from Salah (prayers). Will you not abstain? (Al-Maida,91)
Obey Allah and obey the Rasool and abstain from these things. If you do not, then you should know that Our Rasool's duty is only to pass on My message clearly. (Al-Maida,92)
There is no blame on those who believe and do good deeds for what they ate in the past, provided they abstain from those things which have been made unlawful, then remain steadfast in their belief and do righteous deeds, then abstain themselves from whatever they are forbidden and believe in Divine Law, and then fear Allah and do good deeds. For Allah loves those who do good deeds. (Al-Maida,93)

From: Muhammad Zaeem Khan

Hadith

noreply@blogger.com (Nauman Khan) — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 04:32:00 +0000

A'isha, the wife of the Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant
him peace, said, "The Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, did not have to choose between two matters, but that he chose the easier of them as long as it was not a wrong action. If it was a wrong action, he was the furthest of people from it. The Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, did not take revenge for himself unless the limits of Allah were violated. Then he took revenge for it for Allah." (Al-Muwatta,47.2)

From: Muhammad Zaeem Khan

For Those Who Desire Paradise - by Hamza Tzortzis

noreply@blogger.com (Nauman Khan) — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 04:26:00 +0000

From: Saniya Nasir

Ayat

noreply@blogger.com (Nauman Khan) — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:24:00 +0000

For sure, in the creation of the heavens and the earth and the alternation of the night and the day there are signs for men of understanding. (Al-i'lmran,190)
Those who remember Allah while standing, sitting, and lying on their sides, and meditate on the creation of the heavens and the earth. Then cry out:" Our Rabb! You have not created this in vain. Glory to You! Save us from the punishment of Fire.(Al-i'lmran,191)

From: Muhammad Zaeem Khan

Hadith

noreply@blogger.com (Nauman Khan) — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:22:00 +0000

Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, said, "Our Lord, the Blessed and Exalted, descends every night to the heaven of this world when the last third of the night is still to come and says, 'Who will call on Me so that I may answer him? Who will ask Me so that I may give him? Who will ask forgiveness of Me so that I may forgive him?'"(Al-Muwatta,15.30)

From: Muhammad Zaeem Khan

Just how strong is Gorilla Glass 2?

noreply@blogger.com (Nauman Khan) — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 06:24:00 +0000

Corning's new Gorilla Glass 2 is stronger, slimmer, and better than ever and they've taken the time to demonstrate this live at CES 2012. After having a volunteer break a few different types of glass and unsuccessfully attempt to break the original Gorilla Glass, the host had his assistant show that it can withstand at least 121 pounds of pressure (just shy of the breaking point of the glass). Corning wowed the audience when a piece of the what is now 20% thinner Gorilla Glass 2 was also able to withstand 121 pounds.

CrackBerry.com's feed sponsored by ShopCrackBerry.com. Just how strong is Gorilla Glass 2?

Foursquare for BlackBerry v3.5.1 update fixes multiple bugs

noreply@blogger.com (Nauman Khan) — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 06:14:00 +0000

Hey all you foursquare for BlackBerry users out there, the app has just been updated to v3.5.1! There are several bug fixes in this update so if you weren't happy with the last update you can install this and hopefully have a better experience when checking in.

Fixes included are:

Fix to venue screen "switch focus" issue when transitioning from partial to full load of the venue and it's details.
Fix to list/delete specific to user adding and quickly deleting a list.
Update to list items styling so the background is consistently light grey rather than white.
Improved performance on friend management screen when there exists 100+ friend requests.
Fix scroll issue with venue history list.
And lots more quick fixes

You can find the update in BlackBerry App World at the link below. If it's not showing for you yet, you can try refreshing your list of apps (hold Alt and press R,S,T) or just check back later.

More information/download foursquare for BlackBerry

CrackBerry.com's feed sponsored by ShopCrackBerry.com. Foursquare for BlackBerry v3.5.1 update fixes multiple bugs

Hadith

noreply@blogger.com (Nauman Khan) — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 08:52:00 +0000

Hadith - Sahih Bukhari 8.481, Narrated Sahl bin Sad
Allah's Apostle صلى الله عليه وسلم said, "Whoever can guarantee (the chastity of) what is between his two jaw-bones and what is between his two legs (i.e. his tongue and his private parts), I guarantee Paradise for him."

From: Ahmad Junaid

BBM v6.1.0.49 now available for download

noreply@blogger.com (Nauman Khan) — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 08:40:00 +0000

Remember that fancy new BlackBerry Messenger v6.1.0.49 that we mentioned would be available later today? You can go ahead and grab it now from the link below. Of course, you'll want to make sure to back up your BBM contacts and such before downloading, just to be on the safe side. Thanks to everyone that sent this in!

Download BlackBerry Messenger 6.1.0.49

CrackBerry.com's feed sponsored by ShopCrackBerry.com. BBM v6.1.0.49 now available for download

Ayat

noreply@blogger.com (Nauman Khan) — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 04:51:00 +0000

If you avoid the heinous sins which you have been forbidden, We will do away with your small sins and cause you to enter a place of great honor (paradise). (An-Nisaa,31)
Do not envy that Allah has given some of you more than the others. Men will be rewarded according to their deeds and women will be rewarded according to theirs. Ask Allah for His grace. Surely Allah has perfect knowledge of everything.(An-Nisaa,32)

From: Muhammad Zaeem Khan

Ayat

noreply@blogger.com (Nauman Khan) — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 05:57:00 +0000

Let there arise from among you a band of people who should invite to righteousness, enjoin good and forbid evil; such are the ones who shall be successful. (Al-i'lmran,104)
Be not like those who became divided into sects and who started to argue against each other after clear revelations had come to them. Those responsible for division and arguments will be sternly punished (Al-i'lmran,105)

From: Muhammad Zaeem Khan

Urdu Adab - Yousufi - Dehli Ke Seekh Kabab Or Mirach

noreply@blogger.com (Nauman Khan) — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 06:55:00 +0000