مرحبًا بالجميع! أنا نواف — مرشد محلي من السعودية (المستوى 7)
الموقع: الأحساء، المملكة العربية السعودية المستوى: السابع | أكثر من 5,000 نقطة الشارات:
• مكتشف الحقائق
• مصوّر محترف
• رائد الخرائط
• والمزيد…
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نبذة عني:
بدأت المساهمة في خرائط Google بعد تجربة مزعجة في أحد الأماكن. وقتها أدركت كيف أن تقييم بسيط ممكن يغيّر قرار شخص آخر، ويكون سبب في تطوير خدمات أو دعم منشآت تستحق الظهور.
من بعدها، صرت أشارك تجاربي بكل صدق، وأحاول أنقل الصورة الحقيقية لكل مكان أزوره.
أستمتع بمراجعة:
• المقاهي والمطاعم والفنادق
• الأماكن الجديدة اللي تستحق الزيارة
• وتصويرها بصور وفيديوهات تبرز الواقع
ما شاء الله تبارك الله!
مساهماتك مميزة جدًا وتستحق كل التقدير
أعجبتني طريقتك الصادقة في نقل التجارب، فعلًا التقييمات الصادقة تحدث فرق كبير للمستخدمين وأصحاب المنشآت على حد سواء.
استمر، وبإذن الله نشوفك قريبًا في المستويات الأعلى! #فخورين_فيك#مرشد_محلي_مُلهم
I saw that you are a pro photographer. So I of cause wanted to see some of your photo contributions on Maps. But I could not. If you want others to see your photos and reviews under your Maps profile you need to change your Maps settings to not be a restricted profile.
Hello everyone! I’m Raed from Yemen, currently living between Egypt and Oman. I’m a Level 7 Local Guide passionate about sharing honest reviews, photos, and highlighting places worth visiting in my region. I’m happy to celebrate this anniversary with the Local Guides community.
It’s an honor to be part of the Google Local Guides team — it’s one of the best feelings I experience every day!
I want to inform you that I’m merging your post to our monthly feature Introduce Yourself — June 2025 , where you can meet local guides from around the world.
Moreover, Here you can follow the five prompts below and share your introduction In this thread including your photo (in landscape mode).
1.Name:
2.Location:
3.What I love about being a Local Guide:
4.My favorite thing to explore:
5.Fun Fact about me:
A landscape photo of you with a brief description.
Hello Local Guides Connect World! I’m new to the forum and wanted to say Hello!
Name: Gabe
Location: North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, USA
What I love about being a Local Guide: I love being able to support local businesses and help others discover places they might have overlooked. Whether it’s a hidden gem or a must-visit spot, it’s rewarding to know my reviews and photos make a difference.
My favorite thing to explore: Food scenes wherever I go—especially local markets, seafood spots, and authentic mom-and-pop restaurants. Bonus points if there’s a great view.
Fun fact about me: I plan vacations down to the snacks and sunscreen but always leave space for a little spontaneous fun—like last-minute stops at roadside fruit stands or sunset beach strolls.
Name: Hafiz Muhammad Saqib Location: Lahore, Pakistan
What I love about being a Local Guide:
Being a Local Guide gives me the opportunity to support local businesses, share honest experiences, and help others make better choices through my reviews, photos, and edits on Google Maps. It’s a great way to give back to the community and make everyday exploring more meaningful.
My favorite thing to explore:
I enjoy discovering local food spots, cultural places, and lesser-known locations that showcase the true spirit of a city. Exploring new places always brings fresh inspiration.
Fun fact about me:
I’m a digital marketer and entrepreneur. I run several ventures including a Goat and Cattle Farm and a digital marketing agency under HMS Group PK. I recently expanded my business internationally with an LLC registered in Florida, USA.
Looking forward to connecting with fellow Local Guides and continuing to contribute to our global community!
Thanks for the kind words! I just updated my Maps settings and disabled the restricted profile.
You can now view my photos and reviews directly on my profile.
Looking forward to sharing more with this awesome community!
If you want more photo views on Maps here are a few tips:
It is considered a bit lazy to take photos without getting out of your car
Daylight is preferred over night photos.
Try to avoid redundant photos like the ones you posted here. Also, all photos should clearly show the place. These come across as photos of cars in a parking lot.
Since January 2025, we have been celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Local Guides Program and the 20th anniversary of Google Maps. You have joined Connect at a significant milestone!
So let us celebrate together! Get started with these exciting activities:
Even if you’ve been part of Connect earlier, it’s always a joy to see you engaging—your first like is a small step that makes a big impact!
Whether you’ve just returned after a break or are exploring Connect more deeply now, we’re glad to have you here. Connect is not just a platform—it’s a community, and every interaction counts.
Since 2025 marks a double celebration— 10 years of the Local Guides Program and 20 years of Google Maps —your renewed engagement couldn’t have come at a better time!
Here are some ways to keep the momentum going:
Introduce Yourself: If you haven’t introduced yourself yet, jump into the June, 2025 ‘Introduce Yourself’ thread.
Hello @Rohithsafety & welcome back to Local Guides Connect.
I want to inform you that I’m merging your post to our monthly feature Introduce Yourself — June 2025 , where you can meet local guides from around the world.
Moreover, Here you can follow the five prompts below and share your introduction In this thread including your photo (in landscape mode).
1.Name:
2.Location:
3.What I love about being a Local Guide:
4.My favorite thing to explore:
5.Fun Fact about me:
A landscape photo of you with a brief description.
Hello everyone, my name is Alok singh bagri and I’m from Bhopal in India and I am excited to be here. I joined Connect as part of registering for participation on the Top 100 Local Guides Leaderboards.
This is to give you a good welcome to local guides connect forum. We hope you’ll have fun on the leaderboards.
May I also kindly inform you that I am merging your post into our monthly Introduction thread where you can meet and interact with all local guides on the forum and around the world.
Mind you,feel free to also introduce yourself using the 5 main prompts.
Name:
Location:
What I love about being a Local Guide:
My favorite thing to explore:
Funfact about me:
Feel free to attach a photo of you (In a landscape mode).
That said here is A Welcome to connect hand It’s q post designed to quickly show you around he fourm. It will help you as you navigate connect forum.
Have fun,interact,learn and share your knowledge. See you around on the forum.
Name: @MY1
Location: Jigjiga, Ethiopia
About Me: I’m passionate about contributing to Google Maps to help people discover places in Jigjiga and nearby areas. I enjoy writing reviews, sharing photos, and updating important local details.
Why I Joined Local Guides: To support my community and make local information more helpful and accurate for everyone
What I love about being a Local Guide:
As a Local Guide, I love helping both locals and tourists discover hidden gems in Singapore—from underrated hawker stalls to newly opened cafés tucked away in quiet neighborhoods.
I see it as a way to support small businesses & brands, helping others make informed choices in my small way. Every time someone finds a place they enjoy because of my reviews, it makes contributing feel worthwhile.
My favorite thing to explore:
Lately, I’ve been passionate about exploring culturally diverse food spots and community-driven spaces.
Thanks to the social connections and prior networking events, Singapore has been an enriching melting pot of cuisines, and I enjoy documenting unique fusion menus or heritage dishes that tell a story. Facts tell, Stories sell, but factual stories compel - Amos Lau, 2025
I also like highlighting service quality and ambience to give people a full picture before they visit especially as a fellow Chinese Gen Z Singaporean.
Fun fact about me:
I often ask restaurant owners what they personally recommend—sometimes it leads me to unexpected favorites, but other times it’s hilariously off the mark. Either way, it makes for a fun experience (and a more interesting review!).
مرحبًا بالجميع! أنا نواف — مرشد محلي من السعودية 
(المستوى 7)
الموقع: الأحساء، المملكة العربية السعودية
المستوى: السابع | أكثر من 5,000 نقطة
الشارات:
نبذة عني:
أستمتع بمراجعة:
إحصائياتي كمساهم:
wanted to see some of your photo contributions on Maps. But I could not. If you want others to see your photos and reviews under your Maps profile you need to change your Maps settings to not be a restricted profile.
So let us celebrate together! Get started with these exciting activities:
Want to know how to write your post? Check out this helpful guide: 
I recommend reviewing the guidelines in the main ‘Introduce Yourself’ post if you’d like a chance to be featured in an upcoming months main post 
You’re welcome to explore the tutorial available on the 
Let’s get to know you! 
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Keep exploring, keep sharing, and keep guiding! 
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