nana84046
American expat in Saudi Arabia
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Lives in Ras Tanura
Registration: 07 February 2012
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Saudis actualy liberal? by duaab
Hello people! So this is my first post on the forums :D Anyway, I remember reading from some other forum (can't remember which one it was) that while the Saudi Arabian government imposes a strict interpretation of Islam, Saudis themselves are ...
Westerners are not devoid of Morals. Beyond that. You are living in a society that has deep religious root in Islam. For you to come here and ask how to go about getting around the teachings here is disgraceful. I have been here 5 years and I would ... Read More
Top 5 tips to live in Saudi Arabia by expat.com
Hi, When you are going to live abroad, you may have a lot of questions. Hence to facilitate you in this process, we are inviting expats to share their top 5 tips with regards to settling and living in Saudi Arabia. What recommendations would ...
1. Have no expectations, NONE. 2. Know whete you are moving, have a clue what life is like here ans how you are expected to live. 3.you are entitled to nothing, most people who move here are running from or to something, they get here and think they ... Read More
Is it allowed to fly a drone here in KSA? by gonzrule
Hi all! I have been wondering whether it is allowed here in KSA to fly a drone with a camera mounted/installed to it. I have been thinking it would make a good hobby, as I myself like discovering places. If it is (or not), do we need to obtain a ...
I guess I should have said , you can not bring them in, ..I have no idea about buying them in the Kingdom. Read More
Is it allowed to fly a drone here in KSA? by gonzrule
Hi all! I have been wondering whether it is allowed here in KSA to fly a drone with a camera mounted/installed to it. I have been thinking it would make a good hobby, as I myself like discovering places. If it is (or not), do we need to obtain a ...
No , it is not allowed to fly drones in KSA? You are not allowed to bring anything into Saudi that even remotely resembles a drone. Photography is so frowned upon in the first place. We lost a couple of RC copters from our suitcases a few years ago, ... Read More
Ras Tanura by michaelpakenham
Hi, Having worked in Riyadh I am now going to work for Aramco and Ras Tanura - not on compound though - but with Al Hoty. Can anyone tell me about Ras Tanura? Many thanks Michael
No this is a blatant lie. I live here, 5 years, i swim in the ocean, walk all over golf most days, pretty much do as i please Read More
Ras Tanura by michaelpakenham
Hi, Having worked in Riyadh I am now going to work for Aramco and Ras Tanura - not on compound though - but with Al Hoty. Can anyone tell me about Ras Tanura? Many thanks Michael
Hello, Bring a phone such as a vonage or magic jack, then you will pay a monthly bill of about 10 bucks US FOR all your calls to home. Our little town is beautiful. We have a lot of organizations, golf club, two swimming pools the beautiful warm ... Read More
Ras Tanura by michaelpakenham
Hi, Having worked in Riyadh I am now going to work for Aramco and Ras Tanura - not on compound though - but with Al Hoty. Can anyone tell me about Ras Tanura? Many thanks Michael
No, The closest hotels are in Khobar or Dhahran. Non are cheap. Read More
Head Scarf by thesuz
What percentage of Westerners (Americans) wear head scarfs? My husband has applied for a job in Saudi and in my research I've read that it's not "required" however, I think I would like to in order to blend in and also to respect the culture. I am a ...
It makes a difference where you live, I am in the eastern providence and it is more relaxed here . Read More
Head Scarf by thesuz
What percentage of Westerners (Americans) wear head scarfs? My husband has applied for a job in Saudi and in my research I've read that it's not "required" however, I think I would like to in order to blend in and also to respect the culture. I am a ...
Please pay no attention to Mr. Woodward, he is a funny guy and his knowledge of Saudis and Americans is hilarious . No westerners do not wear head scarves, unless we are in a conservative area. I am in my 5th year here as a resident, we are ... Read More
Head Scarf by thesuz
What percentage of Westerners (Americans) wear head scarfs? My husband has applied for a job in Saudi and in my research I've read that it's not "required" however, I think I would like to in order to blend in and also to respect the culture. I am a ...
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Ras Tanura by michaelpakenham
Hi, Having worked in Riyadh I am now going to work for Aramco and Ras Tanura - not on compound though - but with Al Hoty. Can anyone tell me about Ras Tanura? Many thanks Michael
Not to my knowledge . It is a closed camp. The facilities are not even open to all employees. Read More
Ras Tanura by michaelpakenham
Hi, Having worked in Riyadh I am now going to work for Aramco and Ras Tanura - not on compound though - but with Al Hoty. Can anyone tell me about Ras Tanura? Many thanks Michael
I live in RT, Bad info, the whole world lives on this camp. Read More
Ras Tanura by michaelpakenham
Hi, Having worked in Riyadh I am now going to work for Aramco and Ras Tanura - not on compound though - but with Al Hoty. Can anyone tell me about Ras Tanura? Many thanks Michael
This camp is not restricted to white westerner s.. Read More
Shipping a TV from U.S to Saudi Arabia- HELP! by Mohamed_415
Hi guys, I will be moving to Jeddah next month. I want to ship a 60-inch Panasonic Plasma TV from the US with a value of $3375. This TV will not be available to buy in the Middle East, so the only option I have is to ship it from the US. I know ...
Yes the TV's you buy here are compatible to us . but not the other way around. Read More
Shipping a TV from U.S to Saudi Arabia- HELP! by Mohamed_415
Hi guys, I will be moving to Jeddah next month. I want to ship a 60-inch Panasonic Plasma TV from the US with a value of $3375. This TV will not be available to buy in the Middle East, so the only option I have is to ship it from the US. I know ...
No NTSC signal here. Read More