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| visit to Saudi | 10/28/2009 | Lauren Gilkey |
Q: I am a 20 year old American girl and I am currently applying for a grant to study Muslim women in ...
A: I'm not sure how well this research would work out for you. I agree that it would be fascinating to ...
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| nursing in saudi | 10/27/2009 | Lauren Gilkey |
Q: I have a nursing assignment in Riyadh @ King Faisal hospital in 2010. I will live on the hospital ...
A: Yes, you should be safe in the compound. It will be guarded, and since you are a single woman, it ...
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| Lifestyle in Yanbu - Saudi | 9/29/2009 | Lauren Gilkey |
Q: I got a offer from SABIC placed in Yanbu can u please let me know the lifestyle in Yanbu whether a ...
A: You need to understand the culture and laws of Saudi. I will cover the basics here. Religion: Saudi ...
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| To get information about Jubail | 9/20/2009 | Lauren Gilkey |
Q: Lauren, I have read several of your q & a. IT'S GOOD In a coming month or two I will go to Jubail ...
A: Yes, I would take the furnished family status provided by the company. You will probably get good ...
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| coming to Riyadh | 9/19/2009 | Lauren Gilkey |
Q: I just read a post about a kiwi girl who was going to be a nanny for a private vip family, me too! ...
A: A ladies gym - cost will vary depending on where you are located, where the gym is, and what it ...
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| Working as a nanny in sudi Arabia | 9/16/2009 | Lauren Gilkey |
Q: I work for a nanny agency in London. We currently have two clients interested in hiring a British ...
A: You are correct that there are many strict rules for women in Saudi Arabia. Jeddah is perhaps a ...
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| Jeddah | 9/13/2009 | Lauren Gilkey |
Q: ..I have accepted a contract as a registered nurse in the emergency department in a hospital in ...
A: I would be very cautious about this. Why can't your contract be updated to include married housing? ...
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| Bringing Digital Media to S.A. | 9/11/2009 | Lauren Gilkey |
Q: I am going to be traveling to Jeddah for work soon and I am hearing conflicting facts on this topic. ...
A: I am not aware of any issues pertaining to this. You are correct that there is to be no pornography ...
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| female work dress code- need tips!!!!!!!!!!!! | 9/6/2009 | Lauren Gilkey |
Q: I really really need some advice, I will be teaching in the KSA; is there a dress code for women ...
A: The dress code will largely depend on where you are teaching. If you are teaching in a Saudi (read: ...
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| Going to Jeddah | 9/4/2009 | Lauren Gilkey |
Q: I am a Pakistani married women with 4 month old son. My Husband has gotten a job in Jeddah in a ...
A: In my experience, it will probably take 3-6 months for the iqama and visa applications to be ...
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| moving to saudi | 8/25/2009 | Lauren Gilkey |
Q: Me and my husband and my four children deeply want to move to Medina. I wanted to know what we will ...
A: As I said in my profile, I cannot help with job searches. There is a lot that goes into looking for ...
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| under the abaya | 8/16/2009 | Lauren Gilkey |
Q: I will be moving to Saudi for a year in October. I am starting to think about packing and am ...
A: No, it does not matter what you wear under the abaya! I know a lot of women who wore shorts and ...
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| travelling | 8/3/2009 | Lauren Gilkey |
Q: i was wondering about how we are able to travel around jeddah and how we are goin to be able to get ...
A: You will be able to travel around Jeddah in a taxi. I would definitely talk to your friend and see ...
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| How to live in Jeddah ? | 7/7/2009 | Lauren Gilkey |
Q: My husband will be moved to Jeddah city few months later. I've read some articles that in Jeddah ...
A: What you have heard about Jeddah is true. The Abaya is required for all women and girls who are ...
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| Women in Jeddah | 7/6/2009 | Dee O'Brien |
Q: Will be visiting Jeddah soon with the intention of moving there to live short term with my partner ...
A: Hey Samantha, you're very welcome - I would love to have been able to ask questions of someone ...
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| tourist visa for Non-Muslim | 7/4/2009 | Dee O'Brien |
Q: I have recently moved from UK to Jeddah as I got job here. One of my friend, a Chinese Non-Muslim ...
A: .. Unfortunately I believe it's very unlikely that she will be successful in getting a visit visa... ...
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| Women in Jeddah | 7/2/2009 | Dee O'Brien |
Q: Will be visiting Jeddah soon with the intention of moving there to live short term with my partner ...
A: Sorry I've not been in touch but I didn't receive the message to my inbox - have just seen it when I ...
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| Traveling to Saudi Arabia, couple of questions | 6/28/2009 | Dee O'Brien |
Q: I'll be traveling to Saudi in a few months with my one year old son and my FIL. My husband won't be ...
A: Good to hear from you and thanks for the question. Glad to hear you'll be coming into Kingdom soon ...
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| customs issues | 6/19/2009 | Dee O'Brien |
Q: I read with interest your reply regarding customs restrictions. I too am moving to Saudi and have ...
A: The list of items is long and can seem intimidating and overly restrictive. But to be honest I ...
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| work and travel for expat wifes + cost of living | 4/25/2009 | Dee O'Brien |
Q: I am writing from Sweden. My husband has started discussions with recruiters for a job in KSA. ...
A: Glad you found my answer of some help.. Dammam is a town on the eastern coast ( Arabian Gulf coast ) ...
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| work and travel for expat wifes + cost of living | 4/24/2009 | Dee O'Brien |
Q: I am writing from Sweden. My husband has started discussions with recruiters for a job in KSA. ...
A: .. and believe me, I know exactly how you feel with all these questions and feeling like there's ...
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| Saudi customs | 4/22/2009 | Dee O'Brien |
Q: Dee, We will be moving to Saudi Arabia soon. I have read that they do not allow animal carvings, ...
A: Well, you have got me thinking with your question.... I'm not sure I ever realised animal carvings ...
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| work for engineers (women) in jeddah | 4/7/2009 | Lauren Gilkey |
Q: I'm from France and I'm a Muslim girl. i got an engineering diploma from a french high school and i ...
A: Well, Jeddah is known for being a progressive city in Saudi, but jobs for women can still be ...
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| can i wear different color of abaya other than black in jeddah, KSA? | 4/4/2009 | Lauren Gilkey |
Q: sala malay cum. i am going to jeddah this april 30, 2009 for business reasons. i would like to know ...
A: (PS - I like your "name"). Wearing a black abaya is really the best idea as it will blend in. In ...
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| Question about Saudi custom officers at airports and laptops. | 4/2/2009 | Lauren Gilkey |
Q: I am planning to bring my laptop into Saudi Arabia (VIA air). I am wondering HOW the officers at ...
A: I'll be very honest. I have no idea. When I lived in Saudi, we did not own a laptop, so I've not had ...
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| Hair Colour!!! | 3/15/2009 | Dee O'Brien |
Q: I am a blonde western woman joining my husband in Jeddah in May and I have dyed blonde hair. Am I ...
A: LOL!!! I seem to remember almost exactly the same question running through my own thoughts before I ...
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| Riyadh - what shoes & male colleague | 3/8/2009 | Dee O'Brien |
Q: I'm going on a business trip next week to Riyadh - only for a few days, on invitation by the ...
A: Good to get your question and I'll do my best to answer it for you... Great that they'll provide the ...
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| need an answer | 3/5/2009 | Lauren Gilkey |
Q: I'm moving to Jeddah with my husband and my 9 month old daughter but i heard about kids kidnappings ...
A: I have not heard of any kidnappings in Jeddah. Are you sure of your facts? This information is ...
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| Working in Yanbu, Saudi Arabia | 3/2/2009 | Dee O'Brien |
Q: I have seen similar questions from others, but I am considering a position in Yanbu, are there ways ...
A: Sorry about taking so long to get back to you.... but I have been thinking about and asking around ...
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| About Living culture and family life in and around Ras Tunara, saudi arabia | 2/25/2009 | Dee O'Brien |
Q: I will be moving to Ras Tunara in March'2009. I am married and has a 3 yr old daughter ready for ...
A: ... sorry for that! Ras Tanura ( RT ) is a large town north of Dammam / Al Khobar in Eastern ...
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| Visa for Step daughter | 2/22/2009 | Dee O'Brien |
Q: I married a divorcee woman who has a daughter of 5 years. I have recently come to KSA for employment ...
A: ... and I have to ay I'm not sure - but I can try to find out for you... Can you let me know first ...
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| Relocating to Jeddah July/August 2009 | 2/21/2009 | Lauren Gilkey |
Q: I've accepted a job as a radiographer at the King Faisal Hospital in Jeddah, I am about to apply ...
A: I'm afraid that I do not know anything about the accommodations you'll be receiving. I'm assuming ...
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| women arriving in saudi | 2/18/2009 | Dee O'Brien |
Q: I am starting work in Saudi soon and my wife will join me a short time later. When my wife arrives ...
A: .. delighted to hear you'll be coming into Kingdom shortly, congrats on the new job! As far as your ...
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| KSA Umrah Travelling | 2/13/2009 | Dee O'Brien |
Q: I want to travel for umrah with my wife.But she has passport and CNIC and passport with his father ...
A: I hope I can give you some help... I'm not actually sure what a CNIC is but as regards your wifes ...
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| Smoking in KSA | 2/3/2009 | Lauren Gilkey |
Q: I was reading in one of your answers to another question that cigarettes (or smoking, where else are ...
A: Jan, I did some research on the Tabuk region and it looks like you'll be able to smoke there. There ...
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| Smoking in KSA | 2/1/2009 | Lauren Gilkey |
Q: I was reading in one of your answers to another question that cigarettes (or smoking, where else are ...
A: Cigarette smoking is legal in KSA, depending on the region. While Saudi is one country, there are ...
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| Tabuk & dress code at interview | 2/1/2009 | Dee O'Brien |
Q: Two questions here for you I like to get answered: 1) As a man, I have been offered a job on a large ...
A: I'm really sorry about this - I've already done a full answer to your question - but somehow lost it ...
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| what to do and wear | 2/1/2009 | Lauren Gilkey |
Q: i'm a filipina and hopefully i'l be living and working there in jeddah soon.i was accepted at SGH as ...
A: Dress in Saudi is conservative. No skin may show above the ankle or above the mid-upper arm. No low ...
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| Restriction on women | 1/31/2009 | Lauren Gilkey |
Q: I may shift to yanbu in Saudi Arabia from India. can my wife move alone for shopping or visit son's ...
A: Yes, you wife can move with you and she can move about Yanbu on her own. As long as she is dressed ...
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| Saudi Arabia women fashion | 1/16/2009 | Dee O'Brien |
Q: I´m a student from an portuguse university and i´m studying women´s Saudi Arabia fashion style. I ...
A: I think! Yes, Saudi women use handbags, just the same as most women in the world do.... and the size ...
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