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| visit to Saudi | 10/28/2009 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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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| work for engineers (women) in jeddah | 4/7/2009 |
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 |
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 |
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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| need an answer | 3/5/2009 |
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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| Relocating to Jeddah July/August 2009 | 2/21/2009 |
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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| Smoking in KSA | 2/3/2009 |
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 |
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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| what to do and wear | 2/1/2009 |
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 |
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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| Live in Yanbu - need help please ! | 1/4/2009 |
Q: We’ve read your instructions very carefully since we’re about to (probably) accept a job proposal at ...
A: I think moving to Yanbu would be a great experience! For your two sons, I'll be honest and say that ...
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| nursing and living in Jeddah | 1/2/2009 |
Q: I have recently applied to work as a pediatric nurse in Kind faisail hospital and told accommodation ...
A: Living in a compound is the best way to live. That means you will be surrounded by expats from ...
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| dress code | 12/9/2008 |
Q: I am a 13 year old indian girl. I will be shifting to Jeddah because of my dads transfer. I want to ...
A: At 13, I would recommend that you do use a scarf to cover your head. By law, you are not required. ...
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| LIVING IN JEDDAH | 12/8/2008 |
Q: my boyfriend is going to work to Jeddah next February, we´re getting married soon. Do you know how ...
A: I do not know how much time it will take to get all the paperwork ready for you to join your new ...
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| al Jubail | 11/6/2008 |
Q: Hey, Lauren, Thanks for ur previous reply, was useful. wellm, i got the job thro' a consultant and ...
A: I am sorry, but I do not know anything about housing rents or if it will be furnished. I can tell ...
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| I found Job in Al Jubail | 10/30/2008 |
Q: I have a job offering in Al jubail industrial city with family status. I am new to SA rules and ...
A: Well, your question is hard to answer. My experience with Saudi is from an American or English based ...
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| Sending Christmas gifts to Jeddah, | 10/30/2008 |
Q: I am planning to send christmas gifts to my boyfriend who works in Jeddah, as well as sending some ...
A: You should be just fine sending Christmas gifts to your boyfriend. There shouldn't be a problem if ...
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| Womens Retailer SA | 10/23/2008 |
Q: I hope you can help - I work for a Womens Retailer that recently has opened 4 Stores in Saudi Arabia ...
A: No, you will probably not have the same turn-over in clients that you might experience in more ...
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| Womens Retailer SA | 10/21/2008 |
Q: I hope you can help - I work for a Womens Retailer that recently has opened 4 Stores in Saudi Arabia ...
A: Well, you certainly have a great list of questions - and definitely one of the most interesting I've ...
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| New Rules for OFW | 10/1/2008 |
Q: I have a project about New rules in middle east specially dubai for Overseas Filipino Workers or ...
A: I cannot help you with any information about Dubai. Dubai is in the United Arab Emirates. I have ...
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| Visiting Jeddah alone | 10/1/2008 |
Q: I met my boyfriend who lives in Jeddah over the internet and as its hard to get him into my country, ...
A: You need to seriously consider making a trip to Saudi. First of all, getting into the country will ...
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| Working in Jeddah | 9/30/2008 |
Q: I'm due to take a three month secondment to Saudi Arabia to work for a client in the banking sector ...
A: Well, you are in for quite an experience! Jeddah is a great city - there is a lot of shopping. ...
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| info about Yanbu | 9/9/2008 |
Q: my husband got a job with Parsons in Yanbu. Do you have any information about this company there ...
A: To answer your questions -- There are two types of beaches in Saudi. "Public" beaches and ...
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| info about Yanbu | 9/8/2008 |
Q: my husband got a job with Parsons in Yanbu. Do you have any information about this company there ...
A: How exciting! Unfortunately I have no information about Parsons in Yanbu. However, life in Yanbu ...
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| Exit-rentry | 9/7/2008 |
Q: one of my friends has gone out the kingdom of Saud Arabia thru exit-rentry visa, he has bed-ridden ...
A: I am not familiar with the laws on visa's with Saudi. It will really depend on how long the visa is ...
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| LADY VISITING SAUDI FOR BUSINESS | 8/27/2008 |
Q: I am a single female from Indonesia planning to visit Saudi (Jeddah) on Feb2009 for business purpose ...
A: The only way to obtain entry into Saudi for business is to have an official invitation from an ...
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| non-muslim men & women in jeddah | 7/11/2008 |
Q: I'd like to know if there are motels in jeddah where men & women can go and spend the night, that ...
A: Nowhere in Saudi Arabia is it appropriate for an unmarried man and women to spend time alone ...
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| Desperate! need to get to Jeddah | 4/18/2008 |
Q: ..I am a single english women with a fiancee in Jeddah, we have managed to have a huge falling out ...
A: I do not think there is a way for you to go visit your fiance. The only way to get into Saudi is ...
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| Nannying in Saudi Arabia | 3/11/2008 |
Q: I am a 25 year old New Zealander wanting to apply for a nannying job in Saudi Arabia... I have done ...
A: I agree with your friends. I think you would be way in over your head going to Saudi by yourself. ...
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| Employment Questions | 10/15/2007 |
Q: Good Day. Thank you for taking the time to read through my mail. I am an Retail Operations Manager ...
A: I am not sure if it would take longer for anyone to get back to you during the Muslim religious ...
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| Saudi Arabian foods | 8/16/2007 |
Q: I have a group of Saudi Arabians coming over to Scotland and have been asked to provide a buffet ...
A: Well, to start, do not serve any pork, shellfish, or alcohol. These foods are banned by Islam and ...
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| finding work+fun | 6/19/2007 |
Q: i just wanted to say how wonderfull it was to read some of the Q's and A's on saudi, i am a british ...
A: Unfortunately, the only work you'll be able to get is working as a teacher or nurse. Now, since you ...
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| food and drink in Yanbu | 6/9/2007 |
Q: Our family is thinking of living in Yanbu as teachers at an international school. I would love to ...
A: Well, the grocery stores are different. When I lived there, a grocery store was about the size of ...
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| ? | 1/1/2007 |
Q: I just wanted to know how you would get a westner to show to a private or secluded beach? And do ...
A: The only way to find a private/secluded beach is to befriend a westerner and have them show it to ...
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| abaya | 11/9/2006 |
Q: I live in Miami Fl. and will be going to KSA tomorrow. i need an abaya. where can I buy it?
A: Wow, tomorrow? I do not know of where you can buy this with such short notice. I would suggest ...
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| Women's Dress in Jeddah (and other areas) | 8/21/2006 |
Q: I live in the USA but plan to visit KSA soon. I have two black abayas but I don't know what color ...
A: Oh you brave and lucky person! Having the abayas ahead of time is a great plan. You will notice ...
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| Saudi Arabia/local food and drink | 2/17/2005 |
Q: What is the local drink and food in Saudi Arabia.
A: Local food and drink? That's hard to say. I can tell you what they DON'T eat and drink. All ...
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| children'e behaviour and foreign nannies | 12/19/2004 |
Q: I am from Finnland and write an M.A. dissertation about the influence of foreign nannies on ...
A: I can't help you very much. When I lived in Saudi, I knew one family who had a housemaid - and only ...
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| climate in Saudi Arabia | 4/27/2004 |
Q: What is the climate in Sadi Arabia
A: Its hot. I lived there for nearly four years. The coldest I remember was 55F in winter! However, ...
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| Travel and Laws | 3/15/2004 |
Q: Actually, I am not going, but I am advising some who are. I have a couple more specific questions. ...
A: I am not sure I understand what you mean by "finding something and taking it to a museum." Could ...
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| Travel and Laws | 3/9/2004 |
Q: Lauren, I am interested in finding out unfamiliar laws that a traveler from the United States ...
A: Well, some of the laws may be quite shocking when you travel to Saudi. Where do I begin? 1. ...
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