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| Women in Jeddah | 7/6/2009 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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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| Hair Colour!!! | 3/15/2009 |
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 |
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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| Working in Yanbu, Saudi Arabia | 3/2/2009 |
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 |
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 |
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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| women arriving in saudi | 2/18/2009 |
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 |
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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| Tabuk & dress code at interview | 2/1/2009 |
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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| Saudi Arabia women fashion | 1/16/2009 |
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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| About Al Jubail | 1/8/2009 |
Q: I would like to have some info about Al Jubail.I am supposed to be there in the first week of fab ...
A: despite only visiting Jubail two or three times before... I live about an hour and 15mins drive from ...
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| working in health-care | 1/1/2009 |
Q: I am soon going to qualify as a physiotherapist in the UK,and have some close family moving to Saudi ...
A: Thans for the question and congratulations on your up-coming graduation! It's a bit difficult to ...
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| Your recommendation | 12/15/2008 |
Q: My name is Aram,I am from Armenia. It is a small county in Caucasus neighboring Georgia,Turkey,Iran. ...
A: I'll try to answer as best I can but bear in mind that I have always lived in company supplied ...
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| Saudi Arabia Women Dress Code | 12/11/2008 |
Q: What kind of clothing do women have to wear, and is western-style clothing acceptable for men? Are ...
A: .. and apologies for the delay in replying... In previous answers I have gone through alot of the ...
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| Dress Code | 12/9/2008 |
Q: Hi ]i will be visiting Taif in Saudie Aravie Can you tell me what Dress Code I should be wearing ...
A: Sorry I've taken so long to answer you but I've been struggling with a flu that's wiped me out... ...
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| Visiting Jeddah - a woman | 12/5/2008 |
Q: I am living and working as a teacher in Riyadh and have booked a flight and hotel for a 5 day Eid ...
A: Absolutely not a problem to both travel around the country on your own and stay in a hotel on your ...
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| Life in Saudi | 11/4/2008 |
Q: I am a New Zealander about to start work in Ryiadh as a Nanny in a VIP family, I have no real idea ...
A: .. and I'll do what I can to give you a wide ranging answer... Let me start by saying that your ...
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| University teacher in Riyadh - Dress Code? | 10/5/2008 |
Q: Is it acceptable for women teachers to wear smart, conservative black trousers to work in a girls ...
A: Having just spoken to one of my work colleagues here I'm told that in Riyadh alone, even in female ...
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| University teacher in Riyadh - Dress Code? | 10/3/2008 |
Q: Is it acceptable for women teachers to wear smart, conservative black trousers to work in a girls ...
A: Women in Saudi are free to wear whatever clothing they want - but while in any public areas where ...
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| WOMEN'S DRESS CODE | 9/7/2008 |
Q: My husband & I are planning on a 18 day Red Sea Cruise.During One of our excursions, we are to ...
A: While I haven't ever been to Duba or Nuwelba, I have been to Tabuk and thus feel I can help with ...
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| Riyadh | 8/19/2008 |
Q: I am an English teacher going to work at the university in Riyadh, the university is providing ...
A: .. Another blonde - me too!! So I have first hand experience to answer this one. I don't ever cover ...
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| Abayas | 7/30/2008 |
Q: my husband is considering a job offer in Al Khobar. Can you tell me if you are allowed to wear ...
A: .. Firstly there aren't actually any real rules as such about abaya colours - but there are ...
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| Husband has a job opportunity in KSA and I wonder about travelling in and out of country | 7/18/2008 |
Q: I understand to get into the country, I would need a Saudi Visa. I also understand that I would ...
A: .. I'll start by saying it's alot easier to travel in and out of Kingdom now than it used be, not ...
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| Goverment officials | 6/18/2008 |
Q: Who is minister of interor of Saudi Arabia
A: The current Interior Minister here in Saudi is Prince Naif ( or Nayef ) Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud. He's ...
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| Step Kids Residence Visa | 5/3/2008 |
Q: I wonder if you could advise me. I am married to a divorced woman who has a daughter (my step ...
A: I'm not actually sure of the legal implications of your situation as I've not had personal dealings ...
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| Female tourist want to know what the dress requirements are | 2/26/2008 |
Q: I am a tourist about to travel to Riyadh and wouldlike to know what i need to wear in Saudi Arabia?
A: We don't tend to get alot of tourists in Saudi so it's nice to hear there are some! I believe the ...
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