@Jennie Alkawari
Irish expat in Jordan
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Registration: 13 June 2018
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divorce wih jordanian citizen and help by paramecium77
Hello, I am looking for a help. My story with my ex husband (Jordanian citizen) is long, sad and I also become part of sad statistic (women which has been left by men). I lived about 3 years in Irbid, Jordan and 6 months after I gave birth to my ...
Dear Sapnam My advice is run for the hills. Get out. Read More
Taxis in Amman by Kate29
Dear Ladies, Please be very careful of Calling,Ordering or Riding Taxi here in Amman. one of Dear friend had a bad exeperience recently,and her new is all over Facebook today. Please be careful and Stay Safe !
Terribly bad drivers, do not wear seat belts and do not care if you as a passenger do or not. Read More
UK Atheist marrying Jordanian Muslim Man by duffy72
Hello all, I am hoping someone can help me. I have tried to understand online the Sharia Law and Civil Law and finding it all very confusing. My boyfriend and I are looking to get married. I am an Atheist and on paper he is a Muslim, although he ...
It is better to marry in the UK and take British nationality for your children. They can then apply for dual nationality. Read More
The pet culture in Jordan by Priscilla
Hey everyone, Pets are an integral part of a lot of families. So much so that they would never consider moving abroad without them. Before doing so, it would be important to know the pet culture in Jordan just to make sure that their little ...
The pet culture in Jordan is not good. Most people do not like cats or dogs and there are lots of homeless, starving cats on the streets who do not survive for long due to starvation or flu. I have seen a kitten with bulging eyes and blind trying to ... Read More
Reliable estate agent out there? by Jennie Alkawari
Could you all ask around and let us know if you or someone you know is aware of a reliable and trustworthy estate we could ask to collect rents and sell two flats for us. Many thanks for any help in this
Yes that would be great if you could help us sell two properties. Commission of course. Do you have a whats app account. My telephone number is *** Jennie Read More
Reliable estate agent out there?
Could you all ask around and let us know if you or someone you know is aware of a reliable and trustworthy estate we could ask to collect rents and sell two flats for us. Many thanks for any help in this Read More
Hello!! meet new people and understand the culture in here. by raniasaab
Hello All This is Ranya, moved to Amman 4 months back, I have lived in Dubai for 18 years and moved here as an Office Manager/HR at GOPA ME I cant wait to meet new people and understand the culture in here. Feel free to get in touch! Ranya
If you are saying olive oil when you say oil in the desert, olive oil is EXCELLENT for both the brain and heart health, so long live zaitoon. I lived in Doha for about six and a half years on and off, and found that it was a LOT more restrictive ... Read More
Hello!! meet new people and understand the culture in here. by raniasaab
Hello All This is Ranya, moved to Amman 4 months back, I have lived in Dubai for 18 years and moved here as an Office Manager/HR at GOPA ME I cant wait to meet new people and understand the culture in here. Feel free to get in touch! Ranya
Hi there Glad that you are settling in and although I am in the UK at the moment, I will be back in Amman in October. What sort of work do you do? The Jordanians and Palestinians here are very family orientated, but once you know one or two of them ... Read More
Hello!! meet new people and understand the culture in here. by raniasaab
Hello All This is Ranya, moved to Amman 4 months back, I have lived in Dubai for 18 years and moved here as an Office Manager/HR at GOPA ME I cant wait to meet new people and understand the culture in here. Feel free to get in touch! Ranya
Hi there Ranya How are you finding Jordan in comparison to Dubai? Very different I would say. How are you settling in? Jennie Read More
Legal services in Jordan by Priscilla
Hello, Legal services can be a headache when you don't have the relevant and necessary information, especially upon moving to a new country. Please share some tips regarding legal services in Jordan. What types of legal services might an expat ...
I am afraid I do not know the answers to these queries and, in fact, my husband and I are looking for a reliable lawyer ourselves, dealing with non-payment of rent by tenants. Does anyone know a reliable one? Many thanks in advance. Read More
Living half the time in East Amman by Jennie Alkawari
I have been coming back and forth to Jordan with my husband for the past six years almost. The thing I like the most about here are the friendly people. The things I hate? The starving cats and the TERRIBLE driving. It must be the worst in the ...
Many thanks for this information. I guess I will just have to buy cotton here in the uk. Best wishes and apologies for the delay. I was away Jennie Read More
Dealing with loneliness in Jordan by Priscilla
Hello, Expatriation can be a fun and exciting adventure, but it can also be a bit lonely at times. Please share with us some tips for dealing with loneliness. What are some potential factors that lead to loneliness when moving to ...
Mohamed, I guess you were just being kind in your suggestion. Read More
Dealing with loneliness in Jordan by Priscilla
Hello, Expatriation can be a fun and exciting adventure, but it can also be a bit lonely at times. Please share with us some tips for dealing with loneliness. What are some potential factors that lead to loneliness when moving to ...
Hi there Kate Where do you meditate? That is very interesting as my husband and I also meditate and I am also a Hatha Yoga teacher, although not teaching here in Amman. Jennie PS The Jordanians and Palestinians are very friendly people once you get ... Read More
Dealing with loneliness in Jordan by Priscilla
Hello, Expatriation can be a fun and exciting adventure, but it can also be a bit lonely at times. Please share with us some tips for dealing with loneliness. What are some potential factors that lead to loneliness when moving to ...
Hi there Kate The trick with dealing with loneliness in Jordan is to remember that you more than likely have a nice family and friends in the country you came from and to remember that you are only here for a limited time. Adopting a dog and or ... Read More
Living half the time in East Amman by Jennie Alkawari
I have been coming back and forth to Jordan with my husband for the past six years almost. The thing I like the most about here are the friendly people. The things I hate? The starving cats and the TERRIBLE driving. It must be the worst in the ...
PS Have you visited Munich? Read More