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Hagen1213
American expat in Saudi Arabia
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7
About me
American
Lives in Yanbu
Registration: 25 May 2011
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Living in Yanbu
Hi all. I just wanted to post that we are currently living in Yanbu. We are about 4 hours north of Jeddah. For anyone thinking of moving or already in the process of moving to Yanbu, feel free to contact me with any questions. I've spent a ... Read More
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Possibly moving to Yanbu by Hagen1213
Hi all. My husband has been offered a job with Parsons in Yanbu. As of now, we wouldn't be living in a compound, but in the Royal Commission in a neighborhood. That part there worries me. We have two little girls (both under the age of 5). I'm ...
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Hi helscot, just wanted to let u know that I sent u a private message, so be sure to check there. :). Sent u my email so we could chat privately. Thanks! :). Also, I can get u in touch with my husband. Read More
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Western Women in Saudi by Hagen1213
Okay, so I'm having little luck finding some answers. I want to know all the rules I need to follow while living in Saudi. I'm and American. Here's what I already know: I have to wear an abaya in public No driving Don't talk to men unless for ...
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I have two girls (5 and under). :) Books are the big ones. Then some toys, and room decor to make it feel a little more "home." I'm actually excited to get rid of a bunch of stuff too. Are you going to be in a compound? Which city are you ... Read More
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Western Women in Saudi by Hagen1213
Okay, so I'm having little luck finding some answers. I want to know all the rules I need to follow while living in Saudi. I'm and American. Here's what I already know: I have to wear an abaya in public No driving Don't talk to men unless for ...
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Thanks so much! Funny, I had read that posting a few days ago! :) So, perhaps I know more than I thought! LOL Would love to hear more once you get there! Have you figured out what you're bringing with you? Read More
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Western Women in Saudi
Okay, so I'm having little luck finding some answers. I want to know all the rules I need to follow while living in Saudi. I'm and American. Here's what I already know: I have to wear an abaya in public No driving Don't talk to men unless for ... Read More
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Possibly moving to Yanbu by Hagen1213
Hi all. My husband has been offered a job with Parsons in Yanbu. As of now, we wouldn't be living in a compound, but in the Royal Commission in a neighborhood. That part there worries me. We have two little girls (both under the age of 5). I'm ...
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Thank you both for replying. One question I have is...is there anything for me (as a woman) to do aside from the mall and restaurants? Are there workout facilities for women? What about my little girls, are there activities for them to get ... Read More
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Possibly moving to Yanbu
Hi all. My husband has been offered a job with Parsons in Yanbu. As of now, we wouldn't be living in a compound, but in the Royal Commission in a neighborhood. That part there worries me. We have two little girls (both under the age of 5). I'm ... Read More