Islam is practised by all Saudis and governs their personal, political, economic and legal lives. Islam was born in Saudi Arabia ...
July 19, 2011
gowiththeflowUK
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Introduction
Just back from a couple of years in Saudi Arabia and for the first time, now living in Aberdeenshire, Scotland with my husband as he is based in Aberdeen but we travel worldwide with his work. I am England born and raised. Lived in South Africa and Saudi Arabia - had a few Expat assignments and still plan to in the future.
I joined expat.com on 29 September 2009.
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Language in Saudi Arabia
Arabic is the official language of Saudi Arabia, but English is widely spoken. It is used in business and is a compulsory second ...
January 11, 2011
Transport in Riyadh
As it is illegal for women to drive here, you are totally dependent on being driven either by your husband or a permitted ...
January 10, 2011
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gowiththeflowUKposted on the thread Expat blog gathering in Aberdeen - Wed 15th Aug - 6.30 pm
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gowiththeflowUKposted on the thread Expat blog gathering in Aberdeen - Wed 15th Aug - 6.30 pm
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gowiththeflowUKposted on the thread Expat blog gathering in Aberdeen - Wed 15th Aug - 6.30 pm
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gowiththeflowUKposted on the thread Expat blog gathering in Aberdeen - Wed 15th Aug - 6.30 pm
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gowiththeflowUKposted on the thread Expat blog gathering in Aberdeen - Wed 15th Aug - 6.30 pm
Expat experience
Since 2012
Aberdeen, Scotland
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Mearns FM Community Radio - Presenter (now) Volunteer - Seaton Community Church (now) Volunteer - Victim Support Scotland (now) Trustee HomeStart Aberdeen (now) I consciously learn new things and take on new projects to keep me occupied and keep my mind focused on learning and developing Moved to Aberdeenshire north Near Huntly Board Trustee - Woodend Barn Kincardineshire Development Partnership committee member Crathes, Drumoak & Durris Community Councillor Drumoak Community Group Maxine Smith Business & Events Services Volunteer at National Trust Scotland - Drum Castle Running (now in training for the Cairngorms 2012), walking, gardening, reading (member of Read-on book group in Banchory), socialising with friends and family.
The countryside in Aberdeenshire is stunning. There is something for everyone here. So much natural beauty, so much to do and we have been blessed with the mildest winter and a beautiful few weeks of Spring. We are loving Aberdeenshire right now and very pleased with our relocation here.
Because we live very rurally here, it has its challenges trying to make new friends and to socialise. Pubs have closed at an alarming rate in the Shire. Places to socialise seriously diminishing, this can make it very isolating.
Jul 2010 - Feb 2012
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Expat housewife - volunteer for USA Girl Scouts - Women's Skills Bureau Administrator - Corona member - ACR member - various women's networking groups including co-finding Ladies4Networking with Sabina Marini
Great group of friends, great desert camping, great lifestyle
The driving, the attitude of quite a few Saudi and Lebanese, camel spiders, cockroaches, prayer times, Abaya, segregation and visitors not being allowed into the country.
Oct 2003 - Dec 2007
Johannesburg, South Africa
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VSO voluntary worker. Commercially paid employment
Everything - the country, the people, the work, the climate, the food, the experience, the wine, the diversity - everything
crime, racism, public services systems, corruption and when I had to leave
England
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