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karen carpenter

karen carpenter

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English looking for information about Germany

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Lives in Dammam

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Registration: 08 May 2015

karen carpenter
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9 years ago
David G Brennan

Hi from Belfast by David G Brennan

Hi everyone I'm a Civil Engineer / Project Manager with about 16 years experience from Belfast, Northern Ireland I've been offered a job with NSK Consulting based in Dammam Industrial City 2 and will be starting work in a few ...

karen carpenter

Ah sothats different So to be honest if the saving is not that great I would be quite sure before u finally sign. You will have to put your children in private schools of course so that will be an expense But then living is much cheaper than in Uk ... Read More

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9 years ago
David G Brennan

Hi from Belfast by David G Brennan

Hi everyone I'm a Civil Engineer / Project Manager with about 16 years experience from Belfast, Northern Ireland I've been offered a job with NSK Consulting based in Dammam Industrial City 2 and will be starting work in a few ...

karen carpenter

Hello well there's not so much to do in Al Hassa yes there are malls and restaurants but Al Khobar would give more selection .and yes the people are more conservativr there Dammam is more open and Khobar more .but it all depends on you I guess ... Read More

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9 years ago
David G Brennan

Hi from Belfast by David G Brennan

Hi everyone I'm a Civil Engineer / Project Manager with about 16 years experience from Belfast, Northern Ireland I've been offered a job with NSK Consulting based in Dammam Industrial City 2 and will be starting work in a few ...

karen carpenter

Hello there Well I have been in Saudi 25 years I guess my experience is different as I'm married to an Arab so life is different. Firstly if you are living in a compound it makes a difference to your way of life are u coming with your family ... Read More

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9 years ago
karen carpenter

chiropractor in Al Khobar? by karen carpenter

Has anyone been to the chiropractor. In Saad hospital.or know of any other Chiropractor. In Al Khobar

karen carpenter

hi im sorry but have not managed to find a chiropracter in the area ,so if u arrive and find one please let me know.. good luck here in the area Regards Read More

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11 years ago
coachruba

Where can i leave my kids when I am travelling? by coachruba

Am travelling to Thailand on 6th of July 2015 Ihave 2 kids 8 years and 5 years and am not planning to take them with me because it an adventure trip Any suggestions were can i leave them I mean what does every one of u do in this case I dont have ...

karen carpenter

Sorry but you should not leave your kids with anyone in a country that's nit familiar with them Read More

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11 years ago
karen carpenter

chiropractor in Al Khobar? by karen carpenter

Has anyone been to the chiropractor. In Saad hospital.or know of any other Chiropractor. In Al Khobar

karen carpenter

Thank you but I need east coast Read More

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11 years ago
Willywonkxx

Western woman in Saudi by Willywonkxx

Hi all! I will be relocating to Saudi with my husband and two little boys. 18months and 3years old. What's it like living out there for a woman? I stumbled across a thread on here which was posted back in 2009. Probably didnt help much and ...

karen carpenter

Well if your worried And you don't like the things u hear..why are you coming here if not for money Read More

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11 years ago
Full Monty

What Will You Most Enjoy Back Home? by Full Monty

I can't wait to see my family, after ten months away from them. And walk bare-foot on grass and try some 'home' foods you can't get here. Also a walk in a park will be nice, how about you>

karen carpenter

Well exactly he needs focus else hell end just driving cars too fast and other things..remember this is Saudi nit London Read More

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11 years ago
Full Monty

What Will You Most Enjoy Back Home? by Full Monty

I can't wait to see my family, after ten months away from them. And walk bare-foot on grass and try some 'home' foods you can't get here. Also a walk in a park will be nice, how about you>

karen carpenter

Thank you anyhring that will provide training for kids is great My son is 15 . I need something for him before he gets too old Read More

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11 years ago
Full Monty

What Will You Most Enjoy Back Home? by Full Monty

I can't wait to see my family, after ten months away from them. And walk bare-foot on grass and try some 'home' foods you can't get here. Also a walk in a park will be nice, how about you>

karen carpenter

Really that's great thank you so much oh but April may its finished now what a shame Read More

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11 years ago

Good and cheap hotels in Dammam

The nice place to stay is near Dammam corniche.there are many furnished flats of different prices Read More

karen carpenter
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11 years ago
Full Monty

What Will You Most Enjoy Back Home? by Full Monty

I can't wait to see my family, after ten months away from them. And walk bare-foot on grass and try some 'home' foods you can't get here. Also a walk in a park will be nice, how about you>

karen carpenter

Mmm have to find more ..but in east coast. Not sure.and no idea how to apply for them Read More

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11 years ago

Is it possible to work here in Riyadh as an Expatriate Dependent?

No I think you will fond it hard..to work at that age..i remember. Something from a few years back .new rules.about the age And also its getting harder for foreigners And even fast food places are trying to employ saudis Read More

karen carpenter
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11 years ago
Full Monty

What Will You Most Enjoy Back Home? by Full Monty

I can't wait to see my family, after ten months away from them. And walk bare-foot on grass and try some 'home' foods you can't get here. Also a walk in a park will be nice, how about you>

karen carpenter

Yes you right life off compound is tough just had to get used to it And about football been here years and there is no organized football training as in UK if you'd in international schools or compind then yes but otherwise tell me where you ... Read More

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11 years ago
Full Monty

What Will You Most Enjoy Back Home? by Full Monty

I can't wait to see my family, after ten months away from them. And walk bare-foot on grass and try some 'home' foods you can't get here. Also a walk in a park will be nice, how about you>

karen carpenter

Stressed mom at least you can swim go to a pool I can't do even that. Used to cry for my kids when they were small.cant swim go pit watch football play football. I couldn't tale them to the sea or corniche ifelt they lost so. Much my son ... Read More

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11 years ago
against me!

Just how different are Jeddah & the Eastern coast? by against me!

So I'm an American currently residing in Qatar, but I might move to Al-Khobar or Jeddah. I've never been to KSA, but I keep hearing that Eastern Saudi and Jeddah would be somehow more liberal and relaxed than the rest of the country. So to ...

karen carpenter

Good evening ..have to disagree. Riyadh is much stricter in many aspects .unless you're in compounds But yes khobar much nicer than Jeddah less crowded and yes better climate Read More

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11 years ago
against me!

Just how different are Jeddah & the Eastern coast? by against me!

So I'm an American currently residing in Qatar, but I might move to Al-Khobar or Jeddah. I've never been to KSA, but I keep hearing that Eastern Saudi and Jeddah would be somehow more liberal and relaxed than the rest of the country. So to ...

karen carpenter

Yes you are definitely right..jeddah and east coast are much more liberal than other areas. Khobar IST pretty westernised you find many foreigners about ..and if your in a compound can live as you lke like within reason..its not as bad here as ... Read More

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11 years ago
Emerald2000

Leaving the country on probation by Emerald2000

Hi, I will be working in Saudi Arabia as a female esl teacher next month. I am British and I was wondering if I could leave the country at weekends during my probation. I will be happy if anyone could help me. Thanks alot

karen carpenter

You have to get here first and get your residence permit then apply for a multiple exit visa Read More

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11 years ago

news about someone

Sorry I don't read arabic Read More

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11 years ago

news about someone

Would appreciate any news about someone I once knew name was nader feddaoui from ghardamaou Read More

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11 years ago
Bhushit

Cost of Living- 5000 SAR + Transport but without accommodation or food by Bhushit

Dear Friends, I am from Pune, India. I have got an offer from one of the Retail Giants in Gulf for the position of Store Manager. They are offering me 5000 SAR plus transportation. No any other benefits like Accommodation or food have been included ...

karen carpenter

I actually think 6000 is quite high for starters ..sadly here salaries are judged by nationality.. But as a single you can live pretty cheaply Read More

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11 years ago
slee437

What are weekends like in Buraydah? by slee437

Hi! This is my third weekend in Buraydah, and I am sick of just watching movies at home or going to the mall!!!! Are there any suggestions for single women in Buraydah? Most of my colleagues seem to either go off somewhere or stay on the ...

karen carpenter

Most. Places in Saudi your choice is stay home watch tv and eat .or go to malls. That's reality. Wait til you have been here 20 years Read More

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11 years ago
shabbatage

Saudi under red alert by shabbatage

Hi everyone Just wondering how everyone feels about the current situation in Saudi with what's going on in Yemen. Not looking to start a political debate on any rights and wrongs so please keep such opinions out of this thread. how safe ...

karen carpenter

But people Saudi was not invaded just under threat Read More

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11 years ago
shabbatage

Saudi under red alert by shabbatage

Hi everyone Just wondering how everyone feels about the current situation in Saudi with what's going on in Yemen. Not looking to start a political debate on any rights and wrongs so please keep such opinions out of this thread. how safe ...

karen carpenter

What are you saying .the east coast was never invaded ..you mean the time of the gulf war right? Read More

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11 years ago
Willywonkxx

Western woman in Saudi by Willywonkxx

Hi all! I will be relocating to Saudi with my husband and two little boys. 18months and 3years old. What's it like living out there for a woman? I stumbled across a thread on here which was posted back in 2009. Probably didnt help much and ...

karen carpenter

Have to馃槃 disagree with other writer you can go out with your friend your kids whatever and of course you will talk to strange men in shops for example .and you don't have to cover your faces Read More

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11 years ago
Nitin Tanted

Job offer in Jeddah by Nitin Tanted

I got offer from King Abdualla Aziz University Jeddah.SR11000 and Accoomodation with Medical free.How is university,Crime ,Night Life,cost of living and other do and donts

karen carpenter

You can walk freely yes and travel but respect the custom and isaid already crime is low Read More

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11 years ago
Nitin Tanted

Job offer in Jeddah by Nitin Tanted

I got offer from King Abdualla Aziz University Jeddah.SR11000 and Accoomodation with Medical free.How is university,Crime ,Night Life,cost of living and other do and donts

karen carpenter

How do you mean walk free? Read More

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11 years ago
Julien

Healthcare in Saudi Arabia by Julien

Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Saudi Arabia ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Saudi Arabia? Thanks in advance for ...

karen carpenter

About gynecologist.I would definitely disagree. I have been here 25 years and delivered three sons.but I have yet to find a decent experienced female doctor. I have had bad experience with them and found other people also have problems The male ... Read More

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11 years ago
Nitin Tanted

Job offer in Jeddah by Nitin Tanted

I got offer from King Abdualla Aziz University Jeddah.SR11000 and Accoomodation with Medical free.How is university,Crime ,Night Life,cost of living and other do and donts

karen carpenter

Yes have to agree No night life But plenty of malls and plenty of restaurants And in Jeddah you have the sea.beach and corniche In the university you will have more to do if you are on their housing compound like sports swimming activities for ... Read More

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11 years ago
djmel

looking for a person by djmel

hi everybody i am aicha from algeria,i am looking for a person thal i lost for 4 years,can you help me please.it is so important to me to find that person.who can help contact me please i will be greatful for your help :|

karen carpenter

The problem I don't have I knew him well but can only remember his first name amine I had his details on facebook and interpala but the accounts are closed. ..he was studying town planning in Algiers Last thing from him he was about to finish ... Read More

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11 years ago
djmel

looking for a person by djmel

hi everybody i am aicha from algeria,i am looking for a person thal i lost for 4 years,can you help me please.it is so important to me to find that person.who can help contact me please i will be greatful for your help :|

karen carpenter

I'm looking for someone too from Algeria.who I lost contact with .they are馃巼 from Mila. But ithink it's almost impossible to find馃巵 them Read More

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11 years ago
karen carpenter

chiropractor in Al Khobar? by karen carpenter

Has anyone been to the chiropractor. In Saad hospital.or know of any other Chiropractor. In Al Khobar

karen carpenter

Thank you .just to馃構 know where they are from .are they any good 鈦 what do they cost Read More

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karen carpenter replied to a thread
11 years ago
shabbatage

Saudi under red alert by shabbatage

Hi everyone Just wondering how everyone feels about the current situation in Saudi with what's going on in Yemen. Not looking to start a political debate on any rights and wrongs so please keep such opinions out of this thread. how safe ...

karen carpenter

Hi I live in Dammam and I've been here 25 years so you can ask me about most things Read More

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11 years ago
Willywonkxx

Western woman in Saudi by Willywonkxx

Hi all! I will be relocating to Saudi with my husband and two little boys. 18months and 3years old. What's it like living out there for a woman? I stumbled across a thread on here which was posted back in 2009. Probably didnt help much and ...

karen carpenter

My advice Don't worry too much.its not as bad as it seems.yes you have to wear an abaya.but you will get used to it If you live on a compound its much much easier and you will quickly make friends About work .its fairly hard for women to work ... Read More

karen carpenter
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11 years ago
shabbatage

Saudi under red alert by shabbatage

Hi everyone Just wondering how everyone feels about the current situation in Saudi with what's going on in Yemen. Not looking to start a political debate on any rights and wrongs so please keep such opinions out of this thread. how safe ...

karen carpenter

My advice don't worry Saudi is probably safer than most countries in the world And even with the war on Yemen. Your no more in danger Read More

karen carpenter
karen carpenter created a thread
11 years ago

chiropractor in Al Khobar?

Has anyone been to the chiropractor. In Saad hospital.or know of any other Chiropractor. In Al Khobar Read More

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11 years ago
karen carpenter

Cost of Swimming in Sheraton Dammam + Massage for ladies ? by karen carpenter

Does anyone know how much it costs for swimming in Sheraton dammam and also for a massage for ladies

karen carpenter

Thanks for the information need to find something cheaper I think Read More

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karen carpenter created a thread
11 years ago

house maid

Looking for part time help on the house in dammam ..preferrably phillipinino ..does anyone know of any female workers on dammam Read More

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karen carpenter created a thread
11 years ago

Cost of Swimming in Sheraton Dammam + Massage for ladies ?

Does anyone know how much it costs for swimming in Sheraton dammam and also for a massage for ladies Read More

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