Saudi - How safe?
Mar 31st 2009, 5:49 pm
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Saudi - How safe?
Hi. Sorry if this questions has been asked before..
Can anytone tell me how safe it is to work in Saudi at the moment? Possibility of work there and know nothing much about it.. Thanks
Can anytone tell me how safe it is to work in Saudi at the moment? Possibility of work there and know nothing much about it.. Thanks
Mar 31st 2009, 5:58 pm
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Re: Saudi - How safe?
And do some homework first before posting things that will leave you open to ridicule.
Mar 31st 2009, 6:10 pm
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Thank you for your kind words. You too have a nice day 
Mar 31st 2009, 6:16 pm
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Mar 31st 2009, 6:29 pm
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Sorry...just an innocent abroad hoping to encounter some friendly, helpful advice. I was under the impression forums such as this might provide this but it appears I have entered into some kind of dark and dangerous minefield..time to exit I think. Thank you for taking the time to post the link, it is very useful and exactly what I was looking for. 
Mar 31st 2009, 6:33 pm
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Safe! Can't move for soldiers with big guns, protecting all the compounds, oil companies and government buildings.
I was at one oily when we heard loud gunfire and dived for cover, the soldier had nodded off with his finger on the trigger.
The bad boys are busy in Afghanistan for now.
Saudi should be ok as rumoured to have paid their "tax".
I've been out here for 25 years now, live Bahrain and work Saudi now, and never seen it more secure and relaxed. Shit, the traffic police even stop and assist now!
There is a lot more petty crime, particularly involving teen locals some of whom think nothing of grabbing the odd mobile phone and legging it! I put it down to boredom.
Shoot me if I'm wrong.
Where are you heading?
I was at one oily when we heard loud gunfire and dived for cover, the soldier had nodded off with his finger on the trigger.
The bad boys are busy in Afghanistan for now.
Saudi should be ok as rumoured to have paid their "tax".
I've been out here for 25 years now, live Bahrain and work Saudi now, and never seen it more secure and relaxed. Shit, the traffic police even stop and assist now!
There is a lot more petty crime, particularly involving teen locals some of whom think nothing of grabbing the odd mobile phone and legging it! I put it down to boredom.
Shoot me if I'm wrong.
Where are you heading?
Mar 31st 2009, 6:57 pm
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Sorry...just an innocent abroad hoping to encounter some friendly, helpful advice. I was under the impression forums such as this might provide this but it appears I have entered into some kind of dark and dangerous minefield..time to exit I think. Thank you for taking the time to post the link, it is very useful and exactly what I was looking for.
Hope it all goes well for you. Where you headed and where you from?
Mar 31st 2009, 7:02 pm
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Apr 1st 2009, 3:23 am
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Before the Noobie Troopers storm in, check out the Deans Wiki at http://britishexpats.com/wiki/The_Ul..._to_Saudi_Life
And do some homework first before posting things that will leave you open to ridicule.
And do some homework first before posting things that will leave you open to ridicule.
Apr 1st 2009, 3:24 pm
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I've been meaning to update that, but now I'm in Bahrain I feel a bit of a fraud doing so.............
Hello all, I was really grateful to the help on my questions last week and if we do end up there and The Dean does'nt mind I will write up our experiences etc.. and then hopefully as RoadKing says the newbies might read and take on board before posting. But having said that we are still in negotiations and you guys know all about how quick things happen not! Will let you know and probably request advice etc.. before writing an epistle but I am sure it will be difficultto make it as good as The Dean's.
Hello all, I was really grateful to the help on my questions last week and if we do end up there and The Dean does'nt mind I will write up our experiences etc.. and then hopefully as RoadKing says the newbies might read and take on board before posting. But having said that we are still in negotiations and you guys know all about how quick things happen not! Will let you know and probably request advice etc.. before writing an epistle but I am sure it will be difficultto make it as good as The Dean's.
Apr 1st 2009, 3:54 pm
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Re: Saudi - How safe?
I've been meaning to update that, but now I'm in Bahrain I feel a bit of a fraud doing so.............
Hello all, I was really grateful to the help on my questions last week and if we do end up there and The Dean does'nt mind I will write up our experiences etc.. and then hopefully as RoadKing says the newbies might read and take on board before posting. But having said that we are still in negotiations and you guys know all about how quick things happen not! Will let you know and probably request advice etc.. before writing an epistle but I am sure it will be difficultto make it as good as The Dean's.
Hello all, I was really grateful to the help on my questions last week and if we do end up there and The Dean does'nt mind I will write up our experiences etc.. and then hopefully as RoadKing says the newbies might read and take on board before posting. But having said that we are still in negotiations and you guys know all about how quick things happen not! Will let you know and probably request advice etc.. before writing an epistle but I am sure it will be difficultto make it as good as The Dean's.
Apr 1st 2009, 4:24 pm
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Hey Roadking, Land of my Father's etc..my name is a bit of a giveaway really is'nt it. Diolch yn fawr for puting me at the top of the class. I am not so sure if the report on Saudi will get your top marks but if it does work out it might just help us newbies ! Nos Da
Apr 1st 2009, 6:44 pm
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Actually...it's not him, it's her...and I'm not pissed off
Grateful for the info...my husband was approached about a possibility in Saudi...not sure where yet and still very early days with an agency. This will help to decide whether to proceed or not...thinking possibly not. Thanks again.
Grateful for the info...my husband was approached about a possibility in Saudi...not sure where yet and still very early days with an agency. This will help to decide whether to proceed or not...thinking possibly not. Thanks again.
Apr 1st 2009, 6:53 pm
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Re: Saudi - How safe?
Actually...it's not him, it's her...and I'm not pissed off
Grateful for the info...my husband was approached about a possibility in Saudi...not sure where yet and still very early days with an agency. This will help to decide whether to proceed or not...thinking possibly not. Thanks again.
Grateful for the info...my husband was approached about a possibility in Saudi...not sure where yet and still very early days with an agency. This will help to decide whether to proceed or not...thinking possibly not. Thanks again.
