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Forum: Middle East
Sep 8th 2023, 7:57 pm
Replies: 3,065
Views: 2,151,586
Posted By GNK

re: NEOM Community Thread - for all questions about living at NEOM

My understanding is that the spouse program is to assist people to get back into the workforce, it is for a set period of 3 months and you don't need a working visa. It can be extended if both...
Forum: Middle East
Jul 20th 2023, 8:02 am
Replies: 3,065
Views: 2,151,586
Posted By GNK

re: NEOM Community Thread - for all questions about living at NEOM

At Neom Community School all the children learn Arabic.
Forum: Middle East
Jun 13th 2023, 4:54 am
Replies: 3,065
Views: 2,151,586
Posted By GNK

re: NEOM Community Thread - for all questions about living at NEOM

Hello,
Yes we came from Australia. My husband went first and we followed 5 months later. We probably could have gone sooner but we waited for school term to finish.
Forum: Middle East
May 16th 2023, 5:22 am
Replies: 3,065
Views: 2,151,586
Posted By GNK

re: NEOM Community Thread - for all questions about living at NEOM

Lots and lots of spouses work for Neom myself included.
Forum: Middle East
May 10th 2023, 3:00 pm
Replies: 3,065
Views: 2,151,586
Posted By GNK

re: NEOM Community Thread - for all questions about living at NEOM

There are a variety of different size rooms loosely linked to job seniority.
Forum: Middle East
May 10th 2023, 7:14 am
Replies: 3,065
Views: 2,151,586
Posted By GNK

re: NEOM Community Thread - for all questions about living at NEOM

All cabins are fully furnished. The 1 bedroom cabins in NC1 come with basic kitchen utensils crockery glasses etc They have a microwave and full size fridge, water filter, table with two chairs...
Forum: Middle East
May 8th 2023, 10:00 pm
Replies: 86
Views: 61,120
Posted By GNK

Re: Accommodation Challenges in Neom (NC2)

There is no childcare or school in Trojena and I understand there are no plans for one any time soon.
Employees with families in camp are spending a few nights in Trojena and the remainder in camp.
Forum: Middle East
Apr 29th 2023, 10:28 pm
Replies: 77
Views: 76,019
Posted By GNK

Re: NEOM experience

I wear a lot of linen/ cotton and yes I need a cardigan in the office due to the aircon.
In relation to fabrics choose fabrics which are very durable and won't shrink when washed as the laundry...
Forum: Middle East
Apr 29th 2023, 3:57 pm
Replies: 77
Views: 76,019
Posted By GNK

Re: NEOM experience

You don't need to cover your arms. A lot of men and women wear polo shirts. Some departments give out Neom branded polo shirts which people wear to the office too.
Forum: Middle East
Apr 29th 2023, 6:31 am
Replies: 77
Views: 76,019
Posted By GNK

Re: NEOM experience

Dress code in the office is very similar to all other corporate offices maybe a little more casual and a little more conservative. I tend to wear things which cover my shoulders and are not too tight...
Forum: Middle East
Apr 3rd 2023, 3:58 pm
Replies: 1,221
Views: 841,437
Posted By GNK

re: NEOM JOB DETAILS

Yes, unless you opt to pay for family housing which is out of pocket.
Forum: Middle East
Apr 3rd 2023, 3:56 pm
Replies: 3,065
Views: 2,151,586
Posted By GNK

re: NEOM Community Thread - for all questions about living at NEOM

It used to be that getting onto the family housing wait list was linked to having a child enrolled in the school and being physically present in Neom. We enrolled our daughter in the school in Jan...
Forum: Middle East
Apr 3rd 2023, 3:49 pm
Replies: 3,065
Views: 2,151,586
Posted By GNK

re: NEOM Community Thread - for all questions about living at NEOM

My HR lady was a Saudi lady and my offer letter took 4 weeks.
Forum: Middle East
Mar 25th 2023, 7:16 am
Replies: 3,065
Views: 2,151,586
Posted By GNK

re: NEOM Community Thread - for all questions about living at NEOM

I guess it's going to depend on each individual situation (skill set, experience, how long since you were last employed, how much they need someone for that particular role etc) but I was able to...
Forum: Middle East
Mar 21st 2023, 6:52 am
Replies: 3,065
Views: 2,151,586
Posted By GNK

re: NEOM Community Thread - for all questions about living at NEOM

A Family Visit Visa
Forum: Middle East
Mar 20th 2023, 4:12 pm
Replies: 3,065
Views: 2,151,586
Posted By GNK

re: NEOM Community Thread - for all questions about living at NEOM

I came over as a spouse and then started working for Neom about 6 months later. The job application and onboarding process (even when already based here) was in my case still very frustrating and...
Forum: Middle East
Feb 27th 2023, 2:46 am
Replies: 3,065
Views: 2,151,586
Posted By GNK

re: NEOM Community Thread - for all questions about living at NEOM

It was announced today that a large number of new family housing in NC1 will be available in Q2 2024 and that due to the backlog the waiting list for family housing is currently closed.
The Grade...
Forum: Middle East
Feb 12th 2023, 5:14 am
Replies: 3,065
Views: 2,151,586
Posted By GNK

re: NEOM Community Thread - for all questions about living at NEOM

Wish I brought with me:
- more sunscreen and hats- second pair of runners- smart casual work clothes
- helmet for riding bikes / electric scooters (maybe not for pioneer camp though)
Would leave...
Forum: Middle East
Feb 12th 2023, 5:06 am
Replies: 3,065
Views: 2,151,586
Posted By GNK

re: NEOM Community Thread - for all questions about living at NEOM

I am going through the Iqama transfer process now. I needed to provide Neom with a medical check up (as my previous medical for my first Iqama was more than 90 days old), attested degree, IBAN and my...
Forum: Middle East
Jan 23rd 2023, 1:35 pm
Replies: 3,065
Views: 2,151,586
Posted By GNK

re: NEOM Community Thread - for all questions about living at NEOM

In NC1 I have wifi almost everywhere. It occasionally drops out when in the outer areas of camp where they have installed wifi into each cabin. When this happens I use the cabin WiFi (they all have a...
Forum: Middle East
Nov 20th 2022, 8:57 pm
Replies: 3,065
Views: 2,151,586
Posted By GNK

re: NEOM Community Thread - for all questions about living at NEOM

I can answer the school related questions:
The school follows the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum. Further details on this can be found through a. Quick google search.There are extra...
Forum: Middle East
Nov 10th 2022, 11:29 pm
Replies: 3,065
Views: 2,151,586
Posted By GNK

re: NEOM Community Thread - for all questions about living at NEOM

They provide bath towels twice a week, gym towels in the gym and pool towels by the pool as required. No need to bring towels except if you want to go to the beach where towels are not provided.
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