manawat
American expat in Saudi Arabia
Forum posts
11
About me
American
Speaks English, Japanese, ASL, basic Thai & German, learning Arabic & Chinese, tourist everything
Registration: 07 November 2011
Activity
Questions about female everyday life. by HanifahAbdul-Khaliq
As salaamu alaikum (Good Morning to some) I have some questions re: the lifestyle for women in KSA. I was curious about the following: *Is niqab obligatory? *Childcare for children *Do all the schools teach Islamic studies? *What would I do if I ...
*Is niqab obligatory? No. Techicallity or not, the abaya is obligatory. And if the religious police ask you to cover your hair it helps to have a scarf on you. personally, I live in a very conservative area and find my life easier by wearing it ... Read More
Walking off the plane to KSA
In deciding to go to KSA I spent much time reading about the experiences if other people. Their experiences helped me to feel more comfortable. In that vein, I am curious as to YOUR experience of walking off the plane to KSA. I cannot really find ... Read More
Introduction + Questions by LegendaryKTC
Hello to you all! I just relocated to Riyadh from the US, Richmond, VA, to be specific. So far, I actually like it here! It'd be a little easier if I learned more Arabic before coming here but everyone has been so nice. :D Unfortunately, my ...
Welcome! I am afraid I have no advice as I have never taught, but I am sure you will do great! Read More
Just moved to Riyadh by Umut_teacher
Hey guys. I was living and working in Jubail. Last week I moved to Riyadh and will hopefully start working on the 18th of this month. I heard this blog involves very friendly people, so I wanted to be the part of it, and I am hoping to meet and get ...
Welcome! Read More
Why did you move to a foreign country? by Julien
The first poll of the expat forum! It is associated to this post: /forum/viewtopic.php?id=27 Did you move for professional reasons, for your studies, because you really wanted to (you move without a job), or for any other ...
I always wanted to live abroad, so off I went at first chance. I have wanderlust and wish to see the world. I am very thankful that my spouse felt the same (when I casually mentioned I had wanted to live in Ireland he went and looked up ... Read More