Dhahran Compound Full? As of June 15th?

Where did you get this news?

Are new employees, originally assigned DH housing, being reassigned to other compounds?

Thanks, VPainter.

While my offer indicates DH, I am beginning to expect a possible change. I am curious to gage the likelyhood though (for logistics planning purposes). There will be plenty of adjustment to go through and patience to exercise once a family arrives. However, I do think it is within reason for a given family to get home assignment where the employement contract indicates and expectations are set (at least from a compound location stand point).

I too hope to hear from those who are scheduled to arrive. I understand that each compound has its unique, great characteristics. A family friend grew up in Abquiq and absolutely LOVED it. Another would not have traded RT for any other Saudi Aramco location. And I know that Dhaharan is sweet and dear to many.

Thanks, azraeil! Sounds promising. I for sure will welcome larger square footage, even at the expense of an additional 10 minute drive.

VPainter, I am looking for PDF on Abquiq and Rakkah. We cleared all contingencies and awaiting on VISA. Thanks in advance!

VPainter,

There is a chance DHA will be full by the time we arrive. I know of at least one case where housing assignment (compound wise) changed upon arrival and without an advanced notice. DHA residential occupancy is at its highest levels in recent years, as I understand. So the risk of being switched to Abqaiq is real and present and I prefer to be prepared (we are moving quite a bit of furniture.) I think you mentioned in earlier posts that housing is assigned based on availability AND on arrival... or something to that extent.

Out of curiosity, and pls do not take this the wrong way, but who makes up these rules-- 'ABQ PDF is for ABQ residents only'? Where is this guideline documented? Who authorized it? Allow me to respectfully challenge this statement.

FYI, the issue of taking and posting photos is a sensitive one throughout Saudi Arabia, and relates to respect of security and privacy. You will see signs all over the place, saying cameras are strictly not allowed. The majority of photos or videos from inside the camps are taken by residents and circulated at their own discretion. Saudi Aramco is the Kingdom's national oil company, and the camps we live inside are private property. The residents work hard to help newcomers, but out of respect for the privacy and security of our host, you may not find all that many photos available to you, beyond what ASC might have. Just making you aware of some background on how it works here. Hence, the note about Abqaiq photos being for Abqaiq residents only.