Working at Ras Tanura as Family status but outside camp

Naroncher
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Working at Ras Tanura as Family status but outside camp Mar 14, 2014 7:09:58 GMT

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Post by Naroncher on Mar 14, 2014 7:09:58 GMT

Hi All,

First of all I would like to thank the people handling this forum and the members contributing to this wonderful site, without you guys, people will be desperate and clueless. I find this site every informative and useful.

With my long wait already to its end, I just got word that I will be leaving for Ras Tanura end of this month, and all of my papers are already ready ( just waiting for my ticket). My only concern is that they told me that I won't be staying inside the Aramco camp. The information they told me is that Aramco camp are for Bachelor status and GC 14 up with family status. I am currently a GC 11 with family status so apparently I will be staying outside the camp. I'm just wondering what is life outside ARAMCO camp? 1.) Is it safe?, 2.) Can I use the ARAMCO camp facilities? (like gym, school for my kids etc.) 3.) transportation.

Please do help me with my queries, your response is highly appreciated.

Cheers,

vpainter
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Working at Ras Tanura as Family status but outside camp Mar 19, 2014 20:57:36 GMT

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Post by vpainter on Mar 19, 2014 20:57:36 GMT

Unless things are changing (and they do so all the time), people's children who live outside the Aramco camp cannot go to the Aramco schools.

If you have an Aramco ID, you can get on the Aramco compound and use the facilities.

Many outside compounds have security.

There are taxi's in the local community. There are buses on the Aramco compound that can be used with an Aramco ID.

O&GEngg Senior Member Posts: 153	Working at Ras Tanura as Family status but outside camp Mar 20, 2014 2:31:11 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by O&GEngg on Mar 20, 2014 2:31:11 GMT Interesting. I wonder if this is something new and if it applies to all Aramco compounds or if this is specific to RT.

GroveWanderer Members Posts: 731	Working at Ras Tanura as Family status but outside camp Mar 21, 2014 11:48:41 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by GroveWanderer on Mar 21, 2014 11:48:41 GMT Are you being hired directly by Aramco, or as a contractor?

David_and_Nita Senior Member Posts: 184	Working at Ras Tanura as Family status but outside camp Mar 22, 2014 23:55:45 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by David_and_Nita on Mar 22, 2014 23:55:45 GMT GC11 implies Aramco employee. They told you what? GC 14+?

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Working at Ras Tanura as Family status but outside camp Mar 30, 2014 6:28:38 GMT

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Post by zag on Mar 30, 2014 6:28:38 GMT

Hi,

May I also ask: For family status but living outside camp, I understand that kid's school has to be outside. It was mentioned though that with Aramco ID, in-camp facilities may be used. Does this apply only to the Aramco employee or including his family (wife and kids)? and would it be applicable to any of the Aramco compounds ?

vpainter ExPats Administrators Moderator Posts: 3,701 Job Status: None of the Above	Working at Ras Tanura as Family status but outside camp Apr 5, 2014 22:34:46 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by vpainter on Apr 5, 2014 22:34:46 GMT Anyone (employee and dependents) with an Aramco ID will be able to gain access to the Aramco compounds. Only Rakah originally required a resident to sign you in. I have been told that is not the case now.

Working at Ras Tanura as Family status but outside camp

Post by Naroncher on Mar 14, 2014 7:09:58 GMT

Post by vpainter on Mar 19, 2014 20:57:36 GMT

Post by O&GEngg on Mar 20, 2014 2:31:11 GMT

Post by GroveWanderer on Mar 21, 2014 11:48:41 GMT

Post by David_and_Nita on Mar 22, 2014 23:55:45 GMT

Post by zag on Mar 30, 2014 6:28:38 GMT

Post by vpainter on Apr 5, 2014 22:34:46 GMT