Living/Working in Aramco

1. TV service here is the PAL system, in the U?S? It is the NTSC system. You can bring your TV's, but you willneed to bring converter boxes for them unless they are multi-system.

The TV's here are good. There are more expensive than in the states. You can be strictly PSL or multi-system TV's here. A multi-system TV can be taken back to the US.

DVD players are region related also. If you have a multi system TV, it can use a U.S. DVD player. If the TV is PAL it will not work. You can also purchase multi-system DVD players here. But some DVD's you buy in Bahrain, even though they are Region 1, won't play on a multi-system DVD player and they require a DVD player from the U.S. We have one of each so we can play them all.

2. You can do modifications inside the house. Hanging a TV is not a problem. If you make major changes (room additions), then you have to get it approved and use a contractor approved by Aramco. Housing will give you the list of contractors. Changes not approved by Aramco must be undone when you leave.

3. yes, but do not know the charges.

4. OSN carries a channel that has MLB, don't know if there is a Spanish soccer channel, but lots of soccer on TV.

5. Save your receipts, fill out paperwork for reimbursement when you get here. Ask your recruiter about reimbursement.

6. When you come to Aramco, you will select a Family doctor (GP). He/she will refer you to any specialists you require. Specialists are only in Dhahran. GP's are in each compound. Rakah has an emergency clinic, you go to DHA for your GP. If you have medical issues, then you should bring a copy of your medical records for your new doctor.