nj
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Post by nj on Oct 15, 2023 5:30:44 GMT
With recent headlines and concerns with things escalating in the Middle East just now - what are the general feelings of safety in camp / in Dhahran?
I am not seeking policitical views - just trying to understand if people on camp feel safe as we will be arriving soon with young family.
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jrs
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Post by jrs on Oct 15, 2023 6:13:13 GMT
All quiet and peaceful here.
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tamsin
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Post by tamsin on Oct 15, 2023 13:05:23 GMT
No changes at all, on or off camp. The school had an event yesterday and their security was as normal, the malls etc are normal.
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nj
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Post by nj on Oct 16, 2023 7:28:59 GMT
Thanks for the responses, that is comforting to hear. Big decision for the family but we are all very excited.
We are a young family (kids 5 & 2) moving out from the UK. I am heading out end of December and family will follow as soon as I can sort the visas! Would love to hear from anyone else in a similar position.
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Post by rahuls on Oct 16, 2023 7:37:28 GMT
I am in same position and timing as well. you can DM me nj . |
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Post by xd1 on Oct 16, 2023 10:43:49 GMT
We are also a young family (kids 7&3), moving out from the UK. I'm waiting for the visa. I worked in Saudi Arabia before, it is quite safe and peace. Enjoy your life there.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 16, 2023 16:04:05 GMT
It’s safe here, especially so on camp. Only visible difference is security wearing flak jackets again. Hopefully things won’t escalate in the region.
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Post by tamsin on Oct 16, 2023 17:56:30 GMT
It’s safe here, especially so on camp. Only visible difference is security wearing flak jackets again. Hopefully things won’t escalate in the region. I had noticed that but hadn’t clicked. I did wonder if the army post would be remanned. |
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nj
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Post by nj on Oct 17, 2023 11:53:39 GMT
I am in same position and timing as well. you can DM me nj . Great, I will DM you thanks! |
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nj
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Post by nj on Oct 17, 2023 11:54:59 GMT
We are also a young family (kids 7&3), moving out from the UK. I'm waiting for the visa. I worked in Saudi Arabia before, it is quite safe and peace. Enjoy your life there. Thanks, exciting times, will DM you! |
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nj
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Post by nj on Oct 17, 2023 12:11:59 GMT
Great, sounds like there are quite a few people in the same boat as us with young families moving over soon.
Looking forward to meeting you all in Dhahran in January!
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Post by terryzou on Oct 17, 2023 12:37:59 GMT
Thanks for the responses, that is comforting to hear. Big decision for the family but we are all very excited. We are a young family (kids 5 & 2) moving out from the UK. I am heading out end of December and family will follow as soon as I can sort the visas! Would love to hear from anyone else in a similar position. I'm also planning to land end of Dec. with family, would like to connect though we're from different places.  |
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Post by StarboyX on Oct 18, 2023 17:47:00 GMT
With recent headlines and concerns with things escalating in the Middle East just now - what are the general feelings of safety in camp / in Dhahran? I am not seeking policitical views - just trying to understand if people on camp feel safe as we will be arriving soon with young family. Aramco facilities and camps are by far the safest and most secure in Saudi. Absolutely nothing to worry about! |
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nj
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Post by nj on Oct 19, 2023 5:07:24 GMT
Thanks for the responses re: safety - it’s reassuring to hear from people on camp.
We are all really excited about moving out soon!
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jodix1
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o, I am looking forward to connecting with families in KSA.
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Post by jodix1 on Oct 19, 2023 23:16:16 GMT
o,
Like so many others in the this thread we are a family of 4 getting close to sending hubby over and then joining after 90 days. We did wonder about the impact of the flare up and if there were any impact. Great to be reassured by people on the ground. I am looking forward to starting this new journey. Its going to be fascinating.
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