Liubi
Dutch expat in Saudi Arabia
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Dutch
Registration: 10 May 2013
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Allergy matress cover
I am in desperate need of two allergy covers for a Sealy matrass. I brouggt one with me but of course it does not fit. Please help! Read More
Belgian master chocolatier just arrived in Jeddah ;-) by erikvdv
Hello people, I just arrived in Jeddah 5 days ago, I hope to meet some people so my life outside of work will be at least a little bit fun too :D So let me introduce myself: I'm Erik, 26 years old and just spent the last year working in London for ...
Yup, come along with that chocolate! Read More
Silly question - Playmobil toys
Next week our movers will come to pick up our stuff. We are scheduled for Kaust. I just bought my older son the Playmobil swimming pool as a birthday present and it will be going in the air freight. Now with this swimming pool comes a female figure ... Read More
Can I buy the following products in Jeddah? by Liubi
I would like to know if I can buy the following products in Jeddah: - Lactose free dairy products - Persil pearls Sensitiv (or powder or any perfume free washing powder.Absolutely no powder or pearls for "color" etc). - any detergent without ...
Oh wow great!! Ok, the ingredients of the detergent are somewhat different than here in Europe. I just checked the box. As soon as I come to Jeddah I will need to check it for myself. Ariel will also do. Is there also a Sensitive Fabric softener? ... Read More
Can I buy the following products in Jeddah? by Liubi
I would like to know if I can buy the following products in Jeddah: - Lactose free dairy products - Persil pearls Sensitiv (or powder or any perfume free washing powder.Absolutely no powder or pearls for "color" etc). - any detergent without ...
@Ahmadaq, thank you so much for your answers. I'll let my husband check Danube as soon as he arrives in Jeddah. Read More
Can I buy the following products in Jeddah?
I would like to know if I can buy the following products in Jeddah: - Lactose free dairy products - Persil pearls Sensitiv (or powder or any perfume free washing powder.Absolutely no powder or pearls for "color" etc). - any detergent without ... Read More
christmas tree by Liubi
This is probably the dumbest question ever on this board but I like to know if you can ship a christmas tree and ornaments to KSA. I keep seeing 草榴社区s with pictures of christmss trees. Strictly for personal use in my home. What about childrens ...
I've read that post. It's brilliant! However, I don't see myself running all over Jeddah in search for a tree Read More
christmas tree
This is probably the dumbest question ever on this board but I like to know if you can ship a christmas tree and ornaments to KSA. I keep seeing 草榴社区s with pictures of christmss trees. Strictly for personal use in my home. What about childrens ... Read More
Possible move to KAUST by tmfuqu
Wondering if anyone can give me a behind the scene look at KAUST. Interviewing for a nice-level staff position. Family with teenagers as well. I have seen mixed thoughts about KAUST on various posts however many are outdated. Basic questions: - ...
We've never spoken to a recruiter. I don't think there are Kaust-recruiters in Europe. Never heard of them. My husband traveled to KAUST in April. He was able to spend about 5 days at campus. I'll send you some links by personal message. Read More
Possible move to KAUST by tmfuqu
Wondering if anyone can give me a behind the scene look at KAUST. Interviewing for a nice-level staff position. Family with teenagers as well. I have seen mixed thoughts about KAUST on various posts however many are outdated. Basic questions: - ...
@tmfuqu, we will be moving to KAUST soon and from what I have heard all sorts of activities are organised over the weekends. There is a beach, there are swimmingpools, sportactivities. I cannot tell you about schooling as my children are still in ... Read More
5 good reasons for living in Germany by Julien
Hi, if someone asks you the best reasons for making the choice to live and stay in Germany, what would be your top 5? Thanks in advance for participating, Julien
Definitely health care. Read More
Moving to Jeddah
I am a Dutch female, currently living in Germany and we will be moving to KAUST when everything is settled. I have two sons, they are 4 years and 2 years old. Read More
Questions about medical issues by Liubi
We will be moving to KAUST, Jeddah and I am looking for some answers on medical issues. I have a chronical disease. Is it necessary to take with me: A. A letter written by my doctor in which it says I have this disease B. various prescriptions (in ...
@Shikra, thanks for your help! A quick search on the internet tells me that the medicine is available. It is not a narcotic so it should not be a big problem then. I will contact our HR coordinator at Kaust. In the meantime I have called all our ... Read More
Questions about medical issues
We will be moving to KAUST, Jeddah and I am looking for some answers on medical issues. I have a chronical disease. Is it necessary to take with me: A. A letter written by my doctor in which it says I have this disease B. various prescriptions (in ... Read More