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3/18/2001 10:55 EST
" Dear Friends, I am interested in finding out information on experiences of non-Saudi children growing up in Saudi society. What is it like? What kinds of interactions do they have with Saudi youth with respect to education and leisure? What complaints or concerns do they have? Do they experience discrimination or disadvantage in any way? What do they like about living in Saudi Arabia? If you have any information, or know where I can obtain this, I would be grateful. Email: tcd96@hotmail.com Sincerely, Safir Syed "
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3/18/2001 10:55 EST
" i''d like to know if anyone knows of any activities for children in Jeddah I''m british and my husband is saudi,my children like to do a lot of western things but are not allowed to join the western clubs and activities due to their dad being a saudi,is there any exceptions with any clubs,as i think this is very unfair to children who are of mixed nationalities. people forget that even tho these children like to do arabic things,they also like western things and clubs and it''s unfair for them to miss out anyone with any advise or information can e-mail me on traeauk@goingmental.co.uk thanxs "
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3/18/2001 10:56 EST
" Gooday Safir I have just completed a 2 year contract in Saudi and from experience it depends on where you live and where you plan to send you children to school. The majority of compounds that expats tend to live in are communities themselves and the families tend to mingle amongst themselves. Expats tend to have their own social groups and interaction between children is at this level. Expats generally send their children to Western Schools so interaction with Saudi Children is practically non existant apart from on the occasional shopping trip. A lot of the questions you are asking will depend on where you are working and who you are working for as Saudi is broken up into 3 main regions with each having its own lifestyle. The eastern province tends to be more westernized than anywhere else in Saudi, Riyadh would more than likely be classed as the most Saudized of all the regions and the Western region is a world upon itself as it is has the oldest culture in Saudi. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance Pat Hawkins "
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3/18/2001 10:57 EST
" I have been in Saudi Arabia for over 18 years and I agree with what Pat says. There is not much contact betwen Saudi and non Saudi children. However, the experience of non Saudi children in Saudi Arabai is rich. The atmosphere is very conducive to academic focus. The children have lots of opportunies to travel and see different cultures. Even though the contact with Saudi children may be limited the International schools are very mixed with Arabs, Asians, Africans, Europeans and Americnas. I think there are trade offs that are made but on the whole the children benefit from a safe and family oriented society. Rashid "
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3/18/2001 10:58 EST
" Rashid is correct. My husband and I taught in Saudi for only 2 years, but it was a great experience. The children meet many students from all over the world. When I taught about the Great Wall of China, someone had been there and brought in the family video! It is a wonderful starting off point for vacations in many parts of the world. There is very little contact with Saudi children, which is unfortunate, but the experiences are never to be forgotten. Try a trip into the desert and slide down the dunes on cardboard boxes. Almost the same as sledding down a hill in the northern US! "
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