FATIMA
@American Muslim Sister
American looking for information about Jordan
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Lives in Nevada
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Registration: 15 March 2015
about to marry a jordanian man... by zooish
hi, i am american, and i would love to hear womans opinion on weather or not it is a good idea to move from america to amman jordan. ive heard many diffrent things, good and bad. but if any one else is in this situation, please email me, would love ...
Yes I think I am still apart of this thread. I've been very busy. Fi Amanillah Read More
Papers Asked When Marrying a Jordanian Man in the Court in Jordan by s.mayyas
Salamualikum. My fiancee is planning to come to Jordan to marry me, we met each other before and now planning to get married in the court. What are the papers she needs to bring with her though she's divorced recently and her state wouldn't allow ...
Assalamu Alaikum @primadonna... Ramadan Kareen! If you celebrate. (I didn't check your profile) Shurkan for observing that i posted on an old thread, I did apologize on my next post, your anyone have been offened, showing i realized late, it ... Read More
Working for al-khaleej training & education by Heidionata
Hello All, My name is Heidi and I am a Canadian who will soon join the ranks in KSA teaching at Al-khaleej. I am coming on a 6 month contract with the school that will commence in a few weeks. I have read many posts on here, as well as other ...
Assalamu Alaikum, I have no updates about this school in question..., however as an expate in UAE, a 6 months contract maybe offered because they will not offer you the same package for the next year...*ie. Accommodation, travel, and so forth, many ... Read More
Papers Asked When Marrying a Jordanian Man in the Court in Jordan by s.mayyas
Salamualikum. My fiancee is planning to come to Jordan to marry me, we met each other before and now planning to get married in the court. What are the papers she needs to bring with her though she's divorced recently and her state wouldn't allow ...
Walaikum Salam sister, Alhamdulillah for your post. Please check with the Jordanian website, best ever news for what you need. (We plan and Allah plans and He is the best of planners.) I'm exstremly excited for you, not just for your pending ... Read More
about to marry a jordanian man... by zooish
hi, i am american, and i would love to hear womans opinion on weather or not it is a good idea to move from america to amman jordan. ive heard many diffrent things, good and bad. but if any one else is in this situation, please email me, would love ...
Always welcome. Please do keep in touch.. I'm here. May God heal you, and provide your every need...Ameen. Read More
about to marry a jordanian man... by zooish
hi, i am american, and i would love to hear womans opinion on weather or not it is a good idea to move from america to amman jordan. ive heard many diffrent things, good and bad. but if any one else is in this situation, please email me, would love ...
Assalamu Alaikum sister, SubhanAllah, I'm just wondering what has happened to you? It's been, what 6 years since this posting. May Allah have strengthen you. Ameen. I don't even know it you will ever get this post, however I wanted to ... Read More
Disapora and marriage by gens78
Hi, I've been in Jordan for a couple of years. I'm not Jordanian and not married to a Jordanian so I am looking at this as a curious observer. With time of course I am meeting more "stuck expats", who are here because their ...
Hello, I found your message very interesting I read it twice. My mother is Greek, your story sounds some what similar to hers. Grand-Father spoke Greek to her, they lived in America, and wanted her to marry Greek, actually she didn't marry a ... Read More
Speaking Arabic in Jordan
Alhamdulillah...My husband speaks and my family speaks Arabic and English!! I should be able to cope. Shukran. Fi Amanillah Read More
what's the best bank in Amman to open an account as an expat by gulfport
considering that one needs to transfer money abroad, issuing / use of ATM cards and financial services offered by the bank. there's a variety of institutions on the market; but which is the best for an expat ? local or international branch ...
Thanks for the advice... I just need to take money out once every two months. While working in the UAE, I use to use ADIB and would do a money transfers every month, no fees if done St a Citibank ATM. If I needed more money I go to a Citibank and ... Read More
what's the best bank in Amman to open an account as an expat by gulfport
considering that one needs to transfer money abroad, issuing / use of ATM cards and financial services offered by the bank. there's a variety of institutions on the market; but which is the best for an expat ? local or international branch ...
Hello again. So you can't go to the Citibank ATM and withdrawn money? My Citibank in America said I could and there is no fee, like if I went to another bank and used there bank to withdraw from my Citibank bank card. Thanks for your time. ... Read More
Essentials to live in Jordan by Christine
Hi, As an expat living in Jordan, what would you advise the ones about to pack to bring along? What are the items you can easily find in Jordan? On the other hand, what is less common or quite expensive? Share with us what you would ...
Good morning all...I read through all the advise again, a big thank you! I think I got it on what to bring. Good luck to all and once again thank you for your time and advice.. Hope I don't get hollered at for this "Thank you" ... Read More
Essentials to live in Jordan by Christine
Hi, As an expat living in Jordan, what would you advise the ones about to pack to bring along? What are the items you can easily find in Jordan? On the other hand, what is less common or quite expensive? Share with us what you would ...
Thankful for the information. Might you know about a heating pad? I live in a warm place in the USA..the cold gets to my back, however a heating pad does the trick! Do you live in Amman? I could bring you your vitamins if you'd like. I should ... Read More
Essentials to live in Jordan by Christine
Hi, As an expat living in Jordan, what would you advise the ones about to pack to bring along? What are the items you can easily find in Jordan? On the other hand, what is less common or quite expensive? Share with us what you would ...
Thanks for your reply! I'd rather just pay the extra luggage fee, cheaper in the long run. Was wondering about vitamins, they were so expensive in the UAE. And a he heating pad was like $140 USD in the UAE. You can by a dual voltage one in the ... Read More
Essentials to live in Jordan by Christine
Hi, As an expat living in Jordan, what would you advise the ones about to pack to bring along? What are the items you can easily find in Jordan? On the other hand, what is less common or quite expensive? Share with us what you would ...
Thanks...so what type of things do you get gom Amazon? Clothes? Shoes? Perfumes? Toiletries. Didn't the shipping cost a lot? When you add up shipping, is it worth it? Thanks for your time to respond. Read More
what's the best bank in Amman to open an account as an expat by gulfport
considering that one needs to transfer money abroad, issuing / use of ATM cards and financial services offered by the bank. there's a variety of institutions on the market; but which is the best for an expat ? local or international branch ...
Hello, I have Citibank in the USA as well, can you at least go to the bank in Jordan the Citibank and withdrawal money without a charge? Thanks for your time. Read More
Jordan sounds like a place I would want to live out my life
Salam, hello, I'm getting the picture of Jordan now. it sounds like a place I would want to live out my life... I am an American and our pace of life is fast and furious, I would welcome a peaceful countryside any day of the week, if you know ... Read More
Available or not in Jordan ?
Thank you for all of your information on what to bring to Jordan. I appreciate it very much. I'm just wondering about creams for your face & creams for your body,such as a brand call "Nivea" are they very expensive? When ... Read More
Considering a Teaching Position in Jordan by ctbeachbm
Hello All, Is anyone currently teaching in Jordan as an expat for an international school? I'm considering such an offer and would like find out candidly what it's really like. Thanks, John in Washington, DC
Thank you for your most wonderful post. I really enjoyed reading it and I agree with many things you've said. I have a sister living in Jordan, she is very happy with her life. My husband is also Jordanian, I'm American, and I've been ... Read More
american woman looking to meet american women friends in amman jordan by drgnfly24
hi! My husband and I will be moving to amman in a few years with our children, and I would like to start meeting some american women who are in the same boat lol. My husband is palestinian who calls Amman Jordan his home. His family is there and I ...
Thank you so much "Primadonna " for the time you spent writing to me. You are a compassionate human being and I'm grateful. I'll be in Amman city...I have bought warm clothes, it is a good time to buy as the seasons are changing, ... Read More
american woman looking to meet american women friends in amman jordan by drgnfly24
hi! My husband and I will be moving to amman in a few years with our children, and I would like to start meeting some american women who are in the same boat lol. My husband is palestinian who calls Amman Jordan his home. His family is there and I ...
Thank you...I am thinking to pay the extra money, buy my things here in America and like so many others go back to my home country, of America, to restock... in sha Allah. I especially grateful for the knowledge to know that the homes are cold ... Read More
american woman looking to meet american women friends in amman jordan by drgnfly24
hi! My husband and I will be moving to amman in a few years with our children, and I would like to start meeting some american women who are in the same boat lol. My husband is palestinian who calls Amman Jordan his home. His family is there and I ...
Hello, I will be living in Amman city...I don't know where your township is... at the moment.. Where in the states are you from? I am from Nevada. How do you like Amman? I will be coming late June 2015. Hope to hear from you and your ... Read More
american woman looking to meet american women friends in amman jordan by drgnfly24
hi! My husband and I will be moving to amman in a few years with our children, and I would like to start meeting some american women who are in the same boat lol. My husband is palestinian who calls Amman Jordan his home. His family is there and I ...
Hello again, Hope you and your family are doing well. May I ask, what months are really cold in Amman. I'm from Nevada, we never get much cold weather. I don't even own a coat, but cool boots...lol. Are the prices high for coats in Amman, ... Read More
american woman looking to meet american women friends in amman jordan by drgnfly24
hi! My husband and I will be moving to amman in a few years with our children, and I would like to start meeting some american women who are in the same boat lol. My husband is palestinian who calls Amman Jordan his home. His family is there and I ...
Hello, Nice to hear from you...sorry I don't know much about Amman, may I ask where salt is? Have an awesome day... Fatima Read More
american woman looking to meet american women friends in amman jordan by drgnfly24
hi! My husband and I will be moving to amman in a few years with our children, and I would like to start meeting some american women who are in the same boat lol. My husband is palestinian who calls Amman Jordan his home. His family is there and I ...
Okay thanks, And do you read all the mail? Read More
american woman looking to meet american women friends in amman jordan by drgnfly24
hi! My husband and I will be moving to amman in a few years with our children, and I would like to start meeting some american women who are in the same boat lol. My husband is palestinian who calls Amman Jordan his home. His family is there and I ...
Hello, You say PM you, what do you mean, PM...like on yahoo.com messenger? Read More
american woman looking to meet american women friends in amman jordan by drgnfly24
hi! My husband and I will be moving to amman in a few years with our children, and I would like to start meeting some american women who are in the same boat lol. My husband is palestinian who calls Amman Jordan his home. His family is there and I ...
Assalamu Alaikum, I am moving to Jordan in June 2015, and wish to meet American expats. I am a covering Muslimah if that makes a difference. I'd really like to know how much things will cost in American money. Girly things,such as.....face, ... Read More