I am currently in Jubail, KSA. Originally I am from the Netherlands, Amstelveen (next to Amsterdam), the Netherlands. I am a chemist and have been teaching and researching for more than 20 years in theVrije Universiteit in Amsterdam. Now, I work as Lead scientist in Analytical Technology for Sabic in its Technology Center in Jubail. I am married and have two children (twin boys of 19). During my career, I have been traveling a lot over the world and still like to see new places. Working abroad was a wish since I started my studies, but never thought to end up in KSA. The oputunity came along and I took it. Working here is fine, the rest I have to get used to. Luckely my wife is Filipina and I made already many friends here since a lot of work in household, hospitals and serving is done by Filipinos and Filipinas. Check out my fb and you see that plenty became also FB friends. More if we ever meet in real life or blogs. Have a good expat time
I joined expat.com on 23 February 2015.
I am chemist in Sabic, perform and devlop analyses for Sabic affiliates on a great variety of possible samples. I live in Jubail in Pearl Beach (yes near the beach) which up to now is ok.
I meet so many new friends
That it is so difficult to get your wife here.
I studied and worked at the Vrije Universiteit
Amsterdam is to be loved
It has its reputation all over the world for windows shopping and coffee shops, but there is so much more
I was born and raised in kerkrade, lived there a happy life with lots of friends
My family and friends
After living in Amsterdam It appeared to be dull