Dhahran - Post Report Question and Answers
What is the relative size of the expatriate community? How would you describe overall morale among expatriates?
Depends on who you work for and where you are housed. There are a lot of great people in the various housing compounds and outside the walls. However, don't be naive and think just because you're overseas with other expats, that the shared hardship will mean you can instantly trust everyone. - Apr 2016
There is a large expat community. As with many posts, some love it and some don't. I personally love it and find that many of my friends do too so I find morale to be high among my friends. - Jun 2015
People tend to adapt differently; some are miserable; some Aramcons love it here and stay for 10-20 years; diplomats' morale comes and goes; the diplomatic community is extremely small. - Jan 2014
Significant due to many third-country nationals being hired for physical labor, and international companies being here. Aramco, American Consulate, and British Trade Office are also here. - Oct 2012
Approximately 14,000 Americans live in the Dhahran area. The consulate is small though. There are also thousands of other Westerners living and working here. There is no other Diplomatic mission in the EP. - Apr 2008
