Is it safe for an American woman to live in the Middle East?

Question

Is it safe for an American woman to live in the Middle East?

Answer 1

You will be okay but If the area you will be living, the women wear headscarf wear one when going out in public. It protects you believe me. It is difficult if you are single because they frown upon that. And if you are single MANY men will ask you to marry them!! If you move there make sure you have all of your papers in order and locked away in a safe place. Make sure friends/family are able to reach you just in case you need to return home. Budget your money wisely is my BEST advice.

Answer 2

You'll get pounded without consent. In the r****m.

Answer 3

It depends where.  

In the farthest reaches of Afghanistan, no.

In Abu-Dabi, yes.  Many major cites are quite accommodating to western visitors, especially in the UAE.  In some cities they do have certain dress requirements for everyone who goes in public, though, no matter the nationality.  It is their country after all, so they get to make the rules.

Answer 4

well you cant just say the middle east

its too big a place to define as one place to live

Answer 5

It depends on which country you go to.

I can only speak about Jordan which is very safe. I know many Western women living there without male guardian, and have no problem at all.

You should dress modestly (no hijab necessary, just do not show off your b*****s, arms and legs) and study the local manners in order to avoid doing the wrong things which ruin your reputation.

I found that REPUTATION and honour is the most important thing for Arabs.

Answer 6

it depends on the country u want to go.

but in Muslim countries u should have hijab,u just need to put sth on your hair and also a dress which cover most of your body.

but i don't recommend u to go to Iraq or Afghanistan

Answer 7

Yes,you can live the ME,and do not heard what the other said,well come

Answer 8

Depends on which part, but generally no.

Answer 9

Not unless she has a male family member acting as her guardian (even if she is 60), is willing to wear hijab, and has a high tolerance for sexual harassment even while wearing hijab.

She can't rent an apartment, travel,or get a hotel in some countries without the guardian's permission.

Answer 10

h**l no, that's suicide.