Living in the Middle East guide for expats

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Student life in Riyadh

Moving to Riyadh as an international student can be challenging due to cultural contrasts. However, with proper research ...

Working in Jubail

Jubail is a city in the Eastern province of Saudi Arabia with a population of over 680,000 people. It is also home to the largest ...

Working in Riyadh

As the capital city of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh is one of the biggest urban communities in the country and is home to a large number ...

Riyadh's labour market

Working in Riyadh can come with many benefits: whether you are a young professional or expert in your field. As Saudi ...

Everything you need to know as an expat woman in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia can be a challenging destination for women. As a strict Islamic country, Saudi Arabia imposes a lot of restrictions ...

Emergencies in Saudi Arabia

As an expat in a new environment, life can be full of surprises. Unfortunately, sometimes, these surprises can be unpleasant. In ...

Pregnancy in Saudi Arabia

While having a child in a foreign country may seem quite overwhelming at first, with the right research and preparation, your ...

Dating in Saudi Arabia

If there was one adjective that could describe dating in Saudi Arabia, it would be the word 'discreet'. Dating in Saudi ...

Childcare in Saudi Arabia

If you are coming to Saudi Arabia with children and plan to work full time, you may want to look into getting some help ...

Getting married in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia is a country that holds marriage and family as one of its core values. It is a privilege to get married and a huge ...

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