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on 13 Jun 2016
I am interested in working in Saudi and I have applied to Saudi Aramco several times, I haven't been successful at present but I am going to keep trying. I am trained in Technical/Process Hazards Analysis/Process Safety as a Scribe and Document Controller roles using SAP and I have had a lot of experience at Conoco Phillips/Jacobs. I am working currently at the moment in the NHS in administration. I have also applied to Randstad In the Middle East and I am on Monster and various other job sites. I am not having much luck I dont know if they tend to recuit Saudi nationals only? I was just wondering what the life is like in Saudi and what to expect in terms of (relocation package -accommodation), work life culture outside of work and what are the advantages and disadvantages of moving there ?
Barth Kelechi on 13 Jun 2016 - 12:07
Have you tried Dubai? I think there are a lot of opportunities for people from your country as per jobs in Dubai. If you need more information on how you will go about getting job in Dubai, let me know for assistance.
Anonymous (not verified) on 13 Jun 2016 - 13:37
Thank you That would be great as I am running out of ideas and have come to a standstill
Anonymous (not verified) on 13 Jun 2016 - 13:48
Hi Angeljimcookie,

Life in the Middle East will definitely be an adjustment for a female expat from the UK. 

Are you looking for a job in Saudi Arabia or Dubai? The lifestyles in these countries will be quite different, as Dubai tends to be a lot more progressive than Saudi.

Read more about some of the challenges you may face in Culture shock in Saudi Arabia. If you're looking at Dubai, read our guide to find out more about the lifestyle.

Regards,
Cayley
Barth Kelechi on 14 Jun 2016 - 07:32
Welcome. Just take up a decision and follow it up, no success without determination and no determination results without making a move. Thank you.
Anonymous (not verified) on 28 Jul 2016 - 08:25
I am a B.Tech(Civil) candidate and very much interested to go in soudi arabia with a job. kindly let me know whether there is available civil engineering job of a fresh candidate and the procedure to be followed to get the job there. Regards- Ratan Kr.Adhikary
Anonymous (not verified) on 17 Oct 2016 - 18:15
What are the laws regardingtaking pets into jeddah? We'll be relocating to jeddah from south Africa and my son would be devastated if we have to leave our dog behind. Does anybody have any experience in this area? Kindly send me some advice Thank you
Meagan Dill on 19 Oct 2016 - 07:42
Hi there,

What country are you moving from, and what breed is your dog? Both of these things can have an effect on the process you'll need to follow.

Broadly speaking, you'll need proof of vaccination and a vet health certificate, plus some other forms and documents, and ideally your pet should be microchipped. Probably the best way to go about it, though, would be to hire a pet relocation agency - there are quite a lot of regulations to follow so it can be really stressful to undertake on your own. For an overview, check out this article on Shipping Your Pets to Saudi Arabia.

Good luck!

Meagan

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