Expatriate Living in Saudi Arabia

Expatriate Living in KSA

Located five miles (8 km) from the center of the city of Riyadh, lies the Diplomatic Quarter. This unique complex of diplomatic buildings and facilities, housing the embassies and consulates of many countries, occupies an area of 8.4 million square yards (7 million square meters). www.saudinf.com/main/a8121.htm

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(Inside the Diplomatic Quarter) Each house outdoes the next in architecture and design. So many rooms, so many designs. One was a replica of the White House in Washington, DC. www.saudiembassy.net/publications/Magazine-Winter-01/wonders.htm A very nice travel-log!!

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A good description of living in Saudi

Life in Jeddah:
Chris moved to Jeddah in November 1997 and we followed in January 1998, the vagaries of the visa system
causing the delay. The wait was worth it though and we loved our life there - expat life definitely suits us for
the moment. http://www.sealeyfamily.com/livinginjeddah.htm

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Ex-pat compounds in Saudi are very modern and with many provided 'extras', swimming pools, satellite TV, game rooms and shopping excursions are available at most compounds.

Picture: www.smolander.net/ninnu.htm

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The construction of the Quarter has involved the building of not only the essential infrastructure but also full residential and recreational facilities. These include an international schools complex, sports fields and recreation centers, Arabic language schools, a diplomatic club. www.saudinf.com/main/c6k.htm

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Leisa in Saudi

Saudi Arabia is like a mini United Nations, with expats from all over the world. We all rely on the internet to keep in touch with family and friends. http://exmss.massey.ac.nz/Offcampus/November2001/Overseas.htm

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A compound living style

There are many compounds for foreigners living in Saudi who want a touch of home.

Al romaizan compound - has about 80 villas, 3 pools, 4 tennis courts, squash court, gym, restaurant, recreation center, library with video rentals, nice wide streets and good security.
http://members.tripod.com/~Bob_Savage/rom.html

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Cristy in KSA

Saudi Arabia by Cristy Trembly I can't believe I just got back 2 weeks ago from Saudi Arabia. It is the most interesting, and confusing place I have ever visited.
Jobs are separate, so with the thousands of well-educated Saudi women, there are women's hospitals, banks, schools, universities and so on, so women do have employment opportunities, and it is growing, but not every field is open to women, so it is very restrictive. www.cristytrembly.com/saudi.html