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Latest post on 23 January 2013 - 01:04

KathyRose is right.. your life is based on what happens behind compound walls. TCNs are treated horribly and I loathe that about the Middle East. KSA is a very wasteful place too. Trash is thrown from moving cars and kids are allowed free reign of any place; they don't even use carseats. So new babies are just carried by their parents in the car; expats are known to call them Saudi missiles. KSA life can really be a culture shock, so get a thick skin before moving there...

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My uncle is working in Riyadh and last day, we had a conversation about his celebration on his last birthday. He have told me that he go out with his friends and go to a gahwa-a place that serves mu3asil (sheesha) and hajar (jurak). That is a Saudi pastime where people are going crazy over. But according to him, I should not work in that country because he said that during his tenure of service in his company in Saudi Arabia, he witness so many cases of human right violations. Saudis are very efficient in hiding their true self behind the islamic traditions and islamic culture. Most saudis treat other nationals as their domestic servants and animals. They do not respect the human nature of other people. But it still depend on you and who will be your boss in your job. Just be sure that you can always have a continous conversation with your family and loved ones in other places. Like what I and my uncle have done, we assure that we can contact each other everyday.

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Riyadh is first and foremost a business destination. Leisure based activities usually associated with western lifestyle have little currency in a city that adheres so strictly to the Islamic moral code. There is little nightlife to speak of in the city – alcohol is strictly prohibited and women’s rights are largely restricted. As a result, expat lifestyle is predominately shaped by what happens behind the high walls of your compound. Depending on the amenities present and the rapport you have with your neighbours, you can either live a good life or a bad life in Riyadh.

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So sorry I deidn't see this months ago!!

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Any general advice on living in Riyadh appreciated....What are good compounds ? Any insights into cost of living etc appreciated

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