The Expats Of Saudi Arabia

Enigmatic and intriguing, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is the ultimate destination for expats who want to make bank. But for some, theres a lot more at stake than the filthy lucre. Monica relocates to Saudi Arabia because of the sharp downturn in the US economy. Yasmin leaves the confines of the UK to test her mettle. Pamela moves to support her husbands career at the expense of personal fulfilment, while Inga accidentally falls in love with a Saudi man. Set against a backdrop of Western-style compounds and institutions of higher learning, The Expats of Saudi Arabia is a mesmerizing page-turner that tells the tale of four women who struggle to preserve their personal identity in a culture that robs women of their individuality.

A book for anyone thinking of or about to head for work in Saudi Arabia. Taken from the perspective of an Expat, the book covers absolute basics to more complicated cultural nuances. Saudi Arabia Quick Guide for Expats will add to your existing knowledge and fill a few gaps with nuggets of information. I can safely assume you have a vested interest to read a book about Saudi Arabia. Maybe you are moving, for work purposes, or you already have. Maybe someone in your family is about to go or is there now. For what ever reason, I hope there are a few insights which can be useful to you. Think of three things that you immediately know of Saudi Arabia. I can guess that you thought of one of these; Sun, Sand or Oil. Hopefully by the end of the book, you can add a few more to the list!

Yasmin and Hira are two expats in Saudi Arabia living parallel lives with totally opposite experiences. Their love lives, emotions, tragedies and the experiences that shape the individuals they become are all captured in this novel written from the heart. Taken from true events, this memoir takes the reader on a journey into the lives of expats who make up the Kingdom's large demographic. Never been told before, the Saudi Expat will reveal a sensitive understanding of a culture that is still considered enigmatic and often misunderstood.

In a memoir of her two years in Saudi Arabia, Lyn Stafford leaves her family behind and begins her job as medical editor at the King Faisal Specialist Hospital in Riyadh in 1983. She is only one of the thousands of expatriates over which the Kingdom tightens its control. Corruption reigns and lives are threatened at the Hospital, and her family back home still needs her. To even begin to understand what is happening and minimize the damage, she and expats around her turn to each other for help, and they must rely on the ham radios and smuggled-in newspapers of the expatriate underground to figure out what is really happening.

Secrets Under the Veil is a compilation of stories of two expatriates contracted to work in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for a two year period. They experienced situations that were culturally shocking to them and often frustrating. The contracts they signed were misleading and incredibly restrictive. Some of the stories may or may not surprise you but you will surely be entertained. Nonetheless, the experiences these women had created memories of a lifetime and are irreplaceable.

Being an expat in Saudi Arabia comes with its own set of challenges and diversions. But what's it really like to live in one of the world's most conservative societies? In this book, you will discover an uncompromising look at the realities of life in a strictly Islamic society, delving into every aspect of daily life while managing the restrictions imposed by Saudi society. From women spending time in jail for riding in the front seat of a taxi or the constant risk of getting blown up by a car bomb, life in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia involves a great deal of culture shock for westerners, in particular western women. And so much more! Scroll up and click the "Buy now with 1-Click" button to get your copy now!

Morris's experience may cause readers who are thinking about expatriate work to think again. He urges anyone considering working abroad to do research before signing anything.

Working and Living in Saudi Arabia' provides valuable cultural and practical business information necessary for all professionals working and travelling to Saudi Arabia, including those who may be working and living in other Middle East countries.