- Purchase the complete Expat Arrivals Saudi Arabia Guide (PDF)
Few resources can build a better picture of life in Saudi Arabia than the expat blogs maintained by already-established foreigners. Whether these writers are recounting great challenges, relaying roll-on-the-floor funny encounters, delivering crucial advice and important tips or reaching out to those around them, their insight affords others a unique and personal glimpse into their new community.
Recommended expat blogs in Saudi Arabia
Under the AbayaAn interesting blog chronicling the ups and downs of an American woman married to a Saudi man and learning to survive while living in Saudi Arabia. ►Nationality: American |
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Reflections in the SandTania is a Canadian professor married to a Saudi businessman. She shares some of her experiences and observations about life in Saudi, where she has been warmly welcomed by her new extended family. ►Nationality: Canadian |
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Further reading
►See our Expat Experiences in Saudi Arabia page for more on what expats have to say about living and working in Saudi Arabia.
Are you an expat living in Saudi Arabia?
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Expat Health Insurance
Cigna Global
If you’re thinking about taking out private health insurance, our trusted partner Cigna Global is very aware of all the difficulties that expats can face when it comes to healthcare in a new location, so they have created a range of international health insurance plans specifically designed for expats, which you can tailor exactly to the needs and ensure access to quality care for you and your family.
Moving Companies
Moving Internationally?
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