How to Live & Work in Saudi Arabia : A title: Practical Handbook for Short and Longstay Visitors author: Nydell, Margaret K.; McGregor, Joy. publisher: How To Books, Ltd. isbn10 | asin: 1857031520 print isbn13: 9781857031522 ebook isbn13: 9780585258706 language: English British--Employment--Saudi Arabia, subject Employment in foreign countries, Saudi Arabia--Guidebooks. publication date: 1997 lcc: DS203.N93 1997eb ddc: 915.380453 British--Employment--Saudi Arabia, subject: Employment in foreign countries, Saudi Arabia--Guidebooks. Page 1 Living & Working in Saudi Arabia Page 2 How To Books on Living & Working Abroad Applying for a United States Visa Living & Working in Hong Kong Backpacking Round Europe Living & Working in Israel Become an Au Pair Living & Working in the Netherlands Doing Voluntary Work Abroad Living & Working in New Zealand Emigrate Living & Working in Saudi Arabia Finding a Job in Canada Master Languages Finding a Job in New Zealand Migrating to Canada Finding Work Overseas Obtaining Visas & Work Permits Find Temporary Work Abroad Rent & Buy Property in France Get a Job Abroad Rent & Buy Property in Italy Get a Job in Australia Retire Abroad Get a Job in Europe Selling into Japan Get a Job in France Setting up Home in Florida Get a Job in Germany Spending a Year Abroad Get a Job in Travel & Tourism Study Abroad Getting a Job in America Teach Abroad Live & Work in Australia Travel Round the World Live & Work in Germany Working Abroad Live & Work in Greece Working as a Holiday Rep Live & Work in the Gulf Working in Hotels & Catering Live & Work in Italy Working in Japan Live & Work in Italy Working in Japan Live & Work in Portugal Working in the Gulf Live & Work in Spain Working on Contract Worldwide Living & Working in America Working on Cruise Ships Living & Working in Britain Your Own Business in Europe Living & Working in China Other titles in preparation The How To series now contains more than 200 titles in the following categories: Business Basics Family Reference Jobs & Careers Living & Working Abroad Student Handbooks Successful Writing Please send for a free copy of the latest catalogue for full details (see back cover for address) Page 3 Living & Working in Saudi Arabia How to Prepare for a Successful Short or Longterm Stay Rosalie Rayburn & Kathleen Bush How To Books Cartoons by Mike Flanagan British Library Cataloguing in Publication Data A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library. © Copyright 1997 by Rosalie Rayburn and Kathleen Bush. First published in 1997 by How To Books Ltd, 3 Newtec Place, Magdalen Road, Oxford OX4 1RE, United Kingdom. Tel: (01865) 793806. Fax: (01865) 248780. All rights reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced or stored in an information retrieval system (other than for purposes of review) without the express permission of the Publisher in writing. Note: The material contained in this book is set out in good faith for general guidance and no liability can be accepted for loss or expense incurred as a result of relying in particular circumstances on statements made in the book. The laws and regulations are complex and liable to change, and readers should check the current position with the relevant authorities before making personal arrangements. Produced for How To Books by Deer Park Productions. Typeset by PDQ Typesetting, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffs. Printed and bound by Cromwell Press, Broughton Gifford, Melksham, Wiltshire. Page 5 Contents List of Illustrations 7 Preface 9 1 11 Introducing Saudi Arabia The Country and Its Neighbours 11 What is the Climate Like? 13 A Brief History 14 Practical Information 17 Living With Islam 22 Observing Customs and Courtesies 28 Discussion Points 30 2 31 Getting There Visa Requirements Step by Step 31 Acquiring a Resident's Permit 35 Before you Leave Home 39 To Take or not To Take 40 Sending Your Goods 42 Case Studies 45 3 46 Finding Accommodation Living on a Compound 46 Choosing a Compound 49 What You Should Beware of in a Lease Agreement 50 Finding Accommodation Off-Compound 51 Single Status Accommodation 54 Brief City Profiles 54 Case Study 65 Discussion Points 68 4 69 Doing Business Observing Customs and Etiquette 69 Understanding the Business Climate 72 Marketing 73 Page 6 Selecting an Agent or Sponsor 75 Types of Partnerships 78 Investment With Incentives 80 Case Study 83 Discussion Points 83 5 84 Labour and Legal Matters Checking Your Personal Agreement (Contract) 84 Medical Benefits 86 Legal and Labour Issues 87 Functions of the British Embassy/Consulates 90 Case Study 93 Discussion Points 93 6 94 Women's Issues Making Primary Adaptations 94 Living with the Climate 97 Women's Health Matters 99 Running Your Home 100 Hiring Household Help 101 Locating Job Opportunities 102 Case Study 104
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