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on 13 Jun 2016
I am interested in working in Saudi and I have applied to Saudi Aramco several times, I haven't been successful at present but I am going to keep trying. I am trained in Technical/Process Hazards Analysis/Process Safety as a Scribe and Document Controller roles using SAP and I have had a lot of experience at Conoco Phillips/Jacobs. I am working currently at the moment in the NHS in administration. I have also applied to Randstad In the Middle East and I am on Monster and various other job sites. I am not having much luck I dont know if they tend to recuit Saudi nationals only? I was just wondering what the life is like in Saudi and what to expect in terms of (relocation package -accommodation), work life culture outside of work and what are the advantages and disadvantages of moving there ?
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Life in the Middle East will definitely be an adjustment for a female expat from the UK.
Are you looking for a job in Saudi Arabia or Dubai? The lifestyles in these countries will be quite different, as Dubai tends to be a lot more progressive than Saudi.
Read more about some of the challenges you may face in Culture shock in Saudi Arabia. If you're looking at Dubai, read our guide to find out more about the lifestyle.
Regards,
Cayley
What country are you moving from, and what breed is your dog? Both of these things can have an effect on the process you'll need to follow.
Broadly speaking, you'll need proof of vaccination and a vet health certificate, plus some other forms and documents, and ideally your pet should be microchipped. Probably the best way to go about it, though, would be to hire a pet relocation agency - there are quite a lot of regulations to follow so it can be really stressful to undertake on your own. For an overview, check out this article on Shipping Your Pets to Saudi Arabia.
Good luck!
Meagan