Top 10 Reasons Why I Loved Living in Saudi Arabia | Life in Saudi Arabia as an Expat

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Cheryl Obal, Cross-Cultural Communication Expert

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My life in Saudi Arabia, the life of women in Saudi Arabia, and life in Saudi Arabia as an Expat. Get all your questions about life in Saudi Arabia answered!
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I lived in Saudi Arabia for 4 years, from 2016-2020 and I had an extremely positive experience. Now I have my own business helping others to understand different cultures, including Saudi Arabia.
You don’t love a place because it’s beautiful, even if it IS beautiful! I loved the desert and Saudi has some really beautiful places. But no! You love a place because of the people, and the experiences you have with them.
Here are my 10 Reasons:
1:04 1. The people.
2:13 2. Communication style.
3:08 3. Great professional working environment.
3:56 4. The weather.
4:42 5. Multicultural population.
5:35 6. No drinking.
5:55 7. It’s safe.
6:12 8. No guns and gun violence.
6:24 9. Opportunities to travel in the region.
7:00 10. Be part of the Vision 2030.
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@ahmedzia4361 Жыл бұрын

As a non Arab Muslim I should say this Saudi Muslims are the most charitable/generous and salah observing Muslims.

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert Жыл бұрын

True Ahmed that they are very devout! This is one thing that inspires me about Saudis: their devotion and discipline in praying and observing all Islamic tenets.

@AdamFero-mr3kr 8 ай бұрын

@@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert As a Muslim from Algeria (however nationality doesn't matter in Islam), I agree with what you said...

@user-eh8ny6nd3d Жыл бұрын

As a Saudi girl, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for this information about my country, but I wanted to clarify something about kindness and generosity and avoiding bad words, all of which are among the teachings of our beautiful Islamic religion. It is he who prevents us from saying everything bad and scandalous. We are really proud of our Islamic religion and we are proud of our heritage, our country and our government. So I always say that out of all other nationalities, religions and countries, a Saudi Muslim girl was born and I am really, really, proud of that. الحمدلله 🇸🇦🙏

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert Жыл бұрын

You are most welcome and thank you @ريمان for watching the video! You are absolutely right about Islam being the driving force behind all the goodness in the Saudi personality. I witnessed this a lot and I had the beautiful experience of many Saudis gently teaching me about the Quran, and in fact I read most of the Quran myself. Also my Muslim brothers and sisters helped me through some dark moments, for example when I lost a loved one while in Saudi, and my friend told me that “according to the Quran there are two things we can’t control: the day of our birth and the day of our death.” This statement helped me a lot to overcome my pain at that time. Finally, I find it very impressive (and rare) what you find in Saudi: that the entire population is United under Islam, under the government, under the history, and under the Vision2030. It’s truly inspiring. Much love to you sister!

@faisalsaifi6137 Жыл бұрын

I have also experienced the arab culture, I feel very positive and gather with the Islamic people and culture. It gives a different vibes... I love the arab culture..

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert Жыл бұрын

@@faisalsaifi6137 glad to hear it! It’s true that it’s easy to love the Arab culture 🥰

@RichardSaladin Жыл бұрын

Happy to read your comment. I pray that the unique identity and values including creed is preserved. It's a place with tremendous worldly potential without any need to dilute or imitate the immorality.

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert Жыл бұрын

@@RichardSaladin Well said and I totally agree!!

@Sezfluffy Жыл бұрын

I want to teach in Saudi Arabia so much.. I'm learning about Islam . I live York currently UK. What I like about the Islamic life is its purity.

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert Жыл бұрын

Hi Sarah, I totally understand and this is also one of the things I love about Saudi: the pure way of life in Islam. Why don’t you search for teaching jobs in Saudi on LinkedIn? Good luck and let me know how it goes!

@fatimaomer1132 Жыл бұрын

Hi! I'm a Brit working in saudi arabia for 2 weeks now. If you have any questions, let me know :)

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert Жыл бұрын

@@fatimaomer1132 thanks, that’s great!

@theonelikesaf3679 Жыл бұрын

Hi Sarah, your comment was beautiful about islam. I hope and pray you get to fulfil your wishes of teaching there and may Allah guide you to the light of islam. Ameen 💖

@kadyrobinson5150 Жыл бұрын

@@fatimaomer1132 What's your contact? I would love to ask a few questions

@islandgirlxx3465 10 ай бұрын

I so agree with you. What makes a country is it's people I'm a latina living in the Netherlands and in general the dutch are reserved, opinionated, very blunt, passive aggressive and arrogant. It's spiritually and mentally exhausting to live here. I miss human warmth😢 I have heard good things about Saudi and the culture when one of my coworkers went there for Hajj. I can't wait to visit❤

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert 10 ай бұрын

So glad you agree Islandgirl! I know exactly what you mean about Dutch culture, it's very similar to US culture where I come from. I also needed a lot more human warmth in my life, which I got from places like Saudi and Italy, where I live now. I hope you have a chance to visit Saudi, it really is an unforgettible experience!

@AdamFero-mr3kr 9 ай бұрын

No " human warmth " in northern and western european countries. As a north african (Algerian), I prefer the " Latinos" peoples (in Europe or southern America) ... maybe for the " simple, shining and human spirit of living" of the " latinos" ... Just compare the artistic football style of "Latinos" to pure european football to see the " human mirror" of what I mean 🤔

@AdamFero-mr3kr 8 ай бұрын

@@emryadora However, the occidental medias said and write that there is no racism in the " democratic world" - means the Occident - 🤔🤔🤔

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert 8 ай бұрын

@@emryadora sorry to hear about your experience! Hopefully you will find more human warmth in Europe.

@shaibumohammedlanyo4733 Жыл бұрын

I just subscribed immediately after watching. I have not seen a video so comprehensive about Saudi Arabia as this one. As a Muslim, it has been my desire to perform Hajj at least once in my lifetime. But after watching this video, my interest is now more than performing Hajj but living and working in Saudi Arabia. My wife and I are both licensed professional teachers in Ghana and I hope Saud Arabia can offer us teaching opportunities. Thank you for the information. Best wishes.

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert Жыл бұрын

Hi Shaibu, I am so glad to know that this video motivated your interest to work and live in Saudi! Please check out the other videos on my channel about Saudi to learn more 😊 and best of luck to you and your wife for finding a teaching job there! 🙂 Let me know how it goes.🙌✌️

@marcellocolona4980 9 ай бұрын

Lived for 10 years there with my Nigerian wife. She made a conscious decision to respect local culture and wanted to experience life as a local, which for her meant wearing an abaya, hijab and often a face veil when in public. She speaks fluent Arabic so when fully covered and veiled, she passed for a local. In public very few people picked up on her slight accent. We really absorbed the local culture and raised our two daughters there for 10 years when in their teen years. They are fluent in Arabic and after returning home continued to wear hijabs. Our good friends and neighbours here in Florida are Arab Muslims so we formed an instant bond with them. When out in public everyone wears their hijab and abaya, and I often wear a thobe and kufi. I’m retired and when my wife is fully retired, we would like to return there permanently.

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for your comment Marcello and I’m so glad to hear you had a positive experience there and continue to be good friends with Arab Muslims! It will be interesting to hear what you think when you go back, because a lot has changed in the last 7 years. Speaking of retirement there: did you know they have a Premium Residency visa now? You can get Residence for life, which was never possible in the past.

@marcellocolona4980 9 ай бұрын

@@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert Thanks for that info, we didn’t know about that. That would make it easier to retire there for us. Living in the kingdom would make visiting my wife’s family in Nigeria a lot easier transportation wise.

@infinitegaming2884 Жыл бұрын

I'm planning to work in Saudi Arabia in the near future. This video gave me a strong sense of motivation to not give up my dream. Thank you miss Cheryl. Keep on inspiring others.

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your comment, it means a lot to me! I’m glad you found the video motivating. I wish you the best of luck in your Saudi job search. Let me know how it goes!

@s3uD-al3uFi Жыл бұрын

I am very happy that you kept beautiful memories about the Kingdom and shared them with others to correct some wrong ideas. Thank you for your kindness.

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert Жыл бұрын

You are most welcome Saud, thank you too for watching and commenting!

@alwafey1818 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your videos about Saudi❤.. I hope you come to visit or work again in Saudi and I hope I meet you there. I really appreciate people who live and respect the other cultures. Shukran

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert Жыл бұрын

Hi Ahmed, you are most welcome and thank you so much for watching and appreciating the videos! It means a lot to me. I will definitely be back to Saudi soon.

@Rana.11 Жыл бұрын

احب الناس امثالك التي لا تنكر الجميل وتقول الصدق والصراحه بغض النظر عن اي شي اخر

@hamod1034 8 ай бұрын

Everything you said is true, the Saudi people welcome everyone, thanks for the video🇸🇦

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert 8 ай бұрын

Most welcome! Thanks for your comment!

@user-tl8xt4kt6h Жыл бұрын

Thanks you very much for this comprehensive and brief clip,and this is evidence of your knowledge and beautiful culture .💯

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Adwan, I really appreciate your comment and that you watched the video. You really made my day!

@moonkey5080 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this video. Saudi Arabia is a great country! and the people there are amazing!

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert Жыл бұрын

You are most welcome Moon Key and I’m glad you agree that Saudi is a great country and the Saudi people are amazing!

@Aida-Noor Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing your amazing content. Saudi Arabia is definitely the place to be. I am starting to look into moving there, so excited to explore it. I have met some amazing Saudis they are all amazing 💚❤️

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert Жыл бұрын

You are most welcome and glad this has helped make you excited to move there! Good luck!

@manazirqayyum3843 Жыл бұрын

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@ahdalb1879 Жыл бұрын

Great video, thank you for sharing your experience with us.

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert Жыл бұрын

You are most welcome Ahmed! Thanks for watching and commenting.

@erhanbayramoglu45 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the informative and cordial video Chery. I am going to move Riyadh in a month so video really helps me to have some concrete thoughts about the country.

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert Жыл бұрын

You are most welcome Erhan, and thank you too for your comment. I’m wishing you the best of luck in your new Saudi job!

@BQ900 11 ай бұрын

I love visiting KSA because my husband can wear his native clothing (everyone looks super & stays cooler) and I like wearing the abaya. Makes getting dressed so easy! Finjan full and sweet dates to eat. ❤🇺🇸🇸🇦

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert 11 ай бұрын

Personally I love wearing the abaya too! It's so comfortable, elegant, and beautiful! And Saudi dates are the best! Fully agree! Glad you love visiting KSA too.

@vickidavis8927 9 ай бұрын

Love this! I had no idea!

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert 9 ай бұрын

Glad to know you learned something Vicki! Yes, this surprises a lot of people to know that Saudi has completely changed in the last 7 years!

@WASABINIQABII Жыл бұрын

InshaAllah I can move to Saudi Arabia this video just solidified that hope ♥️🦋 Thankyou sis

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert Жыл бұрын

Most welcome Ava!

@reine1958 Ай бұрын

i really love saudi arabia💚 best country ever so clean and beautiful. the culture is beautiful and its a very safe place. especially now with all their success and new projects im very happy to see this beautiful country being successful. the people are so kind and respectful. truly love it💚💚

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert Ай бұрын

Glad to hear it!

@GgGgg-wc3jy Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for you and all who’s showing to the world the truth about Saudi Arabia

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert Жыл бұрын

You are most welcome and thanks for your appreciation!

@oxchristan Жыл бұрын

really enlighting video. I used to own the stereotype that women are very disadvantaged in Arab countries, such as they can not get a decent job, be treated differently, and have little freedom in terms of daily activities. It is all given by the media☹…But recently I start to realize that women's rights in Saudi Arabia are changing. Really happy to see that. love the "be part of Vision 2030" reasoning in your video. Hope to visit the country soon and experience it myself.😄

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert Жыл бұрын

Hi Chris and thank you for your comment! It’s nice to know you have opened your mind to see the way Saudi is evolving, especially in terms of women’s rights. It is indeed an exciting time in the Kingdom, especially due to the Vision2030. Hope you have a chance to visit or work there someday!

@ahmdkalef2252 11 ай бұрын

The perfect introduction about Saudi Arabia.

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert 11 ай бұрын

Thank you Ahmed, I’m glad you thought so!

@mrsam3236 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much chery ,we are South African family watching your video and excited to immigrate KSA ,

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert Жыл бұрын

You are most welcome and good luck to you and your family!

@aliouba6929 2 ай бұрын

Hi I'm living here in Saoudi Arabia since 2 years, all the 10 reasons are absolutely right 💯. Before i came my vision was completed others. But i believe it's the best place to be.

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert 2 ай бұрын

Hi there! Thanks for stopping by my channel and for watching and commenting. It really made my day, and I’m glad to know you agree with all my points about Saudi Arabia. Happy to know you’re also having a great experience here!

@jarallah11 8 ай бұрын

I wish you more happy days in Saudi Arabia 💐

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. I am going back to Saudi in 2 days!!!

@jarallah11 8 ай бұрын

@@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert safe and enjoyable travels 💐😇

@dammamboy2002 11 ай бұрын

wow!! again and again Cheryl Obal, thank you so much

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert 11 ай бұрын

You are most welcome always!

@rahul155rk 11 ай бұрын

Privileged to be a part of BMS commissioning team at KAUST in 2009-2010 And indeed a great video to watch KAUST highlights and changing facts of Saudi.

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert 11 ай бұрын

Wow you had a historic role! Have you seen this video of mine about KAUST? My Daily Life in Saudi Arabia at KAUST: The BEST Place to Work in Saudi Arabia! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nNmTgcWSnqmpZ5c.html

@ulose3489 Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome 😍💙

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@k.j5283 Жыл бұрын

Unlike Europe where people don't even offer water to others.

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert Жыл бұрын

That is so true! Saudis will offer you the clothes on their back but in Europe you have to pay for everything including water!

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert Жыл бұрын

@Fight authority Do you know any Saudis personally?

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert Жыл бұрын

@Fight authority sadly, you are wrong!

@Deestone777 8 ай бұрын

Amazing ❤

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@bah-bah29hinks7 5 ай бұрын

25,000 subscribers!!💗

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert 5 ай бұрын

I wish and I hope to reach that mark!

@angelaliwaisy Жыл бұрын

Very informative video, thanks sister

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome Angel!

@goptasingh3092 Жыл бұрын

Wow , here in nyc saying good morning can turn into a fight but this is normal .

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert Жыл бұрын

The US has really gone downhill in recent years…I hear ya bro.

@jerimytucker7633 3 ай бұрын

Great video, thanks for sharing

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert 3 ай бұрын

You are most welcome and thanks to you for watching with an open mind 😊

@MOHAMEDHASSAN-fk9jv Жыл бұрын

Informative video. It's a pity it has just a couple of thousand views.

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert Жыл бұрын

Thanks @Mohamed Hasan for watching and for your compliment! I hope more people will watch this video and understand more about Saudi.

@MOHAMEDHASSAN-fk9jv Жыл бұрын

@@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert I hope so.

@mohd-obid Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert Жыл бұрын

Most welcome Mohammed!

@brandoquirol9954 10 ай бұрын

very well said

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert 10 ай бұрын

Thanks, glad you thought so!

@positiveenergytraveler7624 Жыл бұрын

Hi HI CHER!!! Thank you very much for your video….after watching, i think i will come to work as a nurse in South Arabia.

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert Жыл бұрын

That’s great, I’m glad if the video inspired you!

@harmmas Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert Жыл бұрын

You’re most welcome Awad!

@fumanchu9701 Жыл бұрын

I’ve got two friends from Pakistan and 1 from Bangladesh that are considering going to Saudi to work on national infrastructure projects. Is there a big community of south Asians there also and are they treated well do you know ?

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert Жыл бұрын

Hi Fu Man Chu, yes, there is a big community of South Asians in Saudi Arabia. To be honest I can’t speak for how individual employers treat their workers but what I know is that there have recently been many new labor laws put into place in Saudi, which project workers’ rights. And there are certain rules, like for example they are not allowed to work outside during certain hours when the sun is hottest.

@savagemario5905 Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Sister.

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert Жыл бұрын

You’re most welcome!

@atw007 8 ай бұрын

Hi Cheryl, good to see your video. I am thinking of moving to Saudi from North America. All the positives you have told really attract me . I work in a technology field so i am not sure how much are the chances of me getting a job there.I really need some help in understanding. Do you know someone who can help me in understanding the KSA job market in technology and my chances of getting a job there ? Thanks .

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert 8 ай бұрын

I can help you with that, contact me at info@cherylobal.com

@alenizi17 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for Your kind words

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert Жыл бұрын

You are most welcome Abdullah!

@MehmetAsaf-tl1fj Жыл бұрын

MashaAllah❤

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert Жыл бұрын

🙌😀

@muteb1152 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your compliment 🌺

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert Жыл бұрын

You are most welcome Muteb!

@saudiseeker6061 Жыл бұрын

Good luck 👍

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert Жыл бұрын

Thank you Saudi seeker!

@javierescuella9105 7 ай бұрын

I am Saudi and I live in Riyadh. I think that all of your words are true and I agree with you, but perhaps you do not know this thing, but firearms are permitted in all their forms, such as Full Auto, Assault Rifle, Keys, Pistols, and Hunting weapons are all permitted, and any citizen can purchase them from an online weapons store after a psychological medical examination. To ensure that the person does not have any psychological illnesses or criminal history related to weapons, in fact, I own five firearms, licensed and official, and three of them are different types of AK47, and all of them are also automatic, but the difference here is that we do not see weapons as self-defense, but rather we see them as a hobby or A weapon for hunting because we do not need a weapon to defend ourselves, and frankly the prices of weapons are a little expensive. The cheapest weapon is more than $2000. Also, if you have any weapon, you cannot carry it in public areas or in your cars unless it is a hunting weapon or if it is a machine gun, which you must A transportation license is obtained for a day (via a mobile application. It is simple but obligatory. It is like telling the police that I have a weapon in my car today. I want to transport it from, for example, my house in Riyadh to my farm so that you are not fined for carrying a weapon to me without a transportation license). Also, as Saudis, we are educated except We use violence in the first place. That's why you think there are no weapons because you can't see it, but I assure you, every house in Saudi Arabia has one firearm.

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this clarification and explanation. Yes, I have found out since making this video that guns are allowed and owned by many people in Saudi Arabia. However the major difference still remains between Saudi and the US, where I come from. It’s rare that people will use their gun here in Saudi, you don’t have school shootings and huge massacres with guns like in the US.

@javierescuella9105 7 ай бұрын

@@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert Yes, of courseI understand the point, but I want you and the Viewers from other countries to understand that the reason for the Absence of violence using weapons is not the lack of weapons, and if there are weapons, then there will be violence., but this is because the reason is not because there are weapons or not, but it is related to other reasons. For example, in my opinion, in America, people are very selfish and only see the other people around them with a superficial view, that they are people who do not care about them, do not know them, and do not care. Therefore, violence related to weapons is widespread. But here I think that the Saudis see each other as brothers for many reasons, including religious ones, and that they are all of the same origin and they all share almost the same history, as well as the close relationship between each other and the strong communication between us and their concern for each other so They cannot even think about committing a crime just for the sake of killing using firearms because they see the people who are going to kill them as brothers and family. How can I kill them when they care about me all the time and help me in any time of need? Or these are the children of our neighborhood and the people I see in every gathering. It happens in the neighborhood. Perhaps it is a difficult look to explain to people who have never experienced this feeling before, but this is what we feel in Saudi Arabia towards each other, as if we were one big family.

@sarahe9326 Жыл бұрын

Hi could you make a video about the application process please

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert Жыл бұрын

Sure, do you mean about applying for jobs? There is already a video about working in Saudi which could help. Check my most recent upload.

@hrc1402 Жыл бұрын

You love Saudi Arabia, and we love you

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@JaeJunBrianLee Жыл бұрын

Do you need to know the local language to function in Saudi Arabia? Can expats get by with just English?

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert Жыл бұрын

Hi there Jae Jun, knowing English is enough and in most workplaces in Saudi, the common language is English, even between Saudis. Some jobs require Arabic, but most of the time English is enough, especially for expat roles.

@shaziamalik620 4 ай бұрын

Hello there ❤ I am looking for information about medical college in Saudi Arabia. Do they have good medical universities? If yes do they accept International students, which college would you suggest. Thank you ❤

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert 4 ай бұрын

Sorry actually I don’t know anything about that 😕

@LamaAlghamdi-by6xm 5 ай бұрын

أهلا بك في السعودية 🇸🇦❤️

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert 5 ай бұрын

شكرا!!

@t3ibt Жыл бұрын

Super 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉love it 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🇸🇦🇸🇦🇸🇦🇸🇦🇸🇦🇸🇦🇸🇦

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad you loved it

@incognitooo77 9 ай бұрын

Could you please tell me if the country dog-friendly or not ? We're planning to go to Saudi Arabia but really worried that it can be uncomfortable for our dog. Are there any places to walk your pets and how the locals feel about you having a dog? We don't want to hurt their religious feelings. Thank you!

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert 9 ай бұрын

Nowadays Saudi has become more dog-friendly and I knew many expats living there who brought their dogs. About places to walk pets: the availability of places to walk dogs really depends on where you live.

@incognitooo77 9 ай бұрын

@@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert thank you very much for your response, you're so kind ♥️ I think Riyadh is the easiest place to live with your pet, right?

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert 9 ай бұрын

@@incognitooo77 well again, it really depends. Riyadh is a metropolitan city, but if you live in a compound there should be plenty of places to walk your dog. I wouldn’t say it’s the best place to have a dog, given that it’s the biggest and most populated city in the country. There are many other areas of the country which have vast rural areas and tons of wide open space. But of course it depends where your job is. If you’re working in Riyadh, you have to live there, so if I were you I would choose a compound.

@user-cz9sr3cr8n 5 ай бұрын

نحن نربي الكلاب للصيد والحراسة ولكن ديننا يمنع ادخالها للبيوت لأنها قد تنقل الأمراض ولكن اذا جئت الى السعودية فهذا شيء خاص بك وبثقافتك لا يتدخل احد في ذلك هذه حريتك مالم تؤذي احد اخر هذا ديننا هذه ثقافتنا الذي لايعلمه الكثير حول العالم ان الاسلام دين تسامح ورحمة واحترام وتعايش وحرية في حدود الذوق العام والأدب وعدم إيذاء الأخرين نرحب بك في بلادنا ستتفاجىء لأن لديك خلفية صنعها الإعلام المظلل ستجد الواقع مختلف

@Slava_2425 Ай бұрын

Will you please send a apartment site for 1 bed room in Jeddah/Riyadh please 🙏

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert Ай бұрын

Sorry, I don’t know any.

@Slava_2425 Ай бұрын

@@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert so you wasn’t in an apartment when in ksa you didn’t sleep in apartments ?

@arashahad8733 5 ай бұрын

Which city is the best in KSA to live as an expat?

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert 5 ай бұрын

Definitely Riyadh is where all the action is!

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert 5 ай бұрын

Definitely Riyadh is where all the action is!

@arashahad8733 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the answer. I am German citizen with expertise in logistics and would love to move to KSA but don't know how to land a job there. Any idea?

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert 5 ай бұрын

I offer a consulting service with personalized job search assistance for finding jobs in Saudi. Write to me at info@cherylobal.com for more info.

@Sezfluffy Жыл бұрын

I've always travelled alone abroad as noone wanted to go with me. Did you go alone to Saudi?

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert Жыл бұрын

Hi Sarah! Yes, I went alone! Don’t worry if you are alone, because it’s very easy to make friends there, both Saudi and expat!

@brandoquirol9954 10 ай бұрын

agree

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert 10 ай бұрын

I’m glad you agree!

@radoslavapetkova8348 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for your video. Are there churches? Are Christians free to gather and worship together?

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert 6 ай бұрын

You are most welcome and thank you for watching. There are no churches, and Christians can gather in private. You just can’t worship publicly.

@unsolicited_comment 3 күн бұрын

How is it to raise kids as non Arab muslim there? My kids are 10,5, and 4 years old. They neither speak the local language nor english, I am worried about schools and that they can't adapt. I have a job offer and I am not sure about it.

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert 2 күн бұрын

Kids will be fine! Don’t worry.

@RobertJFaber 9 ай бұрын

5:27 people from Kazakystan.

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert 9 ай бұрын

Yes-curious as to why you wrote this comment?

@rebellious0708 6 ай бұрын

After seeing this video I'm even more excited to go to Saudi Arabia ❤

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert 6 ай бұрын

That’s great!

@rijinvarghese3598 5 ай бұрын

Same

@aination7302 6 ай бұрын

I have a job offer In Saudi. Could you please tell me, what amount per month can get you a luxurious living? And do they have International schools for kids?

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert 5 ай бұрын

Hi there, congrats on your Saudi job! If you want to discuss cost of living, ideal salary, international schools etc. it’s too much to write in the comments but feel free to contact me at info@cherylobal.com

@shakerghazi 3 ай бұрын

Nice

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert 3 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@jessicaabukhamsin5048 11 ай бұрын

I’m debating on moving to Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦 I’m a American and live in America my husband from Dammam

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert 11 ай бұрын

You will probably love it!

@muhammadmazhar7629 Ай бұрын

I have done MBA from Pakistan and have experience in HR and Admin more then 10 years can you find a job for me???

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert Ай бұрын

Nowadays it’s a challenge for expats to get jobs in HR since most HR roles have been Saudized. It would help if you have a unique specialty or you have a network/connections in Saudi

@bumblebeemom Жыл бұрын

Hi Cheryl, thank you very much for your video and your sharing. I have a question about finding jobs in Saudi Arabia. I studied Master course of Law in Europe (Financial Markets). Do you think there is any opportunity for me to find job there? Again, thank you for your information.

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert Жыл бұрын

Hi @Bumblebee Mom! You are most welcome. There is definitely a need for professionals with legal qualifications in Saudi Arabia. I think especially your focus on law for financial markets would be very valuable there. Try a LinkedIn search to see relevant openings. This video explains how to set up alerts for jobs in Saudi Arabia: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ot-kiq-B3NSUhnU.html&feature=shares

@bumblebeemom Жыл бұрын

@@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert Thank you very much for your reply and happy new year.

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert Жыл бұрын

@@bumblebeemom happy new year to you too and best of luck in your Saudi job search! Let me know how it goes.🙌

@TheMsiaddict 7 ай бұрын

Don't say no if you are invited by a Saudi to eat, or they will be offended.

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert 7 ай бұрын

They really love people, so they want to have your company.

@toheebmagray6835 Жыл бұрын

Mam I'm fresher I'm post graduated from India as well as Bachleor degree in education What kind of job i get in Saudi Arabia?

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert Жыл бұрын

What’s your field, and what subject is your post grad degree in?

@easygoer1234 9 ай бұрын

I could never live in that kind of unrelenting heat.some like it hot some like it NOT.

@KainatAmin-ms2nk 3 ай бұрын

As an Pakistani and a muslim i always need any other Pakistani or any indian in saudi arabia or even sudani who can speak English urdu because arabian can't speak English or urdu thats why i only like in KSA if you have friends family there or any whom you can talk and communicate...

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert 3 ай бұрын

Nowadays most Saudis speak English too.

@KainatAmin-ms2nk 3 ай бұрын

@@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert only that Saudis who are working as a head or any other high level jobs citizen can't speak English they just know Yes and No

@munirnikzad Жыл бұрын

Saudi vision 2030 bring it on. I wish I was in Saudi right now. Racism in West is getting out of hands.

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert Жыл бұрын

I know what you mean about Western society!

@shaziabashir4772 Жыл бұрын

I wanna live there ..... i'm from Kashmir

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert Жыл бұрын

Good luck! Why don’t you try applying for jobs?

@shaziabashir4772 Жыл бұрын

@@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert i will apply inshaAllah

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert Жыл бұрын

You can attend my upcoming workshop on finding a job in Saudi: www.eventbrite.com/e/529665713407

@shaziabashir4772 Жыл бұрын

@@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert sure thanks a lot dear❤

@caroline-iq6nx 9 ай бұрын

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@Andalosy1976 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for your fairness ❤ unfortunately western media always give wrong image about Saudi Arabia!

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert Жыл бұрын

Yes I know! I am trying to change that through my videos. There is too much info out there about Saudi which is negative and untrue!

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert Жыл бұрын

You are most welcome Salih!

@Andalosy1976 Жыл бұрын

@@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert 👍❤🙏

@aaratisapkota7879 Ай бұрын

I am nepali can you told how much safe for girls i want to learn their sciences and technology ❤️😘do their is rape cases in work and violence ..plz suggest it is good to come or not to come i want to have big university degree their

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert Ай бұрын

It is very safe here and rape cases are extremely rare, don’t worry just come and see for yourself!

@luckycat-tarot 9 ай бұрын

I wish i liked it ..took exit and will never want to go back 😅

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert 9 ай бұрын

Sorry to hear you didn’t have a good experience…not sure when you were there but a lot of things have changed …

@nataliezementbeisser1492 10 ай бұрын

did you get rich in Saudi Arabia?

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert 10 ай бұрын

Well, I earned enough to buy two apartments in Italy and start a business.

@nataliezementbeisser1492 10 ай бұрын

@@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert so, yes. Congratulations. I would like to work there too (Saudi Arabia). But it seems impossible

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert 5 ай бұрын

I offer a consulting service and personalized job search assistance for finding a job in Saudi. Contact me at info@cherylobal.com for more info.

@shafqatjahan5679 Жыл бұрын

Assalam O Alikum I am going to Pakistan 11 June I am waiting you

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert Жыл бұрын

Wa alaikum assalam! I hope to see you too Ammi! I miss you 😢 safe travels to Pakistan.

@muhammadshoaib7900 Жыл бұрын

Hey guys

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert Жыл бұрын

Hey Muhammad

@muhammadshoaib7900 Жыл бұрын

@@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert how are you

@benjaminkful Ай бұрын

I don't agree with some of the thing's that you say as Saudi's go to Bahrain to drink and smoke and they can be quite unfriendly i've served saudi's in the uk and they are quite nasty

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert Ай бұрын

Well you are entitled to your opinion. Everyone has different experiences and I think a lot depends on how you behave with them

@samialkhammash1985 9 ай бұрын

@6:20 Correction: The law allow Saudi citizens with no crime record to buy, license and carry guns (consealed). Most Saudi families have guns in their homes, they carry them mostly during long trip. Most people do not carry their guns within the city itself even though its allowed by law. All guns must be licensed and kept in safe closet or concealed if carried.

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for the information. This is one of many good things about Saudi society, that you can own a gun but still people don’t carry them in public very often. And there are hardly any shooting crimes.

@samialkhammash1985 7 ай бұрын

There is no point of carrying a gun everywhere, because its safe and there are no wild zombies outside😂😂😂

@orsoncart9441 5 ай бұрын

Very disapointing. Looks like it's heading down the USA route.

@whn6344 11 ай бұрын

👍🏻🇸🇦❤️

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert 11 ай бұрын

Thanks, glad you Iiked the video!

@muhammedAbass6519 Жыл бұрын

Hi I just subscribe to ur channel

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert Жыл бұрын

Great Muhammed, glad to have you here!

@heloisaheng3189 11 ай бұрын

wow you're really an ambassador for SA haha

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert 11 ай бұрын

Yes that’s true! I want people to know and understand the real Saudi Arabia.

@ravishrestha276 Жыл бұрын

But some Saudi are mukh Mafi ... After all I love Saudi people

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert Жыл бұрын

😊

@waso999 Жыл бұрын

💗💖❣💕💞

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert Жыл бұрын

Thanks Waso, glad you loved the video!

@user-mv2jh8rq6e 4 ай бұрын

Sadly zero migrants feel the same way moving to the west, thank you for your honesty

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for stopping by my channel, watching and commenting

@user-mv2jh8rq6e 4 ай бұрын

@@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert you are most welcome & I genuinely wish you the best of luck with ur channel & in life because honestly honesty is kinda hard to find these days, bless you & I have to add to spread awareness, Free Palestine

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert 4 ай бұрын

I wish you all the best too!

@user-hf6fu4hm8h Жыл бұрын

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@mdmoner9162 8 ай бұрын

very very nice country saudi arabia🌹💝comments 🌹🌹🌹💝💝💝🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩monir hossain🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩💝💝💝💝🌹🌹🌹

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting! God bless

@gavingomeze6021 25 күн бұрын

You look beautiful

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert 25 күн бұрын

Thank you 🙈

@mrjustice4454 8 ай бұрын

i love you madam ❤

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert 8 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏!

@cactusfullmoon2597 2 ай бұрын

If u were so fascinating there why did u leave then?

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert 2 ай бұрын

I left because of the pandemic. As soon as travel became possible in late 2021, I began visiting Saudi every 3-4 months and then, in September 2023 I came back to live here again, this time in Riyadh! 💚

@Andalosy1976 Жыл бұрын

Follow and Like .. you deserve ❤

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@rosiea7958 11 ай бұрын

What is it like working in Saudi as a woman?

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert 11 ай бұрын

They roll out the red carpet for you, call you sister and treat you like a queen.

@azhidahaka2844 8 ай бұрын

@@cherylobalcrossculturalexpertAre women from South East Asia treated in a similar way?

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert 5 ай бұрын

I offer a consulting service and personalized job search assistance for finding a job in Saudi. Contact me at info@cherylobal.com for more info.

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert Жыл бұрын

Get my 15-page packet "Jobs in Saudi Arabia" HERE: cherylobal.gumroad.com/l/Saudijobs

@Aida-Noor Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing amazing content. I hope you can arrange for more events unfortunately I missed this one. Well done 👏🏾

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert Жыл бұрын

@@Aida-Noor Will definitely let you know!

@fancyapple1794 Жыл бұрын

An error when loading the page

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert Жыл бұрын

@@fancyapple1794 hi, which page are you referring to? If you are talking about the page for the jobs packet, I just tried and it’s working. Please try again and let me know if you are still seeing the error.

@PrincessHaulah-nw6cg Жыл бұрын

I what to join you bcZ I need a job

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert Жыл бұрын

Check out my “Jobs in Saudi Arabia” packet, link in a pinned comment.

@RedaReda-vl9ff Жыл бұрын

Islam is so beauthifull and if you decide to join our community,you are very welcome my friend🙂

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Reda!

@MD-ug4sd Жыл бұрын

I want to relocate to saudi but I'm scared because I'm black

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert Жыл бұрын

There is no problem with being black! There is a lot of diversity in Saudi and in fact a lot of Saudis themselves who are black! Please give it a try and don’t worry at all.

@MD-ug4sd Жыл бұрын

@@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert wow okay thank you❤