An A-To-Z Pocket Guide to Living and Working in Saudi Arabia: Twenty-Six Things to Know About Living and Working in Saudi Arabia
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I have spent more than six years and three tours of my health care career living and working in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia is a country that is modern and on the move but yet it is still very deeply involved in customs and traditions. Upon my first tour to the country I arrived in the country without an Abaya (the traditional female covering) and I was very afraid and uncomfortable as everyone stared at me. When I went to the hospital and was introduced to my Saudi boss, the first thing that I did was reach out to shake his hand, something that is a custom in the United States, but he would decline. These were two of the very first things that I would learn about Saudi culture but indeed there would be many more customs and traditions that I would have to get use to. Saudi Arabia is a very interesting country to live and work in as you will learn something every day. This book is a simple and informative guide to assist those who are interested to live and work in Saudi Arabia. Learn about the culture and traditions and what life is like for the expatriate that works in the Kingdom. Join me on an awesome journey and be intrigued.
Valerie David
Valerie is the author of three inspirational books aimed at inspiring and motivating her audience to change and growth. Her weekly Motivational Mondays and daily blogs on social media has gained her a following of inspired warriors seeking to live their most amazing life. Valerie’s writings are simple but packed with powerful messages to encourage and uplift the reader that is seeking a more dynamic life. Valerie lives in Dallas Texas where she can be spotted with her backpack filled with inspiration and encouragement to inspire all those that seek to transform and live an amazing life. She is the proud mother of a beautiful daughter and grandson both of which bring extraordinary joy to her life. Her most important goal in life is to inspire every life that she meets; and to encourage every soul on this journey, to a life filled with greatness.
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An A-To-Z Pocket Guide to Living and Working in Saudi Arabia - Valerie David
Copyright © 2013 Valerie David.
Illustrations by Nouf Al Jamea
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Library of Congress Control Number: 2013915209
Balboa Press rev. date: 09/03/2013
Contents
Preface
Introduction
A to Z Guide to Living and Working in Saudi Arabia
A Look at Some of My Favorite Vacations
Final Thoughts
References
About the Author
Sanadal2.jpgThis book is dedicated to all those who have journeyed to the kingdom before me and to those who will journey after me. Those of us who have lived and worked in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia know that it is a journey, one that will encourage you, inspire you, and challenge you in ways that you have never been challenged before.
Also, thank you Roisin Dooley for your inspiration to begin this book.
Foreword
The author did a great job in describing the Saudi culture in a simple way. This book is well written and easy to read. The book reflects the author’s insights and observations acquired while living and working in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is packed with useful information for anyone looking to start learning more about the culture of Saudi Arabia.
Soha Sahwan
Preface
This book is not intended to be a scholarly text but a personal account of my time in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia. I have used a few resources, which I have cited in the reference page, to note historical data and facts. The book is intended to inform and intrigue