Posted in Saudi Arabia forum
hey friends currently i am working in UAE & our company is going to open a branch in Dammam, may be i can go there as a sales incharge but making my mind first, because i heard a lot that saudi is not a liberal country & can be difficult for non-muslims.
How is living there?
With family.
& sources of entertainment
plz reply
hi
posted by munir ehsan in Saudi Arabia forum
hi dear brother no its not like that the mutawwas will come to u , any time and start asking u or not even local saudiz can do that its not like that
or they will force u or beat they r not allowed to do that
if some 1 come to at the time of salaa only ok
u can tell that im not Muslim if some 1 come to u
and thats it
but all the other wht u heard nop never like that
unless u do some thing illegal
like no alcohol no night clubs and things like that
but if u r living in compound for sure u can get some freedom
and as Avinash say that, if this place is only for Pakistan then wht hell he is doing here he should get out from ksa
people like him dont want other to get benefit not even there home land brother
and remember this post from today he make joks about the people who died
he will feel the pain when 1 of his closest famliy member will die in an accident
then ask ur self who it feel to make joks for otherand yes as i told u that all over world u will find good guys and bad guys
so give respect and take respect
same as UAE nationals
its better for u learn Arabic coz as u say that ur in sales but most of the people can community in english also
thank care
ehsan
Welcome my friend
posted by sami ali in Saudi Arabia forum
First welcome you in Saudi Arabia, both to visit or Business
Second, Saudi Arabia is open to anyone who wants to invest and there is no difference in religion.
Living in Saudi Arabia you can easily live. The entertainment is not like Dubai, but you can travel the country close to if you want any information please send an email.thank you.
Knowing arabic in KSA helps
posted by uk mitra in Saudi Arabia forum
Well, most Learned Saudi speaks fluent English. Many westerns don't know Arabic and have been here since centuries, so nothing hard and fast on knowing Arabic.
But if you know Arabic, especially since you are in sales, Arabic language will add feathers to your career. Take it from me. I have been here since last 1.4 years and this is something that is etching me so much. Do some basic Arabic class in UAE, before plunging.Some Saudi's are known to look down on other nationalities, but depends on which categories of group you will interact. The new younger learned generation are different and with whom I have interacted, its a good sign for Saudi's and its country as they are not only hardworking but also respect other nationalities.
For all government offices, you will have little access as they prefer only Saudi's for all their dealing and only Arabic as their official language. You will find that all business office here will have a Department in their office called "Government Relations". You will also have to have one. That will make your life easy.
I have a had a smooth interaction with Young Saudi's, and I hope you will too. To generalize, on some miscreants and brand all Saudi brother is not something I would suggest. You will have your own experience. Infact, everyone has its own experience.
All the best.
hi
posted by ejs 445 in Saudi Arabia forum
thanks,
you are making easier to take decision to come saudia with your just kiddings, thanks bro. Is arabic must or we can comunicate in english as not required in UAE & i didnt try.
What about the young generation of saudis, here UAE locals whom i knows not showing much atttitude of there status in general or buisness talks they are helpful.hello
posted by ejs 445 in Saudi Arabia forum
dear avinash,
but is salaa (is nammaz?) mutawwa can force beat or disrespect you if you refuse, even after knowing your religion, i dont want to question or be personal, but want to make clear is you have saw something like with your eyes i mean its relly hard to believe.
hi
posted by ejs 445 in Saudi Arabia forum
Hi munir,
i have also that belief that religion starts from heart as all our prophets said, we are dividing ourselves by our own, we all are the childs of nature & only one holy spirt but named diffrentely. I do respect every religion & religious values.
regrding living in saudia i have just one confusion that most peoples are saying that mutawwas can come & question, force you any time without knowing you & your views even you are not at the fault & you cant arguee with them only you have to take patience every time even they disrespect you. & same can be done by any local saudi as most of them not respecting any nationality even not UAE locals.
But is the true i want to hear from people like from people living there.
Plz make clear if i have understood something wrong.how is the life in dammam saudia as im not a muslim
posted by Avinash J in Saudi Arabia forum
Dear Brother,
I can understand what u mean between the lines.... as far as KSA is concerned I dont think it is liberal u can see muthava around who will force u to do salaa or else will be beaten up and u can see some body who will always trying to covert u.
I think don’t leave UAE, according to me KSA is only for Pakistani’s who can't exercise their religious formalities due to fear of Friday bombing / firing in the mosques.
As far as entertainment is concerned u can get all what is getting in UAE but under the table so that means u have to pay a little higher for that.
life in KSA/UAE
posted by uk mitra in Saudi Arabia forum
Hi Ejs, KSA is absoulty "Liberal" and much more.
Ofcourse, as far as open culture is concerened, you will find a contrast to what you have been enjoying in UAE, as Saudi you know is the holy land and some restriction do exist. Knowing Arabic is great here and you can get along very well personally and professionally.
Cost of living is less compared to UAE.
If you have any opening in sales or other discipline and need any help, put an e-mail to me and I will be happy to help. I am a recruitment specialiast for a manpower company. ha ha ha... just kidding....
regards,
ukhi
posted by munir ehsan in Saudi Arabia forum
hi dear brother
1st of all that the religion start from our own heart and respect the others and u will get respected also that is all
but as u say that ur a non Muslim and u will face problem here i dont think so coz all ready
in ksa lot of non Muslim r working here
living is very good
with family
sources of entertainment
for sure not like uae
but still u can enjoy like, parks malls fun land and many more
no 1 will say u that ur a non Muslim
1 thing u must nw that all over the world u will find good guys and bad guys
and as money saving point ksa is very good
i m sure u will enjoy ur stay in ksa
take care
ehsan