How To Get The First Saudi Driving License for Teenage Sons or Daughters
Recently, my 17-year-old son got his Saudi driving license for the first time in Saudi Arabia. He was thrilled. To obtain the licence, he had to take lessons, theory and practical assessments, get a...
Several readers messaged me to ask how I manage to have so many picnics at the weekends. I love being outdoors with my family, especially with my fun-loving kids. People want to know how I organize...
A lot of readers write to me asking about salaries in Saudi Arabia. Many have job offers and want to know if the quoted salary is sufficient and whether it will cover their expenses during their stay...
Like thousands of expats, my university job was Saudiized in 2022. Alhamdulillah, and by God’s grace, the government invited me back to work for one more year. This near-miss got me wondering...
What Is It Like For Expat Children Born And Raised In Saudi Arabia?
I always wondered what it meant to be born and raised in Saudi Arabia, knowing that you do not truly belong here. My three boys, born in Saudi Arabia, are not Saudis but British. They attend...
What Is The Working Life Experience Of A Waiter In Saudi Arabia?
I usually take my kids to restaurants at weekends. At the restaurant, I use this opportunity to get to know the waiters. Most are foreign nationals from the Philippines, Nepal, or India. I like to...
