My friend Rushda is an Indian national but was born in Riyadh. Over time, her parents moved to Jeddah, where they issued her birth certificate. Years later, Rushda began working in Dubai as a...
Category: Expat
Recently, I had to replace my car number plates again. It happened that my family and I had driven across Saudi Arabia to Mecca to do Umrah. On the way, we met several terrible...
Over the years, I've renewed my Saudi Driving Licence several times in Saudi Arabia. However, this time it was easier. First, I paid at the bank, then renewed it in Abshir before collecting the new...
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...