Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), the
largest country of the Middle East and the 13th largest country of
the world by land area, is a sparsely populated, arid land that has recently
emerged as a young country with a rich history of enormous oil wealth. Its oil
reserves have played a vital role in the fueled huge and rapid growth in the
country’s infrastructure so much so that Saudi Arabia has become synonymous
with petroleum wealth. Moreover, religion, tribalism and untold wealth have
aroused the curiosity of world’s leading nations in the country’s superabundant
history. Like other countries of the
Middle East, in Saudi too culture and religion are the kings. Reason why people
from all across the world feel intimidated by its secrets and feel the urge to
discover its deeply religious, family-oriented, protectively traditional and
socially conservative culture.Earlier, the gates of KSA were
only open to Muslim pilgrims, oil industry workers and businessmen who were
interested in the oil business. Their visits were also only restricted to only
a few places in the country. However, since the year 2019, things have quite
changed as the country started making big efforts to make itself a premium
travel destination by easing the E-Visa policies for more than 49 nationalities
and even granting the pilgrims on Hajj and Umrah, travel beyond the world’s
holiest shrines, Mecca and Medina. While non-Muslims cannot acquire Saudi
citizenship, immigrants still make up about 30% of the country’s population.
Over 95% of the Arabian Gulf is
a desert or semi desert but you’ll be surprised to know that the province also
comprises of some alluring crystal waters filled with corals and misty
mountains blanketed in green. Temperature in the summer can be boiling hot that
may even exceed to about 40 Degree Celsius so unless you are a masochist,
avoid travelling in the summer season. It is best advised to travel Saudi in
the winters, ideally between November to February when the weather is coldest
in Riyadh (the capital city and the political and administrative center of the
nation) that ranges between 28-22 Degree Celsius in the peak winter season.
It’s cooler in the mountains and a part of the south even experiences the
impact of monsoon from the Indian Ocean.
Important information for foreign travelers
Since Saudi is an Islamic
nation, it becomes crucial for both men and women travelers to pack fully
covered clothes as it is required by law to dress modestly. Although, foreign
women are no longer compelled to wear Abayas (a full-length outer garment worm
by Muslim women) in public but it is highly recommended to be worn in public
places unless you’re hanging out with the elites. Even the restaurants are
segregated for single men, women and families, which may lead to women having a
hard time in finding some restaurants that allow them to eat, especially outside
of big cities. Despite the clothing and communicating restrictions, women in
Saudi still feel safer than in most Arab nations because of its strict laws for
protection of women from even minor encounters of assault or harassment. Moreover,
women in Saudi Arabia are not prevented from doing what they like. They are
lawyers, doctors, engineers, teachers and even salient members of the
parliament.
Employment opportunities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
KSA’s oil industry is a major
employer and most likely area for world graduates to find work. Numerous jobs
are also available in IT, banking and telecommunications. The country’s current
focus on diversifying economy and reducing ownership restrictions is also
widely opening up job opportunities in various esteemed sectors like:
- healthcare
- education
- tourism
- engineering
- finance
- IT
- manufacturing
- petrochemicals
Most jobs are available in
major cities, Riyadh (the capital and the largest city) and Jeddah (the second
largest city). The easiest way to get a job in Saudi is by applying in an
international firm that has offices in the province as the organization would
first place you in its branch based in some other country, say for example in the UK and when you gain some experience and skills, it will transfer you to a
position in Saudi Arabia.
Since Arabic is the major language spoken most widely in the country, having an understanding of it and the ability to communicate will boost your chances of getting a job offer. Other benefits of working in Saudi include:
1. No
individual can be compelled to work for more than 8 hours a day, it’s against
the law.
2. Overseas
workers are not required to pay income tax in Saudi Arabia so, you can be sure
of earning a great fortune without any deduction from your hard-earned
salaries.
3. Cost of
living is at par with most other Arab nations but since you’re not obliged to
pay income tax, you can be sure of saving and spending more cash.
4. It is
most likely for your employment package to include your return journey to and
from Saudi Arabia, a fully furnished accommodation, transportation cost and a
year-end bonus.
5. Expatriates
who work for 2 years or more are also eligible for end-of-service benefits
(ESB) that include receiving half of the monthly wage for the following five
years and a complete month’s wage for the rest of their lives.
6. Since Saudi is a high-standard healthcare nerd, it is obligatory for your employer to provide you with a healthcare insurance.
You can only apply for an
Employment Visa in the Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia after having
received your offer letter from your employer. Offer letters are usually
generated in Arabic language for the smooth processing of your documentation
process but that puts you in the risk of being unaware of certain facts that
should be clear before-hand. Also, most of the documents that you present at
the time of Visa Application must be in Arabic Language. The Embassy of the KSA
only accepts the documents that have been translated by a certified
translations firm in Arabic Language, Attested by the HRD/Home Ministry and the
Ministry of External Affairs. Once all the documents are translated, attested
and authenticated by the relevant organizations of your home country, the
Embassy of KSA does their verification on its own end and then only grants you
the visa for employment in the nation. All of this is a time-consuming and
complicated process that must be done without any error or you may lose your
chances of working in the prestigious land of luxury and culture.
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