Mobo-CY
American expat in Saudi Arabia
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American
Lives in Riyadh
Registration: 22 August 2014
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Retirement age for non saudi female teachers by Mrs.hussain
Can someone tell us thag what exactly is the retirement age for foreign female teachers in saudia arabias embassy international schools. Particularly for teachers with ministry contracts.
This page is dated 2018 at the bottom, so it might help you, especially if you follow the extra links for more information. In general, the lowest retirement ages are for local-government jobs, and private companies are allowed to keep older ... Read More
hijab requirements Riyadh by Carebear Morgan
Hi, I am sure this has been discussed, however I could not find anything recent. If I have learned anything awaiting my move, is that things change often. My husband keeps telling me that he sees western women out and about without hijabs or ...
Hello Carebear, I am also a Western woman who arrived in Riyadh in March 2014. I have found that adding a scarf to my wearing of the abaya is much appreciated by the local population. I am an English teacher in an institute, and have had many ... Read More
Nursing at King Faisal by cazzyb
Hi I am a paediatric nurse from the UK and have been seriously thinking about applying to work at the King Faisal hospital. I was just wondering if anyone had any experiences of working there and whether they would recommend it? Thanks
I agree with Stumpy. I have been living in Riyadh for 6 months and have found both expatriate and local women in my apartment complex who are warm and welcoming. They have given me tips on how to find things, and have sometimes gone out shopping ... Read More
Scrabble, Bridge in Riyadh by musicman
Anyone interested in playing Scabble and/or Bridge in Riyadh? I am willing to teach Bridge for those who may be intersted but have not played before. Am home alone these days since all the family are on vacation and wont be back until end Sep. ...
Couple interested in playing Bridge in Riyadh. We are novices. We also play Scrabble. C & Y Read More