Starting My Life in Saudi Arabia: An Expat's Personal Journey
Starting My Life in Saudi Arabia: An Expat's Personal Journey Welcome to My Life in Saudi — a personal blog sharing real experiences, practical tips, and cultural insights about living in Saudi Arabia as an expat. Whether you're planning to move here or are simply curious, this blog is for you. Why I Moved to Saudi Arabia Relocating to Saudi Arabia was a major life decision. Like many expats, I came here for a job opportunity, driven by curiosity, career goals, and the desire to experience something completely new. The Kingdom is undergoing rapid transformation, and I wanted to be a part of that story. First Impressions of Life in Saudi From day one, I was struck by the hospitality of the people, the richness of Islamic and Arab culture, and the balance between tradition and modernity. The cities are clean and well-developed, the infrastructure is impressive, and there’s a lot more diversity than I expected. At the same time, cultural norms are different — and adapti...