5 Reasons You Should NOT Move to Saudi
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- čas přidán 15. 05. 2024
- "Is Saudi Arabia right for me..?"
I've already done a video all around why you should seriously consider the move. Now I want to give you some reasons why moving to Saudi as an expat may not be the right move for you... 100% transparent.
I hope now you can dig deep into why you're looking to make the move and whether it is right for you.
I'd love to get your thoughts and I'm always here if you'd like to reach out - I'm @pete_kami_ on Instagram.
Good luck!
I’m a very calm happy Mexican Muslim. I don’t think I will have a problem living in Saudi Arabia tbh. Maybe in a couple years I’ll move out there ,we’ll see InshAllah.
IM Muslim living in the US im really considering moving to Saudi.
@@jdm90746I am a French Muslim girl who went to a riad two years ago. I advise you to come
@@FAr-qz7nr I performed umrah last year! I would love to live in Saudi
My Salams from Germany
Honestly, I believe Mexico is a bit better for you than a country that is drying up litterally...
Hey Pete, thanks for sharing your experience and advise. Nice video bro
Habibi that awesome to have someone like you from another country talking about Saudi Arabia and explaining it to others. I'm really glad to see that!
You’re too kind, thank you! I hope it’s helping people 😊
Valid points and all of it respectable and thoughtful, all of is a consideration for the society, respect
Appreciate the comment 🙏🏼🙏🏼
This is great stuff...thank you
Pearls of wisdom.
Thank you! 🫶🏼
Well said 👏🏼
Thank you! 🫶🏼
Greeting from Greece bro.Soon i will be in Riyadh,thank you for the advice
I'm the same age as you and I feel ya. I'm tempted to come and teach English here. The cleanse would be unreal. A sober lifestyle for a year would have so many health benefits
well done on this video my dude!!!! good job
Strange email tag name you're not always right, Allah (SWT) is right do good deeds and look for the al-Akirah because google search engine will not help you on yawm al qiyamah.
Excellent non biased advice buddy .
Thank you mate 🫶🏼
This was so beautifully done. I’m an American RN on my way over. Your video just confirmed for me that this is the right move me! It even gave me ideas of what to emphasize in my upcoming interview. Thanks so much!
Thank you for sharing! And I’m wishing you the best of luck in your interview and your journey 🫶🏼
Thank you for the video! Do you have a video about how it is to work in saudi? Like workpace and is it much crunchtime, workhours a week etc?😄
Big thank you for your videos. I’m considering to move to Saudi and I love to get more insights about the daily life there.
Life in Saudi Arabia is like any European or American country, but without alcohol, without street gangs, without gambling, without prostitution, and without nudity.
You can leave your car unlocked without your door or door being stolen. Also, there are no murders or thefts
Here the people are more social and concerned with family unity, assistance, service provision and hospitality. I say, welcome among your brothers
The majority of people know other cultures, so you will not be a stranger.
Most of the students studied abroad and most of the families traveled to America and Europe
American culture is known to the majority of people, but we have been influenced by everything: restaurants, brands, movies, and friends
@@mohd-obidwithout alcohol and prostitution, lol, you must live in a different Saudi to me.
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I am always looking up islam rules as a american living in California. I would love to learn to live in a Muslim country and learn to better myself. Im already 33 so ... not getting any younger. Im glad you and your partner has had a positive experience and I appreciate your advice. Its great to get a inside perspective.
I feel you, 33 and nearly 34 here 😅 I’m glad you’ve found these videos useful!
I have lived in Saudi Arabia and after 6 months there, I felt like going back to the USA to get everything I own and moving it to Saudi and never leaving again. I absolutely love Saudi Arabia.
You are welcome here brother ! believe me you will be more happy far from alcohol and drugs but you dont realize it yet
I do realise it! I’m 4 years in and haven’t once missed a drink. It’s a great way of life 🫶🏼🫶🏼
One of the main reasons I am thinking about moving to Saudi from Australia is because there is no Alcohol. I have quit alcohol and never been happier.
Good on ya man. I'm going the same . Sober since November !
@@1Jason the place floats on alcohol
I will be moving to riyadh from turkey next week and your videos help me a lot to get to know about the ksa and living there. Thank you so much mate!
Hi Pete, thank you for always sharing about KSA.
Have you ever talk or share about Saudization? How do you think about it, especially for expat who want to have career im KSA?
Can you make a video about how to go to saudie how to get residentsi.thank you
Thanks man. This was really interesting to hear a non-Muslims perspective.
In fact, you have mentioned all the negative points that anyone thinking of coming to Saudi Arabia, especially Riyadh, could benefit from. You have presented them logically and without bias. Thank you; you have provided a lot. I hope your video becomes more and more widespread.
Thank you! That’s very kind for you to say, and I really hope I did it justice 🙏🏼🙏🏼
Worked in saudi for years,jeddah tabuk,dhahran and riyadh so many ex pats come out of Saudi with a drink problem
Nice one bro i will like to meet you when i visit jeddah soon
Thank you Larry!
Very interesting I will love to experience that side of the world as medical practitioner...any advice?
Your video is quite interesting and educative.
Thanks for the comment! Hope it helps 🫶🏼
Thanks for the Video. How about for single females in their mid-age, is it recommended? Are there other Expat singles or mainly families/couples moving to Saudi?
🙏🏼🙏🏼 It’s open to anyone and everyone! I know a fair few people in your position so I wouldn’t have that deter you by any means.
My left ear enjoyed this video
Hello, Pete! :'D
First of all, Happy Saudi Founding Day! It's 2024 :')
So happy to find this video. And admiring you for your confession about the "elitist mentality" you had before.
Very much YES on when you talked about being nice and humble.
Expats talk down (belittle) the Saudi people, and it is so annoying to say the least.
We were given the opportunity to live and work here, let's give some respect to the people and the places.
And contribute, learn, engage with them.
I read this in a comic book (nerd alert! :'p):
"It is not for me to tell you what to do. I will say, though, that you, like all of God's children, have a responsibility to the piece of the world entrusted to you.
That is your greatness."
~Moshe Chomsky [a.k.a. The Acidic Jew] (to superpowered teen Deb-U-Ton)
Common Grounds #3 (2004)
"Sanctuary" (page 11)
Writer: Troy Hickman
Hope to see you around... if you're in Riyadh.
WELL said buddy and many will not hear your words
Thank you bro 🙏🏼
Hey bro will talk about Exit Visa and is important to obtain it?
Is it different to move to Saudi from the uk
Good one 👍
Great vids but can we please have one about car hire options and your experience with dealing with an accident?
When you rent a car, it will have comprehensive insurance against accidents, so you pay somewhat reasonable insurance fees. There are many rental companies and the offers vary and are many. You can browse their websites and choose the appropriate one, or seek help from public service offices when you do not know where to get an item from or how. Do you do it? These offices are located on every street..
If I had the chance to live in Saudi arabia. I’ll go- oh wait.. I am Saudi
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I'm a western woman, I have lived in and worked in Jordan. Not obviously Saudi. Thinking about a job opportunity in Neom. Read the employee reviews for Neom. They aren't great. I'm wondering how much my experience and understanding of the Arab world can offset some of the issues.
Great info
Thank you! Much appreciated
Salam from German. I am coming to Saudi shortly to find a job there. Can you give me some tips how to approach this endeavour? Are there any good recruitment agencies that I can talk to? If you have time, we can also meet in person. Thanks brother.
Coming to Saudi this April ,,😊
Thanks big guy
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How are you learning arabic? By yourself or you have joined any group classes?
I’m fortunate enough to have a private tutor a couple times a week. It’s very tough, but rewarding.
As a nurse ,wish to migrate to Saudi,will I enjoy my stay in saudi
Am living in Bahrain now and I have an offer to move to KSA in the same company. I would like to take my family together and live a good life there. My concerns are on the education system in KSA. Heard that it’s separated for boys and girls. Would like to know your opinion. And also about the quality of education. My wife is working as a software developer at present in India and she wanted to find a job in Riyadh where we are planning to move. Is it possible to find a job for her after coming there.
Yes, there are remote jobs in many fields... in the field of information technology, perhaps there is a backlog in these jobs. I have a technology company. The demand for programming websites and applications has become very little compared to past years... currently the focus is on artificial intelligence. We urgently need developers of this type. ...you will find great opportunities in it and game developers
Hey mate you know somone who knows someone who will also send some of those white boy salaries my way too? Those 20 to 25k a month jobs. I am currently between saudi and uae and its not working out for me. I wasnt able to be a successful digital nomad.
So True
Well said , it takes a lot of courage to say that, and it’s ok for a human being to make mistakes, but you are a hero for always fixing what needs to be fixed with you , welcome to Saudi Arabia my man. 🇸🇦🤍 all the best
Thank you Ryan, I appreciate that. We always seem to judge thing by standards that were used to rather than accepting that things can be done differently and that there is beauty within that 🙏🏼
As a tourist who’s visiting next week, am I ok to wear shorts in public? (Hearing conflicting info on Google haha)
You’re absolutely fine to. Just avoid shorts if going into a government building, but as a tourist I wouldn’t imagine you would need to visit one anyone. Plus if you’re going to a super nice restaurant like anywhere else in the world, shorts wouldn’t really be appropriate.
I hoped you enjoyed your trip, but as a Saudi woman I wouldn’t recommend you to wear shorts out of respect to the locals, I understand it’s considered a personal freedom in western countries but in Saudi we think differently when it comes to clothes and what is appropriate to wear in public, there are many modest and pretty long clothes and you can stay beautiful with them
@@petedoessaudi cheers pal. Yeah no particular funny reactions (shorts and tattoos). Felt welcome
Please make a video about life of a foreign women in Saadia and what are the red flags. My mom's female cousin and ant became mentally upset for lifetime while living there.... Please make a video what women should consider when shifting to Saudi with their husband....
In short, to live as a Christian woman and not as a liberal woman in all her affairs.
No I mean a foreign women as a Muslim...... such as from Pakistan...@@user-kj8yl6sn2z
@@user-kj8yl6sn2zMuslims demand Sharia in the Europe,while they don't allow the indigenous people in Europe to practice their religion....Why should a Non Muslim live like a Muslim?..Don't shove a barbaric religion on someone?....A lot of non Muslims out I know have lived in KSA and have had terrible experiences.... It's a curse for Non muslims to live there
Oh I'm amazed why did you go crazy?? I regret that...but you must respect our principles...we do not like seeing women naked in the street, at work, or on the sea. You can book your own chalet and sunbathe on the sea naked. In the end, this is your private area. No one can see you. You cannot drink alcohol, so if you do not... You can do without her, so she does not come. It will be difficult for you. She can walk everywhere alone, but she must wear appropriate clothes. Perhaps your relative did not adapt and was unable to establish relationships. She remains alone at home until he returns. Yes, when you live next to people, you do not expect them to knock on the door and appear polite. A relationship with you because you lived next door. Everyone is busy with their own lives.
Hey pete, can you give advice to a tattooed man… hands and neck even? Is it okay if even following all rules and etiquette?
I have a friend of mine who went to Saudi Arabia and had tattoos all over his face, neck and arms. They welcomed him and he did not suffer from any discrimination. The most important thing in Saudi Arabia is to be kind to others and not arrogant. I will go to Saudi Arabia next March.
There is no problem with tattoos. It is forbidden among Muslims, but there is no law preventing others from getting tattoos.
I just turned 24 last week I live in uae now it’s been like 9 month since I came here I am from Ethiopia I really love the Arab culture I know and speak Arabic well and my ultimate goal is to live in Saudi I am planning to move there but to be honest most people I know are telling me that’s a really bad idea and I am obviously not an expect since I am a regular person who works in a mall as a sales may be I might not get a good contract but what can I do man ever since I was a kid some how I am attracted to Saudi culture and people wish me luck and if there’s any feed pack please replay to my comment and cheer me up mate yallah
There are no jobs in this field, and if they exist, the priority is for Saudis. It is preferable to look for another field to work in or acquire other skills that will help you find a job opportunity. It is preferable to find a job for yourself before going there.
I get Mike Thurston vibes from you. But the cleaner Saudi version.
🤣🤣🤣 That’s quite the compliment
I loved pronouncing numbers in Arabic
I struggle pronouncing anything in Arabic 😂😅
@@petedoessaudi Don't worry , we can tell! 😂😂😂
Please make a video about fear of being kidnapped as foreigner in Saudi .... If its a real fear or their is some reality to it....
This would be news to me - kidnapped?!
@@petedoessaudi Thank you for responding. Unfortunately our one relative shifted to Saudia and their life turned tragic. But your comment suggest that it could b a rare tragic incident and generally people don't have to go through all that. Actually my mom' cousin and any were kept locked in Saudia by the uncle of my mom. Years later when the returned the two women were so mentally upset that they could not even tell what happened to them. So it still remains a mystery as to what happened to those ladies. We could not go for legal action as we had no statement from the ladies as they had no answers for our questions. Strangely all the 3 male family members were mentally ok and leading normal life. We are Muslims and from Pakistan.
Ask the people who were with her@@Oneirics9
@@Oneirics9 Who kidnapped your relatives? If they were kidnapped, why did they not inform security? You are lying about this matter. Kidnapping crimes do not occur in Saudi Arabia unless the kidnapped person is very stupid and does not know how to scream for help if he does not know how to act.. Or if the kidnapper is a friend and relative and they go with him willingly.. This is not called kidnapping if they go with their relative of their own free will...Should security know what people’s minds are in order to protect them? She could have called security and the perpetrator would be punished
@@SasSas2025-nv4gp It was by girls father ... she became mentally upset and no one knows how .... she is my mother's cousin....
Any thoughts on bringing wife and 2 young kids to Riyadh?
I think it could be an awesome experience for your family. I’d consider what type of life you want for your family and go from there.
From what I hear from friends with families here is that from a safety and security point of view it’s great. Equally schooling can be very good at some of the international schools. And from a broader growth of the mind and experience it would definitely be up there as a huge opportunity. Less time commuting general, more quality family time too…
@@petedoessaudi Thanks for responding. waiting to hear from Company Ive applied to... crossing fingers
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Born in Tunisia in April 14 1998, and grown up in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from August 25 1999 until October 14 2023, when I first came there, the religious fanatic mindset was out of control, and I spent my education years from kinder Garten until grade 6 (2002 till 2010), yet went back to Saudi Arabia in September 2016 to restart grade 12 in local school after my failure of the 6 year I spent in my home country (grade 7 to grade 12, which is 2010 to 2016), I seem desperate for moving to a destination that matches my mindset/soul and I do not think I am returning to that city anytime soon, instead, I would move on to different destination. Society of Saudi Arabia is a capitalism in a name of Islam, I am an anti-capitalist, I better off to settle in a tight Knott community, instead of competitive vibe, also, consumerism is invading Saudi Arabia, especially when sales are detected, with food consumerism being the most dominant type of consumerism, resulting in obesity epidemic, people in Saudi Arabia (especially Riyadh) commonly overeat in order to fill the emptiness, as a distraction from the misery of life. People are conditioned to try to fill their void with consumerism after all, and that includes food, but this doesn't work and only leads to flat pleasures, dissatisfaction and grouchy faces. Eating healthy in Saudi Arabia costs alot. One has to go to health food stores and pay higher prices to eat organic. Only those who are well off can afford that. This is not right. Healthy food should be available to all. Most people spend their days sitting in offices and driving cars, so they don't get enough exercise and physical activity. Public transportation in Saudi arabia is not good enough and it was too late to build bused and metros, as the city of Riyadh remains car dependent followed by excessive amount of highways, so one is forced to have a car. Having to work too much also takes time away from recreation and exercise. Everyday life in Saudi Arabia is stressful and demanding, yet feels empty, boring and meaningless at the core. Saudi Arabia has also a tendency of living to work: You are expected to live to work, rather than work to live (as they do in Europe). They do not get enough vacation time off. They live like hamsters on a wheel. It defeats the purpose, thus revealing the insane working hours, especially for construction worker that came from Indian subcontinent. All that matters in Saudi Arabia is working and making money. Everything is a business. The system is too business-oriented to enjoy life. Competition is placed over cooperation.
how is it to pick up chicks?
I'm a logistics director for a large company in the UK.
How would I go about finding work/work sample in SA?
Does anyone in the coments know? Would I need to be able to speak Arabic?
Of course not, the Arabic language is not important in the employment sector in Saudi Arabia, the most important thing is English
I'd like to move to Saudi, I'm a PT but also in the UK work in sports management. What the best thing todo go over for a weeks holiday?
Did you do the basic research regarding Saudi's climate? Try doing ANYTHING during the summer?
That's actually a dare! You can't! Even at night, it gets hotter than your typical european summer (even during heatwave) !
If you intend to go in the summer, it is better not to go to hot areas in the summer. No one spends the summer there, even local residents. We often go out to cold areas, except for summer lovers, as they enjoy the sea at night. We have Abha, Taif, Al-Baha and other southern cities where the weather is cold in the summer and very cold in the winter and snow falls like Abha and Tabuk.
Bro you forget to discuss one major issue
When you enter in Saudi as an employee, you cannot leave country without exit visa given by your kafeel or employer..
So literally you would be in prison
And almost all compnies exploits and don't let you leave working at them
That’s true, I always hate the exit re-entry process… HR can be super slow to organise
Do you require an exit visa when going on vacation ?
@@maggiecruise6618 nope, an exit visa is just for residents and done by their employer. If you’re on a business visa or tourist visa you can go freely
As some people in the comments would like to visit Saudi Arabia for their first time,,, and I think they already have by now.. I feel curious to know their opinions about Saudi Arabia!
Is it easy to find an apartment. And how is the cost of living?
2000 to 3000 reyal a month..if alone 1000 to 1500 a month
Can I ask - is it safe and easy to live there as a solo female? None of the points above is a deterence; at mid 30s I am over the party lifestyle I enjoyed in London/NyC and just want good life, calm culture and reconnect with Islam.
I have a friend and his friend who went to Saudi Arabia and they told me that they respect women more than men. Security in Saudi Arabia is very high and crime is almost non-existent. Therefore, I will travel to Saudi Arabia next March.👌👌
It is possible to live as a single woman. There are upscale residential complexes for female workers and students, in which all requirements are met, and relationships can be established with female students and employees. Also, you can live outside these complexes in family housing...and you will have no problem with anything.
Do you have to pay a monthly fee for staying in Saudi ?
Nope, no monthly fee. That’ll be covered in your annual IQAMA fee which would be paid by the company you’re working for
Did you grow spike hair in Saudi?
What an odd question
Watching from indonesia. Love it❤. Sub and like ❤
Thanks for the love!
Mate, regarding the girlfriend boyfriend situation.
What about the case where both parties would like to work there as Expats?
Would this still mean that living together would be impossible?
Yes you can live together if you both work there but if you’re married your spouse can reside in the country without a work permit or a residency permit
Saudi isn’t good for expats at the moment, but they are definitely working hard to lay the foundations.
brother what happening?
Bro you look like Jo Lindner ( German bodybuilder)
RIP 😢
i wanna ask, i have a job here in saudi as an expat, and i have a girlfriend who is coming along to visit me here in saudi, is it possible for my girlfriend to stay in my apartment? and what about driving along with my girlfriend in a car, Are there any restrictions that officers might put on us?
If you live in youth housing, this is prohibited. But if you live in family housing, this may be allowed in some areas. It is absolutely prohibited. You can meet in public places.
You can drive with her and go out in public places...it only prohibits living and staying in a private residence together without getting married...you need to prove the relationship between you so that she can stay with you
@@SasSas2025-nv4gp thank you for the reply, yes im living in a family housing. im the only one who was living here alone, alongside with my neighbors.
@@CarloCorpuz No problem...many people live there when they want to receive their female relatives, but in singles housing it is absolutely forbidden for women to enter, even if she is your relative...and if she enters, she bears responsibility herself...meaning if she is harassed inside the building or someone flirts with her...no Someone blames the young man because she was the one who entered their private building. As for the building designated for women, it absolutely prohibits men from approaching the building and is heavily guarded to protect women’s privacy because there are Muslim women who do not wear the hijab inside and all the workers inside are women.
how's the expat dating community?
As you would expect I’d say. Where there is a need…
Why is it expat for one and immigrant for someone else?
Why do you think? I’m curious
Don't you think that in the US you got a bigger opportunity to make money than in Saudi Arabia? You're always mentioning the money but I think the salaries are lower than they are in the US
Mmm yeah but how is that public medical care working for ya?
Personally i'm from greece but yeah i've heard about healthcare prices in america@@ihaveaidsish
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Great education
Open mind
Smart guy
Great view about this subject and about the world
Good luck bro
✌🏽Peace☮️&💟love✌🏽
Salam aleykoum wa rahmatoullah wa barakatuh
You need to move that plant 🌱 back of you.. 😂😂
Hah! Valid point
so really best to come to saudi in your late 20s plus
make sure your pubin and clubin days are over
Haha yes that’s a great way to put it! Although, a provocation here… If you want to get ahead in life then skip the pubbin’ and clubbin’ and immerse yourself in a culture with totally different values.
@@petedoessaudi yep ,when in Rome
if you want party party go and live in Dubai
@@petedoessaudi there were parties galore
Saudi Arabia is the best place for raising children because they have a wonderful society,very safe country extremely polite people
No drugs, Alcohol,crime I spend 17 years and came back with the best kids In the world if you’re single it’s not for you
Would it be safe moving to Saudi if im gay?
yes it is but don't do it in public keep it to your self and in home
Pro tip: Watch in 1.5x speed, he speaks too slow
😂😅 note to self, talk faster
@@petedoessaudi I'm joking, I think you are well paced :) if you speak faster you'll give the impression you are rushing :)
No more videos? Where has he disappeared
I’m still alive, enjoying life 😅😂
@@petedoessaudi still in saudi? Make more videos please 🙏
I am indeed. What topics would you be interested in?
I really respect the way u think . I saw tow of your videos I really liked it and excited to see the rest.
As saudi I agree with you about so many things but not every things for sure.
For me, highlighting problems and mistakes is very healthy, and important feedback helps to improve, so thanks alot my friend and please don't stop 👌❤
By the way I live in Jeddah and I really love to meet you may be I can help you to find nice places and activities ...
Peace 🎉
Hello Pete,
I think you need to consider other Nationalities (Arabs, Indians, Pakistanis ... etc) who come here and know that they won't get any benefits except doing "the year" and making that "big money" because they know they won't get anything more. If they spend money here they and live that year "experience" wise they know it is not their country and they won't get any nationality rights. I know you're speaking to a European/American audience but kindly consider including those also in your experience in KSA. It's a beautiful and clean country not gonna lie but more than that it's not lasting for those nationalities.
It is not permanent for everyone. Granting Saudi citizenship is almost impossible. You must offer many privileges to obtain it. As for permanent residency, you need a lot, a lot, a lot of money, and for investment you need to be a partner in a company abroad or have the financial ability to be a partner in a company. In Saudi Arabia
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I believe it's more easier if become Muslim. 😅✌🏻
Basically, if you want to become a chicken without freedom
Better to you to not go to bars and drink 😂
Sounds like hell
A perfectly valid opinion
If you're westerner dont bother with bringing your values to an Islamic country. Respect other people's way of living,the world does mpt revolve around Western values.
I’d agree with this and disagree at the same time.
We all hold values that are part of our identity, a lot of which are similar irrespective of where you are raised in the world. Family, generosity, kindness etc… The manifestation of them may vary though.
I think being able to appreciate this difference and being willing to learn about another culture is vital to enjoying life in a different country. Neither is right or wrong and there can be beauty in all approaches.
Openness, kindness and respect should all be universal human values.
In short: If you value your head, do not move to Saudi Arabia.
What a ridiculous statement 🤦🏻♂️
Come to Bahrain you have everything there Even if you work in Saudi Arabia, you can go on a trip to Bahrain, you need an hour to arrive to drink and come back.💀🤝🫶🏻
Thank you for sharing, I am definitely considering moving over to Saudi. I will hit you up on instgram
Sure thing! I’m glad it was useful