hi, thank you for your video! it gave me comfort after consecutive nights of overthinking and having anxiety on whether it was a good decision for me to accept a job offer in saudi (as a woman). it felt like a hug that everything will be ok 😊 more power!

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert

Жыл бұрын

You are most welcome Hannah and glad to hear you gained more confidence about accepting the job! Please also watch my other Saudi videos. May I ask which job you’re going to do in Saudi?

@hmdperez

Жыл бұрын

@@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert it's an it-related job, like a data engineer. I know it's a great opportunity career-wise, but I was just afraid of how'll I'll be treated by or adjust with the society as a female and asian expat. (Im filipino btw hehe) I watched a lot of your videos and subscribed already. You are a great help to people like us, really! I appreciate your content so much! :)

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert

Жыл бұрын

@@hmdperez Best of luck in your new job and let us know how it goes!❤

@hmdperez

Жыл бұрын

@@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert Thank you! 💗

@GraubiGames

Жыл бұрын

How does it go? :)

Great video! thank you for sharing!

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert

Жыл бұрын

You are most welcome MoonKey and thank you too for watching and commenting!

Thank you for information ❤

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert

Жыл бұрын

You are most welcome Moataz!

Very nice and informative video with a lot of positive energy!

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for watching and commenting! You made my day.

Thanks for sharing your Saudi experience

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert

7 ай бұрын

You are most welcome! Thanks for watching.

Very good video! I've been living in Riyadh for awhile from the U.S. and agree with everything you've said.

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert

9 ай бұрын

I’m really glad to hear that! Thank you for watching and commenting😀

Great video, going to Jeddah in 2 weeks... very informative!!

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert

8 ай бұрын

Glad to know you found the video useful! Hope you saw my other Saudi videos.

Thanks for your kind words.. You are awesome..❤❤

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert

Жыл бұрын

You are most welcome Abu, thank you too for watching the video and for your compliments!

Bless your heart! Thank you so kuch for sharing! Im planning on moving for religious purposes and was a little nervouse sonce im a working woman. Now my soul feels at ease and im excited to make the move

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert

10 ай бұрын

You are most welcome! I’m glad the video was helpful and I wish you all the best in Saudi!

Very good explanation..hope always sucses for you

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert

6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for watching and commenting. You made my day!

Great video 😍👍🏼

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching AZ!

Thank you so much for this video. I got an opportunity in 2016 but was really worried about how l was going to live in Saudi Arabia. I recently was shortlisted for a position there and was informed that it has opened up since then. Really loved this video. Thanks for sharing your experience.

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert

Жыл бұрын

You are most welcome Betty. Please also check out the other videos about Saudi on my channel! Best of luck and let me know if you do go to live there.

@Hannahx1104

Жыл бұрын

@@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert Thanks again. I certainly will!

Thank you so much how kind u r💓💓 All appreciation and respect to you 🇸🇦♥️♥️♥️🌹

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert

Жыл бұрын

You are most welcome Najat and thank you too for watching the video!

Excellent video. Thanks for sharing your Saudi experience. I lived in Riyadh for a couple of years some 22 years back. It was a different country then.

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert

11 ай бұрын

Oh wow, 22 years ago! It must have been very different back then! You should go back for a visit and see how much has changed.

You all videos are mind blowing and experienced based. Every information regarding to any area of research i learn alot through out your videos.. i really appreciate your struggle to make the people MINDS to mOVEe there instead of moving towards other high profile countries.. i wil also be there very soon INSHALLAH...

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert

Жыл бұрын

Hi Waqar, I’m so glad to know you find the videos informative! Yes, my goal is for people to know the real Saudi Arabia, and to break down stereotypes. I hope you have the chance to work in Saudi soon, inshallah. Best of luck to you and keep in touch! ✌️

Great video

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for commenting, glad you liked it!

This is a wonderful video. We lived for many years in the kingdom and raised our daughters there. You are spot on about being respectful and honouring local culture. My wife and daughters always wore abayas in public and hijabs. The garments the locals wear are suitable for the climate. When in Rome…

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert

9 ай бұрын

Thank you Marcello, I am so happy to hear that you and your family had a positive experience there, and that you knew how to be culturally respectful! This message really made my day. Thanks for watching and commenting! Do you miss living there?

@marcellocolona4980

9 ай бұрын

@@cherylobalcrossculturalexpertYes, we do. We found out that the Saudi government is now issuing visas for retirees, so we are seriously looking at moving there permanently once my wife is fully retired. She is Nigerian and worked in the oil industry there when we met when I worked for the UNF&AO In Rome after 25 years in the US Navy in public affairs. We would be closer to my wife’s family in Nigeria and I have a lot of family in Italy, rather than here in Florida. Our two daughters, who converted to Islam, are out on their own, and I know they would love us living in the kingdom, so they would be close to childhood friends and their cousins in Africa and Italy. We are all Arabic speakers, which does make life easier.

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert

9 ай бұрын

@@marcellocolona4980 wow, I am so impressed by everything you have written here. What a worldly family! You all speak Arabic?! Your daughters converted to Islam?! 25 years in Rome?! Amazing, I feel honored to be communicating with you. There are many similarities between us too: My husband also works in oil and gas in Saudi, I live in Italy now, and I also have family in Florida! Small world! By the way, Saudi now has a long-term residency option, so the good news is that you don’t need to wait until retirement to go back there! Please stay in touch, I’d love to meet you. I’ll be back in Saudi next month.

Thank you❤

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert

Жыл бұрын

Most welcome!

Nice ❤

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert

Ай бұрын

Thanks!

Thanks God bless you

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert

6 ай бұрын

You are most welcome and God bless you too!

@dr.raheesazad6972

6 ай бұрын

Wow that's good God bless you and your family.

Wow Cheryl , I liked what did you say because this is the truth about Saudi Arabia

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting. I’m so glad you liked what I said! I want everyone to know about the REAL Saudi Arabia!

@dammamboy2002

Жыл бұрын

@@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert thank you so much for what did say about my country, Saudi Arabia

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert

Жыл бұрын

@@dammamboy2002 most welcome. Little by little we can teach people about the truth! 🙌

Wow! That’s an amazing video. Much appreciated. The more I learn about Saudi Arabia, the more I want to visit it. Can you recommend me a nice area to stay for tourists? Somewhere convenient for short walks when you want to have dinner after a long day sightseeing, for example, instead of taking a cab or something to cross the city? Shukran.

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert

Ай бұрын

You are most welcome and glad you appreciated the video. You might like to visit Al Ula!

Nice

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert

3 ай бұрын

Thanks!

I wouldn't mind living in Saudi Arabia, more than ever, given the state of the Western world

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert

6 ай бұрын

I totally hear you!

Gracias por el video, me encanta lo que dices, pronto me ire a vivir alla y quiero saber muchas mas cosas del pais, por ejemplo las mejores ciudades para vivir y que trabajos pueden hacer los extranjeros alla, gracias!!

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert

Жыл бұрын

Estoy muy feliz! Ok, I will try to make videos on the best cities for foreigners to work and live in Saudi, muchas gracias para tu mensaje!

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert

Жыл бұрын

@Pianist girl oh yes! I lived just one hour from Jeddah and visited often. Lovely city! 💜

@lascosasdeandrea

Жыл бұрын

@Pianist girl thanks for the recommendation!

@lana9188

10 ай бұрын

Visit Jeddah! it’s a city full of foreigners i’ve seen hundreds of Americans there also it’s so diverse and it’s known to be more open, i’m spanish but idk how to speak spanish i was born & raised there❤️ Or dharan!

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert

6 ай бұрын

I offer a consulting service and personalized job search assistance for finding a job in Saudi. Contact me at info@cherylobal.com for more info.

hey i am your new subscriber

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert

Жыл бұрын

Hey Sweet Sparkle! Welcome to my channel 😀

Thanks for the video, could you please provide information on the cost of living, like rent, food and other. The information online seem to be overwhelming. Relocating to Riyahd.

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert

Жыл бұрын

Hi Moshood and thanks for your comment. This data is not so easy to provide because there is a wide range of costs for everything and it depends vastly on everyone’s individual lifestyle. Riyadh is definitely the most expensive city in Saudi and you should be prepared to have a lot of personal expenditures even if your employer provides a lot of benefits. Whenever relocating to a foreign country there are many unforeseen expenses. As a general guideline, I would say to budget around 3,000 USD per month for all living expenses in Riyadh. As time goes on and you understand where to find cheaper things, and save money, this may decrease. It also depends if you’re relocating alone or with family? Bringing a family will affect your costs significantly because you need to pay dependent fees every month, plus school fees for kids, which could be really expensive. I will try to make a video in this in the near future. 😊

@moshoodrafiu328

Жыл бұрын

@@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert Thanks for your reply. I have an offer of $3000 per month in Saudi Arabia, Riyahd. Is this a good offer in 2023? I will be relocating alone.

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert

Жыл бұрын

@@moshoodrafiu328 it depends on your qualifications, years of experience, and country of origin. It’s a decent salary but to be honest on that salary in Riyadh you probably don’t save much unless the employer is proving housing.

@moshoodrafiu328

Жыл бұрын

@@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert during the interview process, the recruiter told me $1,000 would cover my expenses for a month including housing, if I don’t live extravagant.

@moshoodrafiu328

Жыл бұрын

They are not providing any other thing apart from the $3000 salary. I have a BSc degree in Electronics and Computer Engineering, and 3 years of professional experience.

Hi there ...loved ur content...could u pls tell me for how many years does the Saudi authority maintain an expat's data like finger prints Etsy in their database after the exit of that expat from the kingdom? Thanks .This is crucial for me to know ..God bless u

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert

Жыл бұрын

Hi, sorry I don’t know anything about that.

I would like to explore the start-up/tech scene in Saudi Arabia - could you advise any particular organizations/places I should visit in Riyadh?

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert

7 ай бұрын

There are sooooo many. It’s a good idea to come here and spend some time so you can look around and meet people. You also join tech start-up groups on InterNations.org and Meetup.com. I would also recommend attending the LEAP conference and checking out eyeofriyadh.com.

in Saudi Arabia, all women we treat like our Queen..

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert

Жыл бұрын

Yes! This is how I felt there!

@jimbojimbo6873

8 ай бұрын

God that is an embarrassing statement

@domevct9065

8 ай бұрын

@@jimbojimbo6873please what do you mean?

@mounikadudala5884

2 ай бұрын

More like slaves for men. If that what you mean. They are treated way inferior like “CANT EVEN DRIVE” “ CANT GET OUT OF HOUSE WITHOUT A MALE MEMBER OF FAMILY”

Saudi Arabia 👏🏻

Hi!Please give me information about the school when the kids start to kindergarten

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert

Жыл бұрын

I’m not sure about that, sorry!

Correction 10:46 International licenses is valid for only 3 months after that you should get Saudi license which is relatively easy to get.

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the information!

@Name-yb7hn

Жыл бұрын

@@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert You’re welcome. But there is a note that Saudis who have a foreign driver’s license can’t use them inside Saudi Arabia. For Saudis only the Saudi license are valid.

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert

Жыл бұрын

Good to know! Thanks again! 🙌

I have an interview for a job in Saudi on Thursday with the British council to teach x

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert

Жыл бұрын

This is great news! Wishing you the best of luck! Let me know how it goes!

@Sezfluffy

Жыл бұрын

@@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert i had my interview, they were very nice. I have to wait two weeks for the outcome. The job is in Riyadh

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert

Жыл бұрын

@@Sezfluffy that’s great! Let me know the outcome!

@Sezfluffy

11 ай бұрын

@@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert i got the job..1st September start...lots to question...how will I be treated when I first get there

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert

11 ай бұрын

@@Sezfluffy This is great news, congratulations! If you want to have cross-cultural training and preparation sessions before leaving for Saudi, I offer this as a service. Contact me at info@cherylobal.com.

Get my 15-page packet "Jobs in Saudi Arabia" HERE: cherylobal.gumroad.com/l/Saudijobs

hi thanks for the best information I'm from Ethiopia How can I find a job in Saudi Arabia

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert

9 ай бұрын

You’re most welcome. The best way to search for jobs is on LinkedIn. Check out my other video on working in Saudi Arabia which explains how to conduct a job search.

So as a general rule, wearing shorts won't get you into too many tourist locations and is generally frowned upon?

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert

4 ай бұрын

You cannot wear shorts here unless you go on an outdoors trip somewhere, like to the desert.

I’m going to visiting Saudi Arabia soon for a short business trip. Am I able to pay for everything by card (e.g. taxis)? I’d rather avoid having to use cash

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert

4 ай бұрын

Yes, you can pay for just about everything by card. You can pay for taxis by card by using the apps (Uber, Careem) otherwise you need cash.

@geoffyin

4 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Is it necessary to wear abaya for foreigners and Saudi women ?

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert

Жыл бұрын

No, it’s not necessary to wear an abaya. Many people still wear it, though. If you don’t wear an abaya, just be sure your clothes are conservative and respect local norms. 🙂

Moving to saudi in feb on work purpose....any suggestions for me?

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert

4 ай бұрын

What would you like to know? If you want cultural training for Saudi Arabia check out my website: workinginsaudiarabia.com/

People fearing God lives there!

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert

Жыл бұрын

That’s true!

Thank you for your content. I have been wanting to explore the beautiful places in Middle East. However, I am a transwoman. I am aware of the law in regards to LGBTQ community in these countries. But I would like to see the country one day.

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert

Жыл бұрын

I am sure you will be able to visit one day!

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert

11 ай бұрын

Check out this news @Nattasha Kole edition.cnn.com/travel/article/saudi-arabia-lgbt-tourists/index.html

Hi Dear, I have a question for you. You worked in Abu Dhabi for four years and then how did you move to Italy

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert

Жыл бұрын

Hi JS, actually I worked in Saudi Arabia, not Abu Dhabi. I have been a permanent resident of Italy since 2005, so I left Italy only temporarily to work in Saudi Arabia.

Can a employer there take your passport away from you? Yes or No and way they take your passport.

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert

8 ай бұрын

No, this is no longer allowed.

I am from Saudi Arabia

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert

3 ай бұрын

That’s great! Thanks for stopping by my channel

My husband is currently working there and I was wondering if he would be able to bring his family to live there... Can he?

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert

Жыл бұрын

Hi Maria! It depends on his contract and benefits. I would recommend him to ask the HR department of his company.

@Name-yb7hn

Жыл бұрын

I think yes, but there are additional yearly fees for the family (dependents). But, some companies may pay them for expats as contract benefits.

Hi Ma'am Just want to ask hows the security of a female expat working on saudi Arabia walking on the street going on accomodation after end of work. I've heard a scenario while working on the street going through their house some guys following or harrasted some foreign woman ? Please enlighten me to this matter thank you 🙂

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert

11 ай бұрын

Hello, Saudi Arabia is a safe place and most women have said they feel safer in Saudi than in their home country. The Saudi police has a no-tolerance policy regarding inappropriate behavior towards women. If anything happens, all you need to do is go to a police officer and point to the man who bothered you; they will arrest him immediately, no questions asked. However, of course, just like in any country, you need to be careful and street-smart. Isolated incidents can happen anywhere and I’m not sure what happened in the story that you heard, but I would guess that whoever was following/harassing the woman was probably not Saudi but another nationality. Saudis have a strict policy and cultural values about treatment of women. But of course as in every culture, there can be a few exceptions and occasional bad ones.

@skinipsagel0987

10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the information appreciated your message im enlighten 😊

@lana9188

10 ай бұрын

Firstly, this is a thing that happen in every country! But i really feel safe there (i’m spanish and 17yo) and i haven’t been in a situation like that, you can report him and he will get arrested

Hello. Id like to know how to get a. Scholarship to further my education in Saudi after doing my MBBS

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert

Жыл бұрын

To be honest I don’t know much about that. I do know that Saudi is trying to attract more international students, and there are many scholarships available. However, my experience is with doing business/working in Saudi, and Saudi work culture.

@shaneelasomanje6611

Жыл бұрын

@@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert that’s okay, thank you! If you can guide me to anyone that can help me that’s be great😊

@ritlt

Жыл бұрын

The scholarship application can be applied in an easy way through public universities for international scholarship students, according to the opening dates for the application for registration for admission to study in a Saudi university. Apply to the Saudi Cultural Attache in your country.

@shaneelasomanje6611

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert

Жыл бұрын

​@@ritlt Thank you so much for your comment. Do you know if this process also applies for PhD applications? I am interested in doing a PhD in Saudi. Thank you.

I want to do job in saudiaa like teaching plz guide me my father is there i also want to go saudiaa

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert

Жыл бұрын

You should definitely try to join your father and work as a teacher there. Good luck!

Can i carry my religious book like Bhagwat Geeta or Ramayana in Riyadh?

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert

2 ай бұрын

Yes you may have one copy for personal use. You just can’t bring many religious books to distribute or promote your religion.

@apathak7

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for answering my query, few answered me that they( riyadh govt officials )will trash it at Airport only.

Wow all the restrictions... Ill pass.

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert

Жыл бұрын

All the restictions? Not anymore. Why don't you visit Saudi, and see for yourself how much personal freedom you actually have.

@adilabdulrahman9990

9 ай бұрын

What all restrictions are you aware of?

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert

9 ай бұрын

@@adilabdulrahman9990I think all these "restrictions" that @mansellsutton29 is referring to have been totally eliminated, or reduced to simply guidelines....

How can I become expert in Saudi Arabia. What are the qualifications for an expert

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert

Ай бұрын

Well, to start, you should live here, spend a lot of time with Saudi people and read a lot of books about Saudi!

Since women can drive, are there female driven cabs?

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert

10 ай бұрын

You know this is a good question! I have seen female taxi drivers in Dubai, but so far I have not seen lady drivers in Saudi. I’m sure it will happen soon!

@lana9188

10 ай бұрын

@@cherylobalcrossculturalexpertit already happened

@lana9188

10 ай бұрын

Yeah ofc you can find some female drivers on an app called “Jeeny”

U didn't mention how much is the pay in Saudi.

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert

Жыл бұрын

Hi Tashfeenuk, the pay in Saudi varies a lot and depends on many factors including experience, education, and nationality. I didn’t mention it because it’s subjective to one’s individual circumstances. However, as a general guideline, you can count on salaries being around 3-5 times the salary you get in your home country-tax free!

@tashfeenuk

Жыл бұрын

@@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert thank u

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert

Жыл бұрын

@@tashfeenuk you’re most welcome!

@JessZhong

Жыл бұрын

@@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert i wanna work there. before i worked at Abu dhabi

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert

6 ай бұрын

I offer a consulting service and personalized job search assistance for finding a job in Saudi. Contact me at info@cherylobal.com for more info.

is it in mars?? so many restrictions

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert

Жыл бұрын

There are not so many restrictions anymore!

Can foreigners teach at Saudi Arabia?

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert

3 ай бұрын

Absolutely! There are so many foreign teachers here.

Is it possible for unmarried expat woman to work in the field of logistics in Saudi Arabia?

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert

Жыл бұрын

Yes, definitely Nadeem. There are no restrictions on expats and working in Saudi. When I went there I was single.

@nadeemahmed4969

Жыл бұрын

@@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert Sorry to disturb you again. My Algerian friend who is single and living with her family.Is it still possible to work ?Because I heard she is required to have her father or brother in KSA.

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert

Жыл бұрын

@@nadeemahmed4969 Yes of course. Why wouldn’t it be possible to work?

@nadeemahmed4969

Жыл бұрын

@@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert Thank you so much

@Fitmamma_1

Жыл бұрын

Single/divorced with kids ?

Duolingo!!

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert

Ай бұрын

Yes!!!

Hello . I'want to fine the job in saudi arabiya.you can help me. Please

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert

Жыл бұрын

Make an appointment with me here: calendly.com/cherylobalandassociates/30min

I'm a vlogger ...can i shoot there in Saudi for my KZread channel content ?

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert

11 ай бұрын

Yes, you can! Blogging is very common there now. Just be careful not to shoot footage of women’s faces without them knowing.

@simridhimattoo

11 ай бұрын

@@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert oke thankyou 🤩

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert

11 ай бұрын

@@simridhimattoo most welcome!

There is a potential job opportunity there, but can I live and work as a gay man or do I need to hide who I am ? I am a bit puzzled by your comments about 'refraining from revealing your personal life' in the name of 'respect' to be honest.

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert

10 ай бұрын

Hi there, I understand your concern. Let me explain. In Saudi Arabia, there is a strong privacy value. So what you do in your personal life, including who you sleep with, is part of the private realm that no one inquires about. You are not allowed to show anything about your romantic relationships in public, and the same goes for hetero couples. Straight couples cannot show any affection in public, apart from holding hands. There is no problem with being gay in Saudi Arabia as long as you keep it to yourself. I had several gay friends working in different parts of the country for several years and they never had any problems, because they kept it private. For more info, have a look at this article: edition.cnn.com/travel/article/saudi-arabia-lgbt-tourists/index.html

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@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert

Жыл бұрын

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Do you need to be married to visit as a tourist? Can we share a hotel room legally? Can you hire a car on a UK driving licence?

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert

Жыл бұрын

Technically, you need to be married to share a hotel room. You can hire a car on a UK drivers license, yes. Your license is valid for 90 days, I think. Then you would have to convert it to Saudi license.

@andrewhouston6631

Жыл бұрын

@@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert I had read that they had now allowed none married couple to share a hotel room as tourists. But not live together if staying longer? But this was how dubai kind of got round it. I want to work on Saudi more than ever as does my girlfriend. Despite been enhaged we wasn't going to hurry a marriage. We want to work, live and a travel this amazing country together but don't want to end up in trouble. How strict is it? As a married couple or none married can you show any affection in public? As great as the country is in feel we'd struggle if we couldn't hold hands or hug etc in public. We've travelled dubai many times and thats the only thing that feels cold, fake and loveless.i want to embrace saudi but show our love and be legal at the same time. Thanks 😊

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert

Жыл бұрын

@@andrewhouston6631 I understand your concerns, and yes, Saudi is becoming much more flexible on the unmarried couple rules. The point is, probably you can stay in a hotel with your girlfriend and no one will ask you if you are married. Definitely living together long-term is not allowed if you are unmarried. Many couples get married before going to live in Saudi, to stay on the safe side. The point is to remember that if you are traveling to Saudi, you are a guest in their country. Any guests should respect the rules and laws of any place which is not their own. Instead of trying to get around the rules/laws I would always recommend doing things correctly according to their customs. That is also the case for showing affection in public: it is not allowed or appreciated, but holding hands in public is okay between couples. Hope this helps and good luck to you!

@lana9188

10 ай бұрын

I live there, and yeah you can share a hotel room if y’all aren’t married

Allaha Hafiz Am going to Pakistan Today

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert

11 ай бұрын

Have a safe trip Ammi!! 💜❤️💜

how about practicing Christian religion?

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert

11 ай бұрын

Everything is changing nowadays. Have a look at this article about Easter in Saudi Arabia: www.arabnews.com/node/2283526/saudi-arabia

So why have you left?

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert

5 ай бұрын

I left because I got married in 2019, then in 2020 the pandemic started, where no one could travel, so I couldn’t see my husband. However I started a business where I had a lot of Saudi clients, and just recently (Sept 2023) I moved back! I guess I missed it too much. This time I’m living in Riyadh.

I'm i safe as a house help in Saudi??🤔😢

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert

Жыл бұрын

Yes, Anita, you should be safe. Many nannies have great working situations in Saudi. Of course, I can't predict how the dynamics of living with one individual family will be, whether in Saudi or anywhere in the world. What I can tell you is that there are many more laws these days in Saudi to protect the rights of domestic workers. Hope this helps!

@AnitaEstherAfiaAsare-fg6qt

Жыл бұрын

@@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert thanks a lot 🙏

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert

Жыл бұрын

@@AnitaEstherAfiaAsare-fg6qt Most welcome and best of luck!

@lana9188

10 ай бұрын

Mostly it depends on the family, but yeah it’s safe..

Salam Alaikum Sister, after living in Saudi Arabia, I think you were supposed to choose Islam as your religion, please I"m waiting to hear about to be Muslim, thank you...

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert

8 ай бұрын

I do have a strong affinity for Muslim principles and tenets.

@yussufbouzir5193

8 ай бұрын

May Allah protect and guide you to the right path 🤲

Have you read the Quran?

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert

Жыл бұрын

Yes, I have read the Quran! It’s a beautiful book.

@zeem1734

Жыл бұрын

Nice the reason I ask. In Islam everything happens for a reason. You were given an amazing opportunity by Allah to experience Islam. Didn’t want you to miss the most important part of your experience.

@t3ibt

Жыл бұрын

@@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert have you considered reverting to Islam?

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert

Жыл бұрын

@@t3ibt I have considered it, yes, but I am not currently ready for that step.

@t3ibt

Жыл бұрын

@@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert I’ll keep you in my prayers 💕💕💕💕💕

It doesn't exist. Its just a lucid dream. Like a nightmare. Don't make a big deal about it. You still need to wake up from this nightmare.

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert

Жыл бұрын

🤔

Cameraman has a gun to her head 😂

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert

8 ай бұрын

Guess what, I am the camerawoman, so I am definitely not putting a gun to my own head!

Of course you forgot to touch some important issues like the tremendous prejudice against queer people…

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert

11 ай бұрын

Everything is changing. Check out this article! www.cnn.com/travel/article/saudi-arabia-lgbt-tourists

Its a horrible country. I grew up there and as an atheist homosexuell person I feared for my life the whole time. I am glad to live in Finland now.

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert

2 ай бұрын

Sorry to hear that, but I’m pretty sure that if you’d come back today, you’d find a very different Saudi.

Welcome to your 2nd country sister. Glad you liked it. It would be my pleasure to give you an excellent hospitality experience when you visit Jeddah. Have a nice stay here sister 🌹.

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this message which absolutely made my day! I just love the Saudi hospitality! Thank you for calling me sister. I love it! It would be great to meet you when I visit Jeddah 🙂

Can I wear bikini on the beach in Jeddah?

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert

11 ай бұрын

Yes, there are beaches in Jeddah where you can wear a bikini. It’s not every beach, and not public beaches. You can wear it on a private hotel’s attached beach.

@trixhii

11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your information!

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert

11 ай бұрын

@@trixhii you are most welcome!

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert

11 ай бұрын

@@trixhii most welcome and good luck!

how about practicing Christian religion?

@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert

11 ай бұрын

Officially, it’s not allowed to practice one’s own religion publicly if it’s different from Islam. However you can practice your own religion in the privacy of your own home and that’s no problem. Nowadays, you even see some celebrating publicly. Check out this article in Arab news about celebrating Easter in Saudi Arabia: www.arabnews.com/node/2283526/saudi-arabia

@micomarinas2753

11 ай бұрын

@@cherylobalcrossculturalexpert ok thanks😉👍

@lana9188

10 ай бұрын

@@micomarinas2753t’s not a problem since you’re not promoting it you can still pray and read the bible in public js don’t promote it

@micomarinas2753

10 ай бұрын

@@lana9188 ok thanks👍