Product Description

A comprehensive guide for those hoping to live and work in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf States, including Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. Live & Work in Saudi & the Gulf provides an indispensable source of knowledge.In addition to advice on where jobs are and how one is to go about getting one, the guide includes essential information on the customs, laws, regulations and way of life. With key insider information and advice to help the reader secure residency and find their ideal home, Live & Work in Saudi & The Gulf also explains how to set up your own business and includes directories of major employers as well as listing those skills and trades most in demand.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #549194 in Books
• Published on: 2000-05-01
• Format: Illustrated
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 224 pages

Review
"'A very helpful guide to residence and entry regulations, lifestyle and the challenges of setting up home in each of the six GCC countries.. The book looks comprehensive and well-researched.'" The Middle East Association Information Digest.

From the Inside Flap
A detailed survey of the opportunities for employment and living in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf States including Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates

Business and Industry Report
Regional Employment Guide
Directory of Major Employers
Personal Case Histories

SECTION I LIVING IN THE GULF
General Introduction; preparing to go, remnovals, relocation, social practices in the Gulf, Islam, women in the Gulf, the Arabic language.

Residence and Entry Regulations; for those planning to visit, work or start a business.

Setting Up Home; renting apartments, town houses or villas, living on or off compounds, utilities.

Daily Life; education, banking, health care, taxation, transport, local laws, shops, social life.

SECTION II WORKING IN THE GULF
Employment; finding a job, recruitment agencies, salaries, benefits and perks, working hours, women in work.

Starting a Business; ideas for new businesses, business practices in the Gulf, business structures, taxation, government incentives.

Customer Reviews

Excellent source of information on Gulf States
This book is an excellent source of information for anyone even thinking of visiting or working in one of the Gulf States. It details everything from getting a visa to what sort of nightlife you can expect. Most helpful is the inclusion of a series of first-hand experiences of brave souls who have worked in the area, some for a number of years. Also gives useful websites, phone numbers etc.

Dont waste your money
What a waste of money this book is - written 7 years ago, Saudi has changed beyond belief in this time and is still changing every day, take it from somebody who lives and works here. nothing in this book is valid today, buy the latest edition and get the latest information which sadly too is out of date. Just get the job and get yourself out here - You wont regret the warmth and friendliness of these people