Expat Cities With The Longest Vacations
Riyadh is the expat vacation day capital of the world, according to a new survey. Expats working in the Saudi Arabian city can expect at
Corruption Purge Drags Saudi Arabia Into 21st Century
The purge to root out corruption in Saudi Arabia is also a drive to eliminate any opposition to the royal rulers. Crown Prince Mohammed Bin
Public Opinion In Different Countries Can Be Worlds Apart
Governments and public opinion can be worlds apart in the way the view the same topics. Donald Trump’s USA and ultra-conservative Saudi Arabia are good
Sanctions Against Qatar Impact Thousands Of Expats
The decision by seven countries to start sanctions against the Gulf State of Qatar is impacting on the lives and wealth of hundreds of thousands
New Saudi Laws For Marrying
Expats have to pass some astonishing strict new tests if they want to marry in Saudi Arabia. In a country with a notorious regime that
Saudi Expats Must Pay For Falling Oil Prices
The cost for expats living and working in Saudi Arabia has soared as falling oil revenues start to bite on the economy. As the government
Employment and Unemployment, Expat, Money, Saudi Arabia, Visa
Frackers Plot Some Slick Moves In The Oil Market
The balance of power has shifted in the global oil and gas market, with more muscle outside of OPEC than before. Politicians, businesses and consumers
Oil Rallies And Bursts Through $50 A Barrel Ceiling
The price of oil has hit $50 a barrel again after steadily bubbling up since the turn of the year. Oil hit a low of
Oil Exporters Act To Bolster Prices
At last the major oil producing nations have blinked and decided to act in the stand-off over reducing the flow of oil to bolster prices.
Saudis Plan To Send Expats Packing
All but the most highly-qualified foreign workers are facing a major work and lifestyle change in Saudi Arabia as the kingdom heads towards an expat-free
Employment and Unemployment, Expat, Middle East, Saudi Arabia
Saudi Draws On Reserves To Plug Oil Deficit
Plunging oil prices have led Saudi Arabia to start withdrawing billions of pounds from international banks and financial markets to plug a record budget deficit.
Saudi King’s Death Leaves Power Vacuum
The death of Saudi Arabia’s 90-year-old King Abdullah marks the end of an era and leaves a power vacuum at the highest echelons of the