All the Way from India to Dubai to Saudi Arabia

anitabejoy · 2008-10-07T17:39:39+02:00

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anitabejoy Active member

Member since 06 October 2008

anitabejoyActive member07 October 2008 15:39:39

Hi all,

I am Anita, Was in Dubai a couple of months back and now Ive landed in KSA, moving to Saudi Arabia wasnt easy for the 2 of us. It was a sudden decision which we believed would simply be for the best. Everyone was against our decision, for the very fact that KSA is a conservative place. Well, Im just glad we moved to KSA. Its a beautiful place.
Life was quiet hectic in Dubai, we used to spend hours in the traffic, hardly had time for ourselves and thats what we dont have to face in Saudi. The life style here is quiet different. My blog is all about the various info on KSA. Would be happy to help with questions u might have on relocating to KSA.

Cheers & Live Life to the Fullest!!

Julien Founder

Member since 11 March 2005

17 years of happy life abroad

JulienFounder08 October 2008 06:24:01

52765

Welcome on board anitabejoy!

Did you move to KSA for professional of personal reasons?

Would you add a few pictures in the Kingdom Saudi Arabia pictures section?

I wish you a very good day,

Julien

anitabejoy Active member

Member since 06 October 2008

anitabejoyActive member08 October 2008 12:22:14

We moved for professional reasons, my husband was approached with a better offer from the same company he used to work in Dubai. I decided to resign my job, am into freelancing these days. The two of us have decided to stick to Saudi for the next couple of years - We are expecting our first bundle of joy in few months time!!!

Ive added the snaps

Julien Founder

Member since 11 March 2005

17 years of happy life abroad

JulienFounder08 October 2008 12:53:09

52765

Thanks for the pictures they are great!

In which domain are you freelancing? (I know, I am very curious ...)

anitabejoy Active member

Member since 06 October 2008

anitabejoyActive member11 October 2008 14:44:50

Im into .NET programming and Sharepoint Portal Development.
Posting Tech articles is what interests me most.

Julien Founder

Member since 11 March 2005

17 years of happy life abroad

JulienFounder11 October 2008 15:26:57

52765

Nice My specialty is PHP/CSS and SEO oriented developments

Thank you very much for your pictures, they are fantastic! (do not hesitate to post more )

karimik New member

Member since 15 October 2008

Kari Mikitson
Dakar, Senegal, West Africa
http://peregrinebynature.com

karimikNew member15 October 2008 23:02:51

they really are good photos. i like janadriya.

honeybee2012 Active member

Member since 21 June 2012

honeybee2012Active member05 November 2012 06:51:56

yes really nice pictures

mausam Member

Member since 09 November 2012

mausamMember09 November 2012 13:02:55

I have to attend a meeting in Riyadh, so will be there for 3 days. I am not sure what all things i can carry like, i heard camera, camera phones, any food items etc.. are not allowed in this country from outside. I am coming from India and wanted to carry some ready to eat items. Your comments will be helpful.
Please suggest about things to buy as well. Electronics item will be cheaper?

Thanks,
Manav

anitabejoy Active member

Member since 06 October 2008

anitabejoyActive member09 November 2012 23:08:36

#10

I have been travelling in and out of Saudi Arabia and I have never had a problem carrying any of the items youve mentioned. Yes, there was this incident once at the airport, I landed with a Christmas tree and the officers said NO.but a couple of pleases and they smiled and agreed to take the xmas tree along with me

Electronic items are generally considered cheaper here than India.

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