Relocating to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia?

This week we launch the fifth in our suite of Middle Eastern City Guides, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, giving you an insight into the challenges you can face and all you’ll need to consider for this move into a new country, and a new culture. You can check out the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Qatar and Kuwait guides released over the last four weeks also. The aim of these City Guides are to support legal professionals who are looking to relocate overseas.

We have a lot of experience working with candidates who are relocating, and we know how much research it takes to prepare for your life in a new country and undoubtedly a new culture.

Saudi Arabia is a complicated case when it comes to assessing its relationship with international business. However, there has been a gradual opening up to the world as the Monarchy has realized that in order to take the KSA to new heights, foreign investment and trade will be necessary. For instance, Saudi Arabia is planning on opening its stock market to the world in the hopes that it can extend its reach while diversifying its economic base. This will likely create a greater demand for expat lawyers in the region. Ideally, a more open country would be conducive to better and bigger business, and to a degree this concern has not fallen on deaf ears. The KSA will probably hide away as it has, but it remains to be seen how long such a feat can be managed. Regardless, one thing is clear. Saudis value western labour and are willing to pay for it.

Download the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia City Guide here.

If you have any further questions or would like to speak to one of our specialist International Consultants about current opportunities then don’t hesitate to contact us on T: 0203 755 3441 or E: faye@douglas-scott.co.uk