{"id":1122,"date":"2017-12-25T17:41:36","date_gmt":"2017-12-25T17:41:36","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2017-12-25T17:41:36","modified_gmt":"2017-12-25T17:41:36","slug":"10-things-every-saudi-resident-wished-they-knew-before-moving-to-saudi-arabia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/riyadh\/en\/lifestyle\/10-things-every-saudi-resident-wished-they-knew-before-moving-to-saudi-arabia\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Things Every Saudi Resident Wished They Knew Before Moving To Saudi Arabia"},"content":{"rendered":"

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There a lot of stereotypes associated with Saudi Arabia most, however, are wrong. Life here is completely different than what one would expect and they will be in for some shockers.<\/p>\n

So if those planning to move here probably knew these things the transition would have been somewhat easier.<\/p>\n

1. Having a GCC driving license helps.<\/h3>\n

It\u2019s not only that the process of obtaining a Saudi license is easier but you can even use your driving license from any GCC country to drive in the Kingdom until you get your Saudi driving license.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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2. Don\u2019t remit money through your bank.<\/h3>\n

Their rates are normally higher than what you can get through other remittance houses.<\/p>\n

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3. Your Saudi medical insurance can be used abroad as well.<\/h3>\n

For most insurance companies the claims have to be submitted within 30 days.<\/p>\n

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4. Prepare yourself for a life of living in the AC.<\/h3>\n

\u00a0It\u2019s a habit that won\u2019t leave you for a long time even after you\u2019ve left Saudi.<\/p>\n

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