[nukkad] Frequently asked questions for MIddle East jobs-Rajababu

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> Courtesy: Ms. Nivedita
>
> 1) Working and living in the Arab world requires a person to adjust to the
> culture of that specific Arab country which one is going to.
> 2) Certain Arab countries have restrictions on certain things as compared
to
> other Arab countries.
> 3) The key to a successful  career in the Middle East is to understand
what
> the natives of that country expect from you.
> 4) If you respect their tradition and culture, the Arabs have the
potential
> to make you feel at home.
> 5) All Arabian Gulf countries and Saudi Arabia expect a traditional manner
> of dress for men and women.
> 6) English is a common language among Arabs.
> 7) Arabs like it very much if the foreigner makes an attempt to learn the
> basics of their language, and if they greet the Arabs in their language.
> 8) If an Arab invites you his home, he expects you to invite him to yours.
>
>
> Frequently asked questions:
>
> a) What is the standard compensation package?
> Answer: May include housing, with utilities, excepting cost of long
distance
> calls. Free full in country medical insurance coverage. Company car or 30
> days paid vacation. One round trip ticket home or equivalent in cash.
> Sometimes, end of contract bonus is also offered. When the contracts with
> the employees are family status, cost of education of children is
> contributed to.
>
> b) How are the schools for children?
> Answer: Good, with Indian teachers. Private schools are costly but in
> quality, some of them are comparable with the best in India. Post SSC
> education is however a problem.
>
> c) What is the currency in which I will be paid?
> Answer: Local currency.  Depends on the contract. Never look at the
overall
> package, but at the savings potential, i.e the total salary less local
> expenses
>
> d) Once I leave the job, what can I personal effects can I bring back to
> India?
> Answer: Anything allowed by the Indian Customs rules, and subject to
> provisions of FEMA,   provided the Company doesn't want it back. Also,
> Furnishing allowance is given to buy goods for the house in the Middle
East.
>
>
> e) What type of medical care is offered?
> Answer: Companies normally offer a full medical coverage during your stay
in
> the country. Hospitals and medical offices are usually at the same
standards
> with those in the UK and USA.
>
> f) What about family accommodation?
> Answer: You are allowed to bring your family with you, if you are on a
> family status. If you are on a single status but married, your family is
> allowed to visit you and the rules are different from one country to
> another, but in most cases they can stay with you for upto 90 days.
>
> g) Can my wife work? Yes, wives are allowed to work. In Saudi Arabia, by
and
> large, women are allowed to work only in medical and teaching fields.
>
> h) Can I practice my religion?  In the Arabian Gulf countries, there are
> some churches. Saudi Arabia is a Muslim country, and does not sanction
other
> worship services or facilities officially.
>
> i) How is the weather? The summer is hot and humid, and the winters are
> sometimes very cold.
>
>
> Best regards,
> Rajababu
>
>
>


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