I would like to know this aspect b4 going there.I am a M.D. in Anatomy and would teach medical students in medical college in KSA.
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Saudis don't have their own woman doctors. If they pose a problem, it is their loss.
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Please be aware that the promises and assurances given to you in order to entice you to come to Saudi Arabia may not fully represent the objective reality. I searched the United States State Department's official website and found some interesting facts about Saudi Arabia. Women are considered property in Saudi Arabia: "Women visitors and residents are required to be met by their sponsor upon arrival. Women traveling alone, who are not met by sponsors, have experienced delays before being allowed to enter the country or to continue on other flights. Women considering relocating to Saudi Arabia should be keenly aware that women and children residing in Saudi Arabia as members of a Saudi household (including adult American-citizen women married to Saudi men, adult American-citizen women who are the unmarried daughters of Saudi fathers, and American-citizen boys under the age of 21 who are the sons of Saudi fathers) are considered household property and require the permission of the Saudi male head of their household to leave the country. Married women require their husband’s permission to depart the country, while unmarried women and children require the permission of their father or male guardian." Once you are a resident there, you will need permission to leave: "Residents in Saudi Arabia who are departing the country must obtain an exit permit prior to leaving and an exit/reentry permit if they intend to return to Saudi Arabia . The Saudi sponsor’s approval is required for exit permits." If you are from an unpopular country, you may be targeted by terrorists: "There have been a number of anti-Western attacks in Saudi Arabia since May 2003. Terrorists have targeted housing compounds, businesses, and Saudi government facilities with vehicle-borne explosives and automatic weapons, causing significant civilian deaths and serious injuries; and in separate incidents have held hostages and killed individual Westerners, including American citizens ... In February 2007, four French residents of Saudi Arabia returning from Madain Saleh were killed in a shooting incident while resting on the side of the highway. The U.S. mission continues to receive reports suggesting that terrorist actions against U.S. private and official interests in Saudi Arabia are a strong possibility ... All American citizens in Saudi Arabia should maintain a high level of vigilance and take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness and reduce their vulnerability. Terrorist groups continue to target housing compounds, hotels, methods of transportation, and commercial establishments where Westerners can be found. Americans should maintain a low profile, vary routes and times for all required travel, and treat mail and packages from unfamiliar sources with suspicion. In addition, American citizens are urged to avoid contact with any suspicious, unfamiliar objects, and to report the presence of such objects to local authorities. Vehicles should not be left unattended, if at all possible, and should be kept locked at all times. American citizens are urged to park their motor vehicles in protected areas with restricted access and to inspect the vehicles before using them, looking underneath, inside the engine compartment, and inside the trunk. The use of a flashlight for vehicle inspections at night is recommended. Suspicious activities, individuals, or vehicles should be reported to the U.S. Embassy or nearest Consulate General. License numbers of vehicles and descriptions of individuals can be extremely helpful." You must be careful about breaking Saudi laws, even unknowingly: "Persons violating Saudi Arabian laws, even unknowingly, may be expelled, arrested, imprisoned or even executed. Suspects may be detained without charges or legal counsel, and with limited consular access, for months during the investigative stage of criminal cases." And last but not least - it is illegal to practice any religion other than Islam: "The government prohibits the public practice of religions other than Islam. Non-Muslims suspected of violating these restrictions have been jailed."
