Relocation ยท Risk and cultural intelligence
Relocating to the Middle East.
Moving to a new country is a big step, and the right preparation makes all the difference. I help professionals and executives relocating to the region arrive with a clear view of the risks, a practical understanding of the culture and the kind of first-hand insight that usually takes years to gather.
Who this is for.
This advice is for professionals, managers and executives moving to the Middle East for work, whether it is your first posting in the region or your next one. It is shaped around you: the city you are heading to, the role you are taking on and the life you expect to build there.
Every conversation is discreet, confidential and non-judgemental, and there is no obligation to continue.
Three things in one place.
Security and risk awareness.
Before you arrive, you need an honest picture of the country and the city you are moving to. We look at the security and risk picture, how it can change, and the sensible precautions that let you get on with daily life. Read more about risk advice
Cultural advice for work and daily life.
Dress, hospitality, social gatherings, sharing tea with colleagues, how the working week feels during Ramadan and what respect looks like in everyday life. You learn when these details matter, and how to get them right without overthinking them.
First-hand local insight.
Through my trusted network of colleagues living and working across the region, you hear what life there is really like, from the areas people choose to live in and getting around, to schools and the practical questions every newcomer has.
Life in Riyadh is not the same as life in Dubai, Manama, Doha or Amman. We focus on the place you are actually going to, not a single picture of the region.
The aim is to arrive knowing what to expect, so you can settle in with confidence and start building the relationships that make a new country feel like home.