Opportunities for women in Saudi Arabia

Posted on July 24, 2008 by Anita
Now ladies, I don’t want to get your hopes high, but yes there are a variety of jobs for women in Saudi Arabia. Most female expatriates are found working in the Medical, Education and Banking sector.



Over the last couple of decades, the social attitudes towards women have tremendously changed in the Kingdom and women are given the respect they deserve. Mixed-gender workplaces have become more common in recent years, especially in industries that serve women such as banking and medicine.

This post is mainly for expatriates who intend to work in Saudi Arabia and have no clue where to begin. Your job hunt starts here. Create your résumé’s, and get ready to start applying! Check out the links below. I’ll keep updating this post with more employment related links in the future so don't forget to drop by again.
  1. Jobs in Schools, Riyadh
  2. Jobs in Schools, Jeddah
  3. Jobs in Colleges & Universities
  4. Jobs in Banking Sector
  5. Home Tutors Group
Some skilled women take up freelance works like sales, independent contracts and desk-top publishing for news letters and brochures and women with creativity in handicrafts choose compounds and organization bazaars as an outlet for their handmade items.

Remember, an enterprising woman who is willing to network can easily occupy her time with a wide variety of activities supported by the local and expatriate community. All you need is a pinch of patience. So gear up your confidence and start with a positive attitude, cribbing about the restrictions you have to face in Saudi Arabia is not going to get you anywhere. So STOP Worrying and CHEER UP!!

Finally, please do not post your résumé’s in the comments section below, coz that would be of no help and I’ll be forced to delete them, instead I’d suggest you to check out the careers section once a month for any vacancy updates also subscribe to this blog so that new updates can be personally emailed to you. Hope this article helped; do drop in your comments, Good Day!



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Anonymous said...

Hi,
I wanna appreciate your effort.I hope it will be helpfull for me and other women.

Nonz

Anonymous said...

I appreciate ur effort which helps womens,im a computer science lecturer in university and im looking for teaching job in eastern provence.if u have any info pls mail me basith7861@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

Hi! I'm Yemeni I have Bachelor degree in medical laboratory from (Sana'a University) and also diploma from Canada in medical office and lab. Assistant from (Career Canada College) looking for a job as science teacher or laboratory technician, thanks for your help
My email Add.: dbakuban@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

Hi

ofcourse we are all appreciate your time and effort to help and advice all ladies who found themself in KSA.Just question what about Al Khubar ,is there any opportunites for us ?Please advice.Thanks in advance

Maliha said...

I would also appreciate your effort to empower women and to give right advice.
I am from pakistan and have recently shifted to Riyadh, I am going through the same problem with which lots of women might go through in saudi arabia. i am throughly professional and have 6 years working experience in multinational financial firms but could not find job in Riyadh yet which is not only disappointing but divastating for my career. I also live on olaya. can I contact you in person. Plz reply. Thanks

Anonymous said...

Hi; I am portuguese , i am formed in Law . I desperate need a job. I ll apreciatte teaching womans in Sausi Arabia . Please someone help!
My box mail is andreia.fairy@hotmail.com
Thank you

Anonymous said...

hi! me shazia 4rom pakistan.i really appreciate ur efforts pls help me find a job here in saudia.i use 2 work as an rj in fm101,radio pakistan,Lahore.now i live here in riyadh wid my family.pls help me if u can.thanku. e-mail:shaziashazi28@yahoo.com

Umm Abbas said...

Salaam alaikum wa rahmatullah hi wa barakatuhu,
I would first appreciate your effort.I am a Maths graduate and I also have a B.Ed. in Maths and English. All my education was in English medium with English as first language in school. I have taught Maths to high school students and English to adults. I would like to know if there are openings for female teachers in saudi arabia for teaching English to female adults, like business English, toefl etc. and whether ladies can sponsor children and parents.
Jazakallah hu khair

Cher said...

Hi, I'm from India. I have completed my Masters in Computer Application. I have 6 months experience working in the customer support industry. I am open to teaching and any other jobs suitable for me. If any oppurtunity please mail me at cherild@gmail.com

Thanks!

Anonymous said...

hello.i had my B.A in english studies moreover i have studied in american center.actually, i am studying in institut of toursim option travel agent. i had many experiences: as teacher's kids for french language.also, booking tickts's bus and finally;doing training at travel agency.i forget to mention that i am from morocco.i am 25 years old.is there any chance to have any work there in relationship with my trainings ?thanks so much

Anonymous said...

Asalam-o-Alaikum
I am from Pakistan.I would first appreciate your effort for women in Saudi Arabia.I am a Softwrae Engineer & teaching Software Engineering in Pakistan.I am doing .NET Programming.I want to teach in Saudi Arabia.Can you Guide me.Is there an Oppertunity for me please reply me on uet_pak_86@yahoo.com

Anita said...

Hi Ladies,

Thank you for visiting the site.
Opportunities will be posted here on a regular basis.
Please do not enter email addresses in the comments section, instead you may Subscribe via Email for future updates on this post.

- Anita.

Anonymous said...

hi,
Im a Civil Engineer, landed here in KSA few months ago.i used to work as a Structural Design Engineer back home in Pakistan, but now i cant work....this is really depressing cuz im seeing my career graph falling down.
im a house wife and was wondering if i could find a lecturer job in some of the women's universities in Al-Khobar?i just want to stick with my Engineering background.
can anyone help me find a job ?
icant speak arabic <<< is this a serious drawback?


thnx

ANITA said...

hi Anon,

I understand the situation. Having all that experience in hand, it sure is frustrating when you can't find a way to make use of your skills.

I'll be posting a list of universities in Al-Khobar very soon.

Anonymous said...

Hello everybody ,URGENT I need a french teacher to teach in an international school in Riyadh .
She must know how to speak French and English very fluently and Arabic is a plus .
Prefer those with teaching experiences .
For appointment contact me 0599059961 .

Anonymous said...

hi
i am eeman. I really appreciate ur effort especially for those who are new in this country.I am also facing problem in finding job as lecturer in Riyadh.As most of vacancies are filled and i am very disappointed.i have master degree in computer science and need job as teacher over here,eeman_118@hotmail.com

Anonymous said...

Dear Anita,

Its so woderful to have found your website.

I am an Indian and have recently moved to Riyadh. I have majored in Psychology, Trained as a Special Educator, then trained as a hospitality educator and have an MBA in Human Resources.

In India, my last position was as the Training Manager for 2 hotels for India's best respected Hopitality chain in Mumbai, and I have worked as a hospitality educator for the past 7 years.

However, I find myself a bit lost in Riyadh. I would like to get into a MNC, corporate sort of set-up. I also have a 2-year diploma in computer programming, but to be truthful, I have never used that knowledge professionally.

I am adept at MS Office, and speak English much better than I speak Hindi.

I wonder if you can help me, or guide me.

I look forward to hearing from you. You may mail me at rashmidixitsharma@yahoo.com

Best regards,

Rashmi.

Anonymous said...

I am a Computer Systems Engineer from Pakistan. I have also done Masters in Computer Systems Engineering.
I have been doing Research & Development in Pakistan in the Computer Industry for the last 7 years, besides this I also teach as a visiting faculty member at Graduate level.
I would really like to offer my candidature for teaching at University level in KSA.
Please let me know if there are any job openings anywhere in KSA. You may email me at dranne27@hotmail.com.
Looking forward to hear from you.

Anonymous said...

I am female with programing back ground.Will i get opputunities to work as programmer????Plz replyyy....

Hadir said...

Hello,
i am Egyptain,i like this site and i appreciate ur efforts it was very helpful for my kids and me.
yes,there is montessori system here and they appreciate who has a montessori diploma and i think there is a playschool work with this system Tiny Toes: 01 4647272.
i'm a french teacher looking for a job i have a very good experience teaching in schools and private lessons.

Hadir said...

i saw someone need a french teacher is the opportunity still available.

tulasi said...

how the salries will be for womens who r in riyad ,saudi , who r in teaching field with 4+ yrs of exp with master degree?

Anonymous said...

Hi ladies ,

If you need a female french teacher for kids and ladies only . feel free to contact me 0554454213 .
Regards

Abuinaya said...

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Are u employed?
Please tweet me @abuinaya
we are looking for Sharepoint developers.

Abani Kumar said...

Hi

Currently I'm working as an Engineer in India and going to relocate to Al Khobar very soon. My wife is also working as a merchandiser in an Export house in India. She is a Post Graduate Diploma holder from NIFT(National Institute of Fashion Technology), India. Can anybody suggest me whether she can get any job oppertunity there ? I would deeply appreciate if I can avail any relible response to my quary. please furnish me with your suggestions on " abaniomshiva@gmail.com"

Jala Bula Jux said...

This site is informative. Men and Women are not allowed to work in the same office? Really? Sad.

Anonymous said...

I am an Indian, Female Lecturer - Computer science holding Masters of science degree in Information technology and having 2 years of teaching experience for under-graduate students. Presently i am with my husband at riyadh. Looking for position of Female Lecturer - Computer Science at any university of riyadh. Please help me find suitable job. My email id is hajra_13@rediffmail.com

Nadia said...

Hello Ladies,

We are a new Ladies Institute in Al-Khobar and are looking for qualified English Language Female teachers tocome and join us. We are one of only a few Ladies centres in the Eastern Province which is actually registered with the Ministry of Education Female Section. We would love to hear from you all if you are qualified. We will be commencing classes in the new year and you can contact (if this is ok to put down from the administrator) at 03-8938807 and ask for Nadia the Manageress.
Happy job hunting.

Editor: Anita said...

Thank You Nadia, I bet the information you’ve provided will be useful to several ladies out there!

sehrish said...

Hey
I have done master in chemistry
is there any job related to this
plz inform me.phone#0503623689

Anonymous said...

even im also searching for a job in jeddah ,
i hv masters degree in economics n bachlores degree in commerce,if there is any opportunity for me so plz let me knw
my id is rabiaqadeer@ymail.com

Anonymous said...

Hey dearies,

Am an Msc.graduate from Genetics,v soon moving 2 jubail.would b v grateful 2 u guys if u cud render some info reg teaching jobs in jubail,damman or al-khobar.waiting 4 some valuable response.bye all

Anonymous said...

hii....
I'm an Indian frm Riyadh. First of all let me appreciate ur effort. I'm a post graduate in computer science and i'm in search for a job. I hv 2 yrs experience in a university in native. Presently i'm staying with my husband. plaese do help me..my id raishamadhu@gmail.com

kasturi said...

Hii...
I'm an Indian from Riyadh looking for job. Please do help to find job for me. My ID kasturi26@gmail.com
Following are the details of work :
 Experienced in using ERP software products such as SAP R/3 MM (end user) in business processes such as planning, procurement.

 Trained in various software programming languages such as C, C++, ORACLE & SQL 7.0.

 Previously worked with Sterlite Industries (India) Limited, as Production and Planning Engineer.

Anonymous said...

hi anita thanx for the information, i am also looking for a job, i am an electronics and telecommunication engineer,i am on a visit visa,but i am desperate to work can you suggest something!

Anonymous said...

assalamo alaikum,
Thank u for the information. I have done masters in Biochemistry. I have taught in international schools as well as Pakistan embassy school in Al Khobar. I got married 4 months ago and am now living in Riyadh. If there is any job opportunity for me, please e-mail me. I can also teach at home if any tuition is available. I can teach Science and English to lower grades, Biology and Chemistry upto O levels and FSc and Biology upto A levels. My e mail is zubaidajaan@hotmail.com

Anonymous said...

I appreciate you for this effort. I have query too..if you guide I'll be thankful. I'm from Pakistan and single mum. I have 2 kids.and they depend on me. I want to know about visa policy if I join in Riyadh for job, can i bring them with me? as there will be no one in Pakistan to look for them. and i don't have male head or mehram with me. or will my employer will be able to get visa for my kids as dependents??

Anonymous said...

Hii Anita..
First of all i would like to appreciate you.I am an Indian, landed here just one month ago.I am an engineering degree holder(In Electronics & Communication Engineering).I was working as a lecturer in India.am having 3 year teaching experience as a lecturer in an engineering college.I also have completed 3 year Diploma in Computer Engineering.So i can be a part of IT industry also.If there is any job opportunity in engineering colleges,schools & in companies PLS inform me..Thanking You
Regards
vineetha.

Anonymous said...

Hi
I am new to riyadh, residing with my husband. I did master degree in computer science and Engineering. And then, worked as a lecturer around 4 years. Here I'm seeking for a suitable job in any universities. Pls help me on the same.

mail me @ murugeswari_mp@yahoo.co.in

Anonymous said...

Hi All,

We are looking for a female candidate to work as a sales coordinator.
Interested candidates can call me on 4121303

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