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Post Report of the Day

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

What do you wish you had known about this particular city/country before moving there?

How badly women are treated in public. Harassment by the religious police. Having to wear an abaya anytime you are not on Consulate or apartment compounds.

What is your housing like? What are typical housing sizes, locations, and commute times for expatriates?

Two nice apartment complexes. Large apartments with nice amenities. Commute time is over an hour to/from Consulate.