The Case For Travel Insurance
Even the best planned vacations can be interrupted by glitches and emergencies. Before you leave, protect yourself with travel insurance. (Read More)
How to Bring Your Pet ...
Don't want to leave your four-legged friend behind? Learn more about bringing your pet abroad. (Read More)
Islamic Banking
Islam prohibits the earning of interest on money. Islamic banking is the manner in which individuals can benefit from money invested in an enterprise, while at the the same time abiding by the principles of the Islam religion.
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Shariah Law
What is Sharia law? Briefly stated, Sharia law is the wide body of Islamic religious law. Sometimes referred to as “Islamic law” or “Muslim law.", it is one of the three most common systems of law, after common and civil law. (Read More)
Al Jazeera Network
The Al Jazeera satellite network brings both English-language and Arabic-language programming to the Middle East Learn More
A List of Suggested Readings
Extra! Extra! Read all about it! This list is full of great resources if you are looking to learn more about the Middle East. (Read More)
Why Do We Interview?
With few exceptions, we meet with each of our candidates in person before they set off for their adventures abroad. We do this for several reasons: Click here to find our why!
What is Culture Shock, and What Can I do to Avoid it?
Moving to a new country can be both exciting and overwhelming. Learn more about culture shock and the steps that you can take to avoid it. (Read More)
"If You Don't Want To Take Our Word For It..."
As we often form personal relationships with our candidates, it is not uncommon to receive updates and stories about their new positions overseas. Click here to read, first-hand, what they have to say! (Read More)
Basic Arabic Phrases
The hospitals at which expats work operate in English, and there are translators available to assist in communication with patients who do not speak English. Additionally, your hospital will provide basic Arabic classes for you, and you can do further studies if you choose. Here are a few typical Arabic phrases, using an English rendering, and followed by a translation: (Read More)
The Hejira, or Islamic Calendar
Saudi Arabia follows the Islamic, or Hejira calendar, which is a lunar calendar. The Islamic calendar has 12 months, which are 29 or 30 days long, so the Islamic calendar year is 11 days shorter than the Gregorian calendar year. (Read More)
Beyond Classroom Education
Welcome to the Helen Ziegler and Associates school of the Middle East – new students welcome. (Read More)
Alice The Camel Had How Many Humps?
Is the camel's hump really filled with water? Click here to find out!
