Dhahran - Post Report Question and Answers
How much of the local language do you need for daily living? Are local language classes/tutors available and affordable?
Knowing a little Arabic is good, same thing for Hindi and Urdu. You can get by with English, and may have to resort to "simple" English when conversing with third-country nationals. - Apr 2016
None. Saudi Arabia is the 5th largest country for native English speakers. Nearly everyone you will encounter on the economy will be South Asian or Filipino. - Jul 2015
Very little - Jun 2015
If you live on the economy, speaking Arabic is important; otherwise, you can get by without it as a lot of locals speak some English. - Jan 2014
Arabic is helpful. Knowing the key words: thank you, please, etc. is essential for courtesy. - Oct 2012
None. English is the language used to communicate between the TCN community, the Western expats, and the Saudis. - Apr 2008
