Summary of "🎓 Fresh Graduate Got a Job in Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦 | Full Journey & Tips!"

Summary of the video’s main points

Host introduction & motivation: Shahzad (the host) explains he was motivated by a conversation with Khan saheb, who introduced the idea of a job-finding method/app. He highlights that a fresh graduate, Amman Shah, secured work in Saudi Arabia despite having no prior experience.
Amman Shah’s background:
- Name: Amman Shah
- Education: Bachelor’s in Computer Science (software specialization), with a final-year project in Laravel.
- Experience: He entered Saudi with zero experience because he couldn’t secure internships in Pakistan and moved after graduation.
Why Saudi Arabia (instead of Dubai):
- The Dubai plan was blocked due to visa closures at the time.
- Saudi was chosen because of relatives already there and because it’s an Islamic country.
- He used a company visa setup (described as “Azad visa/company visa”), where the sponsor allows work across locations (with certain constraints depending on visa type).
Visa/job market details from the discussion:
- The video explains that there are different profession-based visas (e.g., drivers or loading/unloading roles).
- Some visa types (like categories described as transferable) can be moved, while specific small visas (e.g., house-driver type) are said to be not transferable, potentially trapping a worker in one role.
- Amman estimates visa-related costs around 8,400 SAR, with total expenses about 9 lakh PKR (including tickets and everything), potentially up to 10 lakh PKR depending on route.
How he found jobs (core report): the app “Mourjan”
- Amman says he discovered Mourjan through people he met locally (at an event), and then applied through the app.
- The app is described as targeting Gulf countries, including support for Saudi city selection, and listing roles across categories (drivers, accountants, engineers, labor, etc.).
- For listings, he notes that contacts may be shown as phone/email, with possible WhatsApp contact and CV submission.
- Early responses came quickly, but some offers had low salary—he declined one offer with a 2,000 SAR salary.
Career progression & multiple job switches:
- With limited experience, he struggled initially to land roles in his target field (web/software).
- He shifted to graphic design, got selected, but was later dismissed due to lack of experience.
- He then secured another job through the app: a Saudi contact picked him up, took him for interviews, and sent him to Tabuk for about 2.5 months.
- He returned to Riyadh, used the app again, and eventually moved into real estate work.
- His “final” job is described as working with a real estate agency, where he says he’s been for about one year.
Leaving jobs without transfer: legal/contract explanation
- The discussion emphasizes his strategy: he did not transfer (iqama transfer) immediately and kept his status open, believing he can switch if better opportunities arise.
- A host explanation covers contract implications: if you accept a contract and later change jobs, there may be financial implications (such as obligations tied to remaining salary/contract terms).
- Amman clarifies he hasn’t transferred to the current company and prefers staying open for business opportunities.
Real estate & buying property claim:
- Amman claims foreigners/expats (including Pakistanis and Indians) can buy houses in Saudi.
- He describes it as more than renting—framing it as complete ownership—and connects this to his interest in purchasing later.
- He gives context on pricing: his area is expensive because it’s newer and near the airport (about 10 km away). He mentions higher-level clients dealing with 1 million+ price ranges.
Salary ranges and career advice (host + Amman):
- Graphic designer: about 2,500–4,000 SAR for experienced; up to 5,000 SAR with higher experience.
- Web development: generally 3,000–4,000+ SAR, potentially 7,000–8,000 SAR with experience.
- He recommends focusing on frontend (React.js) and also learning backend, because many companies expect “double work.”
- He suggests Python (noting AI/cybersecurity relevance) and mentions Node.js and .NET as in-demand alternatives.
- CMS scope:
  - Odoo is described as widely used for ERP in Saudi, offering strong opportunities if you can develop/customize.
  - WordPress is said to be in demand, but often leads to lower-paying small freelancing projects; he points to the “AI era” as the next direction.
Digital marketing as a strong alternative
- Amman says he learned digital marketing (even more than programming) in his current work environment.
- He argues digital marketing demand may be higher than many programming tracks if you can run ads (media buying) and manage marketing tasks.
- He notes it may take 1–2 months to become fully workable, and that basic English capability helps initially, alongside gradual improvement in Arabic.
Arabic language barrier
- Amman says Arabic is a drawback and may slow him down, but middle/beginner-level reading/understanding might be enough depending on the environment.
- He believes digital marketing can still be feasible with English + ad/media buying skills, while Arabic improves communication.
Cost of living (food, rent, monthly expenses)
- Food: hard to manage on less than 1,000 SAR/month if eating out sometimes; he personally eats at hotels, making it more expensive.
- Rent/room: very small rooms can be around up to 2,000 SAR/month including electricity, depending heavily on area.
- Rent inflation example: he mentions yearly rent increases such as 20,000 SAR/year → 25,000 → 30,000, with possible 35,000 SAR next year, based on real estate updates.
Final messages/encouragement
- Amman praises Shahzad bhai for helpful videos and for taking time to meet him.
- He shares a long-term mindset: don’t rush iqama transfer—focus on building toward business opportunities in Saudi, especially in real estate.
- He encourages viewers to subscribe/comment.

Presenters / contributors

Shahzad (host/creator; also described as “Shahzad bhai”)
Amman Shah (guest; fresh graduate working in Saudi, now in real estate)
Khan saheb (mentioned as the person who introduced/shown the job approach/app to Shahzad)