සෞදි අරාබිය 🇸🇦 | Sri Lankan Engineer’s Life in Saudi Arabia | Working at NEOM Mega City | Ep. 10

In this episode, I chat with my friend, a civil/material engineer who worked on one of the world’s most ambitious projects — NEOM in Saudi Arabia. 🇸🇦

We dive into what it was like to work on this futuristic mega-city, the engineering challenges, and the lifestyle of expats living in Saudi. Now based in Dubai, 🇦🇪 he shares why he made the move, how life and work differ between the two countries, and what aspiring engineers should know if they’re eyeing opportunities in the Middle East.

👉 If you’re curious about construction in the Gulf region, smart cities, or just want to hear a real story from a Sri Lankan engineer making his mark abroad — this one’s for you!

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Host: Nilanga Virajith
Guest: Danula Kavinda

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Topics:
00:00 Recap
01:06 Channel intro
01:39 Guest intro
02:29 First impressions and culture shocks
05:51 Saudi people and interactions
07:08 NEOM project
14:03 LINE project
18:03 Work culture differences
26:32 Safety standards
31:13 Challenges faced while working at NEOM
37:57 Public systems and services in Saudi
45:33 Healthcare in Saudi Arabia
47:41 Middle Eastern laws
57:24 Saudi Pro League
01:01:32 Career growth and experience after NEOM
01:05:28 Saudi to Dubai
01:08:47 Saudi Arabia vs Dubai
01:11:37 Saudi Arabia vs Sri Lanka

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