Day 52- Riyadh Chamber of Commerce & Industry

Saturday November 7th, 2009


Today I went to the Riyadh Chamber of Commerce & Industry for a lecture on “Employee Rights” and things related to one’s job contract. It was very informative, especially since most of the things they were talking about were related to Saudi laws and all of this is extremely new to me. Since I work here now and since I signed a contract with a Saudi establishment, these laws cover and also protect me. So it was very nice to learn and to be educated in. I defiantly took plenty of notes and grabbed any literature that as passed out for people to take home.

I also met a very important Saudi lawyer and legal advisor, who came to present at our Conference 2 weeks ago and I was in contact with her through phone and email, yet I never got the chance to meet her in real life. So tonight, she was actually one of the main speakers! It was very nice to actually meet her and she was just as excited to finally meet me as I was.

They gave us a Certificate of Attendance at the end of the lecture, which was very nicely printed and placed in a nice, velvet cover.

Bassam came to pick me up when it was over at 8 pm and then we went to get take out and we just made it home. I will eat, make some coffee, and read a bit before bed.

Much Love, HKA in KSA