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Living in Yanbu: the ultimate expat guide

Everything you need to know for a successful life in Yanbu.

Guide updated byVincent Dall Aglio, on 16 October 2024

Yanbu is an industrial and port city located on the Red Sea, on the west of Saudi Arabia. Large numbers of expatriates have already settled in the second industrial city ofthe country, mostly for professional reasons, looking for career prospects.

Oil refineries and the petrochemical sector attract foreign professionals coming from Asia, Europe, North America or even Middle East.

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Vincent studied linguistics and foreign language acquisition at the University of Geneva. He first travelled to Vietnam and Cambodia to teach French and English. In 2023, he moved to Saudi Arabia. He enjoys movies, books, baking, and chess.

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