Meet Hello Riyadh! — Your Smart Sidekick for Life in Saudi
- Sarah Green
- Oct 12
- 2 min read
Updated: Oct 16
Why I Built It
Over the years, my inbox has filled with messages from new arrivals asking the same questions:“Where do I start?”“Which compounds are near my kid’s school?”“How do I get an iqama or set up a SIM card?”
I realised I was writing the same replies again and again. So, I decided to build something that could do it for you — an AI trained on everything I’ve written (and learned the hard way) about moving to and living in Saudi Arabia.
Think of Hello Riyadh! as a digital version of me: friendly, practical, and ready with the links, lists and insider tips you actually need during those first few confusing weeks.
What You Can Ask Hello Riyadh!
This isn’t your average chatbot recycling generic advice. Hello Riyadh! has been shaped by years of real expat experience — from my own move to Riyadh to countless conversations with families finding their feet here.
Here’s what you can ask it:
“What should I sort out in my first week in Riyadh?”
“Which compounds are close to BISR Al Hamra?”
“How do I register my lease on Ejar?”
“Where can I get a SIM card without an iqama?”
“What apps do expats use most in Riyadh?”
It’s like skipping the trial-and-error phase — and jumping straight to the good bits.
Why Not Just Google It?
Good question. Google gives you information; Hello Riyadh! gives you insight.
Instead of trawling through outdated Reddit threads or guessing which blog post still applies, you’ll get:
Local and lived-in guidance — drawn from real expat experience, not tourist copy.
Curated and current info — updated with verified 2025 data and trusted Saudi resources.
Practical and personal advice — clear steps, cultural context, and insider know-how.
In short: it’s Google with common sense — and a friendly British accent.
How to Use It
You’ll find a Chat with Hello Riyadh! link on the homepage. Bookmark it for whenever you hit a relocation roadblock.
No tech skills needed — just ask your question in plain English and it’ll reply instantly with the right steps, links and local tips.
Why It Matters
When you’re moving countries, your brain is already overloaded — paperwork, housing, schools, groceries, phone contracts, you name it.
Hello Riyadh! takes one big slice of that mental load off your plate. It gives you reliable, up-to-date answers in seconds — so you can focus on settling in, not scrolling forums at midnight.
And this is just the start. I’ll be adding more tools and resources soon — from printable checklists to insider guides — to make expat life in Saudi Arabia simpler, calmer and more connected.
Ready to Try It?
👉 Chat with Hello Riyadh! — your personal relocation assistant, powered by everything I’ve learned about life in Saudi Arabia.