A GAHWA WITH

28 Feb A GAHWA WITH

Name: IZASKIN KEREJETA AIERBE

Nationality: BASQUE

Years in Riyadh: 2 YEARS

Profession: ASSOIATE PROFESSOR AT KING SAUD UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL & CONSULTANT IN OBSTETRIC AND GYNECOLOGY

• Why did you move to Riyadh?
  1. I moved to Riyadh because my husband was working in Saudi Arabia and I decided to join him. I had an offer in King Saud University Hospital.

• What’s your favorite thing about being an expat in Riyadh?
  1. I enjoy working as a doctor and teaching in a different country and culture.

• Best restaurant in Riyadh?
  1. I am coming from a country that in our culture the cuisine is very important . I have to be honest that so far I did not find a good quality restaurant.

• What do you miss most?
  1. I miss most, the good restaurants and my walks in the mountain.

• Best Arabic food?
  1. I like kebab and kofta

• Which is the first word you learned in Arabic?
  1. J

• Which type of date you like most?
  1. I do not like dates, but If I have to choose one, I would choose Sukar.

• What is the funniest thing that has happened to you recently?
  1. A Saudi woman invited me to her house to drink camel milk!

• What custom/ habits do you find most strange about your adopted culture?
  1. The segregation of gender and wearing the abaya.

• What advice would you give other expats?

To come with an open mind and a positive attitude and to be respectful of local traditions.