AboutDee O'Brien Expertise I can answer questions in general about life in Saudi Arabia, people, customs, expat lifestyle and travel both in Kingdom and within parts of the Middle East - Bahrain, UAE
Experience Currently living & working in Kingdom - since 1996, firstly in Riyadh and now in Eastern Province
Education/Credentials RN
BA(hons) Law & Managagement
Question Is it acceptable for women teachers to wear smart, conservative black trousers to work in a girls university in Riyadh?
Answer Hi Jonica,
Women in Saudi are free to wear whatever clothing they want - but while in any public areas where there may be men present you will be expected to cover completely with an abaya - generally a black coloured full length, long sleeved and loose fitting cloak... If you happen to have a secured work-place where men are properly excluded you may well be allowed to not wear the abaya while working but this would be unusual, esp in Riyadh where the rules / laws are most strictly enforced... Hope this answers your question sufficiently. Please let me know if I can help with any further info... Take care,
