1. When and how did your journey to Saudi Arabia begin?
I have started my journey in Saudi arabia in 1998 as computer engineer. 

2. Tell us a bit about you, your family and your life in Saudi Arabia.
I am post graduated computer engineer with wife and two children. We do enjoy life in KSA. I do agree with KSA rules and regulations to minimize the crime rate and mainly commodities prices where they have better control. in the same way like social life security. I am also serving Indian community as Treasurer and Founding Member of Telugu Association of Jeddah

3. Tell us something interesting about your social gatherings, friends, and food habits?
I am very much interested in social gatherings and I do arrange in Riyadh when I stayed over there. I was the active member of RTN (Riyadh Telegu Network) which is the community group of telugu people. They were having two major programs per year. I have lot of friends and colleagues in my circle and we use to meet time to time with families and having refreshment parties. I do like spicy food and very much fond of indian / chinees food like Hyderabad biryani etc.

4. Let’s talk about your education? Where did you complete your studies from?
I am a post graduate engineer from Osmania university, Hyderabad and passed with distinction.

5. Tell us about your favorite: hangout place, Vacation spot, Shopping destination, traditional food in Saudi Arabia.
I do like to visit and spend time with my family in Dubai as we do have relatives. Out vacation spot is Singapore. Mandi is our favorite traditional food in KSA.

6. How much do you miss India and what do you miss the most?
I miss a lot and I miss lot and lot my parents, brothers and sisters even though stayed in ksa with wife and children. Always I use to remember my native place and childhood etc.

7. What is your advice for those aspiring to work abroad?
I do advise them that don’t forget your parents and talk to them frequently and try to visit possible number of times.

8. How helpful is the Indian Community to those who have recently arrived in the country? Can you share any personal experiences? 
To guide them about rules, regulations and social customs. As well help them to find new accommodation and house hold items in economical prices and schooling if they have children. Introduce to my family friends etc.

9. Over all these years, when was the one time you missed India the most?
I miss several times and whenever I hear some natural calamities and major accidents feels that I must be there to help our community. I miss at that time a lot.

10. How do you feel about residing in Saudi Arabia? What do you like the most about Saudi Arabia?
I feels that it is a god gift & luck to stay in KSA as I have completed my religious activity like HAJJ etc. where as many more billionaires available in the world but didn’t get the chance to visit religious holy places.

11. How easy or difficult was it to settle in during the first few months?
For me it was very difficult to settle first few months due to high temperature in Riyadh and I was not aware about that.