A Sri Lankan Engineer’s Life in Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦 | Inside NEOM | Ep. 10
17 July 2025

A Sri Lankan Engineer’s Life in Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦 | Inside NEOM | Ep. 10

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In this episode, I chat with my friend, a civil/material engineer who worked on one of the world’s most ambitious projects — NEOM in Saudi Arabia. 🇸🇦We dive into what it was like to work on this futuristic mega-city, the engineering challenges, and the lifestyle of expats living in Saudi. Now based in Dubai, 🇦🇪 he shares why he made the move, how life and work differ between the two countries, and what aspiring engineers should know if they’re eyeing opportunities in the Middle East.👉 If you’re curious about construction in the Gulf region, smart cities, or just want to hear a real story from a Sri Lankan engineer making his mark abroad — this one’s for you!Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and leave your thoughts in the comments. Let us know what country or story you’d like to hear next.Host: Nilanga Virajith (https://www.instagram.com/nilanga.virajith)Guest: Danula KavindaFollow us on:TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@beyond.borders.slInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/beyond.borders.slFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/beyondborders.podcast.sl