What’s It Like Being a Jamaican Living in Saudi Arabia?

[@Jamaicans]

Thanks for watching! Are you ready to visit Saudi Arabia after watching this video? If you are an expat living in Saudi Arabia what's been your experience there? Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a video in the “Jamaicans to the World” series - bit.ly/2yRRCxP

[@walterscott6162]

Love the food

[@bessiebassey9527]

Another great ambassador of Jamaica in Saudi Arabia sending a great message to his people back home living together in unity. Thank you that message sinks in. There nothing that makes a great country than unity and love for one another. Continue to shine your country touch brightly wherever you find yourself in the world God bless you brother.

[@doreenmorgan9683]

Another great interview, 👍

[@karleinegraham446]

Just for information Xavier is also Javier. There were two boys at my nephew's baptism. The priest had Xavier (Zayvier -- English pronounciation) and Javier (Havier-Spanish pronounciation). Both baby boys are named for St. Francis Xavier or St. Francisco of Javier, Spain. He was part of the founders of the Catholic priestly order called the Society of Jesus or the Jesuits.

[@claudettelorraineraphael560]

My Jamaican is all over the world love this interview

[@Jamaicans]

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[@haircarekuwait4804]

Kevin gives great insight about the Middle East experience! Jamaicans we are really everywhere. Ma'assalama

[@kevinthomas5118]

Thanks for tuning in🙏🏻

[@chosentoserveS.I.G.H]

Thanks for a great video. My husband lived in Saudi for a while. This was interesting, thank you Kevin. Xavier you are a great host, so friendly and you put your guests at ease. Keep the videos coming. 😀👏🏽👏🏽

[@Jamaicans]

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[@dorretteprince1754]

Thanks so much These interviews get more and more interesting.

[@merlenepryce1263]

I liked the interview with Kevin. I wish him all the best in his work in Saudi Arabia

[@melillo1227]

I'm here because I saw a few Jamaicans in the crowd of Saudi Arabia in the world cup⚽🌎

[@rubynewby3519]

Very interesting 👌 Mr St Elizabethits,love it.happy to see and hear from someone from that part of our Country. Was hoping and ✋waiting. Inspiring 👏

[@elizabethking8763]

Keep them coming Javier, these interviews are so informative and fun. I am putting some places on the bucket list too. Thank you so much.

[@chosentoserveS.I.G.H]

So true Elizabeth, they are very interesting.

[@cherylmontcrief7600]

Great interview.

[@oceejekwam6829]

His back story is fascinating.

[@rosewood9666]

As I watch more and more the show gets better

[@eileenwatt8283]

I love my people. We are so adoptable. Never complain just make a home where ever you land.

[@henrymurray5899]

As Jamaicans we're probably one of the most adaptable people in the world and we're not afraid of getting involved in any circumstances and are ready to make whatever adjustments that may require us to make sure we get involved with our surroundings 🇯🇲🇯🇲💯

[@eileenwatt8283]

@@henrymurray5899 Hi cousin. I just discovered through DNA we are cousins. I'll email you to explore the connections.

[@kevinthomas5118]

@@henrymurray5899 adaptability is definitely the key, Henry.

[@henrymurray5899]

@@eileenwatt8283 really wow 👏🏿

[@neilberry8248]

Thank you for sharing your videos with us love take care be safe bless up

[@Junjo11]

Very intelligent man.

[@karenr3355]

Another great interview learning about people and places across the world

[@kevinthomas5118]

Thanks for tuning in Karen. Cheers 🥂

[@karenr3355]

@@kevinthomas5118 My pleasure, these videos in a sense let's me visit places I might never get to see in person

[@Jamaicans]

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[@hyacinthgordon8996]

Excellent interview. Very informative. Thank you Mr. Murphy. Job well done. 👍👍. Blessings and guidance always 🙏🙏🤗. Stay safe 😷😷👍

[@kevinthomas5118]

Cheers 🥂 Hyacinth.

[@janett4271]

I really love your program, as a little girl growing up one of my wish was to travel the world. It has not come through as yet but I hope it does. Continue to bring the world to us.

[@amaturrahmaanbintvincent6670]

he look like he comes from there so that is most likely why they ask him if he is sure, I'm in Jamaica and I am muslim and wear what they wear in Saudi and my Jamaican people always ask if I'm sure I'm from here and if my parents are Jamaican lol, and they have Jamaican restaurant in Jeddah , or they had one a few years ago that was there for at least 10 years but that was like 4years ago since ive been.

[@marlobrooks5998]

Great, Great interview. Thanks for representing Kevin❤

[@kevinthomas5118]

Cheers, Marlo.

[@mbrooks1334]

✅️ A Rewatch for me. I'm Always asking permission from Mr. Thomas to repost his pictures that are Spectacular! ❤💯

[@burnettsalmon8534]

My favorite interview he's from near my area

[@angelachristie9107]

Your informations are very informative.

[@kevinthomas5118]

Thank you 🙏🏻 for tuning, Angela.

[@DJ.JAMROCK]

Another Great Interview ''Maah Salamah''

[@Jamaicans]

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[@cherylmontcrief7600]

Great parting words.

[@cherylmontcrief7600]

This is why we should welcome returnee..their are many people that have to strike out to survive. They are somewhat sacrificing their lives so that younger generations can find jobs. Their comes a time they want to come home.

[@maxineclarke5758]

Yeah to stewed peas my favourite!

[@cherylmontcrief7600]

Greater variety of Spices.

[@tuddieawilliams7236]

What is the process of attaining travel documents to work in Saudi?

[@karleinegraham446]

I believe that "The Arab Spring" uprisings started why he opted for the one year, instead of two, contract.

[@roseb819]

Great job

[@monicab9108]

Very informative! Kevin, did you attend Florida Atlantic University?

[@cherylmontcrief7600]

For our Jamaican teachers force to retire..they can explore international teaching. Love my stew peas.

[@acajudi100]

You would love keezi walks on the YT. He walks around the world in silence, and you can mute the street noises, if the honking gets too much in some cities.

[@megganhutchinson1311]

Bwoy us. Jamaicans are like the world map we deh every weh, In other words we are expeditors.

[@walterscott6162]

The tallest building in Saudi Arabia was designed by a Jamaican architect from Chicago

[@leonhenry4861]

You mean Jamaican decent, if they’re from Chicago they’re not from Jamaica, it’s one or the other. Or decent or diaspora

[@walterscott6162]

The Architect is born and raised in Jamaica 🇯🇲

[@bellainbuenosaires]

Strangely enough that happens here in Argentina too. There are few Jamaicans here and we all know each other so when an Argentine tells me they've a Jamaican and the description doesn't match any of us I know it's an African pretending to be Jamaican. Some Haitians do it too. It's as you said to be perceived better because here too they love the idea of Jamaica. They have even started visiting.

[@user-wc1tl7ug6w]

👍

[@queenj1745]

🖤🖤🖤🖤💯

[@cherylmontcrief7600]

He looks Arabic.

[@GermaicanExperience]

I've experienced the disbelief and the quizzing as well. Why would I fake being Jamaican I wonder.😅

[@kevinthomas5118]

It’s about the image and what one wants to portray-for example, being cool and down-to-earth our culture becomes quite attractive.

[@puertadoor8738]

@@kevinthomas5118 great interview....brilliant mind!

[@kevinthomas5118]

@@puertadoor8738 Thank you 🙏🏻 for your kind words.

[@vlevene344]

Hello love to watch your videos very informative interesting nie videos and i like your personality one thing i would not live in that country

[@kevinthomas5118]

Thanks 🙏🏻 for tuning in to the program, V Levene.

[@mms8477]

Been to Saudi. Did not like the lack of women's empowerment.

[@Inhjhgfg]

Lol whatever

[@claudetthsamuels8351]

When did Belair become co-Ed.

[@infanterdwyer391]

How can I order this mix I hope it works

[@ychanan36]

Is he Middle Eastern descendant?

[@kevinthomas5118]

Partly, it does form part of my Jamaicanness.

[@joielioness1209]

and probably English and German being from at. Elizabeth.

[@MsGaynorlee]

@@kevinthomas5118 So is it true that women in Saudi women cannot make a decision without consulting a male?? Women must be covered from head to toe as well. Please clarify.

[@knightara]

@@MsGaynorlee No. it’s part from the Arabian bedouin traditions and beliefs many or most of Saudi women cover up but it’s completely their choice to do so as long as they dress modestly. As a foreign you get to wear anything you want as long as you’re not disrespectful to our traditions. Plus Saudi women don’t need permission from men to do anything they want. Yes there was a male guardian law before but it’s now completely abolished.

[@MA-yh2ko]

Xavier you neva tell us u change u name. Who name Javier?😜

[@jameso]

I think he's Dominican now from staying in Florida too long lol.

[@permijitdunkley5149]

Aya Lebanese Restaurants High Street Wimbledon Retail Office Administration St Elizabeth Burnt S________a Jamaica employment work so..@#.

[@kingyahbo3995]

The so called Arab spring

[@themitochondrialeve738]

I'm sorry but I have to address the elephant in the room and I'm not trying to be mean but what is this look he has going? Is it a disguise? Do people really wear mustaches like that in real life? The hair? Do forgive me if it seems rude as I'm sincerely curious about this look. And why is he calling the host Javier? He says his name is Xavier.

[@eileenwatt8283]

He's in the middle east. Adopting to a foreign culture, language and pronouncing cones with that.

[@kevinthomas5118]

You’d be surprised how many people in the world wear mustaches like that-mine is nothing compared to some I’ve seen. And please don’t be sorry about addressing aspects of the program, but best to focus on its content rather than appearances-and I understand you may be curios about it-it’s certainly not a disguise, just a look. You are right about the pronunciation of the host’s name; that was a mistake in my part, and thank you for bringing it to my attention.

[@kevinthomas5118]

@@eileenwatt8283 Thanks 🙏🏻 for your input valuable input, Eileen.

[@themitochondrialeve738]

@@kevinthomas5118 aww Kevin thanks for not being upset and providing some perspective. I really was just curious to be honest. I have not seen that kind of style in real life so I was taken aback. Not sure Saudi Arabia is my cup of tea but always interesting to hear how people adapt in these kinds of foreign lands that are so different from the usual Anglo Saxon places Jamaicans generally migrate to. Best wishes with life over there, you really seem to love it!

[@keishajones5899]

@@themitochondrialeve738 I was curious too, but too afraid to ask🤦🏾‍♀️

[@pattaggart2306]

Cut all your hair, you will look alot better!🤗

[@loveispower2997]

The presenter of this KZbin channel got this big weirdo smile on his very naive fragile live in fear and comfort 😉 professional amateur all that reading and education and he still clueless just keeping it funky we know he don't love to be criticise but this is KZbin it comes with the territory ya dig.

[@craiggarrickfr4fgz877]

This is just vlogging not prime time TV you muppet!!!

[@brendafrancis894]

Say it like it is Craig

[@xmurphy2485]

Thanks for your comments. I welcome constructive criticism and love to hear your feedback on how to improve. I am not a pro but hope to get better. Blessings.

[@margh737]

????

[@loveispower2997]

@@brendafrancis894 flesh-eater religion destroy you 🐟🤣😂

[@jahmehkanhorn1063]

Xavier you need to stop repeatedly things about yourself in every episode. The video is not about you. Every episode Jamaica college. Please. And your grin all through the video looks silly.

[@keishajones5899]

So why do you continue to watch him. We love him, and his “silly” grin.

[@jahmehkanhorn1063]

@@keishajones5899 because it’s social media and you’re supposed to watch and comment. It doesn’t say only possible comments. Plus we’re here to listen to the other people. Not him alone. If he was the only person in the video we wouldn’t be watching. Now stop making stupid comments on other peoples comments.

[@lionfromjam7282]

Jesus yuh cold..

[@jahmehkanhorn1063]

@@keishajones5899 I’m not watching him. I’m trying to watch the people he’s interviewing. I don’t think you get it.

[@africangodman6145]

@@keishajones5899 Eeeeee, ah soh some ah dem stay yah Keisha.