Welcome to Helen Ziegler & Associates!

Over the past 29 years, we have been sending Canadian and American healthcare staff to hospitals in the countries of the Arabian Peninsula: Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates. Having recruited over 7,000 people (nurses, administrators, technologists, doctors, etc.), we have first-hand knowledge of the culture of the Middle East, and we are intimately familiar with the workings of our hospitals. 

You are probably wondering why anyone would want to work in the Middle East. Well, for the younger crowd (in their 20s), it is mostly the adventure and the travel. Those in their 30s tell us that, with the tax-free salary and paid housing, they are able to repay debts and save money to buy a house, etc. Then, there are the “empty-nesters” who say they are now free to have a life for themselves.

The hospitals are very modern and sometimes architecturally beautiful. The diseases are like the ones here, except the patients tend to be sicker. English is the working language.

Currently, most of our positions are in Saudi Arabia. You live in a housing compound, but are free to travel anywhere.  You will have, if you choose, a busy social life. In Jeddah, you golf, scuba dive, join a square dance class, etc. In Riyadh, you golf, play bridge, attend concerts at embassies, join arts groups, etc.

I write a monthly letter, usually discussing issues relating to recruitment. If you read the "Letter from Helen Ziegler," you will hopefully understand why we ask personal questions. 

We would be happy to answer any questions, so please contact us.

Helen Ziegler