Each employer and department has their own policies as to when you may take your vacation. The checks can be cashed at any bank and money can be exchanged and transferred to your home account by telex or bank draft for a small fee. The Saudi Riyal is a strong currency internationally and maintains a fairly constant rate of exchange. Your contract will indicate your monthly salary in Riyals. Because the staff is multi national, English is the common work language.
Interpreters help in communicating with Saudi clients.
Most Saudi professionals are fluent in both written and spoken English in addition to other languages. Housing complexes is usually close to the work facilities, walking to work is common. Apartments are typically fully furnished including kitchen utensils and bedding. All you have to bring are your clothes. Many luxury items such as gold, rugs and French perfume are very reasonably priced because they are not as heavily taxed.