The time is 9 hours ahead of the Central time zone and Houston. Saudi Arabia does not practice daylight savings. When clocks spring forward we will be 8 hours ahead.
Money here is riyals. Or you will hear SARs (Saudi Arabian Riyals). The smallest coin is equivalent to a quarter. The currency is in English on one side and in Arabic on the other side. All cash transactions are rounded up or down to the nearest quarter and sometimes to the nearest half riyal.
I have to pay the equivalent of $100 per month to the government for Charlotte to stay in the country. I also have to pay $50 per month for Charlotte’s visa so she can leave the country. Saudi Aramco pays the fees for me.
Gas is ~$1.55 per gallon. Price is set by the government. Every gas station has the same price. No more driving to Costco to get the cheapest gas. Also, all gas stations are full service. Full service exists at restaurants and stores as well. At restaurants including fast food places somebody busses the tables for you. At grocery stores, somebody unloads your cart, bags the items, takes them to your car then loads into car.
Matthew of Arabia 
You’re going to get spoiled with all that service Matt.
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