How to Reliably Receive Mail and Packages in Saudi Arabia from Outside

Posted on January 31, 2009 by American Bedu

  I frequently receive emails from readers on how can they safely, securely and reliably receive mail and packages in Saudi Arabia. I have written previously on the problems and challenges of sending and receiving mail in Saudi Arabia:   http://americanbedu.com/2007/10/18/saudi-mail-service/ http://americanbedu.com/2007/10/18/new-initiatives-taken-by-the-saudi-post/   If one is not fortunate to have an APO (American Post Office) [...]

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Saudi Checkpoint: Hurry Up and Cover!

Posted on January 30, 2009 by American Bedu

Checkpoints are a common phenonoma throughout Saudi Arabia. They can be set up for various reasons such as traffic safety – ensuring that drivers are wearing seatbelts; for security – there may be a warning or alert of a security nature resulting in the police setting up checkpoints; for validation – such checkpoints will be [...]

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Interview with successful Saudi businesswoman and role model, Muna Abu Sulayman

Posted on January 29, 2009 by American Bedu

It is a real honor for me to be able to ask some candid questions to Muna Abu Sulayman. She is not only a successful Saudi businesswoman but a beautiful role model for Saudi women as well as women the world over. In addition to her responsible position as Executive Director of Kingdom Foundation and [...]

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Saudi Arabia: Growing Up Bedu

Posted on January 28, 2009 by American Bedu

Everytime I get the chance to speak in detail with my beloved mother-in-law, Moudy, I learn more fascinating aspects of life in Saudi Arabia forty plus years back. If you are just new to my blog and unfamiliar with Moudy, you should read this post first which introduces her. Recently based on questions from readers [...]

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Which Saudi Women are the Best Role Models and Representatives of Saudi Arabia

Posted on January 27, 2009 by American Bedu

When one follows the various press articles about Saudi women, certain names will tend to appear more frequently than others. This led me to wondering which women are the best role models and representatives of Saudi Arabia? What does one look for or expect in a role model for a country such as Saudi Arabia [...]

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The Foreign Wife of a Saudi: Always an Outsider

Posted on January 26, 2009 by American Bedu

Sad but true, no matter how long a Saudi and his foreign wife are married, she will always be viewed to a degree as an “outsider” and not included or accepted the same as a Saudi wife. The family will likely treat her politely but never with the same sense of belonging. She will be [...]

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Saudi Arabia and Appreciation of Freedom and Democracy

Posted on January 25, 2009 by American Bedu

It really was not until living here in Saudi Arabia that the value of growing up in America with its freedom and democracy hit home. I don’t think many Americans fully appreciate the freedoms and liberties they have simply by being an American citizen until they find themselves in a place which has limited freedoms [...]

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Why Saudi Men May Choose a Non-Saudi Wife

Posted on January 24, 2009 by American Bedu

There is always much debate and controversy over why does a Saudi man have a non-Saudi wife when there are many beautiful and intelligent Saudi women wishing to have a husband. While one wishes to believe the reason a Saudi man has chosen a non-Saudi wife is because they are compatible, share the same values [...]

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Replacing the Fabric of the Ka’abah in Makkah, Saudi Arabia

Posted on January 23, 2009 by American Bedu

Anyone who has seen the Ka’abah whether in pictures, videos or physically at the Grand Mosque (Haram) will note that the Ka’abah is always covered in a very distinguished cloth. This cloth is a black silk cloth with gold embroidered calligraphy which is replaced twice per year. Most of the web sites I visited state [...]

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How Long Will Child Marriages Continue in Saudi Arabia?

Posted on January 22, 2009 by American Bedu

It is very disconcerting to continue to learn of child marriages taking place in Saudi Arabia despite attempts to stop such practices. One of the latest to reach global attention is the case of an eight year old girl promised to a 47 year old man. The case was taken to court by the girl’s [...]

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