Saudi Arabia: When Did American Bedu Begin Blogging

Posted on February 17, 2012 by American Bedu

American Bedu americanbedu.com/ 8 hours ago – American Bedu recently completed reading the book “The Red Sea Bride.” “The Red Sea Bride” is the autobiography of Sylvia Fowler, … You shared this About The American Bedu blog is not intended as Saudi-bashing. I try … Entertainment SGEntertainment presents: Group Image Styling EVENING … Dear Bedu [...]

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Saudi Arabia: Book Review of “The Red Sea Bride”

Posted on February 15, 2012 by American Bedu

American Bedu recently completed reading the book “The Red Sea Bride.”  “The Red Sea Bride” is the autobiography of Sylvia Fowler, a woman who met her Saudi husband when he was a student in Texas during the 1980’s.  They had a fast courtship and were soon married.  Instead of her dream of becoming an international [...]

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Saudi Arabia/Germany: Again

Posted on February 13, 2012 by American Bedu

A German woman announcing that she is going to accompany her partner as an expat wife to Jeddah and will be living in Saudi Arabia for several years? Impossible! Suddenly, even your most conservative relatives from rural small-town Germany will turn into staunch defenders of “Western liberty”, reminding you that you will be sitting all [...]

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Saudi Arabia: The Annual Janadriyah Festival

Posted on February 4, 2012 by American Bedu

The annual Janadriyah festival which showcases the cultures and traditions of Saudi Arabia will open on February 8th.  King Abdullah will oversee the honor of opening the event which will run for a two week period. The Janadriyal festival is one of the best means for anyone – whether an expatriate or a Saudi – [...]

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Saudi Arabia: More Answers about Having a Housemaid

Posted on February 3, 2012 by American Bedu

An American Bedu reader sent me some great questions about having a housemaid.  I’m sharing these questions along with my own answers. It is very common for Saudis and expatriate families to engage a housemaid whether full time or part time.  The culture and lifestyle in Saudi Arabia is different than that of Western countries [...]

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Saudi Arabia: What is the Life of a Domestic Worker Like?

Posted on February 2, 2012 by American Bedu

  It is common to have domestic help in Saudi Arabia.  The two most common types of domestic help are a housemaid and a driver.  In hindsight, I would have preferred to have a full-time driver rather than a full-time housemaid. Women, by law, are unable to drive in Saudi Arabia.  This can create an [...]

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Saudi Arabia: Foreign Wives – Don’t Become Too Saudi!

Posted on January 31, 2012 by American Bedu

If you know a Saudi man who has taken a foreign wife, why do you think that is?  What is it about the foreign woman that makes the Saudi man want to choose her over a Saudi wife?  It is not as if it is simple to marry a foreign woman either.  For a Saudi [...]

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Saudi Arabia: Book Review – The Ruins of Us

Posted on January 30, 2012 by American Bedu

  American Bedu recently finished reading the book ‘The Ruins of Us’ written by Keija Parsinnen.   The Ruins of Us is the story of Rosalie and Abdullah.  Rosalie is an American who was born to expatriate parents in Saudi Arabia.  She lived in Saudi Arabia until she was twelve years old and those years in [...]

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Saudi Arabia: Some Questions Saudis Ask

Posted on January 28, 2012 by American Bedu

Westerners (and particularly Americans) in and outside of Saudi Arabia are viewed to be very open and friendly.  They can also be seen as approachable.  However this post is oriented for the expatriate woman who may be new to Saudi Arabia and is getting to know some Saudi women. Saudis will be very friendly and [...]

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Saudi Arabia – Riyadh: Reminder to Register and Save the Date

Posted on January 17, 2012 by American Bedu

The Women’s Skills Bureau is one of the best organizations for expat spouses.  It allows individuals to meet, network and showcase marketable skills and talents. The Women’s Skills Bureau invites you to their first networking event on the 21st January. Expat spouses of all nationalities are welcome to network and discover the work opportunities and various services available [...]

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