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: Roads of Arabia

Posted on February 9, 2012 by American Bedu

  The “Roads of Arabia” exhibit at the Pergamon Museum in Berlin has more than 4000 artifacts on display.  The exhibit is an excellent opportunity for those who are not in the Kingdom to learn about Saudi Arabia, its history and some of its treasures.  Saudi Arabia has a legacy that started well before oil [...]

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Saudi Arabia: January Camp at Little Scholars – Riyadh

Posted on January 20, 2012 by American Bedu

Little Scholars will be having a Camp from January 21- 25, 2012! Hours: 8-12pm   Extended hours available from 12-5pm! (15 SR per hour) Ages: 2-9 years girls and boys! Fees: 500 SR per child Limited Availability To register, e-mail your child’s name and age. Payments due before the camp. For more information, please feel [...]

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Saudi Arabia: The Women Behind the Veil

Posted on January 19, 2012 by American Bedu

  I discovered this video while browsing youtube.  Although it is more than a year old at this time, it still gives a good perspective on the lives and challenges of Saudi women from different social classes in the Kingdom. I personally do not agree with some of the opening comments by the reporter but [...]

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Saudi Arabia/USA: Yes, Some REALLY are That Naïve

Posted on January 16, 2012 by American Bedu

 

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Saudi Arabia: She is a Hero

Posted on January 8, 2012 by American Bedu

Within the last week an American Bedu reader expressed an interest to hear about a Saudi hero.  There is no doubt in my mind that HRH Princess Basma meets the criteria of a hero and champion for Saudi people. Many Royals and influential individuals may not agree with the Saudi system but few will actually [...]

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Saudi Arabia: American Bedu Interview with Abu Mussab

Posted on January 2, 2012 by American Bedu

  It is a pleasure for American Bedu to have the opportunity to interview Abu Mussab.   To begin with Abu Mussab, please share where you are from. I now Reside in Jeddah.  I was born and raised in Lebanon,  then moved to the USA where I lived for about 10 years (at age 18).  [...]

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Saudi Arabia: A Year End Review of American Bedu

Posted on December 31, 2011 by American Bedu

2011 has been quite a year!  American Bedu has prospered.  2011 saw American Bedu surpass 3 million hits and an increased reader base.  American Bedu has 412 subscribers who automatically receive new posts via email. What were the most popular or controversial posts of American Bedu during 2011?  Which posts had the highest number of [...]

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Saudi Arabia: Is an All-Women Hospital Feasible?

Posted on December 27, 2011 by American Bedu

  Recent medical graduates from the Ibn Sena College of Medicine in Jeddah believe that the time is right to establish an all-women hospital. They believe that Saudi women would prefer and feel more comfortable at an all-women hospital.  The graduates further state that there are enough women who have received degrees from all medical [...]

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Saudi Arabia: Saudi Scholarship Students Abroad in the Spotlight

Posted on December 3, 2011 by American Bedu

The Saudi woman remains a mystery to many who have not had an opportunity to meet and get to know a Saudi woman.  There are some perceptions that she is locked away in a glass palace and released only at the whim of her mahrem (male guardian).  There are also perceptions that the Saudi woman [...]

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