Saudi Arabia: The Perfect Abaya

Okay…here is a post that I know Aafke, as an artist, will certainly enjoy.  I want each of us to describe what would be the perfect abaya.  Let’s go on the premise that it must be a black garment.  But, how would YOU like to jazz it up … or down? First of all for [...]

Saudi Arabia: Image Styling Event for Women in Riyadh

SGEntertainment presents: Group Image Styling EVENING Session Featuring: Sabina Marini, Image Stylist   Sabina has worked with designer labels events such as Sophia Swire London, Joe Tan for Jimmy Choo, Banana Republic, Tashi London, Vogue, In Style Magazine and more… Join us to learn about:   Styles & fashion that are right for your body [...]

Saudi Arabia: No Words Necessary

Saudi Arabia: Empowering the Saudi Women

This is a time of change and transition for Saudi Arabia and especially so for the Saudi woman.  Within the past year Saudi women have become more vocal on their needs and desires.  Better yet, they are also being heard.  They may not be able to legally drive yet in Saudi Arabia but they will [...]

Saudi Arabia: Is Less Pressure Applied to Saudi Women on Appearance

  The majority of Saudi women who I have met are confident and beautiful whether a size six or a size sixteen.  They do not let physical attributes interfere with their confidence and inner self.  That is not to say that Saudi women are not conscious of their outward appearance.  From when the Saudi woman [...]

Saudi Arabia: Just Pack A Bag

  American Bedu is pleased to endorse and follow the example of Noon and encourages American Bedu readers wherever you are to simply ‘pack a bag.’ I think Noon’s grassroots initiative is a wonderful way of making a big difference in someone’s life.  This is the perfect time to take the steps of packing your [...]

Saudi Arabia: Interview with an American Expatriate in Tabuk

American Bedu is pleased to have the opportunity to interview Linda, an American expatriate who has lived in Tabuk for the past nine years. First of all, Thanks, Linda, for allowing me this opportunity to ask you a lot of questions!!   Let’s start with a little bit of background.  Where are you originally from [...]

Saudi Arabia: Can A Woman Have it All?

  My age and generation are showing.  I would much prefer to have it all – husband, marriage, children and career!  But is that also because I was born and raised in the West where it is expected and anticipated that all is attainable?  A recent Arab News poll indicated that many Saudi women would [...]

Saudi Arabia: Ramadan is Coming – Keep the Toilets Clean

I have always enjoyed traveling by car for the opportunities to see more and especially in Saudi Arabia which was a new territory for me.  However the first trip between Riyadh and Makkah I discovered that toilet facilities were abysmal.  I did not go further than the doorway at the toilet facilities provided by gas [...]

Saudi Arabia: An Introduction to Desert Publisher

It  gives American Bedu joy to share with readers that one of her favorite publishers specializing exclusively in photo books of Saudi Arabia is now online – Desert Publisher.  The books produced by Desert Publisher are exclusive photo books with illustrations featuring the Hidden Treasures and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.  These books are ideal for [...]

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