Saudi Arabia/Germany: Roads of Arabia

  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 [...]

Saudi Arabia: The Annual Janadriyah Festival

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 – [...]

Saudi Arabia: Muslims in Iceland

My blog indicates from which countries (and cities) individuals are located when visiting.  I have noticed more recently that American Bedu blog has been receiving visitors from Iceland.  It made me curious about Muslims and Saudis in Iceland. Obviously there is not a large enough contingent of Saudis in Iceland since the nearest Saudi Embassy [...]

American Bedu Interview with Author Alexander McNabb

It is a pleasure for American Bedu to have an exclusive interview with Alexander McNabb, author of the book ‘Olives.’   Thank you Alexander for agreeing to this interview.  I’d like to begin with some questions about you such as where are you from?  What nationality are you? I’m British. My name’s Scottish but I [...]

Saudi Arabia/Palestine/Israel/Jordan: American Bedu Reviews ‘Olives’

During the 2011 holiday season I was very fortunate to receive several books from authors to read and review.  All the books are either about Saudi Arabia or the region. The first book which I have finished reading is ‘Olives’  by Alexander McNabb.  Olives is described as a violent romance and takes place in Jordan.  [...]

Saudi Arabia: American Bedu Interview with Abu Mussab

  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).  [...]

Saudi Arabia: Let’s Discover Jubbah

  Lady Anne Blunt, the granddaughter of Lord Byron, and her husband Wilfrid arrived in Jubbah, Saudi Arabia in January 1879.  They were among the first travelers from the West to set foot in Jubbah.  She described Jubbah as “one of the most curious places in the world, and to my mind one of the [...]

Saudi Arabia: Celebrating Christmas in the Kingdom

Christmas may not be as widely visible in Saudi Arabia as in other parts of the world, yet it is not impossible to celebrate Christmas in Saudi Arabia. Celebrations may need to be low key or held in private places but they do take place.  Some Saudi employers also recognize that their non-Muslim employees are [...]

Saudi Arabia: Abdullah and the Egg Nog

Since it is the holiday season in the States, I must share a memory of Abdullah.  We were in Florida during the holiday season and visiting family. My sister was hosting a traditional holiday dinner.  In addition to her and her husband, my brother and his wife and my dad and stepmom were in attendance.  [...]

Saudi Arabia: More on Relationships between Westerners and Saudis

When a westerner and a Saudi are married life is never the same!  Before the couple travel to Saudi Arabia together their marriage should have been already approved by the government.  It is not that a Saudi MUST have his government’s permission to marry who he wants but government approval of the marriage is required [...]

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