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/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: 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: HRH Prince Saud Al-Faisal bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud

HRH Prince Saud Al-Faisal is a widely recognized face in Saudi Arabia and the rest of the world.  He has one of the most responsible of positions in the Government of Saudi Arabia.  It is an honor for American Bedu to profile HRH Prince Saud Al-Faisal. Prince Saud is the world’s longest serving Foreign Minister.  [...]

Saudi Arabia: Who is Crown Prince Nayef?

  Crown Prince Nayef bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud was born in 1933 in Taif, Saudi Arabia.  He is believed to be 77/78 years of age.  He is the First Deputy Prime Minister as well as the long time Minister of Interior.  He is a half-brother of King Abdullah and one of the five surviving [...]

Saudi Arabia: Impact of Unifying Sunni States and Tribes

King Abdullah’s ‘Iran Initiative’ towards unifying the Arab States by tribal ties and practice of Sunni Islam is a brilliant concept.  It is so easy to overlook or understate the role of tribes in the Arab world but the ties are there and have been strong for centuries.  Tribal bonds can surpass borders.  Therefore when [...]

Saudi Arabia: Crown Prince Sultan – May He Rest in Peace

  It is with deep regret to announce the passing of Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdul-Aziz Al Saud on Saturday, 22 October.  Crown Prince Sultan succumbed to his own personal battle over the years with colon cancer while he was at a New York hospital.  His passing leaves a dark void in the hearts of [...]

Saudi Arabia/Iran: Interview with Andrew Scott Cooper, Author of The Oil Kings

  It is a pleasure for American Bedu to have the opportunity to interview Andrew Scott Cooper, author of the book “The Oil Kings.”  This interview will allow American Bedu readers to learn about Andrew Scott Cooper the man and how his life experiences and interests led him to become an adept author on Saudi/Iran [...]

Saudi Arabia: Saudi National Day

  The 23rd of September (tomorrow) is Saudi National Day.  Saudi National Day is the recognition and celebration of the foundation of the Saudi state by King Abdulaziz Al-Saud in 1932.  Saudi National Day 2011 is the 81st anniversary of the Kingdom’s founding. Saudi National Day is a national holiday in the Kingdom and all [...]

Saudi Arabia: Tabletop Pictorial Books

I’m a big fan of table top picture books and especially picture books whose photos encapsulate the essence and spirit of a place.  One such example is the book “Saudi Arabia” published by Desert Publisher.   The photos in the book are magnificent and accompanied by explanations which further enhance the knowledge of the subject photo [...]

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