Saudi Arabia: No Red Hearts or Roses

Posted on February 14, 2012 by American Bedu

It is kind of ironic.  Red hearts, teddy bears and roses are always readily available in the conservative capital of Riyadh…except on Valentine’s Day.  Sometimes I think this is the one day that the Muttawa look forward to the most.  They will enter into florist shops, party stores or any other store that may have [...]

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Saudi Arabia: Western Women – Don’t Roll Over for Your Saudi

Posted on January 4, 2012 by American Bedu

  This post is directed to the Western woman who has fallen in love with a Saudi while he is outside of his home country.   A Saudi man can be the most charming and most gracious man when he is courting a woman.  He has words which make the woman feel like the most [...]

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

Posted on August 13, 2011 by American Bedu

  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 [...]

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Saudi Arabia: Can A Woman Have it All?

Posted on July 21, 2011 by American Bedu

  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 [...]

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Saudi Arabia: Reflections of Love

Posted on June 10, 2011 by American Bedu

  Yesterday the love of my life would have been 55 years of age.  When we were both in Pakistan he shared that the first birthday party he had was the surprise party I had given for him.  Little did he know that when we went on what was to be a “simple and quiet” [...]

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Saudi Arabia: American Bedu interview with Al-Arabiyah

Posted on June 9, 2011 by American Bedu

I’m pleased to share with American Bedu readers an interview which appeared today on the Al- Arabiyah  web site.  I had an enjoyable interview with Al-Arabiyah reporter, Abdulmohsen Al-Gabbani during which we discussed the impact of relationships between a non-Saudi and a Saudi student while he is abroad. You can read the interview here.  

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Saudi Arabia: How do YOU know if YOUR Saudi is Serious?

Posted on June 6, 2011 by American Bedu

As more Saudi students travel abroad for university education there is an increase in bi-cultural relationships between predominantly Saudi men and foreign women.  Ironically the Saudi women who travel abroad for university usually do not have the same interest or drive towards getting to know the opposite sex as the young Saudi men.  The Saudi [...]

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Saudi Arabia: Single Women Beware of Easy Promises for a Saudi Visa

Posted on April 19, 2011 by American Bedu

In order for anyone to travel to Saudi Arabia a sponsor is required and this is especially the case for a single woman wishing to travel to the Kingdom. First of all, Saudi Arabia does not offer tourist visas.  The Saudi Embassy of Washington clearly states on its web site the types of visas and [...]

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Saudi Arabia: World’s Highest Divorce State

Posted on April 11, 2011 by American Bedu

According to a recent article published in the Emirates News, Saudi Arabia has the world’s highest divorce rate with a divorce occurring every thirty minutes.  The timing is based on the 18,765 recorded divorces during 2010.  The word “recorded” brings into question on whether more divorces took place but which remain “unrecorded.” It is not [...]

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Saudi Arabia/USA: Women in Islam

Posted on March 28, 2011 by American Bedu

  Here is an opportunity for American Bedu readers near to the California State University, Northridge, to hear and learn more about Muslim women.  The Muslim Students’ Association at CSUN has been proactive in their variety of programs which reach out for better understanding and communications. California State University Northridge Muslim Students’ Association Proudly Presents: [...]

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