Ramadan 2012 will start on or about Thursday, 19 July. However, prior to the holy month of Ramadan, there will be a flurry of weddings in Saudi Arabia. That is not to apply weddings are quickly arranged….oh no…just like in America weddings are well-planned and eagerly anticipated. It has though become a tradition for [...]
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This illustration presents the top 8 ways to be traditionally married according to the Bible. Hmmmm….. Agree or disagree?
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Mums with kids, mark your calendar’s for Thursday, 24 May. It is getting that time of year in the Kingdom with school soon out, what is there for the kids to do! American Bedu was sent this notice which sounds like a lot of fun… KIDS DAY @ IN – MOTION CLUB! For [...]
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I found an opinion piece in the Saudi Gazette to be an interesting read. A Saudi airlines passenger was noticing that a foreign female flight attendant was having difficulty in communicating with a Saudi family. This passenger suggested to his (Saudi) seatmate that perhaps Saudi Airlines should hire Saudi female flight attendants instead. The seatmate [...]
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American Bedu received this email from a Saudi who asked that this message be shared on the blog. I think it is important for views and perspectives to be exchanged so we can continue to learn from one another, especially when cultures and religion may be very different. I think one of the most [...]
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When referring to God, one may hear God referred to by the name of Allah or perhaps by the name of Yahweh. In fact, many names have been given to God. However, a question I hear commonly asked is whether Christians and Muslims believe in or worship the same God. Muslims, who identify Mohammed as [...]
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Many expatriates elect to work in a place such as Saudi Arabia due to the lucrative incentives they are offered. These incentives include generous tax free salaries (in most cases), housing allowance, transport allowance, medical coverage, paid vacation and ultimately, in lieu of retirement, an End of Service Benefit (ESB). There are expatriates who spend [...]
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There is no doubt that the acquisition of a new generation “underwear bomb” from Al Qaeda in the Arab Peninsula (AQAP) is an intelligence coup. The device was acquired in its entirety and in working order provided by a double agent who had penetrated AQAP at the highest of levels. Earliest reports citing a double [...]
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There are many world wide who talk about the women of Saudi Arabia saying they are oppressed and have no freedom. There are also women both in and outside of Saudi Arabia who are pleased and satisfied with their life. They feel cherished, loved and protected. It’s not the responsibility of non-Saudis to apply [...]
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It’s not an easy or simple process for a foreign woman to travel to Saudi Arabia as the legal spouse of a Saudi man. It took Abdullah and I three separate marriages and almost 3 years to receive the marriage approval and in our case, our marriage ultimately had to be approved by King Abdullah. [...]
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