Saudi Arabia: More Answers about Having a Housemaid

Posted on February 3, 2012 by American Bedu

An American Bedu reader sent me some great questions about having a housemaid.  I’m sharing these questions along with my own answers. It is very common for Saudis and expatriate families to engage a housemaid whether full time or part time.  The culture and lifestyle in Saudi Arabia is different than that of Western countries [...]

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Saudi Arabia: How Do Saudi Families Entertain Themselves?

Posted on January 22, 2012 by American Bedu

An American Bedu reader posed a very good question.  This reader wanted to know what do Saudi families do for entertainment when so many activities are segregated. Can families swim together in Saudi Arabia?  The answer is yes, they can.  However the family will enjoy swimming together as a family at a private pool.  If [...]

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Saudi Arabia: A Year End Review of American Bedu

Posted on December 31, 2011 by American Bedu

2011 has been quite a year!  American Bedu has prospered.  2011 saw American Bedu surpass 3 million hits and an increased reader base.  American Bedu has 412 subscribers who automatically receive new posts via email. What were the most popular or controversial posts of American Bedu during 2011?  Which posts had the highest number of [...]

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Saudi Arabia: Does Western Culture Has Too Much Influence on Saudi Women?

Posted on December 13, 2011 by American Bedu

At a recent conference in Riyadh on women’s rights organized by the Researchers’ Center for Women Studies (RCWS), Islamic scholars and human rights activists discussed the impact of Western culture on the Saudi women. One scholar did speak out and state that the perception of Western culture on Saudi women might or might not be [...]

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Saudi Arabia: The Single and Childless Saudi Women

Posted on December 12, 2011 by American Bedu

A regular reader of American Bedu blog asked a good question about the single and/or childless women in Saudi Arabia.  Specifically she wanted to know if they can live by themselves and do everything themselves like a similar woman in other continents, without being ostracized?  I will answer these questions based on my own personal [...]

Filed under: culture, Dress, Freedoms, gender, Saudi Arabia, Saudi blogs, Saudi culture, Saudi Living | Tagged: , , , | 46 Comments »

Saudi Arabia: Learning to Cook in Saudi

Posted on December 8, 2011 by American Bedu

I love to cook and have always enjoyed experimenting with new recipes.  Little did I know when I came to Saudi Arabia I’d be learning new recipes while experimenting with a traditional stove!  I say traditional stove because the stove in our villa in Saudi was unlike any I had seen before.  It was big [...]

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Saudi Arabia: The Women Left Behind

Posted on November 9, 2011 by American Bedu

  The majority of Saudi men are good men who take pride in their wife.  He wants to keep his wife happy and satisfied.  He looks upon his home as a sanctuary and where he can relax with his wife and family. Sadly, it is the minority of Saudi men who make the headlines and [...]

Filed under: culture, gender, relationships, Saudi Arabia, Saudi blogs, Saudi culture, Uncategorized | Tagged: , , , , , , | 11 Comments »

Saudi Arabia: Eid al Adha in America

Posted on October 29, 2011 by American Bedu

  Eid al Adha is the time of sacrifice and giving.  This is when Muslim families in Saudi Arabia will acquire a goat, sheep or camel which they will slaughter in their back yard or parking lot.  After the slaughter the meat is cut and cleaned.  One third is retained by the family, one third [...]

Filed under: America, Animals, Charity, culture, islam, Saudi Arabia, Saudi blogs, Saudi culture, Saudi customs | Tagged: , , , , , , | 28 Comments »

Saudi Arabia: Eid Camp Offered at Little Scholars in Riyadh

Posted on October 24, 2011 by American Bedu

  Little Scholars Day Care in Riyadh continues to offer valuable and fun-filled programs for wee ones.  Little Scholars is likely among the few to offer a program during Eid al Adha.  For parents who must work during the holiday, I’m sure this news is very appreciated.   Eid Camp at Little Scholars!     [...]

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Saudi Arabia: Challenges of Small Appliances

Posted on September 28, 2011 by American Bedu

  I recently participated in a discussion with expatriate women married to Saudis and living in Saudi Arabia.  Saudi Arabia has a culture where many are accustomed to having part or full-time domestic help.  If one chooses to do much traditional Saudi or Arabic style cooking, most dishes require many ingredients which need to be [...]

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