Saudi Arabia: Honk if You Support Women Drivers

Posted on June 8, 2011 by American Bedu

  A recent article in the Christian Science Monitor struck a chord with me simply by its title.  Honk if you support Saudi women drivers.  This is a great opportunity for Saudi entrepreneurs to have some bumper stickers produced in both Arabic and English.  Start showing some visual support in Saudi Arabia if you are [...]

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Saudi Arabia: Will the Saudi Women Drive on 17 June?

Posted on May 31, 2011 by American Bedu

nb:  Manal Al-Sherif has been released about 6 hours ago!  I have chosen not to change the post below which was written before Al-Sherif’s release although I (happily) did not predict her fate accurately.  Al-Sherif did issue a public apology and stated she would not attempt to drive again.   Issuing such words was likely a [...]

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Saudi Arabia: Saudi Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign Gains International Awareness

Posted on May 23, 2011 by American Bedu

It is with pleasure to inform American Bedu readers that the Saudi Arabia Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign was chosen as the best media awareness campaign during the EMEA region SABRE awards dinner in Prague.  The campaign, ‘A Woman’s Stand’, focused on the importance of early detection of breast cancer.  The campaign was conducted by Adalid [...]

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Saudi Arabia: Anniversary of Women’s Skills Bureau

Posted on April 24, 2011 by American Bedu

It is always with pleasure to make announcements which showcase initiatives and opportunities for women in Saudi Arabia.  The Women’s Skills Bureau has recently passed its first year anniversary  and is continuing to grow even bigger and better!   WOMEN’S SKILLS BUREAU – A VERY SUCCESS FIRST YEAR ONLINE AND LOTS OF NEW OPPORTUNITIES Without your [...]

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Saudi Arabia: Breast Cancer Support Group in Riyadh

Posted on April 12, 2011 by American Bedu

It is with the greatest joy for me to share with American Bedu readers that a Breast Cancer Support Group has been established in Riyadh!  I encourage…endorse….plead…PUSH that any woman facing a diagnosis of breast cancer, in active treatment of breast cancer, a survivor of breast cancer attend this meeting.  She will not only help [...]

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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: As Seen in Jeddah

Posted on April 4, 2011 by American Bedu

These billboards have appeared at several populated intersections in Jeddah.  Given the conservatism of the Kingdom and seclusion of women, it is with surprise to find public billboards advertising of clinics for women and rejuvenating their most private area.

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Saudi Arabia: Launch of Muna AbuSulayman Exclusive Spring Collection

Posted on March 30, 2011 by American Bedu

Muna AbuSulayman is one of the most talented and beautiful (inside and out) Saudi women.  It is with pleasure for American Bedu to pass along Muna’s message about the launch of her Spring Collection of exclusive fashions.  This is an event women in the Kingdom will not want to miss!  Muna’s exclusive designs will appeal [...]

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Saudi Arabia: Preparing for the Next Big Battle

Posted on March 29, 2011 by American Bedu

    The subject of this post may seem to infer that with all the unrest continuing in the Arab world that something may be brewing in Saudi Arabia.  No; that is not the topic at all.  This post is an update about me and my ongoing battle with cancer. I recently had some updated [...]

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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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