Saudi Arabia: Live in Jeddah? A Rare Opportunity for Women to Protect Themselves

Posted on February 18, 2011 by American Bedu

Albidayah center is offering a self defense course for women this coming Feb 19, 2011. If you or anyone you know is interested please call 6655225, ext 123. or 0566177134 for the details. The instructor is Rafif Badghaish a Saudi Black belt in Karate and self defense. I think this is a great opportunity to [...]

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Saudi Arabia: Only Technically Married

Posted on January 27, 2011 by American Bedu

She is an expatriate and married to a Saudi man…or is she?  During our conversation she stated that now she’s only married technically.  What does that mean exactly?  When and how does one go from being in love, happily married and then to have a marriage that barely exists in name only?  This woman has [...]

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Saudi Arabia: It’s not just the Women Who Need the Mahrem

Posted on January 22, 2011 by American Bedu

This past month has been a sad month.  I have received a record number of emails from American women who have fallen in love with a Saudi student.  In a few of the cases I am certain the Saudi student is married but denies it.  In several of the cases the Saudi student acknowledges that [...]

Filed under: America, culture, expat, expatriates, gender, islam, relationships, religion, Saudi Arabia, Saudi blogs, Saudi culture, Saudi customs, Saudi education, Saudi Living, Uncategorized | Tagged: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 53 Comments »

Saudi Arabia: Why Too Many Marriages End in Divorce

Posted on January 10, 2011 by American Bedu

  A recent article in Arab News about the rise of divorce in the Kingdom had me reflect on the struggles of both divorced and single Saudi women in the Kingdom.  Not only are divorces on the rise among Saudi couples but more and more Saudi women remain single having never married.  Is there a [...]

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Saudi Arabia: A Black Market Trade for Saudi Women

Posted on December 31, 2010 by American Bedu

One thing rarely talked about but does happen sometimes within the Kingdom is when a young Saudi woman loses her virginity.  This is a tragedy for the woman and her family.  Her chances of an acceptable marriage are virtually gone if it were ever suspected she was no longer a virgin.  If a loss of [...]

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Saudi Arabia: Is the Burqa Misused?

Posted on December 23, 2010 by American Bedu

My preferred term for a woman who chooses to cover all except her eyes when she is out in public is to refer to her as a “niqabi.”  Yet more around the world the typical term heard is “burqa woman.” The burqa or niqab can effectively mask ones identity.  There have been multiple cases reported [...]

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USA/KSA: How are Babies Received

Posted on December 22, 2010 by American Bedu

Considering that I became a Grandmother (again) a few days ago, I thought this made for an ideal opportunity to discuss how babies are received between both the United States and Saudi Arabia. First of all, my new Grandbaby, Joshua, is perfect, beautiful and doing great – as are Mama and Papa!  American Bedu absolutely [...]

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Saudi Arabia: Contrasts and Contradictions Never Cease

Posted on December 19, 2010 by American Bedu

I recently received a set of articles which showcased the contrasts and contradictions which exist in every facet of Saudi Arabia.  One of the contrasts is that there remain women in the Kingdom who do not believe in ever showing their faces once their menses began.  This is a cultural custom yet some judges have [...]

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USA/KSA/World: FDA Decision Determines Who Has Right to Life

Posted on December 17, 2010 by American Bedu

This is an emotional and very personal post.  The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced today (a day earlier than scheduled no less) that it is withdrawing the drug Avastin from the market.  Avastin is the most common and popular drug administered to patients who have been diagnosed with Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC), [...]

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Saudi Arabia: Follow up from Interview with Aisha

Posted on December 17, 2010 by American Bedu

Earlier this past week American Bedu posted an interview with Aisha, an American woman who is married to a Saudi man.  There have been a number of comments and a lot of speculation of Aisha and her wish that her marriage receive approval from the Saudi Government so that she and her husband may live [...]

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