ONE EXPAT FAMILY'S EXPERIENCE IN SAUDI ARABIA
When I was living with roommates awhile back, one of my friends showed me a craft project to start the New Year out right. Every year, on the first day of the New Year, she would gather up magazines, postcards, colored paper, yarn, nature things, etc. and put it all around her on the floor. …
This entire article is published in US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health. I think this deserves a read. "Significance for public health" "Since pandemics come unannounced affecting public’s safety, it is important to understand the changes that occur in a community. This study focuses on the dietary habits’ changes during the COVID-19 …
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As I happen to do, I read web content, stories and articles, in search of matters relating to Saudi Arabia. Here is one website that really speaks for itself. It is run by Saudi women and relates to all things that Saudi women are involved in. You should take a look! There are different categories …
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We may not all get together this New Year's to ring in the year 2021, however there will be plenty of celebration and music for all! 6 online concerts are set to broadcast in the Middle East, including Egypt's Tamer Hosny, Lebanon's Nancy Ajram and Wael Kfoury, as well as more performers from across the …
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This is a great new article written today about human population shift towards urban centers. Written by Afshin Molavi in arabnews.com, 29 Dec. 2020. Here are the first 4 paragraphs to the article: "WASHINGTON, DC: If you are looking for something new in human history, look no further than mass urbanization. Large, bustling, urban metropolises …
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Here I explore the history of urban agriculture, and how it has been used throughout human history since the formation of urban areas, to help people obtain food. There are many different types of urban agriculture, such as home gardens, container gardens, community gardens, rooftop gardens, community supported agriculture (CSA), and larger commercial production in …
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Food Security is a newer concept we will all hear more about, from now on. Covid-19 has brought out good and bad, especially in global food production. Countries are studying ways to achieve access to safe, affordable and adequate food for their populations during pandemic events and into the future of 9 billion people by …
Hope this season of the year finds you in good health and looking forward to the year 2021 with hope! Here's an interesting article about the observance of Christmas in KSA for Christians. Expats and employed residents from other countries find it easier to celebrate one of the most important holidays in the Christian calendar. …
What is Moringa, and why is it important? You may have heard of the plant Moringa, as a new "superfood" and its importance for malnutrition, because of high vitamin, mineral and protein content. Well, you can add the benefits of this fantastic plant food to your diet, by purchasing Moringa powder. Add it to smoothies, …
There is a great news article in Arab News about the ingredients in the Covid-19 vaccines. Muslims and Jews share the concern about pork products being used as stabilizers, an ingredient found in many vaccines. According to this article, Pfizer, Moderna and AstraZeneca have reported that they are not using pork products or gelatin made …
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