ONE EXPAT FAMILY'S EXPERIENCE IN SAUDI ARABIA
When I was a kid we had a large garden in the back yard, big enough to grow most of what we needed to eat for the whole summer. My dad rototilled the grass under every spring and rototilled it throughout the summer, between the rows of plants, when the weeds became too much. Since …
Finally I have some information on traditional Saudi men's dance and music. You can see a great video made by Saudi Heritage Preservation Society and UNESCO, celebrating the song, dance, drums, swords and poetry of Alardah Alnajdiyah. The entire performance is male participation only. Saudi women are involved in drum making and embroidering the intricate …
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In just a few days all eyes in the equestrian racing world will be on, the online live running of The Saudi Cup. The link directly below is to the official Saudi Cup page, where you can see what station in your area/country will host the live races. It is a fantastic site and you …
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Mama said ‘eat your vegetables and fruit’ because she knew they were good for you. But did mama know that eating vegetables, fruit and lowering your animal protein intake to 25% a day, is also good for the environment? As industrial societies are currently on a trend to demand more animal protein such as beef, …
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A new contemporary art show was scheduled to open Feb. 11th 2021 at the British Museum. Featuring artists from the regions of the Middle East and North Africa from the museum's own collections, the show is now virtual because of rise of Covid. After reading the article I have my own opinion. I think this …
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At this time of year, some of us celebrate togetherness or say "I love you", by giving valentines, hearts, chocolates, stuffed animals, flowers, etc. If you celebrate Valentine's Day Feb. 14th (this Sunday), make these brownies and see the smiles. Perhaps you are stuck inside because of Covid, well you are your own valentine, so …
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Finally got the video I had taken onboard our recent trip to Riyadh. I can put a few pictures in here, but having a video is even better...it gives you a sense of complete desert surroundings outside the train tracks! It may be meditative to you. The interesting thing to note, is how they keep …
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Well it's not news to people in Saudi, but perhaps you would like to know how the country is handling the new virus strain. Here lockdowns or temporary closures have become commonplace during Covid, especially around holidays. Now that the new strain has entered the country, the Saudi Ministry of Health is being extra cautious …
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It may be a great time to spend a weekend at a new place, especially as Saudi is still in lockdown mode. Really the only travel that can be done is within the country. Those of us that live in the Eastern Province can still cross into Bahrain, however with Covid tests required at both …
Looking for some good news? We all need some and here are two articles that will help you feel more optimistic today. We are making progress in supporting human growth/population, as well as the earth's climate, through industry (public and private) and agriculture tech innovations. Two of the biggest environmental polluters, industry and agriculture, are …
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