ONE EXPAT FAMILY'S EXPERIENCE IN SAUDI ARABIA
It has been awhile since I have added any new posts. One reason is this fall has been one of change from moving out of Saudi this summer, to Europe this fall. The kids are now able to attend school in person, which is great for everyone's mental health. I see a big difference in …
Continue reading "Female Saudi guards at Prophet’s Mosque in Medina, 2021"
Mixed hopes on schools reopening in fall I'd say the number one question on everyone's mind, who is a parent with young kids living in Saudi, ... Will the Ministry of Education approve kids going back to in classroom learning this fall 2021? Many of the families we know have worried over what to do …
Continue reading "Fall 2021 School Semester remains virtual for students 11 and under"
I always love to find new ways art is being used in the Kingdom (KSA). Here is a good example of how one woman uses creativity to express herself in her culture. "RIYADH: A Saudi artist has become the first person in the Kingdom to join forces with Amazon to release a series of new …
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Using waste to produce energy, would be a great cyclic force for many countries, if it can be made to work. It seems like this has been a much sought after idea, however I don't know of any country that uses it to produce much energy. Currently there are projects proposed in Europe to use …
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This article was front page news today in the Arab News paper. "Saudis pack their bags and prepare for bumpy takeoff", written by Rawan Radwan for Arab News, 16 May 2021. While expats and residents could resume international travel last October, Saudi citizens were still grounded. Saudis have been restricted in their travel for over …
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Here is some welcome news for anyone who has been to Saudi Arabia and tried the fine quality dates that grow here. So many varieties make Saudi dates one delicious treat, especially now that they may be up for export. One of my regrets of leaving this country, is the fact that most of the …
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Every Earth Day doesn't necessarily mean you need to plant a tree. It means look at the world around you and see where you can make a difference in nature. And make sure to nurture and take care of the tree you planted last year. Well I am a day late in posting for Earth …
Today there was a nice article written up in Arab News about Ramadan traditions in Saudi Arabia. There is a lot of diversity to the foods that you will find at homes, depending on where you live. Each region has it's own specialties, but all will break the fast by eating dates, as is common …
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Today we just noticed that we are getting some corn cobs to develop! From the smallest start, to ears almost 3 inches tall, (5 inches in total measuring down into the stalk), this is exciting! We originally planted the seeds in February and they have been growing nicely. We will see how the plants fare …
Continue reading "#5) Growing Corn in Containers–Developing Ears, Saudi Arabia"
New news about Covid-19 vaccinations. Those who work in the service industry such as salons and barbershops, and with food, such as restaurants and cafes within Saudi Arabia, will need to have a vaccine dose before May 15th, or have a negative PCR test result in 7 day increments from then on. Also being vaccinated …
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