ONE EXPAT FAMILY'S EXPERIENCE IN SAUDI ARABIA
The big news in the Middle East this weekend, is the moving of the royal Egyptian mummies to their new resting place in Cairo's National Museum of Egyptian Civilization! This new museum has taken some years to finish and finally now, will contain all the national treasures of ancient Egyptian civilization. I had been to …
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A few days ago I read a great article in Arab News, written by Martha Rojas Urrego about freshwater resources, wetlands and our need to protect our natural resources. We need to find a sustainable solution to literally sustain freshwater for now and the future. Our survival and agricultural production depends on this resource. Here …
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After having just returned from a visit to Al Ula, Saudi Arabia, it seems a choice place for desert motorsports. There is plenty of open space, sand and desert to have such a race. It will be interesting to see how the area changes in the coming years, hopefully preserving the natural areas and quaint …
I hope you enjoy this post. It is meant to be inspiring and a celebration of one of the holy sites in Islam. I want to show you the beauty and majesty of the mosque, and surrounding outdoor courtyard area, without compromising ideas about modesty and privacy. That said I know some friends and family …
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Hello my dear readers! I have been away from posting for awhile. My family and I just took a 7 day vacation within Saudi, and now I have lots of good information and travel ideas for you. First though is the travel atmosphere here in KSA. Many people are taking advantage of travelling at this …
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If you are an expat following the new announcement for foreign businesses to have a headquarters within the Kingdom, then you may be wondering about the future of the company you work for. It is pretty well known that in this area of the world, Dubai has the monopoly on foreign business, banking and development. …
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The Al Baydha Project is amazing! The video and story are narrated very well by Neal Spackman, who co-founded and directed some of the project . If you are into learning about conservation ecology, agroforestry, regenerative agriculture, permaculture, rural poverty and climate change, then check out the Al Baydha project in Saudi Arabia. This project …
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Who are the top picks for the winners at the races? See the predictions at CBS sports.com below. https://www.cbssports.com/general/news/2021-saudi-cup-odds-expert-who-nailed-maximum-securitys-win-releases-surprising-picks-predictions/
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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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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