ONE EXPAT FAMILY'S EXPERIENCE IN SAUDI ARABIA
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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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. …
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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Hello fellow followers and visitors! I have taken a L O N G break from the blog. Sorry about the distance...I have been so involved in this virtual school work with my kids, and trying to get the classes done on time. It is really trying for all of us. The boredom they experience from …
Here's the latest news concerning international flights in and out of Saudi. We've been able to fly interiorly this summer, however with Covid 19 restrictions, we'd need to wear masks everywhere and it is very hot in the summer to really be a tourist, enjoying the outdoors. Some have been waiting to fly out, while …
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Today is the kingdom of Saudi Arabia's 90th birthday! Green is the patriotic color. Most people have the day off. In fact most have an extended weekend with Wed through Sat off. What do folks plan to do at this time? Last year I believe they had a few fireworks over at the Corniche. Cars …
Right around the time we were hearing more about Covid-19, but it wasn't yet in KSA, a massive swarm of locusts passed by Al Khobar from Dammam and out to the sea over to Bahrain. I found one dead on the pavement near the Corniche. If I find that photo I took I will post …
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