ONE EXPAT FAMILY'S EXPERIENCE IN SAUDI ARABIA
Living in Saudi Arabia became a catalyst that began my interest, starting with dust storms, in learning about desert ecosystems and agriculture. The environment being so foreign to my past experiences living on planet earth, was something I wanted to understand better. Through reading many scientific articles relating to desert environments, heat extremes, desertification, sand …
This past semester as a graduate student was challenging, but I learned so much from the professor and class, besides the readings and lectures. I wanted to bring some of what I had learned while living in Saudi Arabia to the class, as well as learn about what other areas of the world are doing …
Date Palms for food security in arid regions are a nutritionally important staple food. You can eat them fresh, cooked or dried and they are naturally portable when you go long distances. These trees may be overlooked in other areas of the world, but as climate change occurs, should we consider cultivating date palms in …
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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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The day was off to a good start. I had 9 hours of solid sleep, dressed up a bit more than usual, even my hair cooperated. When making breakfast, everyone seemed to know what they wanted to eat, those not fasting, for today is the start of Ramadan. Ramadan Mubarak! But then things changed. 30 …
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 …
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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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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One of the best foods, besides dates to go with your coffee or tea, are the wonderful breadsticks that the supermarket Danube makes. They are not greasy and have a wonderful selection of toppings. (Although just recently they have changed from making them in-store to getting them from Jeddah. Now they are sweeter and to …
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This fall Saudi Arabia hosts the 39th International Agriculture, Aquaculture and Agro-industry Show in Riyadh. This 4 day event will feature vertical farming. You can read about the future of vertical farming and other forms of agriculture in the Kingdom, within the website below. Click the link that says "Home". "Saudi Arabia earmarked $26.6 million …
Date Palms & Camels 