ONE EXPAT FAMILY'S EXPERIENCE IN SAUDI ARABIA
Art fans, in line with the Vision 2030 plan that includes a Ministry of Culture, Saudi Arabia is planning to host a Contemporary Art show this year. It will be outside the capital city Riyadh, so should be easy to travel to if you fly directly. Read on for more information. The article is copied …
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When I was living with roommates awhile back, one of my friends showed me a craft project to start the New Year out right. Every year, on the first day of the New Year, she would gather up magazines, postcards, colored paper, yarn, nature things, etc. and put it all around her on the floor. …
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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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. …
Here is a good article about desert tourism within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It was written this summer with Covid 19 restrictions still in place. With many people kind of 'stuck in the sand' if you will, Saudi tourism is on the rise. This is about what much of the land has to offer, …
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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 …
Here is a great website I found that displays the different festivals over the year, in calendar form, for KSA. The date is written day/month/year. Now that Saudi wants to develop more of their tourism industry, a new Visa Upon Arrival program had begun last year 2019. It means instead of waiting months to get …
If you happen to be in the Middle East or really don't know much about the history of Medieval Arabic achievements, this is for you! It's free at Coursera.org! This is the first time I'm taking a course through the online learning giant. You can sign up this week and go at your own pace. …
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Coming this fall! This is becoming a larger festival than before, as families attend. Follow the link below for more information on all the activities going on at the festival. "Saudi camel racing no longer an all-male affair, says Princess Jamila" "“The camel race will end this Saturday with the participation of the first female …
This festival is located in the city of Dammam. It happens in early spring. "Celebrating The Arabian Heritage Asharqia Equestrian Festival, an annual innovative world-class event, is dedicated to the preservation and perpetuation of the purebred Arabian horse. It is envisioned as a cultural event where equestrian competitions are joined with positive family entertainment, art …
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