Recently, a good friend came from overseas to visit me in Saudi Arabia. When we were out together, she noticed the separate seating areas for single men and families in restaurants and public...
Category: Heritage & Culture
I asked many Saudis, but no one seems to know. What exactly is new Founding Day (يوم التأسيس) all about? So, what does it have to do with Saudi Arabia or its history? In previous...
I've noticed that when Saudis greet one another, they smile, grab hands, say, "Salam Allekum," get animated, kiss, and ask many quick personal questions without waiting for answers. It is an...
In general, the character of Saudi men is traditional, warm, proud, welcoming, and caring. They have some beautiful qualities, indeed. For example, if you are a guest in his house, they give you...
I remember the death of the Sultan of Oman, 'Qaboos Bin Saeed ' in 2020. All Arab countries respectfully lowered their flags to half-mast, except for Saudi Arabia. They also...
Flowers, friendly faces, food, and fond memories! The long-awaited (post-COVID) 2022 annual Jubail Flower festival kicked off yesterday on the Fanateer seafront. Organized by the social events...