Stories about Saudi Arabia from November, 2007
Saudi Arabia: Treatment of Women
Saudi Arabia’s medieval practices (only one manifestation of its backwards ideology) have been tolerated far too long, notes The Arabist, from Egypt, who links to an op-ed about the situation of women in the Kingdom.
Annapolis: The View from the Middle East
With leaders and politicians from the Middle East and far afield meeting in Annapolis, US, over brokering a peace deal between Israel and its Arab neighbours, the mood remains somber, skeptical and pessimistic among bloggers from the region.
Russia: ‘Siloviki’ on Hajj
Window on Eurasia writes about 15 Samara siloviki (“Muslim officers in the Samara branches of the Russian Federation procuracy, militia, FSB and other ‘special services'”) to go on hajj this year.
Brazil: Violence against woman
Marcelo Tas [pt] compares two recent incidents of violence against women in different parts of the planet. In Abaetetuba, Brazil, a teenager was incarcerated in a cell with 20 male inmates. It had the predicable result, the girl was raped repeatedly. In Saudi Arabia, a girl was found in a...
Morocco: Women's Stories from Around the Globe
This week, Moroccan bloggers share their interest in issues affecting Muslim women around the world. From the treatment of gynecologists in Iraq to new workforce development initiatives in Morocco to rape sentencing in Saudi Arabia, Jillian York has the story.
Trinidad & Tobago, Venezuela: Chavez at OPEC
Further Thoughts weighs in on Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez and his open demonstration of religious fervour at the OPEC summit in Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia: Raped and Punished
A Saudi girl was gang-raped and then punished for being raped, reports Saudi blogger Rasha, in a post which generated a hot debate in Mideast Youth.
Jordan: My First Crush
Jordanian Roba Al Assi takes us on a trip down memory lane to her school days in Saudi Arabia and her first crush. Read about it here.
Egypt: Why is Israel Scared?
“I can't find a reason why Israel is so scared that any Arab or Islamic country would own a nuclear program !! Seriously I do not find a good reason to all what the Israelis are doing whether from leading the world against Iran or attacking Egypt and KSA for...
Saudi Arabia: Women in Business
Bahraini blogger Esra'a posts a podcast featuring a lecture by Saudi businesswoman, Madawi Al Hassoun, a board member of the Jeddah Chamber of Commerce. “If you don’t know much about Saudi women, if the main thing you hold against them is their inability to drive, if you think Saudi women...
Saudi Arabia: Mixed Nuts
Saudi-based blogger Nzingha introduces us to Mixed Nuts – a group of women who are married to Saudis but are not Saudis themselves.
Saudi Arabia: Bank Trouble
Saudi Jeans is facing trouble with his bank and you can read all about it here.
Saudi Arabia: Italian Restaurants
Saudi blogger Ahmed Al Omran is looking for Italian restaurants in the Saudi capital, Riyadh.
Saudi: Use Al Qaeda to do your Dirty Work
Saudi-based Dottson advices his readers to use Al Qaeda to do their dirty work. “If you are stupid enough to try this and end up getting jailed, don’t blame me, I’m just the messenger :-)” he cautions.
Saudi Arabia: Kinky Clothing on Sale
Under the heavy veil and behind closely guarded doors, some Saudi women are being a tad bit naughty when it comes to dressing down for the bedroom. Blogger Nzingha reminds us, with photographs, that even women can be naughty in the ultra-conservative kingdom.
Saudi Arabia: Egyptian “Magician” Executed
Elijah Zarwan, from Egypt, links to a news article about the execution of an Egyptian in Saudi Arabia, accused of practicing magic and sorcery as well as adultery and desecration of the Holy Quran by putting it in a bathroom.
Bahrainis to Travel to Saudi Using ID Cards
Bahrainis will soon be able to travel to Saudi Arabia using just their ID cards, reports Mahmood Al Yousif.
Saudi Arabia: Crossing to Bahrain
Nzingha, who blogs from Saudi Arabia, writes about her experiences crossing the King Fahad Causeway, a 25km bridge which links Bahrain to the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia: King Greeted with Protests in UK
“Cheers to all the Brits who showed up outside the Queen's palace to protest the visit of King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia,” writes Or Does it Explode..
Saudi Arabia: Temporary Marriages
Fayyad from Kabobfest sheds light on temporary marriages contracted by Saudi men, when they travel on summer holidays.
