Saudi Arabia

The biggest population, the largest GDP, the most oil reserves, arguable the most conservative state within the GCC.

Saudi Authorities Greet Departure of Morsi With…Delight

Saudi Authorities Greet Departure of Morsi With…Delight

CROSSROADS ARABIA: Most Gulf countries have been circumspect in their reaction to the toppling of Morsi's government. Not so Saudi Arabia …

Better Than The West: An Immigrant’s View of Saudi Arabia

Better Than The West: An Immigrant’s View of Saudi Arabia

ABU MOHAMMED: Sometimes life in the Kingdom can be more than a little testing but it has unqualified advantages. …

In Saudi Restaurants ‘A Woman’s Place Is In The Kitchen’

In Saudi Restaurants ‘A Woman’s Place Is In The Kitchen’

At least in restaurants in Saudi Arabia, that’s where women ‘belong’. Arab…

Grilled Loin of Hyena: A Surprising Saudi Delicacy

Grilled Loin of Hyena: A Surprising Saudi Delicacy

CROSSROADS ARABIA: It may not feature high on the menu at many restaurants around the world but Saudis have a taste for hyena…

A Sporting Achievement: Women Make Strides in Kingdom

A Sporting Achievement: Women Make Strides in Kingdom

EMAN AL NAFJAN: …

Outdated: Rote Learning Is Wrecking GCC Childrens’ Future

Outdated: Rote Learning Is Wrecking GCC Childrens’ Future

ABU MOHAMMED: It's an open secret that the education of the majority of nationals in GCC countries is a disaster. What's to be done about the situation/ …

Skype, Dissent and MERS: Concerns for Saudi Authorities

Skype, Dissent and MERS: Concerns for Saudi Authorities

STEVE ROYSTON: Protecting telco operators revenues, internal dissent, labour rights and a dangerous virus. Difficult times for the Saudi authorities …

Faking News: It’s All Too Easy In The Digital Age

Faking News: It’s All Too Easy In The Digital Age

CROSSROADS ARABIA: The practice is as old as news itself but faking news has become a lot easier with new technology …

‘Wadjda’: Is It The First Good Saudi-made Movie?

‘Wadjda’: Is It The First Good Saudi-made Movie?

EMAN AL NAFJAN: Go see it is my recommendation and the movie reminds me of my own childhood growing up in the Kingdom …

In Praise of The Late Carol Fleming Aka ‘American Bedu’

In Praise of The Late Carol Fleming Aka ‘American Bedu’

STEVE ROYSTON: I was inspired to blog by Carol Fleming. She wrote with great feeling and affection about the country she loved, Saudi Arabia …