The Anxiety of Wedding Gifts: A Golden Issue
SHELINA ZAHRA JANMOHAMED: The price of gold goes up and up and up. It’s a major concern for parents.
Western Women: The Perils of Marrying a Saudi Man
AMERICAN BEDU: It seems obvious but the main reason many Saudi men marry Westerners is because they’re not Saudi.
Polygamy: It’s A Disaster For Women
SUSAN AL SHAHRI: Polygamy is still relatively common in Dhofar but I don’t know any woman enduring this situation who’s happy with their lot.
Speed Dating: Acceptable in Morocco?
THE VIEW FROM FEZ: The lengthy (some would say tortuous) procedure that is marriage in Morocco is putting people off the institution. A radical solution has been suggested.
Women and Marriage: What’s in it For Us?
SHELINA ZAHRA JANMOHAMED: Why should women get married? The lived reality for women that is wildly different from the theory of matrimonial bliss.
How Arranged Marriage Works in Saudi Arabia
AMERICAN BEDU: It’s a myth grooms and brides have no say in their choice of partner. Not so. In fact the process can involve many members of each party’s family.
‘Inside Outsider’: Advice on living in Saudi
SUSIE OF ARABIA: How do you fit in when living in Saudi Arabia if you’re not fully Saudi? Here’s some sage advice from a half-Saudi, half-American woman.
Saudi and Marriage: Match Not Made in Heaven
AMERICAN BEDU: It’s official – Saudi Arabia has the highest divorce rate in the world despite the fact that, contrary to popular opinion it’s not so easy to secure a divorce in the Kingdom.
Online Dating: A Muslim Guide on How to Be Safe
MUNIRA LEKOVIC EZZELDINE, SUHAIBWEBB: With Muslims turning to online dating sites what are the pros and cons of establishing a relationship via the Web.




