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The Anxiety of Wedding Gifts: A Golden Issue

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

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

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?

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?

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

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

‘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

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

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.

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