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Talk but Any Progress on Horizon for Saudi Women?

Talk but Any Progress on Horizon for Saudi Women?

AMERICAN BEDU: A forum held recently in Jeddah addressed issues of real concern to Saudi women. But will anything concrete come from the ‘talk fest’?

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The very real problem of ‘reverse culture shock’

The very real problem of ‘reverse culture shock’

AMERICAN BEDU: When expatriates first arrive in their new country of residence it’s common to experience ‘culture shock’. But when they return to their home country many face the same – in reverse.

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Saudi Arabia: A Saudi Mother Speaks Out

Saudi Arabia: A Saudi Mother Speaks Out

American Bedu interviews a Saudi woman who is a mother of three active children. She lives in Saudi Arabia although spent time outside of the Kingdom. She has kindly agreed to answer some questions about her life, views and perspectives.

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Saudi Arabia and The Cover Up of Polygamy

Saudi Arabia and The Cover Up of Polygamy

AMERICAN BEDU: There does not seem to be a pattern on which wife (Saudi or foreign) was the first. However, in all cases I am aware of, not one wife is happy that their husband chose to exercise the right of polygamy.

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Saudi Arabia: How Far Can a Fatwa Go?

Saudi Arabia: How Far Can a Fatwa Go?

My analysis of the fatwa is that the conservatives of Saudi society are not ready to see women as cashiers. The majority of grocery store cashiers in Saudi Arabia are foreign nationals from Pakistan and India.