Saudi census represented a paradigm shiftIT was evening and we were leaving for a nearby sports club when we met him. I have, perhaps, not seen a broader smile than that of that man, whose name too w... Read more |
Flashback into the Riyadh of the 70'sNOT so long ago, I was 5-years-old. It was 1974. We lived in a large villa in Murabba, Riyadh, behind the first (now old) passport office. On a busy day, one ... Read more |
Somali judge who jailed pirates killedMOGADISHU, Somalia — The security minister for northern Somalia says gunmen have killed a top Somali judge who had sentenced many pirates and human traffickers ... Read more |
Give with a big heart, money will follow you“AS long as you live on this earth, there will be expenses. Some will be for yourself, some for your family, and much for other people – people that work... Read more |
Tackling unemployment in Saudi ArabiaRECRUITING from abroad is a good option, but not always feasible. Not only will your company be scrutinized by the labor office, but also the "Saudization" re... Read more |
A different take on workers' salary issuePeople think that anyone who owns a large company is living a carefree life of luxury. Not true. In fact, the larger the setup gets the more responsibility an... Read more |
Young Initiative Group: Serving Jeddah's PoorIn series: Stop! Do You Know About Jeddah's Poor YOUNG Initiative Group (YIG), a fantastic volunteer group in Jeddah, has been distributing at least 2,500 me... Read more |
All about Hajj: An expo at Red Sea MallJEDDAH: 'A Glimpse of Hajj Expo', a wonderful display of the largest annual pilgrimage in the world, is being held at the Red Sea Mall in Jeddah. This in... Read more |
From Tragedies to Success StoriesPEOPLE who live and work in Saudi Arabia, love Saudi Arabia. There is no doubt about that. I usually write about systems and the flaws in them, and abou... Read more |









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