The Middle East Sunday Pages

National Days in The Gulf

Winter is the Season of the National Days. December is the month with most National Days from the Gulf region. So why are National Days so important? Well, they celebrate something important in the Middle East - usually when their state was established or when they gained Independence from Europe. National Days have many beautiful traditions especially if you happen to be in one of the countries during their celebration.
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An Overview of Communication Methods in the Middle East: From Email to Social Media

A common question we are often asked is about methods of communication in the Middle East and if they are similar to the Western world. So in this article, I thought we could run through an overview of communication methods in the Middle East. It is an understandable question and one we have been asked more and more as we get closer to the world cup in Qatar 2022. Communication methods in the Middle East have changed drastically over the past few decades. The region was once known for its reliance on face-to-face communication, but the introduction of emails and social media has changed that.
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Visiting Saudi Arabia as a Woman

If you are considering visiting Saudi Arabia as a woman you might be unsure of what to expect, you might even feel a little uneasy at the thought especially if you are travelling alone or if you have never been before. As a woman, it's understandable that you might be wondering what to expect when visiting Saudi Arabia. The good news is that Saudi Arabia is safe for women travellers.
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Is Saudi a good Tourist Destination?

If you have found this article then you may be asking yourself “is Saudi a good tourist destination?” I will be really honest with you, there is some debate on whether Saudi Arabia is actually a good tourist destination or not. Some people say that it is not because they claim there are no tourist attractions in the country, while others argue that the country has a lot to offer tourists, including its rich culture and history. In this article, I want to take you through the events, places, and reasons that make me think Saudi is a good tourist destination. Some people say that it is not because they claim there are no tourist attractions in the country, while others argue that the country has a lot to offer tourists, including its rich culture and history. In this article, I want to take you through the events, places, and reasons that make me think Saudi is a good tourist destination.
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Is Western Music allowed in Saudi?

In Saudi Arabia, there is no law that states that Western music is not allowed. So the answer to the question is Western music is allowed in Saudi? It is yes. In fact, many Saudis enjoy listening to western music, and there are a number of ways to access it. For example, some Saudis listen to western music through online streaming services such as Spotify or Pandora. Others might download songs from iTunes or other online music stores. or they will buy CDs from western artists.
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Is it expensive to live in the Middle East?

I'm often asked if is it expensive to live in the Middle East but the truth is no matter where you chose to live in the world, for some people the cost of living will be affordable, and for others, it will be too expensive. The Middle East is no different from that. Just like the rest of the world, some parts of the Middle East will be more expensive than others, the reality is however that it's not as expensive to travel or to live there as people think. Just like the rest of the world, some parts of the Middle East will be more expensive than others, the reality is however that it's not as expensive to travel or to live there as people think.
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