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Saudi Arabia on Edge Step into the world of writers and photographers as they tell you about the best, worst, and quirkiest places and adventures they encountered in the field Get the facts behind the frame in this online-only gallery. Pick an image and see the photographer's technical notes. Photo captions by Alan Mairson Land of Sand, Sea of Oil document.write( '' ); By Frank Viviano Photographs by Reza Get a taste of what awaits you in print from this compelling excerpt. Up and down chic Tahliyah Street, carloads of teenage boys, with baseball caps worn rakishly backward and their ankle-length robes tossed aside in favor of baggy, low-slung pants, idle alongside cars full of teenage girls driven by chauffeurs. As I take in the scene with "Hassan" (not his real name), my 18-year-old guide, a green Chevy slowly passes a silver Jeep Cherokee, and a blizzard of paper flies between their vehicles. "What was that all about?" I ask. "They're 'numbering,' " Hassan explains. "A girl writes her cell phone number on a piece of paper, rolls it into a ball, and throws it at a boy. Then she waits for a call." But the flirting, with its paper-wad blizzards and cell phone dates, has a distinctive Saudi twist: The girls are still covered from head-to-foot in the black gown known as the

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Topics Newsletter Saudi-US Relations Newsletter Saudi-US-Relations.org SAUDI-US RELATIONS INFORMATION SERVICE SOCIAL / CULTURAL U.S. Group Gets Positive View of Kingdom By Roger Harrison more Saudi Arabia: Rethinking Its Soul By Muqtedar Khan more By Frances Meade Chapter Two Chapter Three Chapter Four Chapter Five ... Chapter Ten On the Turquoise Coast: Memories of a Ras Tanura Boyhood By William Tracy more Religious Reform, from American and Saudi Perspectives By Jon Mandaville more Saudi Women and the Jeddah Economic Forum By Maggie Mitchell Salem and Reem Al Jarbou more A Hajj Diary By Faiza Saleh Ambah A Hajj Diary - The Pilgrimage to Mecca: One Woman's Journey A Hajj Diary - On Hajj, Battling Sin and Doubt A Hajj Diary - A Pilgrim Fends Off Temptation with Pebbles and Prayers A Hajj Diary - Pelting the Pillars, Again ... A Hajj Diary - The Reluctant Pilgrim's Grudging Return Home "A Saudi Vision For Growth" Women Make Their Mark at Jeddah Economic Forum - Lubna Olayan's Keynote Address more Al-Ikhbariya Makes Waves By Raid Qusti more On A Dagger's Edge Saudi Women, Long Silent, Gain a Quiet Voice

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Saudi Arabia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Server will be down for maintenance on 2004-06-11 from about 18:00 to 18:30 UTC. The factual accuracy of this article is disputed The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is a country on the Arabic Peninsula . It borders Iraq Jordan Kuwait Oman ... Qatar , the United Arab Emirates and Yemen Al Mamlakah al Arabiyah as Suudiyah In Detail (Full size) National motto : None Official language Arabic Capital Riyadh ... km² Negligible Population Density Ranked 45th 12/km² Unification September 23 Currency Riyal Time zone UTC National anthem Aash Al Maleek ... Internet TLD .SA Calling Code Table of contents 1 History 2 Politics 3 Human rights 4 Provinces ... edit History Main article: History of Saudi Arabia The Saudi state began in central Arabia in about . A local ruler, Muhammad bin Saud , joined forces with an Islamic reformer, Muhammad Abd Al-Wahhab , to create a new political entity. Over the next one hundred and fifty years, the fortunes of the Saud family rose and fell several times as Saudi rulers contended with Egypt, the Ottoman Empire , and other Arabian families for control on the peninsula. The modern Saudi state was founded by the late King

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Culture of Saudi Arabia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Table of contents 1 Architecture 2 Ethos 3 Social Norms 4 Major religions ... edit Architecture Many exceptional pieces of modern architecture were created in recent times by eminent architects like Minoru Yamasaki and others King Fahd Dhahran Air Terminal Dhahran , Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency Head Office, Riyadh , Saudi Arabia German architect Bodo Rasch has worked in Saudi Arabia for many years. He specialises in roofs and "lightweight" constructions, like large umbrellas and tents( http://www.sl-rasch.de/) . see Prophet's Mosque Courtyard Treatment, Madinah Saudi Arabia http://archnet.org/library/images/thumbnails.tcl?location_id=2951 Mr. Rasch converted to Islam many years ago and is therefore permitted to work in Makkah and Madinah . Constructed numerous tent villages for pilgrims. edit Ethos edit Social Norms edit Major religions Views Article Discussion Edit History Personal tools Log in Navigation Main Page Community portal Current events Recent changes ... Donations Search Toolbox What links here Related changes Special pages This page was last modified 11:51, 17 May 2004.

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Introduction: Some of the world's most beautiful living coral reefs are located beneath both the Red Sea and the Arabian Gulf. A paradise for scuba divers and snorkelers, these coastal areas offer endless hours of underwater exploration. Wind surfing, sailing and water skiing are also popular pastimes in the Gulf and Red Sea waters along the Saudi coast. Also, some of the world's best deep-sea fishing can be found in the Red Sea. The Coastal Sports Cities in Jeddah and Al-Khobar and other clubs offer opportunities for a variety of water sports and recreational activities. By investing in sports facilities, organizing clubs and sports programs and sending its athletes to regional and international competitions, the government of Saudi Arabia seeks to encourage public participation in sports and recreational activities as part of a healthy lifestyle. The participation of hundreds of thousands of Saudis of all ages in cycling races, marathons, soccer tournaments and other sporting events testifies to the success of the government program. Under the Sixth Development Plan (1995-99), more sports facilities and programs will be established throughout the Kingdom. Special emphasis will be placed on the continuing improvement of the quality of sports and physical education offered to Saudi youth. Traditional crafts are increasingly popular today.

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Jenadriyah Heritage and Cultural Festival: In 1985, the first Saudi National Heritage and Culture Festival was held in Jenadriyah near Riyadh The annual event organized by the National Guard under the patronage of the King epitomizes Saudi Arabia's commitment to preserving and exploring its cultural heritage. For two weeks out of the year, the festival provides over a million Saudis with a glimpse into the past. A traditional camel race opens the festival which encompasses almost every aspect of Saudi Arabia's culture and heritage. Artisans, such as potters, woodworkers and weavers demonstrate their traditional crafts in small shops with typical palm-frond-roofed porches. During the course of the festival, folklore troupes perform the Ardha and other national dances, while singers from around the Kingdom perform traditional songs and music. Literary figures from across the country participate in poetry competitions between contemporary poets reciting historic verses. A permanent heritage village has now been erected at Jenadriyah The National Heritage and Culture Festival in Jenadriyah near Riyadh.

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Part I From Saudi Arabia, Elizabeth Farnsworth explores a country and culture that have remained inaccessible to most foreign reporters. Part II From Saudi Arabia, Elizabeth Farnsworth explores the connections between religion, education and terrorism. Architect Sami Angawi Sami Angawi, an architect descended from the prophet Mohammed, discusses the balance between the constant and the variable in Islamic art and religion. Fatina Shaker Sociologist Fatina Shaker reflects on women in Saudi Arabia and the voice of moderate Islam. Fatina Shaker Full interview with sociologist Fatina Shaker discussing women, education and moderate Islam. Prince Turki al-Faisal The former head of Saudi Intelligence discusses the effects of Sept 11 on Saudi Arabians. Prince Faisal bin Salman University professor Faisal bin Salman denies the relationship between education and terrorism.

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ADVERTISING INFORMATION Al Madinah - Culture Al Madinah city lies north of Mecca. The tomb of Mohammed is in the mosque at Medina, the second most holy Muslim city after Mecca. The Prophet's Mosque dominates the Madinah skyline. King Fahd, who oversaw the latest expansion of the mosque, wrote an inscription on the base of the last of the 23-foot brass crescents that top its six new minarets. Prophet Muhammad spent the last years of his life in this city, in Madinah he and many of his companions are buried. The Islamic University was founded in 1961. Population (1991 est): 400 000. Saudia, the Kingdom's national airline, operates non-stop flights between Madinah and many other Saudi cities. There are also international non-stop flights between Madinah and Cairo, Damascus, and Istanbul. During the season of hajj and the vacation periods of the academic year, many additional flights are provided. Madinah's altitude of 1,958 feet / 597m above sea level gives it a somewhat extreme climate - very hot in summer, moderate in autumn and cold in winter. Its generally fertile soil is given a boost in more rocky and arid areas, by the addition of clay-bearing soil, which is brought in from nearby to assist in landscaping. This is later mixed with crushed sand, peat moss, dried manure, and compost to balance the mineral content of the soil, thus increasing its fertile qualities. This prepared soil mixture is used particularly in the planting of the date palm.

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Saudi Arabia People History Culture Home Afghanistan Albania Algeria ... Vietnam You may find additional information about the country of your choice in the sections for Archaeology Anthropology or Ancient Civilizations Arab News Online English language newspaper. - illustrated - From Arab News - http://www.arabnews.com/ CIA - The World Factbook Saudi Arabia A detailed look at Saudi Arabia including history, culture, political structure, economy and many other topics. - From US Central Intelligence Agency - http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/sa.html Colleges and Universities - Saudi Arabia A list of schools with direct contact links. - From Robert-Jan Bulter - http://www.bulter.nl/universities/sa.htm Country Profile: Saudi Arabia A general overview including history, political structure, culture, leaders, media, and more. "Named after the ruling Al Sa'ud family, which first came to power in the 18th century, the country includes the Hijaz region - the birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad and the cradle of Islam. This fact, combined with the Al Sa'uds' espousal of a strict interpretation of Sunni Islam known as Wahhabism, has led it to develop a strongly religious self-identity." - illustrated - From BBC - http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/country_profiles/791936.stm

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