by Cyrus Farivar, Macworld.com   While the iPhone is currently available in a slew of countries ranging from Senegal to Japan, we’ll soon be able to  add two new Gulf countries to the list:the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. This deal marks the first new markets for the iPhone in 2009. UAE-based provider Emirates Telecommunications—aka [...]

Yvonne Ridley (born 1968, Stanley, County Durham, England) is a British journalist and RespectPartypolitician best known for her capture by the Taliban and subsequent conversion to Islam after release.   Capture by the Taliban, conversion to Islam after release Yvonne Ridley came to prominence in September 2001 when she was captured by the Taliban in Afghanistan whilst working for the Sunday Express. Repeatedly refused an entrance visa, she decided to follow the example [...]

Iqama System Violations & Penalties    1 Non-reporting for Iqama renewal prior to 3 days of its expiry without applicable reason •  If the applicant’s employer is an individual or private company or establishment, he shall be required to pay double the Iqama fees. •  If the applicant is working for a governmental institute, the [...]

In Saudi, there are not many official observed public holidays. Of  course, this schedule does not include summer holiday and school holiday.  2009 21 Sep Eid al-Fitr/ Djoulde Soumae (Ramadan ends). 23 Sep Saudi National Day. 28 Nov Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice). 2010 11 Sep Eid al-Fitr/ Djoulde Soumae (Ramadan ends). 23 Sep Saudi National Day.  17 Nov Eid al-Adha (Feast [...]

Apple products are available in Saudi Arabia by authorized distributor Arab Computers LLC. They are sold at authorized re-sellers like Jarir Bookstore and itechia. The infamous iPhone is not yet available in Saudi, news media reports it will soon be officially launched by Modily later this month of Febuary, 2009.  Mac software is not available in Saudi, you have to order/download your [...]

There are some educational, interesting and even fun classes to take around Riyadh. The hard part is finding information about these classes in order to take them. Here are a few places that provide classes for Language, Arts, Fitness & Health, Cooking….etc!

A list of some useful information you should know about Business hours, country code, postal codes, and more! Enjoy!          

A list of internationally recognized hotel brands located mostly in Sulaimania Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. There are also a large number of motels, sub-lets and furnished apartment in Riyadh. To reserve a room, you will need to provide a copy of your Iqama (I.D.) or Visa. Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh Radisson SAS Hotel, Riyadh InterContinental Hotels & Resorts [...]

A list of Private International Schools located in Dhahran and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

A list of private universities around Saudi for men and women