The sale and consumption of alcohol is illegal in Saudi Arabia, keeping in line with Islamic law. Smuggled drinks are available on the black market, where the price is close to that of cocaine. A cheaper alternative is the local moonshine called “saddiqi” which usually is poorly distilled and might contain harmful substances such as methanol. […]

En Arabie Saoudite, la Saint-Valentin est un jour où la police religieuse et les récalcitrants, qui veulent célébrer ce jour, jouent au chat et à la souris.

Valentine’s day in Saudi Arabia is when the religious police and those who want to celebrate it play hide-and-seek, where the most cunning ends up winning.

برغم من القيود والقوانين الصارمة في المملكة السعودية العربية، بإمكان الأفراد ان يجدوا سبلا للعيش بحرّية. لكن عليهم ان يتصرفوا بسرية تامة

Despite the hard limitations and rules in Saudi Arabia, people find ways to live more freely. Only, they have to do it in private.

Like so many other places across the world, Saudi society is becoming increasingly consumerist and dedicated to shopping.

Saudi Arabia has seen an incredible increase in stand-up acts and satirists. One of them is Noufie, the first female stand-up comedian in the country.

إن الاقامة في السعودية ليست سهلة. إن القيود العديدة التي تكبلك تذكرك دوما بمكان إقامتك. فهناك العديد من القوانين التي علين إتباعها لتفادي الوقوع في المشاكل.

How to make your way through the maze of rules, formalities and informal regulations in Saudi Arabia – even if you’re single, not an entire family.

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