tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91762197266280132242024-03-06T00:38:28.258-08:00SAUDI ARABIA THROUGH THE LENSUMM LATIFA (in Saudi Kingdom)http://www.blogger.com/profile/14397577272662281348noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176219726628013224.post-29531179244398966162012-04-19T00:16:00.002-07:002012-04-19T00:16:50.167-07:00Saudi Tourism Fair
UMM LATIFA (in Saudi Kingdom)http://www.blogger.com/profile/14397577272662281348noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176219726628013224.post-61506361179320126962011-04-25T03:48:00.000-07:002011-05-05T13:38:12.052-07:00JANADRIYA 2011Last Thursday, we went to Janadriya festival. It was a great, quite exeptional experience. First of all - not so long ago a complete mixing was allowed at the festival. Still there are few days only for men, but most of the time, festival is open to families. I've not noticed any mutawwas there, a lot of Saudis - mostly women! - were taking pictures with mobiles and professional cameras - a new UMM LATIFA (in Saudi Kingdom)http://www.blogger.com/profile/14397577272662281348noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176219726628013224.post-4831567917946040382011-04-09T12:43:00.000-07:002011-04-25T06:40:46.134-07:00Saudi Man about himself and Saudi Arabia
photo credit: L. Kofiah
Bismillahi ar-Rahmani ar-Rahim
I came across a blog of Lou Kofiah not so long ago. What captured me first- was a wonderful design - no wonder - he IS a graphic designer, what impressed me more - was the way Lou writes and expresses his opinions. I decided to contact him through the contact form on his blog and boldly asked for an interview! He agreed andUMM LATIFA (in Saudi Kingdom)http://www.blogger.com/profile/14397577272662281348noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176219726628013224.post-4116546285888323672011-04-05T01:20:00.000-07:002011-04-25T06:40:21.727-07:00Umm Wanayyan - American Bedouin, a mom of 14!Umm Wanayyan is an American woman married to a Saudi. She calls herself an "American Bedouin" as she literally lives with her husband and 14 children in the desert! This is what she says about her life, marriage and motherhood in the Kingdom!
Umm Latifa: How long have you been living in Saudi Arabia? When, where and how did you meet your Saudi husband? Umm Wanayyan: Assalam alaikum wa UMM LATIFA (in Saudi Kingdom)http://www.blogger.com/profile/14397577272662281348noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176219726628013224.post-49813123396346169842011-04-02T04:04:00.000-07:002011-04-02T11:33:23.158-07:00Lulu and Krakus!
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Photos taken with my mobile....
A new mall - Riyadh Avenue opened in Riyadh few days ago, hosting a Lulu Hypermarket.
I hate new malls - you have an impression all Riyadh is there, the crowds are crazy and driving me (actually us - my husbands shares my aversion even more) crazy. But I had to go! I remembered what K, who UMM LATIFA (in Saudi Kingdom)http://www.blogger.com/profile/14397577272662281348noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176219726628013224.post-179930525507483962011-03-26T13:43:00.000-07:002011-03-26T14:09:03.989-07:00Saudi Woman WalkingUMM LATIFA (in Saudi Kingdom)http://www.blogger.com/profile/14397577272662281348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176219726628013224.post-31583883659683099392011-03-25T05:13:00.000-07:002011-03-26T12:07:07.660-07:00car maintenance
A Saudi man fixing his car with his worker - probably driver...UMM LATIFA (in Saudi Kingdom)http://www.blogger.com/profile/14397577272662281348noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176219726628013224.post-48168361458988696582011-03-22T12:32:00.000-07:002011-03-26T12:10:02.764-07:002 girls and a modelUMM LATIFA (in Saudi Kingdom)http://www.blogger.com/profile/14397577272662281348noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176219726628013224.post-7155605435102321232011-03-22T03:47:00.000-07:002011-03-22T03:51:21.121-07:00My Interview on FH&WS blog!
http://taraummomar.blogspot.com/2011/03/umm-latifa-saudi-arabia-through-lens.html
UMM LATIFA (in Saudi Kingdom)http://www.blogger.com/profile/14397577272662281348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176219726628013224.post-11869451084392191002011-03-20T09:53:00.000-07:002011-03-20T09:53:10.255-07:00Dune ClimbingUMM LATIFA (in Saudi Kingdom)http://www.blogger.com/profile/14397577272662281348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176219726628013224.post-27331167418911953462011-03-18T02:00:00.000-07:002011-03-20T09:55:05.762-07:00Myrrh
Myrrh (the term is derived from the Aramaic murr, meaning "bitter".) is the dried oleo gum resin of a number of Commiphora or dhidin species of trees. The Myrrh trees are small or low thorny shrubs that grow in rocky terrain - in Saudi Arabia (among other countries). Like frankincense, it is produced by the tree as a reaction to a purposeful wound through the bark and into UMM LATIFA (in Saudi Kingdom)http://www.blogger.com/profile/14397577272662281348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176219726628013224.post-31176711740154302532011-03-17T01:32:00.000-07:002011-03-17T01:32:34.542-07:00Talking 2 Saudis: Hala al-DosariUmm Latifa: Let me start with: who is Hala Al-Dosari?Hala al-Dosari: I’m a woman from Saudi Arabia with interests in health science, writing, and social reform.
Do you consider yourself an „ordinary” or a „typical” Saudi woman?Depends on the definition of typical Saudi woman, I lived in Saudi Arabia most of my life with exception of some childhood years and some years abroad for UMM LATIFA (in Saudi Kingdom)http://www.blogger.com/profile/14397577272662281348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176219726628013224.post-71304455832205421122011-03-15T10:55:00.000-07:002011-03-20T09:54:33.772-07:00Mutabal or Baba Ghanuj
Polish version
Although mutabal (aka baba ghanuj) is a dish well know all over Arabic "world" and I cannot allow myself not to mention it here! I do remember it was one of the first Arabic dishes I tried in my life and I have fallen in love with. The taste of the roasted eggplants is unique and mouthwatering. I got this recipe from Ordoniyya - a Polish UMM LATIFA (in Saudi Kingdom)http://www.blogger.com/profile/14397577272662281348noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176219726628013224.post-34901129449624156282011-03-08T00:23:00.000-08:002011-03-20T09:55:59.927-07:00Musalla Nisa' - Prayer Room for Women
Mosque in Riaydh.
There is always a sign on prayer room for women. Here it was quite nice calligraphy :).
You will find there AC, copies of Quran, water dispensers, chairs for women who cannot pray standing.
Sometimes there will be a sign on the wall of the room showing qibla (direction of Kaba in Mecca) towards which Muslims direct their faces during prayers.
Although in UMM LATIFA (in Saudi Kingdom)http://www.blogger.com/profile/14397577272662281348noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176219726628013224.post-19334502324121702332011-03-07T00:58:00.000-08:002011-03-08T00:25:43.713-08:00Late at night at Riyadh's souq
You can buy everything at local souqs. I love them. I love the atmosfere. I love just to sit on a bench and observe life there. UMM LATIFA (in Saudi Kingdom)http://www.blogger.com/profile/14397577272662281348noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176219726628013224.post-57429530254109782812011-03-06T02:56:00.000-08:002011-03-06T03:17:09.203-08:00Loyalty
Riyadh is still bursting with posters of the King and Royal Family Members. Plenty of the Saudi companies show loyalty to their leaders. Psychological support in hard times. Good time for printing companies. UMM LATIFA (in Saudi Kingdom)http://www.blogger.com/profile/14397577272662281348noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176219726628013224.post-218408900783403692011-03-05T05:00:00.000-08:002011-03-06T11:00:20.659-08:00Prayer at the mosque in Souq Owais in Riyadh
Some men already finished their prayers and are leaving mosque, those who came late - during prayer - are making up for the missed part of the prayer.
Photo taken in Owais Souq in Riyadh.
UMM LATIFA (in Saudi Kingdom)http://www.blogger.com/profile/14397577272662281348noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176219726628013224.post-45955509751311930092011-03-02T01:39:00.000-08:002011-03-02T01:39:07.508-08:00WALKING IN RIYADH
When I came here to Riyadh, there was only one walking street. Riyadh had pavements only in the center, and even though they were narrow, high - almost impossible to move with a baby in a trolley. Since 1 year there has been construction works undergoing in capital, pavements are expanding, more green plants and date trees have been planted. Approximately 2 years ago, a developer started UMM LATIFA (in Saudi Kingdom)http://www.blogger.com/profile/14397577272662281348noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176219726628013224.post-45935226024924220852011-02-27T21:07:00.000-08:002011-03-02T01:39:35.005-08:00Observer
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Photo taken while we were driving down the highway in Riyadh...
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King Abdullah came home after spine surgery in USA and rehabilitation and rest period in al-Magrib - Marocco. Riyadh has been decorated with his images, Saudi flags and posters expressing love for the monarch.Nobody can say, he is not aware that King Abdullah is home.
UMM LATIFA (in Saudi Kingdom)http://www.blogger.com/profile/14397577272662281348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176219726628013224.post-51260440578491775052011-02-23T03:21:00.001-08:002011-02-26T14:51:42.092-08:00Traditional Tent on Saudi Date Farm
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As you see, even in tents Saudis have AC and fireplaces. UMM LATIFA (in Saudi Kingdom)http://www.blogger.com/profile/14397577272662281348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176219726628013224.post-81499902013668473672011-02-22T10:21:00.000-08:002011-02-25T23:41:31.357-08:00Old Woman
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Saudi Arabia is known as one of the richest countries in the world, but the poverty has not been eliminated. UMM LATIFA (in Saudi Kingdom)http://www.blogger.com/profile/14397577272662281348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176219726628013224.post-43058308111496147542011-02-20T23:25:00.000-08:002011-03-02T01:52:37.495-08:00Saudi Man, a Horse and a Mobile in Thumama
One day, we went to Thumama Desert, a popular picnic spot during colder days, 30 km from Riyadh. There were crowds on the highway (!) and police to regulate traffic. We managed to find a place where the nearest family was approx. 100 meters from us ;) and suddenly - a Saudi Man on a Horse talking through the Mobile appeared - among the sand dunes.
Why do I get an impression thatUMM LATIFA (in Saudi Kingdom)http://www.blogger.com/profile/14397577272662281348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176219726628013224.post-63376145018016115312011-02-18T03:55:00.000-08:002011-02-21T09:06:31.014-08:00Kharj
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© Umm Latifa in Saudi Kingdom, published initially on my blog ARABIA SAUDYJSKA
© Umm Latifa in Saudi Kingdom, published initially on my blog ARABIA SAUDYJSKA
© Umm Latifa in Saudi Kingdom, published initially on my blog ARABIA SAUDYJSKA
© Umm Latifa in Saudi UMM LATIFA (in Saudi Kingdom)http://www.blogger.com/profile/14397577272662281348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176219726628013224.post-82687568376877504822011-02-17T09:02:00.000-08:002011-02-21T09:04:18.048-08:00Hospital al-Yamamah in Riyadh
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