Monday, January 26, 2009
Arab Coffee of Flickr
Arab Coffee
Originally uploaded by Mhd.Badi
I was first introduced to the Arab method of brewing and serving coffee by a hotel manager. A colleague at work in Riyadh often brings a pot into work as well. Delicious!
So how about an Arab coffee chain of cafes?
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Friday, January 23, 2009
Indian numerals are used instead of Arabic numerals
Indian numerals are used instead of Arabic numerals
Originally uploaded by BoydJones
I would like to learn more about this - why does the Arab world use Indian numerals whereas the West uses Arabic numerals?
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Piping hot flat bread
Piping hot flat bread
Originally uploaded by BoydJones
Served with the Arabic breakfast selection. Still puffed up from the oven!
Arabic breakfast selection
Arabic breakfast selection
Originally uploaded by BoydJones
We had our weekly team breakfast at a nearby breakfast joint. No coffee but excellent and strong mint tea.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Sunday, January 18, 2009
65% with 5% for Gaza
65% with 5% for Gaza
Originally uploaded by BoydJones
I was told this promotion (in a shopping mall in Riyadh) advertises up to 65% off with 5% going towards Gaza-related charities.
Friday, January 16, 2009
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Saturday, January 3, 2009
Riyadh offices of the Bin Ladin Group
Riyadh offices of the Bin Ladin Group
Originally uploaded by BoydJones
www.sbg.com.sa/
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saudi_Binladin_Group
kashek o bademjan - use that flat bread!
kashek o bademjan - use that flat bread!
Originally uploaded by BoydJones
Persian / Iranian cuisine - eggplant, sour yogurt, walnut and mint. Use your flat bread to scoop some up!
Thursday, January 1, 2009
New Year's Resolutions / Wish List for Riyadh and Saudi Arabia in 2009
2. Hire more traffic police to enforce traffic laws.
3. Start a campaign to encourage people to fasten seat belts in the front seat.
4. Start a campaign to encourage people to use baby seats and not sit with babies in the front seat
5. Start planning public transportation – busses, subways, light rail – this will also boost the economy too.
6. Start a recycling program citywide. More jobs.
7. Curb the feral cat population. More jobs.
For the entire super sunny Gulf and Middle East:
* Implement a solar energy program - did you know Israel has solar water heaters on every rooftop?