Jeddah: Business Signs

Many of the business signs here in Jeddah are quite colorful and many have tons of graphics on them to indicate the type of products they offer.  Because there are so many foreigners here who don't speak or write Arabic, the graphics are necessary.  In my opinion many of the signs are too busy with too many pictures and too much writing.

Saudi Symbols

This is one of many similar sculptures that stand in the center of traffic islands in Jeddah that depict symbols of Saudi Arabia - the crossed swords, the date palm, and the color green. 

Our World: Saudi Arabia: Buckled Up Kids? Nope!

One thing that still upsets me after 8 years in the kingdom is the lack of safety implementations.  For example, cars are equipped with seat belts but they are rarely used.  It is not unusual to see children bouncing around inside the vehicles or hanging out the windows.  

This already bashed in car had three small children in the back seat, none of whom were buckled in.  If there is an accident and one of them is injured or killed, fault will not lie with the driver/father who didn't ensure that his children were buckled in.  What will be said is "It was God's will."

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Jeddah Street Scene

An unfinished building, a covered up car, and a man crossing the street with his grocery bag make for an interesting Jeddah street scene.

Jeddah: Green Neon Building

Many of Jeddah's buildings are outlined in a variety of colored neon lights.  It brings the city to life at night, don't you think?

SkyWatch: Saudi Arabia: What to Wear?

This photo shows a variety of dress that men in this society can wear when out in public. Some western businessmen here might wear suits and ties, but it's not too common a sight.  Women are not allowed such freedom of choice in the clothing department.  Women are usually covered in a long loose black cloak called abaya and are not normally seen in public wearing pants of any kind.


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School Sign Gets Spelling Wrong

Sorry about my extended absence.  I recently returned to Jeddah after spending the summer in the US where I was busy purchasing a home, among other things.  Hopefully I am back for a while.  Did you miss me?

Here is another misspelled sign here in Jeddah, this time on a school advertising "Since and Math" on the bottom line on the sign above the entrance. Oops!