Comments on: A Photo with a Story: Kingdom Tower

By: Ren_crow

Ren_crow — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 03:53:21 +0000

Some things will never change.

By: Single4now

Single4now — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 22:41:45 +0000

Nice! Again, makes me glad I don't live in Saudi. I have always carried a camera with me where ever I go. Including hajj and they really check you there. I escaped everytime. Phew. But I hate the feeling that I'll be caught. I mean, all I want is to snap a picture of the Holy Kabaa and me. As it is they broadcast the pics during hajj and Ramadan. I don't get what the big deal is.

The “sawer” reminded me that I used to use the word “soora” (picture) for an x-ray with Arab patients. Now I forgot what the proper word was.

By: Single4now

Single4now — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 22:18:38 +0000

Haw, I know people who've worked there!

By: Chiara

Chiara — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:42:59 +0000

Correction, my new blog Chez Chiara is up. I am but a humble blog owner. LOL
Oh, and you have to put the www in or the URL doesn't work (still trying to sort that out).

By: Chiara

Chiara — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:33:28 +0000

More stories: my new website is up:
http://www.chezchiara.com

and your double post is there too:
http://www.chezchiara.com/2009/12/desis-multicu...
http://www.chezchiara.com/2009/12/desis-multicu...

They are now virginal–regarding comments that is! LOL

Just thought you and your fans should know.

All are welcome to visit, and comment!

By: David Anthony Hohol

David Anthony Hohol — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 01:23:36 +0000

Your pictures are wonderful and your accompanying words are as well. I love both photography and writing myself…. The inherent bigotry in the Gulf (I live in Dubai) is integrally connected to the slave culture and unoffcially official caste system that results. Most locals have a maid or two plus a driver due to the fact that a staff of three can cost as little as a few hundred US dollars a month. There are also different “minimum” wages for maids with Indians being paid less than Philippinos for example. What a world…

By: Chiara

Chiara — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 04:32:14 +0000

How about, “person with very little education, very low on the totem pole BUT with some sort of uniform, badge, title, or inservice training needing to feel important” complex. Beware anyone who has done a competitive exam no matter how lowly, to get their job, no matter how small, eg. French telephone operator. Now there is a serious power trip!

By: Chiara

Chiara — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 20:58:38 +0000

True, Americans are not the womanizers that others can be…which is why, oh never mind. Too much information! LOL

By: NidalM

NidalM — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 20:55:22 +0000

The 'trick' to get away from Mutawwas is to act totally expat and talk in American (or the Queen's!) English. Since Americans are in no way womanizers, you will be free to continue ;P

By: NidalM

NidalM — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 20:53:30 +0000

Power complex sounds about right. Why else would people try to enforce rules they dont know exist.

The document is a recognized one: http://nidalm.com/downloads/KSA_photography_dec...

Just act like you're a big shot and know what you're doing and you can get away with anything around here