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The Shargiya Photowalks
As some of you might be aware, I’ve been getting very involved in the photography around here in Saudi Arabia. One of the initiatives I took up a couple of weeks ago was photowalks with local phtoographers. Here’s a few pictures that I took on the walks in two locations: The AlKhobar Corniche and the KFUPM Campus.
(Not) Buying Photo Gear in Saudi
Taking pictures isn’t easy in Saudi Arabia. It’s not just the mutawwas patrolling the streets, detaining you for taking perfectly legal photos, or the culture, where taking a picture of a woman, even at a wedding, would lead to a lynching. We also have to deal with the ever present downsides of the Saudi consumer economy. Namely: Electronics are sold at an obscene markup.
Photophobia
One of the more annoying aspects of photographing in Saudi Arabia.
Rehman & Friends in Dhahran
Many of you know that this October, Rehman Akhtar, our local celebrity comedian will be hosting another Comedy Show in Aramco. The show, taking place in the Dhahran Theater, features some of the top comedy talent in Saudi Arabia. You don’t want to miss it!
In Pictures: The AlKhobar Riots
As King Abdullah inaugurated his brainchild, the KAUST university in Jeddah, AlKhobar burned.
Photography in Saudi Arabia
So you just got your shiny new camera and want to go about taking some nice pictures. Then you look around and realize you’re in Saudi Arabia. Well the good news is, there’s never been a better time to pick up the hobby. With the prevalence of modern cellphones with their miniature onboard cameras, society has finally become more accepting of photos being taken.
Enrique Iglesias comes to Qatar
The Qatar Foundation doesn’t skimp on expenses. When they have some of their youngest and brightest graduating, they’ll go all out on throwing a party to remember!
Modified Car Expo in AlKhobar
Say whatever you want about Saudis, but they LOVE their cars. Every year, car enthusiasts from Saudi Arabia gather in AlKhobar to show off some of the best automobiles in the country in the Annual Modified Car Exhibit. This year, I managed to get in as one of the photographers…
Farewell Faisal BaDughaish
So there I was, on the bridge between Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, driving ehhh *just* above the speed limit. Cruise control. And umm.. half naked, trying to put on a pair of jeans while trying to keep in lane. Fun times. You may ask what the hell was going on. Let me explain…
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I'm a freelance photographer based in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia and have taken photos for magazines and event organizers that have been published worldwide. I help people preserve memories, and companies mark their events. And I make sure to spread good cheer wherever I go! 
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