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Only in Saudi Arabia: No singles allowed in this hotel

By Khaled A., on January 23rd, 2010

Something interesting from Mövenpick Al Nawras in the fine city of Jeddah. This sign has been found on the Internet:

Translation: Single men absolutely cannot rent a room, no exceptions allowed. Families can rent a room only with an original family card (دفتر العائلة) no photocopies allowed. These are instructions from the Saudi MOI.

Apparently someone

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Only in Saudi Arabia: Family Only Parking

By Khaled A., on January 12th, 2010

Spotted by Hussain at Hyperpanda near Extra electronics store in Al-Khobar.

Only in Saudi Arabia we will see idiotic signs like these. Hey bachelors, you are not allowed to buy groceries.

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Dear Saudi Driver

By Khaled A., on December 21st, 2009

Notes from my friend, Waiel directed towards Saudi drivers. I personally agree with him:

1. The lane in the road is there to guide you though the road not to ZigZag between them.
2. Again the lanes in the road is to organize the way we drive so don’t squeeze yourself between cars or drive in 2

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