{"product_id":"b0gsm4qsc7","title":"Understanding Saudi Arabia: History and Culture","description":"\u003cp\u003eBeyond the Mirage: Discover the True Heart of a Kingdom in Transformation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo much of the outside world, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is a land of stark contrasts and enduring enigmas—a vast desert floating on an ocean of oil, strictly governed by religious conservatism, and a geopolitical heavyweight shaping global markets. Yet, to define Saudi Arabia solely by its petroleum reserves or sensational headlines is to gaze at a mirage. You miss the profound depth, diversity, and dynamism of the civilization that thrives beneath the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn  Understanding Saudi Arabia: History and Culture , Miguel Albert invites you to step past the stereotypes and explore the rich tapestry of a country currently undergoing one of the most rapid and dramatic socioeconomic transformations of the twenty-first century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a curious traveler, a student of Middle Eastern affairs, a global business professional, or simply an avid reader seeking to comprehend the modern Arab world, this book provides a comprehensive and highly accessible roadmap to the Kingdom's past, present, and future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInside this book, you will discover:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Roots of the Kingdom:  Trace the journey from the ancient, incense-trading Bedouin tribes and the profound birth of Islam to the daring conquests of King Abdulaziz that forged the modern state.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Fabric of Society:  Decode the unwritten rules of Saudi life. Understand the enduring power of tribal networks, the central importance of the family ( A'ila ), and the rapid, revolutionary shift in the rights and roles of Saudi women.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rhythms of Faith and Tradition:  Learn how the five daily prayers architect the day, experience the sacred inversion of Ramadan, and discover the deep-seated cultural duty of hospitality ( Diyafa ) through the complex etiquette of Arabic coffee and national feasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Geopolitics of Black Gold:  Uncover the gripping story of the discovery of oil, the rise of Saudi Aramco, and how the Kingdom became the central bank of global energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Post-Oil Horizon:  Get an inside look at Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s ambitious  Vision 2030 . Explore mind-bending mega-projects like NEOM and The Line, and understand the massive economic and social gamble required to build a sustainable future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSaudi Arabia is a nation writing its next great chapter in real-time.  Understanding Saudi Arabia: History and Culture  offers a nuanced, balanced, and captivating perspective of a country that fiercely honors its ancient past while racing toward the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eScroll up and click Buy Now to begin your journey into the heart of the desert Kingdom.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ANT","offers":[{"title":"Ebook","offer_id":52836491559128,"sku":"YSL60593","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0835\/3356\/2072\/files\/817s_qYk6IL._SY1500.jpg?v=1793269591","url":"https:\/\/www.bookmebay.com\/products\/b0gsm4qsc7","provider":"BookMebay","version":"1.0","type":"link"}