| He flew frequently to Riyadh, often frustrated by the Saudis' lack of cooperation. |
| Al Qahtani's loss was Hazazi's gain, with the youngster able to make his second qualifying appearance 129 days after seeing red in Riyadh. |
| The western coastal of Jeddah is far more relaxed than Riyadh, with abayas often brightly coloured or worn open to expose the clothing beneath. |
| Cairo and Riyadh are said to be active criticizers of Al-Jazeera's outspoken talk shows. |
| In Riyadh, the absolute monarchy of Saudi Arabia walks a fine line to maintain power. |
| Largely ignored in the west, these include the crazed bodkin of the Kingdom Centre in Riyadh, and the Burj Khalifa in Dubai. |
