Freedom of Religion: Saudi Arabia vs. Oatar vs. UAE?
How does Saudi Arabia (Al-Khobar) compare with Qatar and UAE on the question of allowing various christian denominations to conduct worship services? More simply stated, I know that various christian churches have weekly congregational worship services in Doha and in Dubai, but I am wondering if regular congregational worship services /meetings are also allowed in Saudi Arabia?
Can anyone comment?
There are two 'churches' in neighbouring Dhahran. One is inside Aramco, the other is in the US Consulate.
Lived in Al Khobar. My kids were born at the Al Mana and we lived on Al Ferdous.
I also lived in Jeddah from 1989 to 1991 and then Abu Dhabi.
Saudi a no no, do not even think of trying to practice your religion, it is still banned to this day. Although I have heard of some compounds that have Bible readings and a 'sort of a mass'. Bit tricky though and I would avoid it.
Abu Dhabi was different, they had it all. St. Anthonys or St. Andrews, cannot really remember but it was next to the British School there.
Doha has a lovely church here and I am sure other religions have worship days set out.