Bruna Biancardi arrives in Saudi Arabia and foresees difficulties in adapting customs

Bruna Biancardi is already in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, and on the first day at her new address, Neymar’s bride acknowledged that she is a little apprehensive about adapting to the customs of the country located in the Middle East.

“I just arrived. I still don’t know much and I’ve read a little about Arab culture, but I need to go deeper. As the days go by, I’ll discover how everything works around here and tell you everything”, she commented in the stories.

Six months pregnant with a girl, who will be called Mavie, Bruna said she has been reading about what are the appropriate clothes to wear in public places. “From what I understand, foreigners are not obliged to wear a veil, but we need to cover shoulders and knees. Out of respect. Something that is difficult for me, because I’m pregnant. Not everything goes well,” she explained.

Bruna must have researched that, as a sign of respect for the Arab people, she and Neymar must avoid smoking, drinking and even eating in public during Ramadan – a sacred period marked by fasting. in public places it is mandatory to respect the areas designated for men and for families, which include unaccompanied women. The rule also applies to foreigners.

The newest and main star of the Al-Hilal club, Neymar arrived in Saudi Arabia with morale this Friday night (18). The former Paris Saint-Germain striker traveled from the French capital to Riyadh aboard a Kingdom Holding Boeing 747. The aircraft belongs to the conglomerate of the royal family of Saudi Arabia headed by Prince Alwaleed bin Talal. The plane is used by King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and his family.

The Boeing 747, valued at R$ 1 billion, is among the most luxurious aircraft in the world. It has two floors and the capacity to transport 400 people, in addition to leather sofas, top quality finishes, dining room, bar and suites. The player was greeted with flowers on the airport runway.