First and foremost, Belgians do not eat waffels for breakfast. Not ever. Breakfast usually consists of bread and cheese, such as sliced Gouda, jam and honey. Children often eat sandwiches with Nutella or the type of cream cheese sold in the USA as Laughing Cow.
Eastern Arabia is sometimes called 'Al-Hasa, or 'Al Ahsa after the great oasis, one of the more fertile areas of the country. 'Al-Hasa, the largest oasis in the country, actually comprises two neighbouring oases, including the town of Al-Hofuf.
Historical Examples. 1  It was an oasis of natural splendor in the heart of a calm sea of green grass. The Law-Breakers Ridgwell Cullum. 2  It fell like an oasis over the solemn company walking there. The Shadow of a Crime Hall Caine. 3  The thirsty traveler in the desert places had come to the oasis of her dreams.