Ibrahim Khalil Al-Rabiah, born in 1959 AD in the city of Al-Ahsa in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia, received his education and completed his intermediate studies in his hometown. His professional journey began in early 1978 when he joined the military corps of the Royal Saudi Naval Forces. Sent to the United States of America, he completed his secondary studies and pursued a diploma in electronics with a specialization in communications and radar at one of the institutes. He served in the Royal Saudi Naval Forces until 1987.
Following his military service, Al-Rabiah transitioned to the Saudi Electricity Company, focusing on SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition). He dedicated himself to this role until the conclusion of 2011, at which point he voluntarily retired, redirecting his focus towards self-employment.
Possessing a literary inclination, Al-Rabiah has shared some of his thoughts on the internet and Facebook pages. He maintains a keen interest in reading and stays abreast of modern technology, showcasing a capacity for creativity and a nuanced understanding of literary, artistic, and technological advancements. Currently, he is engaged in the creation of another novel that is set to be unveiled soon.
Saudi Montana isn’t just a novel—it’s a beating testimony, a raw and fearless memoir of a man torn between two civilizations, caught in the crossfire between ideal justice and a harsh, unforgiving reality.
This is the true story of a Saudi man whose government-sponsored scholarship to the U.S. became a journey through love, loss, and legal warfare. It began as a dream—and unraveled into a cultural battle for custody on foreign soil, with a heart shackled by longing for home and the ache of separation.
Through Saudi Montana, author Ibrahim Alrabiah leads us on a bold and unfiltered odyssey: from the dusty alleys of Al-Ahsa to the austere courtrooms of America; from a penniless teen to a brave military officer; from a rain-soaked romance in San Diego to a soul-crushing custody war that pushed a father to the edge.
Written in gripping narrative style, this story transcends borders and bleeds with truth. It captures the clash of cultures, the tension between duty and emotion, and the silent endurance of a man refusing to surrender.
Saudi Montana whispers to the American reader: that truth is often stranger than fiction, and every step taken in exile can alter destiny forever. This is not just the story of a legal case—it is the story of the man behind it. A father who fought. A love that couldn’t survive. A heartbreak that became ink.
If you’re looking for a story that doesn’t just tell—but makes you feel every moment—you’ve found it.