DUBAI: Google released its latest Doodle on Monday honoring Etel Adnan, a Lebanese-American poet, essayist and visual artist, considered one of the most accomplished Arab-American authors of her era. The poet, who rose to fame for her 1977 novel Sitt Marie Rose about the Lebanese civil war, was born in Lebanon in 1925 to a … Read more
Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al-Aboudi, CEO of Thakher Development Company, reaffirmed his confidence in the Vision 2030 goal of attracting 30 million Umrah pilgrims annually by 2030, or even before that. “The government has made huge efforts and provided comprehensive support to achieve the objectives of Vision 2030, aiming to accommodate 30 million Umrah performers and … Read more
Alghanim Industries, one of the largest privately owned companies in the MENA region, has announced its strategic partnership with Saudi Coffee Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Kingdom’s Public Investment Fund, through its specialty coffee brand Jazean. This partnership will support local industries and embrace Saudi Arabia’s rich coffee heritage. This milestone is further … Read more
Fairmont Riyadh has unveiled “Luminous Nights” — a month of gastronomic delights and luxurious celebrations bringing loved ones, friends, family, and colleagues together. Embracing the spirit of Ramadan, the festivity will see the hotel come alive at sunset, as the sacred traditions of Ramadan intertwine with Fairmont’s signature luxury and culinary excellence. The property invites … Read more
ALULA: AlUla’s mirrored Maraya concert hall is currently hosting “More than Meets the Eye,” featuring works from private art collections in Saudi Arabia, some of which are being displayed publicly for the first time. The show includes work dating back to the 1950s up to the present day, ranging from paintings to films and installations, … Read more
LONDON: As Maha Alharbi looks out into the chic dining room of Queen Mama’s Kitchen, past bubbling pots of lamb shank mandi and rows of golden dallah coffee pots, it is not only Arabs who have stopped in for iftar, but Americans. Here in Portland, Oregon, in one of the only Saudi Arabian restaurants in … Read more
JEDDAH: More than 2 billion Muslims worldwide are embarking on the sacred journey of Ramadan, a holy month that goes far beyond abstaining from food and drink. Ramadan is a time for self-reflection, devotion, generosity, and sacrifice, uniting the global Muslim community in a shared commitment to spiritual growth. At the core of Ramadan lies … Read more
Empowering women for a prosperous and healthy planet on International Women’s Day DUBAI: Although the Arab world has a long way to go before it achieves gender parity, recent reforms in Saudi Arabia have already transformed women’s participation in the labor force, business and leadership, while promoting economic growth and sustainable development. The pursuit of … Read more
AL-KHOBAR: In honor of International Women’s Day, the Alliance Francaise Khobar brought together three Saudi women entrepreneurs on March 6 for an engaging conversation centered on empowerment and overcoming challenges. The evening was attended by community members interested in learning more about the areas of expertise represented on the panel. The Alliance Francaise Khobar offers … Read more
In its quest to provide more sporting facilities in the Kingdom, the Saudi Sports for All Federation signed an agreement with leading property developer ROSHN to establish and activate a new sports dome in SEDRA, ROSHN’s flagship project located in Riyadh. The agreement was signed at ROSHN’s offices by Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed bin Talal … Read more