Destination KSA - Your Guide to Saudi
Women’s salons are everywhere, but what about men spa jeddah ? Hair services, facials and spa services are a good way for men to relax and pamper themselves. It in no way means that a man is less masculine. It just means that they want to take some time for themselves and enjoy the luxury […]
By Farah Idrees
As a film enthusiast, I find the growth of innovate films and overall artistry in the Kingdom promising. For so long, we have watched and enjoyed films made by non-Saudis. For the past couple of years, an evident rise in creativity has happened. I, along many others, applaud it. There is an immense deal of […]
By Farah Idrees
Eating lunch at work requires skill and manners. If you eat lunch at work, make sure you follow the right etiquette. Snacking at work. If you have the urge to snack on something, then snack on something. Just make sure it’s not annoyingly crunchy. The thing about smelly food. We don’t mean ‘smelly’ in a […]
By Farah Idrees
College orientation week is the time when some are listening consciously and deeply, while others are just there to reunite with their friends or simply hang out. Whether you enjoy the mere concept of orientation week or not, here is how to survive it. First, ATTEND. That may sound silly, but in order to survive […]
By Farah Idrees
Hiking and climbing across the Arab world should be on everyone’s bucket-list. THE MOTHERLAND: SAUDI’S HIDDEN TREASURES Edge of The World Where: Riyadh Best Time To Go: Fall and winter; the cooler the better. The metaphor of Edge of the World perfectly depicts the wondrous mountain, Jabal Tuwaiq, better described as the Tuwaiq escarpment. It […]
By Farah Idrees
The “Saudi Landmarks” competition is a contest aimed to encourage the youth’s creativity and patriotism. It has been introduced by Minister of Education, Dr. Ahmed Bin Mohammed Al-Issa. The aim of the competition as stated by the minister is “…to solidify the concepts of patriotism and the Saudi and Islamic identities… it also aims to […]
By Farah Idrees
RIO 2016 is almost coming to an end. Before it does, here are some updates on records, surprises and some OMG moments. 1. USA remains championing and leading the Olympic games with 30 Gold, 32 Silver and 31 Bronze. 2. Great Britain knocked China from 2nd place to 3rd, topping them with 19 Gold, 19 […]
By Farah Idrees
Internships are great, but are they worth the time and effort? When I was a junior in college, I dedicated my entire summer to an internship. I finished my Spring semester and jumped right into working as an unpaid intern. This meant two months of my summer was booked and only my weekends were my […]
By Farah Idrees
KENZO x HM is an exciting and inventive collaboration revealing three looks that encompass individuality and creativity. The collection is available in over 250 H&M stores worldwide starting on the 3rd of November. The lookbook showcases a diverse group of artists, young creatives and activists who are modeling the clothing, each an ambassador for KENZO […]
By Farah Idrees
The name we first heard in the Olympics 2012. Sarah Attar was one of the first two women to historically represent Saudi Arabia in the Olympics. She was born and raised in the US to an American mother and a Saudi father. Just a couple of months before her Olympic participation, she was just another student […]
By Farah Idrees
Nowadays, it seems that fashion brands and artists are one brilliant, creative and collaborative team. Collaborations include Kanye West and Adidas, Beyoncé and Topshop, Rihanna and Puma and now Rihanna and Dior. Rihanna being the badgalriri that she is, decided to start a sunglasses line with Dior. They are definitely different, creative and scream her […]
By Farah Idrees
RIO 2016 is in full action. The athletes and coaches are under extreme pressure. Many rise up to the challenge and others are unable to endure the stress. Here are some updates in compaction. USA has so far won the most medals, with 11 Gold, 11 Silver and 10 Bronze. Team China is trying to […]
By Farah Idrees
Traveling is an experience, whether you’re traveling for business, pleasure, adventure or family. The mere idea of being in a new place is invigorating, as you get to experience life from the perspective of others. The world is one diverse place. Being exposed to that diversification will only add to the humanity instilled in all […]
By Farah Idrees
For the first time in Olympic history, there’s an official Refugee Olympic Team. There are ten athletes competing in three sports. The athletes in Rio 2016 are a representation of the strength and resilience of refugees from all over the world. During the opening ceremony, the Refugee Team walked in right before the host country, […]
By Farah Idrees
On August 8th, new decisions were made for visa charges, including but not limited to: A one-time entry visa fee to Saudi being 2,000 SR. However, if the person is visiting Saudi for the first time for either Hajj or Umrah then they are exempt from any fees. If a visitor is to exit and […]
By Farah Idrees
As many who study abroad know, coming back home for the holidays is a welcome respite from the heavy workload of university courses and indicates a long-awaited reunion with friends and family. Although it is important to take the time to relax and give yourself a well-deserved break, you will soon find out that having […]
By Farah Idrees
It’s that time of year again – The Olympic games. A once every 4-year event that keeps us glued to our TVs and has us wishing we could be gymnasts and tumble gracefully. It’s also a time of great pride as our countries are represented. Ever since China had that monumental opening ceremony in 2008, […]
By Farah Idrees
