Destination KSA - Your Guide to Saudi

Destination KSA - Your Guide to Saudi
Nafeesa McDowell
Nafeesa McDowell

Ramadan

Promise Jannah : Ali Bin Abi Talib Assadu Allah

Early Life: His Character: Assadu Allah: Lion of God The Fourth Caliph: His Death:

By Nafeesa McDowell
Promise Jannah : Ali Bin Abi Talib Assadu Allah
Ramadan

Promised Jannah series: Othman bin Affan Thu Al Norayn

Early Life: His Character: Migrations to Abyssinia and Madinah:  Thu Al Norayn:  The Prophet SAW’s Advice to Othman:   The Third Caliph:  Introducing the Naval Force:  The Standard Quran:  His Last Words:     حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ، أَخْبَرَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ جَعْفَرٍ الرَّقِّيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ عَمْرٍو، عَنْ زَيْدٍ، هُوَ ابْنُ […]

By Nafeesa McDowell
Promised Jannah series: Othman bin Affan Thu Al Norayn
Ramadan

Promised Jannah Series: Al Farooq Omar Ibn Khattab

Early Life: Embracing Islam: His Character: Second Caliph: Muslim Empire: The Hijri Calendar: Omar’s final words of advice:

By Nafeesa McDowell
Promised Jannah Series: Al Farooq Omar Ibn Khattab
Ramadan

Promised Jannah Series: Abu Bakr Al Siddiq

Early Life: The Prophet’s Most Trusted Companion: The Hijrah: Strengthening Their Relationship: The Khilafah: The Quran:

By Nafeesa McDowell
Promised Jannah Series: Abu Bakr Al Siddiq
Online Magazine

Significant Dates during the Holy Month

During the holy month, over the course of years, several significant fetes in Islamic history took place. Ramadan is not only the month of fasting, piety and forgiveness, but is also a witness to many important events in Islam. Here are a few of them. The first revelation of the Qur’an The Prophet (PBUH) was […]

By Nafeesa McDowell
Significant Dates during the Holy Month
Fashion Trends

A Glimpse Of Diesel’s Renzo Rosso

The Jeans Genius talks Jeddah, Diesel and advertising. Meet Renzo Rosso, president of OTB Group; the parent company of fashion brands Maison Martin Margiela, Diesel, Viktor & Rolf, Bravekid and Staff International. Known as the Jeans Genius, he put Diesel’s distressed, washed and torn jeans firmly on the map. What do you think of Jeddah? […]

By Nafeesa McDowell
A Glimpse Of Diesel’s Renzo Rosso
Fashion Trends

Emilia Clarke; The Khaleesi Of Our Hearts

Let’s talk about Emilia Clarke, who you might know by her given names by Game of Thrones, Daenerys Targaryen; The Unburnt Queen of the Andals, the Rhoynar, and of the First Men Queen of Meereen, Khaleesi of the Great Grass Sea Breaker of Chains, Mother of Dragons or widow of the Khal Drogo. Some of […]

By Nafeesa McDowell
Emilia Clarke; The Khaleesi Of Our Hearts
Travel Stories

Sri Lanka : A Green Heaven On Earth

A number of years ago, a friend of mine mentioned how her sister went to Sri Lanka for her honeymoon. I remember my reaction being that of surprise, then I saw the pictures and I was even more surprised. That was the first seed planted and since then the universe kept sending me subliminal messages; […]

By Nafeesa McDowell
Sri Lanka : A Green Heaven On Earth
Travel News

Places to travel to during Ramadan

Last year, the countries with the longest fasting hours were located mainly in Europe, Asia and Africa, specifically the northern hemisphere. Here are the hours of fasting from last year, 2015: So, if you’re planning on travelling this Ramadan, which happens to fall in the middle of summer heat, you might want to check the […]

By Nafeesa McDowell
Places to travel to during Ramadan
Uncategorized

Fashion Trends For Spring, It’s All About Braids

For the spring season, we are loving braids. Vikings might have started the trend and Abu Baker (RAH) used to style his long hair in 4 braids and now years later, in the 21st century,the Olsen twins have rocked braids for almost a decade and more and currently the catwalk models are bringing it back. […]

By Nafeesa McDowell
Fashion Trends For Spring, It’s All About Braids
Arts & Music

2016’s International Music Festivals You Shouldn’t Miss

Whitsun Festival, May 13th- 16th, Austria The world’s finest Opera, Drama and Classical music concert. Web: salzburgerfestspiele.at Global Dub Festival, May 14th, Denver, USA Brought to dub lovers by AEG Live & Global Dance, this is the 5th Global Dub Festival. Featuring acts suvh as DATSIK , Slander and many more acts. Purchase tickets from […]

By Nafeesa McDowell
2016’s International Music Festivals You Shouldn’t Miss
Hair & Makeup

Kat Von D: Putting The Art in Makeup

The artist turned entrepreneur who is taking over the makeup world. Kat Von D, originally a tattooist, has taken makeup fans and enthusiasts by storm; her palettes sell out within seconds. Her website is a hub for enthusiasts looking for inspirations; “How To-s” and “Kat’s Beauty Chat” videos feature artists who look at makeup as […]

By Nafeesa McDowell
Kat Von D: Putting The Art in Makeup
Online Magazine

The Reality of the Fast and Furious Life of Jeddah

Eyad Shawli, putting the “s for safety” in speed. Tell us a bit about yourself. I am a partner at Al Shawli Real Estate Developers, an entrepreneur, a financial and money market investor and I’m crazy about super motors. What started your interest in super motors? My older brother, Eihab, also a super motor enthusiast, […]

By Nafeesa McDowell
The Reality of the Fast and Furious Life of Jeddah
Fashion Trends

The Saudi Woman’s Latest Abaya Guide

Abayas: hottest designers and trends. To make abaya shopping simpler for our Jeddawi women, we created a list of Jeddah’s hottest abaya designers who cater to women who always experiment. Whether you are the Busy Bee; running errands, or the Working Woman juggling family life with a successful career, there is something for you.. Whether […]

By Nafeesa McDowell
The Saudi Woman’s Latest Abaya Guide
Movie Review

Deadpool Film Review

Hilariously crude – it’s a must watch. R- rated (Not particularly suitable for children) Starring: Ryan Reynolds  – “ The Hero” aka Wade Wilson aka Deadpool Morena Baccarin – aka Vanessa. You might recognize her from Gotham. Ed Skrein – aka “The villain” In case you happen to be one of the people who don’t […]

By Nafeesa McDowell
Deadpool Film Review
Spirituality

Surat Al Kahf: An example of Allah’s offer of protection

Throughout our childhoods, our families, friends and teachers have always reminded us to read Surat Al Kahf – the 18th surat in the Quran- every Friday. Most of us already know why we do this Alhamdulillah, however it’s always worth a small reminder. What makes the recitation of Surat Al Kahf important to us, as […]

By Nafeesa McDowell
Surat Al Kahf: An example of Allah’s offer of protection
Uncategorized

International Day Of Happiness: Reasons For Being Happy In Saudi

As we celebrate the International Day of Happiness, on the 20/03/2016, it is only fit that we look at the blessings we have been given by Allah -SWT- and remember that happiness in not an eternal state, but moments that together create a feeling of inner happiness and content. For the blessing of Islam. To […]

By Nafeesa McDowell
International Day Of Happiness: Reasons For Being Happy In Saudi
Business

Career Fairs: Why They Are Important And How To Prepare For Them

Career fairs: Why are they important? I’m sure many of us go through our student life, thinking about careers. I mean that is the whole point of studying; we’re trying to reach an end goal. You want to be able to stand proudly and say I graduated with this bachelors/masters or PhD. Your family want […]

By Nafeesa McDowell
Career Fairs: Why They Are Important And How To Prepare For Them
Community

GCC Traffic Week 2016: Saudi Arabia’s Seat-belt Campaign

The Gulf Traffic week has returned for its 32nd run, and it’s bigger and louder than ever. “Your decision determines your destiny” is this year’s slogan, as governments, businesses and organizations work together to raise an increased level of traffic safety awareness to GCC drivers. In KSA: “ Hizamik..Amanik” “Your Belt..Your Safety” The community-focused Mujtama3 […]

By Nafeesa McDowell
GCC Traffic Week 2016: Saudi Arabia’s Seat-belt Campaign
Boutiques

Libra boutique’s Abaya Fashion Days 4: What To Expect

Libra Boutique, a fashion boutique that aims to provide a platform for other talented designers to exhibit and showcase their creations. Libra will be hosting the final segment of their Abayah Fashion Days for this season. They will be hosting 23 designers on 1st -3rd March. What to expect from the event: Here’s a list […]

By Nafeesa McDowell
Libra boutique’s Abaya Fashion Days 4: What To Expect
Local Designers

Tamashee: Bringing The Madaas Back In Style

 “Preserve Identity • Represent Culture • Color Lives” Muneera Al Tamimi, Ali Al Youha, Mohammed Kazim and Amine Mamlouk have come together, as a creative design team, to bring back a traditional element of Arabian clothing to the spotlight. The madaas, also known as najdeiya, na3l and zbairiya, has been given a modern fashionable makeover, […]

By Nafeesa McDowell
Tamashee: Bringing The Madaas Back In Style
Boutiques

Best finds at Mawakeb Al Ajr

  Mawakeb Al Ajer was established with the intentions of giving back to the community and helping those in need. Tucked away, behind the Al Badriyah complex on Al Rawdah street, it is side-by-side with the Al Taif orphans “Aytaam Al Taif’ organization. Before you walk in, mentally prepare yourself to be blown away. Yes, […]

By Nafeesa McDowell
Best finds at Mawakeb Al Ajr
Historic Saudi

Things you need to take on a camping trip

So we all know camping trips are not easy, especially for families. The number of things you have to remember to pack with you, is never-ending. To help you out and to make sure there isn’t an “Oh no!! I forgot to bring it!” moment, we’ve put this mini list of all the necessities you […]

By Nafeesa McDowell
Things you need to take on a camping trip
Activities

Camping Jeddawi style

Many people, especially families, have told to me about the barr camping trips they go on regularly. To be honest, I never thought the day would come were I would be able to say… yes, I’ve done it too. We, the Destination team, headed out in our jeeps and 4*4s via King Road, at around […]

By Nafeesa McDowell
Camping Jeddawi style
Artist & Musicians

Check Out How People Dance In The Different Regions of Saudi Arabia

You’ve probably come across the video of Prince Charles (The Prince of Wales) fully dressed in traditional Saudi clothing, dancing away. If not, you should probably have a look, for entertainment’s sake obviously. First of all, culture-wise, The kingdom can be split into the regions of Hijaz, Najd, South, Sharqiyah and the North. Based on […]

By Nafeesa McDowell
Check Out How People Dance In The Different Regions of Saudi Arabia
Events & Happenings

Kunna Keda 3 Festival: Reliving The Hijaz

Location: Al Balad Dates: 7th – 16th January 2016 Times: 5 p.m. – 11 p.m. The Historical Jeddah festival “kunna keda” was bought back to town for the third year; bigger, better and stronger than ever. The festival consisted of two parts: The “Souq Ahalina” sponsored by NCB and the walkthrough in Al Mathloum district […]

By Nafeesa McDowell
Kunna Keda 3 Festival: Reliving The Hijaz
Explore

A List Of All Saudi Airports

Since most of us are frequent flyers, we’ve all had our fair share of experiences with The Kingdom’s airports. In Saudi Arabia, airports can be categorized into 4 types: international, domestic, Aramco and Military. Most of us will only be using the first two, with the latter two being for specific persons with special access […]

By Nafeesa McDowell
A List Of All Saudi Airports
Offbeat

Saudi Resolutions We Fail To Commit To Every Time

As the New Year creeps up on us, many of us tend to compile a list of things we want to change in the next year. However, most of us fail to even accomplish one of them by the end of the year- shocker right? Here’s a list of the most common resolutions we are […]

By Nafeesa McDowell
Saudi Resolutions We Fail To Commit To Every Time