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The following is a list of organizations and initiatives you can volunteer work in Jeddah at during Ramadan: Mawakeb A lAjr You can donate clothes, books, furniture, utensils, etc. Location: Behind Al Badriyah building, Al Rawdah St., Al Khalediyah Dist. Tel: +966-12-6062433 Tel: +966-12-6062430 Email: mawakebalajer@hotmail.com Instagram: mawakebAlajer Twitter: mawakebAlajer Facebook: Mawakeb Alajer Opening hours: Saturday- Thursday: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. […]
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Danya Bayomi, aka The Urban Gypsea, gives us a peek into her world of doodling. Egyptian born, Saudi raised, 20 year-old interior design graduate, Bayomi now works as an interior designer at IKEA as part of their expansion team. When did you start doodling? Has it always been a part of your life? “Doodling hasn’t […]
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Our artist of the month creates mesmerizing creations that merge traditional and modern together. About the artist “I am a lecturer at King Abdulaziz University. There are a few coming exhibits that will be announced soon. But mostly I post my work daily on my Instagram page.” One of Hend’s latest works now adorns the […]
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The last ten days brought alive with stronger faith, prayers and du’aas. I’tikaf is The Prophet’s sunnah; the profound spiritual practice of secluding oneself during the last ten days of Ramadan for meditation and prayers. Prophet Mohammed PBUH would stay in the mosque away from his family and friends during the entire last ten days. […]
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Ramadan is about nurturing your mind, body and soul. Now is the time to prepare yourself for the blessed month. Here are some tips to get you started: NUTURE YOUR BODY: Decrease your daily dose of caffeine until you can control your own mind without outer influences. Become a master of your own mind. Stay […]
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Ramadan gives off a special sense of bliss, so enjoy that with an outdoor picnic. Here are a few places where you can enjoy an outdoor iftar or suhoor in Ramadan: Other notable parks perfect for an iftar or suhoor picnic are; Tahlia Park with all its swings and slides, Al Rawdah Park for barbecues […]
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With the world getting smaller and traveling getting more personal than ever, well-seasoned travelers look for something more than tourist-filled plazas and resorts. Modern day travelers want to experience the places they visit hands-on & many desire to also make a difference. Philanthropic Travel: It is a wonderful way to bring potential donors in and […]
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Coworking spaces bring two worlds together to create a new universe: one where it’s social, energetic and creative and the other where it is productive and functional. Brad Neuberg initiated one of the first coworking spaces out there by starting something called, Hat Factory. It was a live-work loft that was home to three tech […]
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“For someone who can express a flood of emotions in just an artwork, I seem to be at loss for words when it comes to talking about myself. So, allow me to talk about myself, using art as my crutches. I like to shatter the walls of banality to pull out my raw perspective for […]
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Breakfast and a short talk one Friday morning a month. About CreativeMornings In 2008, Tina Roth Eisenberg (@Swissmiss) started CreativeMornings out of a desire for an ongoing, accessible event for New York’s creative community. The concept was simple: breakfast and a short talk one Friday morning a month. Every event would be free of charge […]
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One of Jeddah’s amazing local talents goes by the name of Belle. What inspired you to start singing? “The mother of all questions! Growing up, my house was always filled with music. My dad is a musician. I was exposed to music from a very early age. It was a great time to get my […]
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Start planning your upcoming travels now! Anantara Hotels in Maldives Valid until Dec. 27 Offer includes: Stay 4 & Pay 3 OR Stay 7 & Pay 5 Thirty percent on contracted rates for honeymoon and wedding anniversary. Valid until Oct. 31. Web: attartravel.com Tel: +966-12-6670817 / +966-12-6640666 Munich, Germany From SR 3,434 for double occupancy […]
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House of Traditional Arts (HTA) is a collaboration between Art Jameel and The Prince’s School of Traditional Arts in London. It teaches and is simultaneously trying to preserve the methods and skills of local arts and crafts while gaining inspiration from Al Balad. Since September, they have been offering free short courses to the public. Some […]
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Over the years, Jeddah has made huge leaps in its development. Where there were empty lots, parks and walkways stand. If you love spending time outdoors and discovering more of your city, here are some places where you can start: Walkways: Find out more about the walkways in Jeddah, in my friend’s article HERE. Parks: During […]
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The consumption of fossil fuels at a rapid pace in the last few decades has taken a toll on the environment.Global warming, climate change, deforestation, landfills, air, water and soil pollution, are some of the problems from which our environment is suffering. TAKE YOUR FIRST STEP You come from Earth and to it you belong. Earth Hour […]
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In agrarian societies, tied to the land and the seasons, flower crowns had great symbolic meaning. Worn for practical and ceremonial reasons, they could illustrate status and accomplishment (Olympic olive wreaths). The language of flowers and herbs was well-known, with each carrying its own meaning (“There’s rosemary, that’s for remembering. Please remember, love. And there […]
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Suplift: Learn new skills from experts in your city. Based in Jeddah, Suplift was founded by Fadi Yahya, whose mission is to help one million people make sustainable income by 2020 by creating innovative online marketplaces. The name Suplift itself suggests, “uplifting” each other. Suplift is a startup seed incubated at the Startups Catalyst. Startups […]
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JISH on raising awareness for those with communication disabilities. Established in 1991, Sultana Alireza and Waleed Zahed co-founded Jeddah Institute for Speech and Hearing (JISH), the first freestanding specialty clinic in the Gulf region. We explore their mission and the subsequent journey they have embarked on to guarantee communication disabilities’ sufferers have access to quality […]
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The theme for this year’s art week was Earth And Ever After. The annual art exhibition started off at Gold Moor (Shataee District) which showcased several renown artists works as well as a few emerging artists. The whole theme revolved around how we can be kinder to our mother Earth. Earth And Ever After Curated […]
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Aytamuna is an annual festival hosted by The Taif Orphanage and a few other local charities. Founder of Aytamona is Hanan Alnowaiser who is also the president of Aytam Altaif Orphanage Organization. Children’s activities are held over an expanse of land. This year broke all of the previous events’ records in terms of location as […]
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All these artists work in different realms – they would rarely meet. However, the stories they conceptualize bring them together for this feature. Manga Art Brings the Stories of Another Culture to Our Part of the World Samah Kamil The Mangaka and Researcher Inspiration: Pokémon and other anime shows of the 90s and early 2000s. […]
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The concept of Margherita is that of a “casual pizzeria” focusing on tradition and quality. Chef Giovanni Casa owns the Margherita chain. It’s located in Courtyard nested in a cozy corner. The outside seating is very limited so it’s better if you make a reservation. As you walk in nicely dressed waiters will greet you […]
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