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ISSUE 83 DECEMBER 2015
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With three award-winning serviced residence brands, we welcome you to enjoy our renowned hospitality in more than 250 properties in over 90 cities spanning more than 25 countries across the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe and the Gulf region.
Defining Global Living in JeddahAscott Sari Jeddah
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From the spacious exclusivity of Ascott, to vibrancy of city living at Citadines, there is a hotel apartment designed to make you feel right at home.
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DESTINATIONJEDDAH.COM 1With three award-winning serviced residence brands, we welcome you to enjoy our renowned hospitality in more than 250 properties in over 90 cities spanning more than 25 countries across the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe and the Gulf region.
Defining Global Living in JeddahAscott Sari Jeddah
Ascott Tahlia Jeddah
Citadines Al Salamah Jeddah
www.the-ascott.com
From the spacious exclusivity of Ascott, to vibrancy of city living at Citadines, there is a hotel apartment designed to make you feel right at home.
Because life is about living…
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F R O M T H E E D I T O R
Editor-in-Chief Enas HashaniManaging Editor Maria MahdalyExecutive Editor Bassma Al Toaimi
EditorsSahrish AliSohila El Saadany
Contributing WritersAabiya BaqaiFelwa Alhudaithy Maya DaaboulMirvat Ammouri Mohammed HarasaniMohammed MirzaSobia JavedZareen MuzaffarIntern Marya Atassi
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GOOD VIBES!
Enas Hashani Editor-in-Chief
All day, everyday.
What better way to close the year than an issue that makes you hope, live and believe? Yes, ladies and gents, this is something we’d like to call the feel good edition - ‘cause that’s exactly how you’d feel after reading it.
As we head to the new year, we would like to inspire you to hope, just like the Saudi luminaries we’re featuring in this issue. And if that tall order isn’t enough, we’ve also got an epic list of all the things we love in Saudi Arabia! There’s no more excuse for letting life pass you by in city.
You can do so much if you put your heart to it. One of the best things about being part of Destination is that we are in the business of being optimists. We believe in what the city stands for and what it can become. We have faith in its people and what they can achieve.
As the year draws to an end, we invite you our dear readers to reflect on the past months. It would be an injustice to not recognize that there were terrible times but also, we believe that there are moments when humanity rose up to the challenge and that we continue to have faith in one another. Let the latter remind you to keep on choosing love over hate.
Till next time dear readers,Be a giver of love, kindness and strength to others.
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Dining Around Town• Dining Scoop- The Juice Container• Family Friendly Restaurants• Roundup of 2015 Dining Scene
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Explore KSA• The Journey to Haql• Historic Saudi: Al Dosrih Fort
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Travel Trends• Travel News:- Aquaventure Water Park- Etihad Airways Boosts its Services• Motorhoming Through the Baltics
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Spirituality• Super Sunnah’s to Follow: Part 2• Spread the Kindness
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• Our Mother’s House Exhibit• Brilliant Cartoonists
Style & Shopping• This Season’s Trends• The Latest Beauty Products
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Special Features• Out With the Old, In With the New• 100 Things We Love About KSA
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Business• Nadeen Alsayat: KSA’s First Female Detective• Lujain Al Ubaid: Social Entrepreneurship
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Healthy Living• Health.Links Consultancy• Help Center’s 30th Anniversary
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Wusul Launches Wheelchair Access Vehicle Solutions
If you've got something to say,
send it our way! [email protected]
Launched at the Dubai International Motor Show 2015, Wusul, which means “access” or “transfer” in Arabic, is a new brand which will allow wheelchair users across the GCC to purchase
wheelchair access vehicles (WAV) directly from automotive dealers. Wusul is available for export to KSA from the UAE now and will have the vehicles in the Kingdom soon.
DIABETES Awareness Campaign
November is the month of Diabetes
Awareness and the International
Diabetes Care Center (IDCC)
planned a campaign to spread awareness.
They launchedevents that offered
a wide range of activities, games and
prizes which took place at Red Sea
Mall and Al Jawhara Stadium on Nov. 13
and 22. IDCC also started a hashtag to alert people about
the dangerous levels diabetes has reached
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TaskSpotting App: Make Some MoneyTaskSpotting is a Dubai-based app that recently launched in KSA. It’s basically a fun way to make some extra money while you’re out around town.
How the App Works Users can make money by accepting to do missions on the app. Missions are as simple as checking a store display in a supermarket, filling out a survey, etc. Missions don’t take more than five minutes to complete. Once they mission is complete, the money is transferred to user’s account.How Much? Each mission pays SR 50 and app users can do up to 10 missions per day.
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A CLICK to Zero Hunger
The United Nations World Food Programme (UNWFP) launched the perfect app for all those wanting to make a difference, but lacking the means. Developed by Sebastian Stricker and Bernharnd Kewatsch, ShareTheMeal allows users to feed one child for a day with only $0.50 (SR 1.88) from anywhere, anytime. After the donation is made, meals are provided by UNWFP.
Saudi Trifecta’s Gool Bas La Tgool
Saudi Trifecta, consisting of three Saudi geniuses, Lamis Almufti, Nour Binshihon and Zeinab Abulsamh, founded the new hit game launching this month, Gool Bas La Tgool, which is Arabic for Say But Don’t Say.
The board game is the local version of Taboo. The concept behind it is Al Jama’a Ahla, which translates to The Gathering is Nicer. Before the game starts, all players must put their phones in a tinboard box so they can have fun without technology.
Once the app is downloaded, users add their PayPal or bank account details to then easily donate as often as they want. Users can also track the progress of their money and its distribution through the app. While the app is currently focusing on supporting the Syrian refugee children in Jordan, it hopes to expand locations on a more global scale.
Download ShareTheMeal and be certain that with your help the world is one click closer to zero hunger!
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EVENTS & HAPPENINGS
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3. Juffali Unveils 4x4 Mercedes-Benz Juffali Automotive Co., the exclusive distributor for Mercedes-Benz in KSA, unveiled its new 4x4 Mercedes-Benz model GLE. The all-new GLE is equipped with the best on-road and off-road handling, and blends tradition and modernity with a luxurious interior ambience and a sportier exterior design.
2. IKEA KSA's Soft Toy for Education Campaign IKEA gave the creative power to children this year, with their Soft Toy for Education campaign, where children worldwide were invited to design the new soft toys for the charitable initiative. Ten winners have become the limited collection for the campaign this year and are now available for purchase at all IKEA KSA stores.
1. LG Celebrates Sales Record LG Electronics Saudi Arabia welcomed SVC Manager from MENA region at a special event to celebrate the company’s rank as number one in after sale services in MENA region in 2015. United Naghi and Shaker Group have distinctively showcased greater performance which prominently boosts their position in the Kingdom. The event took place in Durra Beach Hotel Oct. 21-22.
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7. Emaar Launches Residential Project Emaar Middle East (KSA), the Saudi subsidiary of global property developer Emaar Properties PJSC, began the sales of Emaar Residences, its third residential project in Jeddah Gate, the flagship master-planned development that is now a thriving lifestyle destination. The three-tower Emaar Residences features 283 residential unit and overlooks King Abdullah Road and Emaar Square Plaza.
5. Lakeland Opens in Jeddah Creative kitchenware, storage and cleaning products and solutions are now available in KSA as Lakeland, one of the UK's leading kitchenware companies, opened its doors in Mall of Dahran, Khobar, and Aziz Mall, Jeddah.
6. Saudi Mother Lays Foundation for Housing Project Dalal Abdulwahab laid the foundation for Diyar Al Salam (Homes of Peace), a massive housing project consisting of eight buildings, 140 residential units and eight penthouses implemented by her son Sultan Battarjee's company, Lifestyle Developers. The project is located behind Ice Land between Al Madinah Road and Prince Sultan Street.
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4. Boucheron Opens Boutique in Jeddah Maison Boucheron celebrated the opening of its new boutique in KSA at Khayyat Center, where it welcomes its customers for the first time in Saudi Arabia to a brand new concept inspired by the renowned Parisian jeweler. 4.
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DEC. 1-3 CSR SAUDI ARABIA Addresses innovative strategies, emerging topics, and compelling challenges while also providing networking opportunities with CSR experts.
Location: Jeddah Hilton HotelWeb: csrsummitsaudi.comEmail: [email protected]
DEC. 13-15 SAUDI AVIATION TRAINING CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION 2015 A showcase of the latest technological innovations in the global aviation, airports and air force sectors HR training solutions.
Location: Jeddah Hilton HotelEmail: [email protected]: saudiaero.com
DEC. 25 TEDX JEDDAHA combination of talks, videos and live speakers to spark deep discussions and ideas.
Location: Battarjee Medical CollegeWeb: ted.comEmail: [email protected]
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
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DEC. 11-21 JEDDAH INTERNATIONAL BOOK FAIR 2015 Books exhibition and a platform for young writers to highlight their skills.
Location: Events Land in South ObhurMob: +966-500739977 Email: [email protected]: jeddahbookfair.com
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DEC. 7-9 SAUDI ARABIA SMART GRID (SASG) Brings together researchers, designers, developers, and practitioners interested in the application of Smart Grids, Green Information and Communication Technologies.
Location: Jeddah HiltonWeb: Saudi-sg.comEmail: [email protected]
DEC. 4-5 SAUDI HEART FAILURE CONFERENCE The Saudi Heart Failure Group under the Saudi Heart Association is holding its fourth conference, which will cover all topics related to heart failure syndrome.
Location: Intercontinental HotelWeb: saudihf.com
DEC. 15-17 VISIONX EXHIBITIONA showcase of the latest products and equipment in the field of press and advertising.
Location: Jeddah Hilton HotelEmail: [email protected]
DEC. 22 JEDDAH INTERNATIONAL TRADE FAIR (JITF)A showcase of a wide variety of consumer goods like clothing, accessories and textiles from different parts of the world.
Location: Jeddah Center for Forums and Events Web: jitf-arabia.com
JAN. 4 MIT ENTERPRISE FORUM (MITEF)MITEF Saudi Arabia is part of a global network of chapters dedicated to the promotion of entrepreneurship and innovation worldwide.
Web: mitefsaudi.orgEmail: [email protected]
JAN. 18-21 SAUDI PRINT AND PACKThis event showcases products from construction, computer, electronics and printing fields.
Location: Jeddah Center for Forums and Events
JAN. 26-27 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON INFECTIOUS DISEASEThe conference will cover the most recent topics and solutions adopted in the field.
Location: Hilton Hotel
DEC. 8 WORLD DISABILITY DAY
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Sultan Batterjee, President and Founder of Lifestyle Developers, launches its latest residential development in the heart of Jeddah.
In her speech at the inauguration event, Al Fadhol expressed her admiration and pride regarding her son’s achievements and urged the youth to set goals and work hard to accomplish them. Al Fadhol is the first Saudi woman to launch such a massive real estate project; an initiative that reflects the social status mothers have in society and the important role they play in making decisions affecting Saudi families.
Batterjee started off by deeply thanking his mother for her continuous support. “My mother has always played a pivotal role in my life and success,” said Batterjee, who owns a real estate company
DIYAR AL SALAM A Community Within a Community
Dalal Al Fadhol, proud mother of Sultan Batterjee, President and Founder of Lifestyle Developers, laid the foundation for Diyar Al Salam (Homes of Peace), a massive housing project consisting of eight buildings, 140 residential units and eight penthouses.
Dalal Al Fadoul, Sultan Battarjee
The buildings are connected by an expansive, elevated sky garden with a vast 50 meter long reflecting pool, the longest in Saudi Arabia. The project features an array of state of the art facilities, including health clubs, a library, day care, and multi-purpose club room.
A community within a community, Diyar Al Salam is an urban retreat within the city, designed to evoke a sense of tranquility and serenity. From this a concept was born, in which the “Dove of Peace” became the symbol of the project and the prevailing theme throughout the development, inspired by the nature of its name, Diyar Al Salam.
The project is perfectly positioned in the heart of the city, in Al Salama District behind Ice Land, between Al Madinah Road and Prince Sultan Street. It aims to offer affordable luxury housing options to the community.
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that is considered a pioneer in raising the standards of living, creating innovative and affordable solutions suitable for Saudi families.
The project is targeted to aspiring middle-income professionals, allowing them to purchase the units directly off plan/pre-sale with approval from the Ministry of Commerce.
Selling real estate units off plan/pre-sale is the only promising solution for real estate projects in the country, he noted. Batterjee thanked all members of the pre-sale committee in the Saudi Ministry of Commerce for their continuous support
Tel: 920009180 Web: lifestyledevelopers.com
LifestyleDevs
WHY LIFESTYLE DEVELOPERS?
Lifestyle Developers create exceptional developments
with the purpose of raising the standards and value of living for
its communities. The developer achieves this by harmoniously blending
exclusive quality and efficiency through ingenious thinking and continuously challenging new
frontiers within economical ranges.
Consistently groundbreaking in its approach, the company
creates superbly designed properties that continue to
exceed expectations and raise the standards of living.
and strategic planning for the future of KSA. Batterjee’s company, Lifestyle Developers, won numerous global awards in its field, such as awards for Cityscape Jeddah, Construction Week, and International Property Awards “Diyar Al Salam: Best Residential Development.”
Lifestyle Developers purpose is based on the belief that behind its commitments is an understanding of the possibilities to raise the standards of living. The company holds an infinite sense of responsibility and respect for mankind by focusing on their four core elements of design, quality, affordability and community.
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An insightful interview with one of KSA’s leading social
entrepreneurship advocates.
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They say that the only constant thing in the world is change, whether that change is for the better, all depends on the choices we make.
Born and raised in Riyadh, Lujain Al Ubaid is one such Saudi whose choice was to be a vessel of change in the area of social development.
As early as her days in Najd National Schools, Al Ubaid was positively influenced by memories of her mother bringing her along for charity missions. During one of these trips, she had a chance encounter with an elderly woman named Bushra, whose warm smile and dream of building a mosque lit up her passion to make a difference. At only 16 years old, Al Ubaid led her class in raising funds for a mosque in memory of Bushra—in fact, at the end of her high school, they managed to build two.
What began as a decision to help one person achieve their dream turned into a vocation for Al Ubaid. A decade later, she is now the CEO of Tasamy for Social Entrepreneurship, a non-profit organization dedicated to establishing an ecosystem and a safe haven for social entrepreneurs in the region.
Her hard work has not gone unnoticed. She had previously been honored by King Salman for the various volunteering
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activities she led during her tenure at AlGhad forum, an esteemed national youth development focused organization, in which she was a founding member of the strategic planning team. She was also an associate for SADIG, a group working on creating new industrial ventures and added value in turnaround services, innovation, and sustainability consultancy.
Al Ubaid, who has a background in finance, diversified her knowledge by participating in the Harvard Business School Women Executive Leadership Program as well as Columbia
Business School’s Executive Education Program for Non-Profit Organizations.
The inexhaustible Al Ubaid is about to take on a new challenge in her journey. She has been selected as one of the of Acumen global fellows and will be heading to India where she will spend most of 2016, working for an education institution that helps community members
gain the skills they need for the job market.
Al Ubaid is a role model for her contemporaries not just because of the path she has chosen to take. Rather, what others can learn from her is that the mark of a true leader is the willingness to be a follower and learner in order to serve your purpose better.
I thought at the beginning that I would
only be serving the Saudi community but we
have been approached by enthusiastic youth
from all over the world. Knowing this makes
me eager to wake up - dream, work and hustle
for my life’s purpose: enabling those who
want to create positive change and impact around the world.
— Lujain Al Ubaid
Web: tasamy.com
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major, was very close to my personality and preferences.
What were your biggest challenges as the first Saudi female studying to become a detective?Firstly, I had a different issue since my first language is Arabic, and when I went to the US I did not speak English at all. So, I studied English and finished the program in one year, and then I started the Masters program. But, in my opinion, learning English in one year was not enough to study for a master’s degree in Criminal Justice. Since this major uses high-level vocabulary, it was difficult for me to learn the language in one year.
I could not understand everything in the classes and I had trouble understanding the school books. Moreover, I was the only Arab student at the school, I sometimes needed help to understand the assignments or the classes since my professors were treating me like the rest of the American students,
Her background, experience and hopes for the future. By Aabiya Baqai
How would you describe yourself?A young Saudi woman who loves adventures and exploration and always seeks to develop her society.
What got you into the field of criminology and criminal justice?It was my childhood dream. When I was a child, my
favorite cartoon was “Detective Conan,” a detective who had a new crime every day and tried to find the right suspect through collecting
and analyzing the evidence. Because of this, I always imagined myself to
be that detective. Then when I became a teenager, I liked to read about the
analysis of characters and play brain games that were about connectivity and conclusions. So criminal justice, as a
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ignoring that I am actually an international student and this is my second language.
Secondly, this major talks a lot about the international terrorism. And unfortunately, some western people have the belief that Muslims are terrorists. So, I faced some harassment from my classmates because I was the only Muslim in all my classes. Also, some of the books taught some wrong ideas about Islam and Muslims, which definitely bothered me.
However, I worked very hard to improve my language and tried as much as I could to set a good example of Muslims by treating them with the utmost courtesy. Also, I tried to fix some misconceptions about Islam by writing all my papers about the security efforts in Saudi Arabia, which show an example of the Islamic community that fights crimes and seeks a safe society. So, I thank Allah, who helped me acquire the degree under all these pressures.
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You’ve paved a new way for women in Saudi Arabia, how does that make you feel? I am so proud of myself and what I have done. It is a great feeling when people tell me that I am their hero and they hope someday to do what I have done. But still I would like to achieve more in my life and leave an important mark in Saudi Arabia’s history.
What piece of advice would you give to other Saudi women passionate about this field? Fieldwork experience is important to any student because it shows the real needs of any major and how to apply the materials received in classes. So I advise all students to have internships.
What are you planning to pursue in Saudi Arabia with this degree?I hope to be a detective at The Bureau of Investigation and Public Prosecution, and at the same time I would like to teach in a university to transfer the experiences I got from the US to my society.
was crazy. I laughed it off and we both proceeded to look for the suspect.
It was very dark and quiet and the officers were walking very carefully with guns and flashlights in their hands. I was walking with them and asking myself whether this was really happening. It was just like an action movie. I was smiling the whole time!
We were looking behind trees and trash searching for the suspect, and the five officers were walking in front of me all the time to protect me. I followed closely behind them. Then I noticed movement between a trashcan, so I stopped and within a second, the suspect stood up and pointed his gun at me.
Next thing I know, I fell to the ground. One of the officers pushed me down to move me away from the suspect’s gun. The officers then arrested the suspect without any harm.
It was scary and surreal but I was still smiling. I still could not digest that I was working with police officers against criminals!
My wow moments were when I had the internship at the police department because I was actually living the fascinating moments I watched on TV.
I remember one day I went on a ride along with some police officers. They asked me to sign a paper asking me to take responsibility in case something happened to me. I signed the paper and we left the police department.
In the police car we got a call from 911 to look for a suspect who had a fight with his family then ran away with a gun in his neighborhood. We arrived at the neighborhood, and before we got out of the car to look for him, one of the police officers asked me, “Nadeen, are you sure you want to get out of the car? The suspect has a gun! He may shoot you and you do not have gun or a bullet resistant vest to protect yourself! Stay in the car for your safety!”
I said, “Yes, I’m sure I want to get out of the car. This opportunity will never come again in Saudi Arabia.” The police officer thought I
Can you tell us a “wow, this is awesome!” moment you had while studying criminology?
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Out With the Old, In With the New
By Sahrish Ali and Sohila El Saadany
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Ask yourself these difficult questions and see if your answers match these snippets of Destination’s year of awesome.
Is Happiness the Ultimate Goal?
There is no fixed formula for happiness. Each person feels happy differently.
Some are being the change they want to see in the world. They are content with the impact they are leaving on their surroundings. That may beget even greater responsibility, but they will always know that joy comes from self-fulfillment and good influence.
“The memories that matter most are the simple ones.” Nehal Alomari Founder, PaperMoon pg. 30, June Issue
Song: Walking on Sunshine by Katrina & The Waves “I can be whatever
I want to be and I can be something in this society.” Mawadda Mohtasab Calligraphy and Graffiti Artist,pg. 42, May Issue
Others collect and relish in the memories. Who said that reminiscing has to lead to sadness? A lot of the times people look back to remember what put them on the road to happiness in the first place.
What is happiness without having someone to share it with? Your support system is your best ally. The whole #familygoals #friendgoals are in fact important. Finding those who encourage you and are there every step of the way is indeed a blessing.
“It was the best feeling EVER to compete in front of my friends, teammates and family. The presence of my beloved father really got me excited and ready to do my best.” Abdulahad Gari MMA Fighter pg. 43, January Issue
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Comfort zones are underrated. You only hear of how bad they are and how you should jump out of them, but seriously you should give back to the spaces where you’re most comfortable. Grow and flourish where you’re planted. Some try to make a change in whatever way they can in the field that embraces them so cozily.
“We can’t really control the size of the impact; but we have to take initiatives and at
least try.” Ammar Aidarous Al Sabban Puppeteer and Architect, pg. 42, April Issue
Is your comfort zone really bad?
Don’t confuse chillin’ in your comfort zone with being stuck in a rut. If you feel down and uninspired, chances are you are amidst that “rut.” This is your cue to diverge and explore different things so you can find a zone you can so proudly call comfortable. Be spontaneous and creative to avoid falling into the trap of monotony.
Song: Good Life by One Republic
“If it makes you feel good, confident and adds that little kick in your stride, my advice will always be to go for it!” Anum Bashir Fashion Blogger pg. 51, September Issue
Are Regrets Necessary? Song: Crash and
Burn by Lifehouse
Regrets are given a bad reputation, as if it some sort of stigma to regret something you have done before. You are the sum of all your victories and losses. Without those regrets you would only keep repeating your mistakes and that would be well…. kinda not smart.
Don’t just learn from your ups, learn from your downs and other people’s downs as well. Hey, others can inspire you as well, that’s what autobiographies are for.
“Al Munif is not one to shy away from his failures…’People learn from my failures. And I have a lot of those.“ Abdullah Al Munif Anoosh Founder pg. 24, October Issue
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How Much Fear Is Too Much Fear?
“I encourage people to do what others deem impossible because that’s what creativity is.” Ziad Organji Author of Eesam pg. 43, February Issue
What scares you makes you stronger. Nothing is more intimidating than facing your fear and then doing it anyway. That’s called brave.
Helping others against injustice is definitely scary. But this way you not only conquer your fear, but also feel at peace with yourself. What is more important, fear or peace?
Song: Waking and Lionheart by Of Monsters and Men (watch the video)
“To raise one’s voice against oppression and injustice even when all odds are stacked against you.” Ayman Jamal Executive Movie Producer, Bilal Movie pg. 40, April Issue
There is no such thing as staying positive ALL the time. You can’t be perfect at everything at all times. The sooner you accept that fact the better it is for the rest of humanity.
Even if you do something that scares you and do not
succeed at it, you are still lapping those who stay on their couches dreaming about doing the stuff that you’ve done.
“We like that we get both positive and negative feedback as it allows us to reflect further on our work and keeps us wanting to push ourselves.” Frop and Muso Graffiti Artists pg. 58, September Issue
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Skip the ResolutionOwn it. Own yourself. Win. When your resolutions don’t align with the internal view of yourself that you have, you’re giving yourself false hope. Own the fact that you deserve all the good things that you wish for and start doing.
Gratitude plays a great part in accepting the things you deserve and being thankful for what you have. Practice gratitude and practice mindfulness.
“If you want stillness, health or love, own the fact that you have time for it.” “You’re where time comes from…quit thinking time is ‘out there.’ Take ownership of time - acknowledge that you are where it comes from - and it will stop owning you.”Ali Al Ghazzawi Yoga Instructor pg. 75, January Issue
Song: One Step At A Time by Jordin Sparks
Life is in constant flux and so are you. No one is the person they were five years ago and to expect someone to remain the same is preposterous. Embrace change if it makes you better. Good things will come when you love the change that is you and keep doing what you love.
“I thought I was a poet when I was 9, an IT specialist at 13 and a graphic designer at 15. So it just happens gradually; discovering what you love.” Basmah Felemban Artist, pg. 38, February Issue
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Unlearning is the hardest part of growth. It includes elements of both reflection and action. At times it seems like a purification process to get rid of all the bad energy surrounding you. We have to learn to abandon our thoughts of how something should be and just experience it for what it is. That is the true essence of mindfulness and living in the moment.
“My aim as a supporter of this culture is to show people in Saudi Arabia that this culture can be used to express, advocate the voiceless and to revoke unjustified power battles and egocentricity. The ultimate motto is to stay real.” Big Hass, Radio Show Host pg. 40, January Issue
Unlearning Is the Key to Learning
Song: Faith by Calvin Harris
Honesty and commitment will take you far. One thing you need to stay true to is what makes you, YOU. When you are true to you, only then you can apply it to all areas in your life including the people you deal with.
“One of the first lessons in life is you must have real honesty in your career in the way you deal with your clients. That garners respect.” Lina Hajjar Owner of Simple Design pg. 20, January Issue
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8. Jeddah is the land of burgers. No, really. There must be at least 1,000 burger businesses around here. Jan Burger, Arab Burger, Heraa St.
21. Day trips to close locations from Jeddah like Madain Saleh and Taif.
23. SHARQIYA'S MUSEUMS AND CULTURAL CENTERS.
4. Vera Pizza's super polite call center, all their pizzas, pastas and sweets. Yum.
7. The metro. It’s not done yet, but with one of the stations being designed by Zaha Hadid we’re in love already. riyadh-metro.com
14. You can learn how to be a trapeze artist (sort of ) in Kore’s aerial yoga class in Riyadh.
18. Abayas. We get away with so many fashion faux pas with abayas. Too lazy to go sartorial in the morning on your wardrobe choices? KSA is the perfect place for you.
6. The sound of the athan ringing across the city five times a day. And with a masjid in every block, it makes the most heart-warming spiritual cacophony.
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10. Riyadh has Bateel’s eggs benedict. It’s the best you’ll have on this side of the globe.
13. Jeddah's Tahlia Street, the ultimate shopping destination.
17. ALBUJAIRY. Hottest place to visit right now! Diriyah, North Riyadh
15. Classes and events aren’t mixed, making it easier for hijabis to try out things without too much of a hassle.
12. The Globe, and the viewing deck at Sky Bridge. Seeing our entire city from the top does make our heart pitter patter, we must admit. Alfasaliah Tower, Almamlakah Tower
11. THE KING ABDULLAH FINANCIAL DISTRICT’S SKYLINE. GAH-OR-GEOUS.
16. Almasmak. Where else could you see King Abdulaziz’s old guns and cars? Plus, it’s free. Aldeerah, King Fahad Road
20. Gyms are everywhere. No more excuses for being schlubby,
bro.
3. Riyadhis, gong bath workshops can be found in Sukoun, so you no longer have to take the trek to the peaks of Tibet for meditation anymore.
22. Relaxing in a blissful massage ain’t that hard; there’s a spa almost everywhere, with an amalgamation of all the world has to offer.
9. It's home of the holy landmarks, Makkah and Madinah.
19. Utility bills are cheaper than anywhere else.
Drive by KSA's three main regions: Riyadh, Jeddah and Sharqiya (Eastern Province).
25. You don’t have to spend a fortune to get a private aviation license. saflightacademy.com
1. Almost every day is a sunny day, and it’s always bright. Permanent pool weather, wooh!
2. Winter. We don’t have a lot of it, but what we do have is absolutely perfect.
24. FARWAS. Coats are cool and all, but farwas are entire league of awesome all on its own. Basically a gigantic safety blanket with arms, it keeps you toasty during the winter months. We love.
5. Piatto’s morning muffin cake. Free, and delicious.
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28. Our gorgeous sandy beaches, making barefoot walks on the shore and sand angels possible.
52. Cheap electronics. Bar China-Riyadh, we get some pretty good prices on tech stuff, here. Unless it’s Apple. Then it’s more overpriced than it usually is.
53. Sand surfing. Yes we can surf on sand and water. Hah!
29. Sharqiya's Corniche and beach options. Not only do we have Dammam, Jubail and Khobar Corniche, we even have Bahrain.
27. ZAMIL ART STORE ON THE CORNICHE; AN ARTIST’S HEAVEN IN SHARQIYA.
42. The camel, fish and vegetable markets, all huge and infinitely interesting.
41. It’s a shopper’s heaven. We’ve got shopping malls on every corner and our sales are unbeatable.
39. Fishing and diving at the Corniche and other beaches.
51. Ever seen a sea of lovely burnt orange as far as your sight can go? We have in Riyadh!
50. We have the best and most beautiful natural places for off-roading and expeditions.
33. EXTREME QUADBIKING is totally easily attainable. Adrenaline addicts, you’ve met your match. Rent-a-bike shacks can be found on Thumamah Road.
46. DRIFTING enthusiasts are aplenty, but it’s only okay if you burn your tires at Reem International Circuit. @reemracing
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31. Volkswagen's innovative technology makes driving to neighboring countries pleasant.
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40. JEDDAH'S ENTIRE OBHUR AREA.
32. Bad hair days are practically non-existent in Riyadh. We barely have any humidity, and if you do wake up with a bad case of the frizzes just throw your shmaagh or tarha on and you’re good to go!
45. THE PEOPLE. Sharqawis are the perfect mix of kindness, hospitality and chill. They are so chill, we
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55. Riyadh's art scene. It’s still young, and still toddling along on unsteady feet, but we love having the opportunity to watch it grow up. Naila Art Gallery, Ama Art Gallery, L’art Pur, Alaan Artspace.
57. Paintball’s a thing now!
56. Sharqiya's art scene. We have so many art galleries and the entire province is teeming with artists. One of the best art hubs in SA is here: Desert Designs.
44. Swimming and tanning, two of the most popular local activities.
47. The canyons. Just a scant hour away from the center of Riyadh and you will encounter the most beautiful cliffs and rock formations that have stood since before the city existed.
30. Cheap petrol is definitely a plus!
54. THE MANY COMEDY CLUBS.
49. THE BEST DATES
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58. Oooh, House of Donuts, we love you.
59. The roundabouts with their striking art sculptures.
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60. GREAT HOME BUSINESSES.
76. Wherever we take our children in Riyadh, they always get a sweet or a freebie from shop sellers, and most restaurants and public places are very forgiving of noisy children.
77. THE SAFETY. Asides from the crazy driving, you could walk around with an open bag and not worry too much
about finding someone’s hand inside.
Oh, Riyadh, never change.
67. Cheap camping equipment’s everywhere, and it will last you decades. Oh and we get to go sand bashing in a Touareg because the desert is our backyard.
72. There’s a new restaurant opening almost every week. Makes our jobs easier, it does.
80. Fries, balila and ice cream from local food carts.
81. Local dishes like mutabag and maasoub, etc.
70. New discoveries like art galleries.
87. We can make sand castles.
98. HORSEBACK RIDING.
89. Gigantic city-like campuses like Aramco and KFUPM.
88. Sharqiya is home to one of the world's top universities. KFUPM-ers, holla back!
75. World tallest fountain, King Fahad Fountain.
63. The many public and private beach resorts in Jeddah.
64. EVENTS! There is always something happening somewhere in town.
62. Jeddahwis are super friendly.
74. It's always easy to rent boats or yachts and go cruising at sea.
71. Riyadh is the perfect city for night owls, with stores closing late and breakfasts stretching till noon.
79. Foul is for two riyals. And tamees is for one. Your Local Friendly Fawal
85. Scuba diving and discovering the Red Sea underwater.
66. Shawermas. Riyadh has the best shawermas. That is all.
92. Bite into an Anoosh cookie.
99. Kabdah sandwiches in the wee hours of the morning.
95. The many walkways, especially Falasteen Walkway and Majra Al Sail.
91. AL BALAD (which became a UNESCO site).
78. The art sculptures on Jeddah's seaside.
69. ACs are everywhere. We’ve been dealing with hot summers for ages now, so we’re much better equipped for heat waves than the rest of the world is. You can barely feel it!
61. No taxes, which means you get to keep your entire salary and spend the extra on cool stuff like traveling and that huge batman statue.
97. CHEAP GOLD. There’s a reason Riyadhis have so many baubles; a diamond bracelet costs less here than most places. Magpies, we are. Taibah Souk, Althumairy Souk
86. DIVERSITY IS GROWING,
AND WITH IT THE MULTICULTURAL
FACET OF RIYADH.
83. Exfoliating is never a problem in Riyadh because there are more Moroccan baths than McDonald’s outlets in this town, and that’s saying something.
84. RAS TANURA!
93. In Sharqiya, we are the most culturally diverse region, bringing harmony between tradition and tolerance.
65. JEDDAH'S FISHING
TRIPS!
96. In Sharqiya we can get from one city to another in a little
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73. Hinaini and freek. Purely najdi desserts that you will not find anywhere else in the planet, and they make us oh so very happy.
82. Charity is a big part of the Riyadh’s culture. Thou shalt help thy neighbour, and all that. bunyan.org.sa ensan.org.sa
68. Sharqawis can head over to Bahrain for dinner (or even coffee) and be back before bedtime.
90. THE BEAUTIFUL FAKIEH AQUARIUM.
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Our Mother’s House Exhibit
While rapid social change has threatened Asir’s one of a kind culture to wither, this exhibition helped preserve it. By Marya Atassi
Asir’s region of KSA has proved to become one of the country’s most outstanding areas for archeological and cultural sites. The region, namely Rijal Alma village, is home to authentic female artisans skilled in the traditional house painting.
Endangering such rare artistry, culture and tradition caught the attention of the UN and Art Jameel. Sponsored by the first and organized by the latter, in partnership with Edge of Arabia, an initiative was launched.
The initiative, Our Mother’s House, highlighted the urgent matter of cultural heritage in addition to developing women’s equal representation in the Middle East, namely Saudi Arabia.
Part of achieving the initiative’s goals, an art exhibition was launched from Nov. 16 – 27 in New York. The exhibition drew attention to and featured artwork by female artisans from the region. Along with that, two commissioned Asiri murals were showcased
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to commemorate hundreds of years of tradition from the village of Rijal Alma.
While celebrating artistic production, the event also focused on the role women play in preserving the cultural identity of their communities, especially those marginalized within their societies.
The exhibited artwork acted as a shedding light to the endangered role of women within the rural areas of Saudi Arabia. The exhibition also shed light on Saudi’s bid to recognize Rijal Alma’s village as an official UNESCO World Heritage site.
Organized by the Middle East Institute (Washington DC), Nov. 20 hosted a reception and dedicated panel to the
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discussion and importance of women artists in cultivating their local history. Among the speakers were: Fatima Jaber, artist, house painter and founder of Fatima Museum in Abha, and Ali Moghawi, cultural historian and member of Rijal Alma UNESCO World Heritage Bid.
Among the contributors to the event were the project advisors, including three Saudi artists Arwa Alnaemi, Ahmed Mater and Fatima Jaber; Ali Moghawi provides additional support. Another contributing artist is Jameelah Mater.
While Alnaemi’s work is known for its examination of women to larger Saudi society, Mater’s work provides expertise in the study of Islamic culture and transformation in the region. Further support was provided by Kate Seelye, Middle East Institute’s Vice President.
“There is a general misperception in the West that Saudi women play a very marginal role within their communities. “Our Mother’s House” highlights the fact that historically, in Asir province, women enjoyed a unique status as artisans who captured the community’s history and memories through their mural art. That tradition has been lost due to a variety of political and social reasons, but it’s possible that efforts such as this one will help to restore and preserve this valuable tradition.” – Kate Seelye, Vice President of Mission of KSA to the UN.
We are working on bringing back the role of
women responsible for the innovation of this authentic artistic culture. We are also doing that in an advanced fashion convenient for the
cultural and artistic era. – Fatima Jaber, Artist
Kate Seelye interviewing Fatima Abou Gahas in 2003.
Fatima Abou Gahas was one of the
most famous house painters from Asir.
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Cartoonati n!Illustrators unite for Destination and give us the know how to their cartooning world. Meet Majda Addas, Haya Bakhashab, Mahmoud Zaini and Sarah Taibah and their doodles. By Sahrish Ali and Sohila El Saadany
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SARAH TAIBAHFounder of Rasma and Kilma Illustration Design House. I’m an illustrator and graphic designer. I’m Saudi but I left my heart in San Francisco, where I obtained my master’s of fine art degree in illustration. I am obsessed with illustrating and designing books.
BEGINNINGSWhen I discovered that I love writing and coming up with stories, I felt that I wanted to draw the characters I have in mind on paper.
PROCESSI get into my bubble and I think about the character I’m drawing; what they look like, what their favorite color is, etc. Mixing mediums gives every project I work on extra flavor. They explain the mood and surreal thoughts, so collage, ink, watercolor, printmaking and digital are my best friends.
INSPIRATIONHonest people.
MESSAGE TO ASPIRING ILLUSTRATORS- Learn more about environment atmosphere design. - Know your target audience and come up with your own style. - You should keep in mind how to compose the subject matter in the layout and know where to place typography.- Always make sure not to put important visuals in the gutter.
FUTURE PLANSI have already founded Rasma and Kilma Illustration and Design house. It offers illustrations for covers and interiors of adult and children books, editorial illustrations and designs, portrait paintings, cards and stationary.
CREATIVITYReflecting my own perspective differently and turning it to visuals is my definition of creativity.
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MAHMOUD ZAINIBorn in Makkah, raised in Jeddah, now studying in San Francisco. Instead of playing outside, I preferred, when alone, or with my relatives, to draw comics, imagine funny characters and create wondrous environments.
BEGINNINGSI believe I started drawing non-stop from the age of 5. As I grew up, my father never stopped supporting this passion of mine. I still have boxes full of old drawings and I just continued working and practicing ever since.
PROCESSIf it’s not random doodling then it’s precise structural planning. It’s all about abstracting realistic forms into their most basic shapes. Turn the head into a circle, the body into a giant triangle, the arms and legs into cylinders, and just explore all the different shapes your character can
morph into. I enjoy the simplicity of using black ink pens or calligraphy pens. When it comes to coloring I mainly use markers, crayons and pastel colors.
INSPIRATIONOne can truly find inspiration by observing the movements and shapes of all the different people and things around. Good poetry and prose are also great sources of inspiration for me, along with stories of great thinkers, spiritual leaders and intellectuals.
MESSAGE TO ASPIRING ILLUSTRATORS- Put in constant hours of practice and study. - Explore different styles and themes.
FUTURE PLANSI plan on exploring new techniques and new methods of looking and interpreting creativity.
CREATIVITYI think creativity is a gift that God embodied within all of us. It is an element that is unique to the human race. One must use the ability to bring what is abstract into the real world.
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HAYA BAKHASHABA 21-year-old illustrator and senior graphic design student at Dar Al Hekma.
BEGINNINGSI’ve been drawing from a very early age. I used to doodle on everything, from pencil cases to the back of exam papers. By high school, I started keeping sketchbooks and drawing things that inspired me.
PROCESSI start with a sketch of the initial idea and then I find or take a picture for reference. I draw the outlines for everything then paint it in with watercolors or gouache. Finally, I scan and edit or enhance the image digitally if needed. My work involves a lot of mixed media from badly
developed film photos, to traditional watercolors or basic ballpoint pens.
INSPIRATIONPeople. What they do, how they interact with one another and their environment. I often find inspiration in old photographs and looking out the car window every once in a while. Of course deadlines are also a big motivator.
MESSAGE TO ASPIRING ILLUSTRATORS- Practice: The more you draw the better you get. - Improvise: Work with what you have available.
FUTURE PLANSI’d like to gain stronger technical skills.
CREATIVITYCreativity is getting a reaction from someone when they see your work. That’s when you know you’ve really achieved something new or different.
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MAJDA ADDASI’m currently in my final senior semester as a Motion Graphic student at Dar Al Hekma University. I’m also a big sister. Art doesn’t chain me down or have limitations; it lets me be.
BEGINNINGSI grew up watching Disney, Cartoon Network and shows like Gummi Bears and Captain Majid. Those characters used to inspire me as a child. It wasn’t until I enrolled at Dar Al Fikr in 9th grade, that I started taking drawing seriously and working on myself.
PROCESSFirst step: Inspiration. Then I sketch, shade and create the character. If I want to, I then digitize it. I use a pencil, sketchbook, Cintique or an Intouse; those are Wacom tablets and a computer or a laptop.
Sometimes, I also like to color traditionally with markers or watercolors.
INSPIRATIONChildren inspire me the most, as well as Disney and Pixar’s characters, environments and color choices. One of my favorite artists is Danny Beck.
MESSAGE TO ASPIRING ILLUSTRATORS- Always carry a pencil and sketchbook. - Art blocks happen, don’t ever stop observing.- Have faith and ask for help when needed.
FUTURE PLANSI’d love to be the creator of a character a child loves.
CREATIVITYA spark, in your mind and soul! It’s that sudden urge to make and create, those late nights when you get an idea and have to make it happen now. So going through with your idea and making it come to life is the soul of creativity.
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Remember Avril Lavigne’s Skater Boy song back in the day? Well, we have got you a real skater boy, Mejahed Al Jabri, who has won local and international championships and is trying to accredit the sport right here in Saudi.
Known as Jude Skate, Al Jabri has been skating for 13 years. If you ever get the chance to meet him, you will actually see the light illuminating from his eyes as he speaks of his sport.
He decided to pursue the sport after he attended a skating event in Jeddah years ago and was in awe with the talent he saw. So he immediately started practicing, watching skating videos and tutorials on YouTube and even contacting skating experts for advice. That all paid off as Al Jabri went on to become a skating champ in local as well as international tournaments. “I took part in local championships like the Kingdom’s Championship for
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SKATE CHAMP
Skating in 2011 where I won 1st place. In 2012, I was invited to a championship in Korea; it was my first international one. I won 6th place in ‘Korea’s Slides’ and 7th place in ‘Korea’s Battle.’ I then went to Taiwan in 2013 to represent Saudi in the World’s Skating Championship over there, where I won 10th place.”
Al Jabri even has his own custom made skates after he asked a company to
manufacture them according to taste. He is also part of a large group of skaters who have been trying to contact someone in order to build a skating park right here in the city. The group managed to get in touch with Abdul Lateef Jameel Co., who agreed to start working on the project.
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Miu Miu SR 2,880
Self-Portrait SR 988
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Madewell SR 127 Isabel Marant SR 1,720
Rag and Bone SR 1,040 Joseph SR 3,190
Le Specs SR 183
Joseph SR 4,350
Tom Ford SR 7,900 Tom Ford SR 156 Maison Michel SR 1,999
Golden Goose Deluxe Brand SR 1,497
Junya Watanabe SR 3,500
Fendi SR 5,827
Adidas Yeezy Boost SR 750
Rag and Bone SR 1,849
Sunday Blues
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Calvin Klein Collection Bag SR 8,043
Golden Goose Deluxe Brand SR 1,316
Adidas SR 785
Tod’s Loafers SR 1,720
Alexander McQueen SR 886
Hardy Amies SR 4,022
Saint Laurent SR 7,259Nike SR 329
This Season’s Trends –Neutrals
Theory SR 1,037Sandro SR 1,316
River Island SR 161
J.Crew SR 254
Folk SR 633
Iman Linjawi Law graduate from London but fashion addict at heart. Travels the world and gets inspiration from street
markets to runways. Studied design and styling with London College of Fashion and Central Saint Martin.
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The Finest Egyptian CottonT-HALAWACombining comfort and luxury, T-Halawa sells cotton garments of the best quality.
Eng. Ahmed Khaled Baghlaf was able to open the originally Egyptian, Cairo based store T-Halawa right here in Jeddah. Baghlaf was a huge fan of the brand growing up as it instilled in him the importance of real Egyptian cotton and reminded him of his summers in the land of the Nile.
Location: Serafi Mall Mob/WhatAapp: +966-552224057
Egyptian cotton is one of the world’s finest cotton; it is even used by international brands in the fashion world. This is why Baghlaf decided to solidify its presence in the Saudi market by bringing in T-Halawa. The store produces fine, skin-friendly and cost effective outfits that will prove that Egyptian cotton is the king of fabrics.
The items provided at the store are stylish and of high quality fabrics. T-Halawa ensures that the items on sale are diversified to cover women, gentlemen and even children.
Ranging from robes, linens to jalabias (Arabian dresses), the cloth caliber is top notch.
Baghlaf explains that the store’s model is Pay-For-
What-You-Get, which ensures that the exquisite quality you receive from wearing a jalabia or robe matches the amount you have paid.
He continues, “Right now we have one store in Serafi Mall, but we aim to have more than one store and to have our online-services soon.” Hence, allowing the customer to order and get the delivery immediately.
T-Halawa is bringing back the traditional wear with supreme value.
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Urban Decay Naked Smokey Palette
Too Faced The Little Black Book of Bronzers
Born This Way by Too Faced
Kat Von D Contour Palette (Coming Soon)
Urban Decay Vice Palette
Their Naked palettes are a global success story. Purchase one and you’ll be wondering how you survived so far without it in your life.
This collection includes eight signature bronzers that work on all skintones.
This new oil free foundation by Too Faced provides medium to full coverage, with six new shades.
Sephora’s most awaited product; Kat Von D is very popular among makeup lovers.
This gorgeous palette has shades that range from a playful pink to an intense black satin shade that will be your new smokey eye favorite.
Liquid Gems by WojoohFine-One-One by Benefit The collection
boasts of three shades, each of them complements all skin shades and can be used depending on whether you want a light rosy glow or a more contoured look for formal evenings.
This sheer brightening cheek and lip color gives your cheek instant shape and apply to lips for a natural look.
FIRST LOOK: THE LATEST BEAUTY ARRIVALSCan we tempt you with the newest beauty additions in town? By Zareen Muzaffar
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Three shades for contouring
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24K Gold Mask is a luxurious anti-aging treatment with pure 24K gold and colloidal gold to help lift, firm and brighten your skin.
Irish Moor Mud Mask is ideal for deep cleansing as it works to purify, decongest and hydrate skin.
Camu Camu Power Brightening Sleeping Mask
Hard as Nails by Sally HansenA new formula to make your nails stronger and harder.
Peter Thomas Roth Masks A variety of masks created for certain skin types.
Available at Sephora
SR 20
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helps with boosting collagen while improving the appearance of uneven skin tones.
Pumpkin Enzyme Mask aims to exfoliate the skin for a polished effect.
Star Skin Foaming Peeling Perfection PuffThis perfection puff removes dead skin, unclog pores and can be used as a DIY home treatment. SR 43
SR 255
You can leave this mask on for a few hours or overnight for smoother skin and redness reduction.
Mega Rich Anti-aging
Sleeping Mask
Sephora Eye and Face MasksThis green tea eye mask is pretty soothing for the area around the eyes.
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Greetings Card Kit SR 164.99
The kit contains a wooden stamp handle with 4 interchangable silicone stamps each with an original design that can be pressed onto the kraft cards and envelopes using the ink pad provided.
The Travel Book Rest: For Books & Tablet SR 79.99
Enjoy your latest book whether you are tanning on the beach or relaxing at home with this book & tablet stand. This handy book holder can easily be taken wherever you go and will work just as well with a tablet as a book. When your finished, it folds flat.
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This innovative silicone lid allows you to fix the tea bag in the middle elegantly while covering the mouth of tea pot or mug, trapping the heat and steam to keep water hot while brewing.
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Photos are no-longer limited to fridge magnets! Decorate your wall and windows by using these easy stick silicone frames!
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One need never endure the horror of running out of phone battery again with the juice booster. Just hook it up to a friend’s phone and enjoy watching your phone come back to life.
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Named after the mountainous area in Syria, Bludan is a hidden treasure in Shate’ District, opposite the souq.
Try their traditional boza ice cream and you’ll always be going back for more.
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SQUARE MEATER’S JUICY BURGERSSquare Meater is a unique joint offering perfect burgers in a cool and friendly atmosphere. With 100 percent Angus beef flame grilled burgers, homemade freshly baked buns and creative unique sauces, Square Meater is guaranteed to satisfy all burger lovers. MUST TRY: Cheese Meater, Bacon Burger, and the famous Heater and Chroomz Melt burgers.
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Visit them at the Courtyard or have your meal delivered by calling 920018811.
This Just In!The Juice Container More Than JuiceThe Juice Container literally has it all. They offer fat burners, detox drinks, natural boosters, protein shakes, healthy snacks, fruit salads and even waffles. Yes, waffles. Oh and sweet potatoes too. They opened Nov. 21, go check it out and let us know what you think @destinationjed.
Location: Al Shate’ Dist.Web: thejuicecontainer.net
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Babel Snack Babel is a little restaurant on Tahlia Street next to BMW, opposite Stallion Gym. The restaurant has snack in its name, but it offers pretty much everything from
GawaffeeFor the Best Arabic CoffeeGawaffee was launched last July but when the founder initially thought of the concept, there was no such product in the market. Gawaffee is the Arabic coffee maker everyone needs for that perfect up. It is easy to use with just a press of a button and has the capacity of 1.3 liters. It can be found at Manuel Supermarkets and online at souq.com and of course gawafee.com
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drinks and desserts to sandwiches, burgers and proper rice dishes like sayadiya. Their salads are also good, specifically the mtabbal.
They deliver for free too, just call 920005457.
Jeddah, Yanbu and Madinah Web: h-refi.com Tel: 9200 06002 hummusrefi
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Rosewood Jeddah’s Turkish food festival aims at immersing its guests in everything traditional. With all the decorations, food and drinks, guests are bound to get the full Turkish experience.
Executive Chef Amjad Ghandoor and Executive Sous Chef Tahir Guneysu are in charge of this Turkish food festival event. They both aspire to expose Rosewood’s guests to the real taste of Turkey. Everyone around the restaurant will be dressed in Turkish attire and the restaurant will be covered in customary decorations.
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BRINGS TURKEY TO YOU
Rosewood Jeddah is happy to announce its Turkish food festival that will take place on Jan. 7 - 20 at Habsburg restaurant.
On the right, Executive Chef Amjad Ghandoor On the left Executive Sous Chef Tahir Guneysu
The Turkish flag will be hung in the restaurant along with a lot of pictures depicting the beautiful country. Greeting the visitors at the entrance will be a man dressed as a Turkish Sultan.
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“We are thrilled to be bringing the Turkish Food Festival to Rosewood Jeddah,” said Chef Amjad. “The idea behind the festival is to bring famous dishes from Turkey all the way to Jeddah. I’m looking forward to working with talented Chef Tahir and exposing guests to a true Turkish dining experience right here in Jeddah.”
Chef Tahir said, “I am honored that my home country will be recognized at the first Turkish Food Festival and I am of course, very excited to be managing the event on behalf of the hotel.
I am so proud of the cuisine created in Turkey and really can’t wait to share my passion and love of this food with the people of Jeddah. Chef Amjad
The buffet will feature a selection of traditional Turkish desserts with a variety of pastries like baklava, gullac and lokum (Turkish delight).
Everything at the restaurant will give off a typical feel including the water that will be imported from Turkey and served in clay jars like the ones used there. The price of this wonderful dinner is SR 205 including turkish tea or turkish coffee and water.
and I have prepared a diverse and rich menu for visitors including a large selection of Turkish specialties.”
Chef Tahir, who is originally Turkish, talks about some of the meals that will be prepared in the buffet. He says, “We have traditional dishes such as Guvec and kabab. We will have iskender kabab and doner kabab. We will also have manti, which is like ravioli and tastes even more delicious. There will also be a wide variety of salads such as zeytinyagli where the vegetables are cooked in olive oil along with several other salads, which will be chopped in front of the guests.”
Location: Rosewood Jeddah Hotel.Web: rosewoodhotels.com/JeddahTel: +966-12-2607111
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Precious gems are constantly being discovered in Jeddah. This time it is the bean that used to be known as the secret treasure of the 15th century Spanish Empire, Cocoa. Jeddah's own Le Concheur settled for nothing but the best origin-controlled cocoa on the planet, the world famous Valrhona cocoa. Valrhona's chocolate is a rare menu feature due to its quality and high production cost, and this is exactly why Le Concheur adopted it aiming to serve the niche of taste connoisseurs who take the time to appreciate the taste of premium chocolate.
Le Concheur, a clever play of words: “conching” a process used while crushing the cocoa particles into liquid chocolate, and “connoisseur” the expert. Put those two together and you'll get an idea of what to expect.
The brand was created in the UK and was taken to a new
French baked goods and pastries surrounding your path.
For fanatic chocolate lovers, Le Concheur devised a variety of 30 well-crafted flavors of unwrapped Belgian chocolates ranging from salted caramel, lavender, Madagascar origin, to the more exotic flavors such as saffron, lime-basil, pinacolada and so much more. Also, the the customized double-wrapped gifts and all-made-of-chocolate wedding favors and sculptures, apt for the most luxurious of weddings, baby showers and birthdays.
A hidden treasure in Jeddah’s dining scene.
level by the best possible Belgian chefs. Not only a one-stop-shop for everything chocolate, but for anyone looking for a daily dining hub, savory salads and sandwiches created by Michelin Star Chef James Dugan.
The first flagship store was chosen to be launched at the cosmopolitan city of Jeddah as a step towards spreading roots to the entire region. The store oozes warmth and luxury from the moment you step in, especially with the wide-ranging selections of Belgian chocolates and
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Coffee rolls infused in coffee beans for three days before they’re served.
Delicacies from the
new menuThe Chocolate
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Location: Prince Sultan St. opposite Naft gas station, Al Murjana Center. Tel: +966-12-6821253 leconcheur
Wedding ceremonies are chocolicious with Le Concheur.
Handcrafted and freshly baked sandwiches.
The café-lounge is perfect for families and coffee lovers with fresh homemade breakfast options; traditional Belgian waffles, sandwiches and a salad selection. Their plated desserts go well alongside their signature freshly-ground and aromatic Belgian roasted coffee.
If you are a fan of their social media sensation, Black Forest, and enjoy seeing chocolate shells melting under a warm chocolate sauce, then you will certainly obsess over their new menu starting January 2016 with more focus on out-of-this-world chocolates and plated desserts, full dedicated pages for breakfast, hot chocolate, Belgian tea, Belgian waffles as well as adding several starters and main courses to their scrumptiously salty menu.
Now that the secret is shared, you know where to head first when looking for chocolate, gifts and an overall indulgent dining experience.
Pistachio tropics from the new menu.
The ultimate birthday party destination.
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The top floor is a favorite amongst Le Concheur's guests for private functions, birthdays, brunches and corporate events. If you wish to add to your list of hobbies and skills, Le Concheur holds exciting and interactive chocolate making classes; “Traditional Belgian-Chocolate Making” for all ages and levels of skill. Their classes are popular amongst Jeddah's top schools, due to their expert pastry chefs and use of premium healthy chocolate for children. Their fun chocolate lab atmosphere allows students to feel and accomplish much more.
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Top Family-Friendly RESTAURANTS in JeddahThe following restaurants were chosen and ranked by my 4-year-old daughter, Mayaar and myself.
Chuck E Cheese’s Corniche This is actually Mayaar’s favorite place. It’s a dream come true for children. There are games and indoor playgrounds, rides, prizes and arcade games. They even have rooms for private occasions such as birthday parties.MenuNo special menu for children since the whole place is specialized for them.ActivitiesRides, arcade games and indoor playgrounds.
Pizza Express Tahlia Street This is actually Mayaar’s favorite place. It’s a dream come true for children. There are games and indoor playgrounds, rides, prizes and arcade games. They even have rooms for private occasions such as birthday parties.MenuA variety of options for children.ActivitiesCreating their own pizza.
MenuKids meals cost SR 20 and they include the entree, sides (some healthy choices such as corn or broccoli) and finally drinks.ActivitiesPlayground, drawing and coloring.
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• Taste 8/10• Value for money 8.5/10• Suitability for Children 9/10• Overall 8.5/10
• Taste 9/10• Value for money 8/10• Suitability for Children 8/10• Overall 8.5/10
• Taste 9/10• Value for money 9/10• Suitability for Children 7/10• Overall 8.5/10
NOTE: Food portions are quite generous and heavy, so make sure you leave room for the world famous Molten Chocolate Cake.
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Cafè Ceramique Stars Avenue Mall, Sari StreetThe café introduces an engaging concept of combining paint-your-own-pottery with quality food and beverages. The main painting choices for children are ceramic and glassware. The cost of painting varies from SR 90 to SR 120 and depends on the size of the items.MenuThere are seven main course food items and four dessert options on the kids menu that cost SR 36 each.ActivitiesCeramic painting.
T.G.I. Friday’s Al Andalus Street The restaurant has undergone a recent renovation and menu update. TGIF’s serves some great tasty dishes with good value and generous portion sizes. The playground is also scheduled for renovation. This restaurant is a solid family outing option, providing a pleasant venue for causal dining.Menu Any of the approximately eight kids menu options range in price between SR 19 and SR 22. ActivitiesPlayground.
• Taste 8/10• Value for money 8/10• Suitability for Children 9/10• Overall 8/10
• Taste 7/10• Value for money 7/10• Suitability for Children 9/10• Overall 8/10
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Le Concheur Café Prince Sultan StreetLe Concheur is a café and chocolate store. Families can enjoy fine chocolates, pastry products, delish sandwiches, salads and breakfast in a friendly environment. Every Friday night Le Concheur has an entertaining session for children to learn how to decorate chocolates. This can also be done by reservation at other times during the week. Le Concheur is also a nice place to host children’s birthday parties. This café does a great job of balancing a nice dining experience for children and adults.MenuThere are seven main course food items and four dessert options on the kids menu that cost SR 36 each.ActivitiesCeramic painting.
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The Author: Mohammed Ismail Harasani, Food Critic Email: [email protected]
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Sultan’s Steakhouse Recently opened, this steakhouse comes straight out of Turkey for all the meat lovers out there.
Location: U Shape Center, Rawdah Mob: +966-555919771 Web: sultanssteakhouse.com
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A brief roundup of restaurants and cafes that opened this year.By Marya Atassi
ROUNDUP OF JEDDAH'S
Sura KoreanAt Sura you will feel right in Korea with their Chabudai table set up and traditional Korean cooking.
Location: Rawdah StarTel: +966-12-2611688
Hanisan Hanisan successfully
transforms classic Japanese cooking into contemporary
innovative dishes like no other.
Location: Hamra CornicheMob: +966-506683107Tel: +966-12-6695894
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Sandwich Gallery This is your destination for a selection of sandwiches, deserts and appetizers inverted from different places aroundthe world.
Location: U Shape Center, Rawdah Mob: +966-544222234 Web: thesandwichgallery.com
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The BoxHave your favorite Chinese noodles or rice customized to your own preference in this shoebox of a noodle house.
Location: Rawdah, near King Faisal HospitalTel: +966-12-6642029
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Nadia Ottoman Cuisine This unique place offers your favorite original Turkish dishes with a modern twist.
Location: Ascott Center, Sari St. Tel: +966-12-6914033
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Ahwak CafeAhwak transforms traditional Lebanese dishes into contemporary, trendy ones.
Location: Ascott Center, Sari St. Mob: +966-503745666
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Rossopomodoro This restaurant brings back the Italian comfort food - inspired by Naples cooking - you have always enjoyed.
Location: Ascott Center, Sari St. Mob: +966-501337666
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Crave Crave offers a diverse menu ranging from chicken wraps, hot dogs and especially their special juicy burgers prepared right in front of you.
Location: Tahlia St. near Danube Mob: +966-535025670
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Bagel Bar Coffee House
Bagel Bar Coffee House Be it for a quick bite or a cup of coffee with friends, Bagel Bar coffee house offers a variety of bagels, wraps, paninis, sandwiches, desserts, coffee, and more for you to enjoy.
Location: U Shape Center, Rawdah Tel: +966-12-6410222 Mob: +966-508928636
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Sara Serving everything from sandwiches to beverages, Sara’s Corner is the perfect hangout spot for women. Ladies night never tasted so good!
Location: Battarjee St. Mob: +966-504620979
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Moussallati Gourmet ShopHaving 35 years experience and cooking from the heart, Moussallati’s chef ensures the dishes are authentically Syrian and 100 percent traditional from their hometown, Aleppo.
Location: Hussein Al Shabukshi St. Mob: +966-535693333Web: mgshop-sa.com
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Rude ShakeWith a sloganlike theirs –“we makea milkshakeout of everything”– do not be afraito get creative and customize your own milkshake to you crazy way.
Location: Event MallTel: +966-12-6983888
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Brain FreezeUniquely identified, you might mistake
this ice cream parlor for a food truck.
Head there for a variety of cold treats, slushy mixes
and ice creams.
Location: Al Kayyal St. Mob: +966-536655252
Web: thesandwichgallery.com
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Fire Grill Fire Grill offers avariety of Mexicanclassics with a Californian touch customized to your own liking.
Location: Etoile Center, Malik Rd.Mob: +966-554350052
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Medd CaféEnjoy the relaxed atmosphere of this café while indulging in a fresh cup of coffee and treats.
Location: Beach Tower, CornicheEmail: [email protected]
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77 Burger and PizzaWhere will you find a delicious black pizza other than here?
Location: U Shape Center, RawdahMob: +966-544500655
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Fortunately, the amount of calcium proposed to induce weight loss is the same as your daily requirements:
1300mg/dayAdolescents
1000 mg/dayAdults
1200mg/dayFemales >50 years old Males >70 years old
CALCIUM
Is it the missing piece to your weight loss puzzle? By Maya Daaboul, Clinical Dietician at Regime Center
While there is no weight loss magic bullet, some foods can help complement your weight loss efforts. Namely, some studies have explored a link between calcium intake and weight loss, displaying controversial results.
Supporting research has suggested that calcium intake plays a role in preventing your body from storing fat, therefore, helping you lose weight, especially from the midriff area.
Whether this proposed relationship is a fact or a myth or even a claim that needs further research, daily recommended calcium intake is associated with numerous health benefits including heart-health, lower blood pressure and keeping your bone health in check.
Anything lower than the recommended levels has shown to hamper the process of weight loss.
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If it is not possible to meet calcium requirements from dairy products, you may go for other sources rich in calcium:
MIX AND MATCH to target 3-4 servings/day. One serving is equal to:
cup cup
To complement your weight loss efforts with the help of calcium you need to:
Follow a calorie-restricted/low-fat diet:A healthy calorie restriction of 500 to 1,000 calories/day from total daily energy needs is central to weight loss.
It is important to note that more is not necessarily better. The Upper Tolerable Level of calcium is set at 2,000 mg and exceeding this level may place you at increased risk of heart disease, kidney stones and some forms of cancer. Consult with your doctor before taking any calcium supplements.
The results of the current studies relating to calcium and weight loss are not yet conclusive and more research is required before a solid judgment can be drawn. However, there would be no harm in incorporating your daily needs of calcium from dairy sources when attempting weight loss (or even for general health purposes). Who knows, it might work for you!
Have your calcium intake from dietary sources and not from supplements: The body absorbs and utilizes calcium better from food than from supplements and as studies have shown, calcium from dietary sources bring about a greater amount of weight loss. Have 3-4 servings of low fat dairy food per day: This amount meets your daily calcium needs. Also, emphasis is on calcium from dairy products as the whey protein and amino acids present in them seem to enhance the role of weight loss.
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Help Center celebrated its 30th anniversary on Nov. 19.
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I Support Campaign: The anniversary’s slogan, Gadaha Wo Gdood, literally translates into “one is capable of.” There are six words that can be adopted by companies to be used on their websites, social media accounts and more to express solidarity and support with the intellectually disabled. The words are equality, awareness, rehabilitation, daring, loving and inclusion.
Help Center has been paramount in changing not only the lives of intellectually disabled children but also the Kingdom’s view of them. Over the past 30 years Help Center served more than 5,000 families of children with disabilities, graduated around 200 young adults and 70 of their graduates have been employed in suitable working environments across Jeddah.
The center hosted a variety of fun activities during the ceremony to commemorate the triumphs of its students ranging from drama to sports and games.
The anniversary also shed light on the important campaigns the center is leading:
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Baboonej Lounge: This is an interactive online platform that enables parents of intellectually disabled children to discuss a wide range of topics. Experts and doctors are also going to take part in order to give more insight on subjects discussed.
The Dream Campaign: Aspires to make all the children’s dreams come true through the collective effort of staff, volunteers and donors. Dreams can be as simple as flying on a plane to cooking with a chef. All dreams have been collected by the staff and will be documented and seen via the center’s YouTube channel. One student has already attained her dream of modeling.
Location: Al Andalus Dist.Tel: +966-12-6631113Web: helpcenter.med.sa
Today, more than 350 children are enrolled at the center and are attended to by 197 specialized professionals. The Help Center will continue guiding its students and improving society for their sake.
Come Design With Me: This event aims at bringing out the creativity in the children. They will spend time with local designers and help create clothes and accessories.
Come Cook With Me: Local chefs will teach children about food and the joys of cooking; inspiring them to get in the kitchen and give cooking a chance. This campagin will allow them to discover new flavors and textures, sparking a life long love of yummy food.
Check out Maha Al Juffali (Founder of Help Center's) new book " Start Small, Grow Slow, Make a Difference" - a personal recount on building an educational and clinical NGO for persons with intellectual disabilities. The book is sold at Help Center.
Join Help Center's bazaar
Nov. 30 to Dec. 3
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Dr. Samraa Suliman and Dr. Rasha Mashmoushi give insight to their work at ACT Center.
ACT Center offers the best guidance and psychological assistance to its clients. The experts working there provide the necessary aid to ensure the wellness, comfort and happiness of their clients. Dr. Suliman and Dr. Mashmoushi, two expert doctors at the center, discuss the nature of their work there.
Dr. Samraa Suliman Child and Adult Psychiatrist at ACT Dr. Suliman sees adults and children with psychiatric disorders. Because she deals with both, she could easily pinpoint the differences between them. She elaborates, “It is more complicated to treat children because a lot of their behaviors are part of their development, so they have not been fully formed. Parents are also protective over their children so they are very hesitant about sending them in just in case they may have to receive medication. For adults, this point may be easier because they are the ones coming out of their own accord, it is their decision.” She explains how the most damaging things to a
child’s psychology are poor relationships with the family or the caregivers along with genetic factors since a history of mental disorders in the family may severely affect the young ones as well. Even though dealing with mental disorders is still budding in the Kingdom, the doctor believes there will be a great deal of progress.
The Experts of ACT Center
In relation to children particularly she says, “Our children clients are voiceless so we speak up for them. We want society to be more open and less judgmental to those with mental disorders.”
Society should accept mental illness as a
disorder and reducethe social stigma of mental illness.
— Dr. Samraa Suliman
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Tel: +966-12-2615951 Mob: +966-500053523 Web: actjeddah.com Email: [email protected]
Most Common Mental Disorders Anxiety disorders
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school so we can all ensure a comfortable environment for the child.” She is normally contacted by parents who have been referred to her by schools or by other experts such as pediatricians or other psychiatrists. She believes that nowadays societies are more accepting towards educational difficulties. She adds, “Before, parents would be in denial of their child having a problem. Just because a child has a learning difficulty doesn’t mean he is bad or he’s a failure. It has nothing to do with failure or success; it’s a
matter of supporting the child until they reach the stage where they can be independent and good at something they love.” She can see how the government is trying to support young children with learning disabilities, but it is the implementation done by the schools that truly matters.
Dr. Rasha Mashmoushi Educational Psychologist at ACT Dr. Mashmoushi has been working at ACT ever since it was established a few years back.
She explains the nature of her profession, “My work has to do with assessing and diagnosing learning difficulties. I look at all the skills and abilities of the child so I can do the proper assessment. After I diagnose the case in hand, I discuss what the best approach will be with the parents and the
All that can be seen in children too as young as 3 years old.
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The program is offered five days per week, seven hours per day and requires complete abstinence.
Throughout the process, the clients’ families are involved for reinforcement and support. During the program clients address destructive addictive thoughts and behaviors and replace them with practical life skills. In addition to its Addiction Treatment Program, Maabar also offers a full range of behavioral health outpatient services to help people lead happier healthier lives.
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• Minnesota Method – 12 Steps
• Supportive and caring environment
• Urine drug testing done on premises
• Psychological testing available
• Alternative therapies offered (i.e.
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• Spirituality
• Life Skills
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Providing unique services since 2011.
In 2011, Jeddah had no private behavioral health services; Dr. Manal Sulaiman Fakeeh decided to establish an outpatient facility for social and psychological services and addiction issues. Maabar’s Founder and Executive Director, Dr. Manal opened the doors of Maabar Social Consultancy in December 2011.
Maabar was established as a center aimed at treating clients suffering from addiction problems. International and internationally trained experts provide the highest level of treatment based on the world renown Minnesota 12 Step Method.
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HEALTH.LINKSA consultancy company providing compassionate healthcare solutions.By Zareen Muzaffar
The healthcare sector in the Kingdom is witnessing a strong growth due to increased healthcare spending like specialized treatments, growing establishments of healthcare insurance, increase in per capita income and high investments in the healthcare infrastructure.
Health.Links is a consultancy company specialized in healthcare that works with its strategic partner Press Ganey to support healthcare organizations. The partnership includes operational support in data collection and survey management with a localized focus.
But how do we encourage a culture of empathy and compassion in healthcare facilities? How do we put value based care at the forefront? “We need to put compassion back into healthcare, right where it belongs,” says Adel Shabaan, Health.Links founder.
In 2014, Shabaan founded Health.Links with the sole intention of improving patient experience in the Middle East through developing programs that would help patients receive the care they deserve and support them in their healing journey. Today,
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Health.Links is a subsidiary of the Healthcare Development Holding Company (HDH).
Shabaan had the opportunity to obtain a wide knowledge in the healthcare industry: research, marketing and health care administration through working in each of these areas over the past 15 years. In 2013, Adel was appointed as the Patient Experience Director at the International Medical Center (IMC), the first post of its kind in a hospital in the Kingdom, where his team initiated a comprehensive service facelift program for the patient’s experience in the hospital.
The Patient Experience team was the first to apply a modified version of HCAHPS (survey) in the hospital for their discharged patients, the outpatient department and the ER. This helped drive various Process Improvement (PI) initiatives and benchmark the hospital’s performance against international best practices.
Shabaan believes quality health care begins with best practices that revolve around patient care and satisfaction. When patients enter a healthcare facility, they expect immediate attention and support. But a great healthcare facility’s success is dependent on excellent patient experience. As a result, many healthcare providers have turned to a scientific approach of performance measurement.
A VISION FOR HEALTHCARE IN KSAHealth.Links aims to optimize performance in the Kingdom by encouraging culture of reporting that enforces accountability. The performance measures taken by healthcare facilities will reduce patients suffering. Mitigation of avoidable factors such as suffering and anxiety is also reduced with properly trained staff.
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Health.Links partners with government bodies, legislators and accreditation bodies, public hospitals, private health care institutions and teaching hospitals.
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Every morning, do a mental walk-through of your day to plan what you’re going to eat and when. The food variety changes seasonally; new recipes are constantly being innovated so that the clients are always at the edge of their lounge chairs in anticipation of the latest meals.
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That’s why with GGE, you have constant support and guidance to achieve your goals. As soon as you join, you’re given a polar test to determine your health and fitness needs. By analyzing the fitness factors that are specific to your body, you will have the best possible chance of getting the results you want from your workouts.
This is then monitored with monthly updates. It is important to choose workouts that will work for your body's specific needs.
This is why a trainer is provided to help you attain those goals.
The gym is committed to supporting women to live their best life and features state-of-the-art facilities featuring top of the line fitness equipment, personal training, group exercise classes, luxurious locker rooms and sauna and steam rooms.
The lounge offers an exquisite pre and post-workout experience whether with your friends or other members. Enjoy a light snack or a refreshing beverage while gaming, chatting and flipping through magazines after you have broken a sweat.
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WorkoutI’m a Bumshell
Equipment A timer A pair of weights (optional for advanced)
How to be Successful Minimal rest between moves. Feel the burn in the thighs and glutes; feel breathless in the sprints. Keep the workout fast paced. Keep time.
What’s Special Strength moves that challenge your glutes.
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Do each move for 60 seconds total: (A-30 secs then B- 30 secs). Complete Moves 1 to 4 Rest for 30 secs.
Repeat all sequence 2 more times.
Duration Total: 20 minutes. 2-3 time/week.
Mix it up (Optional) Follow with a light 20-minute jog.
Objective To challenge and strengthen the glutes and thighs and still keep the heart pumping.
Why it Works Still staying true to the short but intense workout routines. The strength moves are designed to target the bum area, while allowing you to choose the intensity with weights. The sprints require your FULL OUT effort, ensuring heart rate spikes necessary for calorie burn.
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Whatever time you choose to workout, make sure you are consistent and committed. If you can, mix the workout timings, so your body is challenged every time.If you choose the mornings, try training in a fasted state, on an empty stomach a few times. For High Intensity trainings however, it’s better to eat something like a small fruit or a shake before your workout.
Recommendation
TruthThere is an indirect relationship
between timing and fat burn. It is NOT a cause/effect relationship.
Therefore, giving a clear answer is difficult since fat burning depends
on many other factors.Exercise burns both stored fats and sugars for energy. Burning more fat or sugar depends on many factors
including the intensity and length of the workout, stored sugar levels in
the muscles, and so on.
Myth Working out
in the morning burns more
fat..
respond to exercise in the morning. However, some people may feel more energetic during the day, especially after eating their meals. Also, because most gyms in Saudi don’t open early in the morning and the sun is quite intense, it might be easier to commit to fitness in the afternoons.
By Mirvat Ammouri
Our focus is to turn the light on these hard-held
beliefs on fitness, training, and health and to shed
away the misconceptions that, despite the wealth of knowledge in the wellness industry, still exist today.
Workout timing affects these factors, which then affect how much fat we burn. Cortisol is a hormone that helps the body respond to stress, including exercise. It is generally highest in the morning, and decreases during the day.
Therefore, the body is better suited to
Conclusion Workout times are a personal choice and a habit. Choose what works for you.
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“Whoever revives my Sunnah then he has loved me. And whoever loved me, he shall be with me in Paradise.” – The Prophet (PBUH) [Tirmidhi]
Visiting the SickVisiting and spending time with the ill has two major benefits: You demonstrate love towards another, instantly tightening the bonds of kinship/friendship. Also, to see someone who is unable to function as well as they normally can, is a strong reminder to all of us of the health blessing that we currently have and take for granted.
Feed the hungry, visit the sick, and set
free the captives. — [Bukhari] The Prophet (PBUH)
Sitting When Eating/DrinkingIt was narrated from Anas: “The Prophet prohibited that a man should drink while standing.” (Qatadah said) So it was said: “And eating?” He (Anas) said: “That is worse.” [Tirmidhi]
Sitting down to eat slows a person in their eating habits, reducing the amount they are likely to eat and the unhealthy speed by which they do so.
Sleeping On Your Right SideOne of the main points to consider when you want to have a productive day is to look at how you go to sleep. The Prophet (PBUH) was the most successful in how he spent his days and the way in which he took to his sleep, plays a role in helping him be the way he was.
“When Allah’s Messenger went
to bed, he used to sleep on his right
side.”[Bukhari]
SUPER SUNNAHS We Should Begin to Follow
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If there is any healing in your medicines, then it is in cupping, a gulp of honey or branding
with fire (cauterization) that suits the ailment, but I don’t like to be (cauterized) branded
with fire. [Bukhari]— The Prophet (PBUH) Saying Salam/Bismillah
Before Entering a HouseThe Messenger of Allah said:“If a person mentions the Name of Allah upon entering his house or eating, Satan says, addressing his followers: ‘You will find nowhere to spend the night and no dinner.’ But if he enters without mentioning the Name of Allah, Satan says (to his followers); ‘You have found (a place) to spend the night in, and if he does not mention the Name of Allah at the time of eating, Satan says: ‘You have found (a place) to spend the night in as well as food.” [Muslim]
Untying the Three Knots Allah’s Messenger said:“During your sleep, Satan knots three knots at the back of the head of each of you, and he breathes the following words at each knot, ‘The night is, long, so keep on sleeping.’ If that person wakes up and celebrates the praises of Allah, then one knot is undone, and when he performs ablution the second knot is undone, and when he prays, all the knots are undone, and he gets up in the morning lively and in good spirits, otherwise he gets up in low spirits and lethargic.” [Bukhari]
Doing Hijama (Cupping)The Prophet would be cupped on a regular basis. This form of treatment has been used throughout history in a number of countries.
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SPREAD KINDNESSKindness: (n) The quality of being friendly, generous and considerate.By Sobia Javed
Being kind is something most people inherently are, right? Well, you’d be surprised, as some people equate being kind with being weak, and so resort to hiding behind a tough exterior. The argument often used is that being kind opens you up to others taking advantage of you or using you.
While this may be the case, it is sad to know that the actions of a few people that are ungrateful or
mean can change a person’s own attitude so much so that they refrain from showing kindness to anybody. Instead of kindness being an intrinsic characteristic that everyone has, there is actually a day to encourage it called “World Kindness Day.”
To Muslims though, this should be a strange concept
as being kind is an essential part of being a Muslim, and should be practiced every day. In fact, Allah has many names and attributes, and two of these are Ar Rafeeq (The Gentle) and Al Lateef (The Most Kind). Allah mentions in the Qur’an that Muslims should be kind, but goes further on to state specifically who to be kind to.
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proper relations with their relatives.” (Qur’an, chapter 16, part of verse 90)
Your ParentsYou would think this is a given, but how many people are rude to their parents or talk to them in a disrespectful manner? Allah says: “Your Lord has ordained that you must not worship anything other than Him, and that you should be kind to your parents. Never yell at them but always speak to them with kindness.” (Qur’an, chapter 17, part of verse 23)
And Many MoreAlso mentioned, specifically in the Qur’an, are neighbors (chapter 4, verse 36); the needy (chapter 90, verse 12-17); orphans (chapter 4, verse 8); pious believers (chapter 26, verse 215); and Converts to Islam (chapter 24, verse 22).
Allah also tells Muslims to be kind to Non-Muslims (despite what the media may lead you to believe).“Invite (all) to the Way of your Lord with wisdom and beautiful preaching.” (Qur’an, chapter 16, verse 125)
Basically, the list above implies that we should be kind to every single human being.If we were to follow the religion of Islam properly, and emulate the actions of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), then there would be no need for world kindness day at all.
Your SpouseIt’s all too easy to take out the stresses of the day by snapping at your husband or wife, or blaming them for things going wrong. “…and He placed between you affection and Mercy…” (Qur’an, chapter 30, verse 21)
Your FamilyHow many of us argue with and fall out with family members on a daily basis?“Allah commands (people) to maintain justice, kindness and
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Budapest and Vienna from SR 3,830/ 8 days, 7 nights Spend eight days roaming Budapest then going to Vienna. You will discover the true essence of the cities and experience true beauty. Several optional tours are available to accommodate your taste. Departure from Cairo, from Dec. 18-25. Web: travcoholidays.travel
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TRAVEL NEWS
Etihad Airways recently announced that it will be increasing its capacity to KSA with
Etihad Airways Boosts its Services in KSA
Starting from Dec. 28 till Jan. 2, start the New Year in London, one of the world’s most popular destinations. Several optional tours are available to accommodate your taste. Departure from Cairo. Web: travcoholidays.travel
New Year’s in London (from SR 4,300/ 6 days, 5 nights)
Air Arabia’s Net Profit The company delivered a record net profit of AED
472 million for the first nine months of 2015. The airline turnover reached AED 2.87 billion for the nine months
ending Sep. 30. It was also found that passenger numbers increased by 11 percent year-on-year in the first nine months of
2015 reaching 5.7 million passengers.
a third daily flight between Abu Dhabi and Jeddah. The new service starts Dec. 10.
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AQUAVENTURE BEST WATER PARK
TripAdvisor named Aquaventure at Atlantis, The Palm, as the best water park in the Middle East, and the fifth best in the world, after being voted for in the TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Water Parks Awards.
Burj Al Arab’s Extension
Burj Al Arab property will
be expanding soon. Though not a lot was revealed, plans do include a new pool and
sun deck. Madinat Jumeirah waterways will be
replicated with a “special lagoon” constructed by
Al Naseem property, scheduled for completion
next summer. The new lagoon will serve to
expand the group’s turtle conservation and
rehabilitation project.
Four Seasons Hotel Casablanca is a new ocean side hotel in Morocco’s largest city. It is the latest Four Seasons property to
Four Seasons Opens Latest Property in Morocco
W Hotels Worldwide in Egypt
Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide Inc. announced that it will
be launching the W Hotels brand in Egypt
in 2020. It will start with W Sharm El Sheikh
and The Residences over there.
Hyatt Hotels’s Debut in Kuwait
Grand Hyatt Kuwait is expected to open in 2020. It will become
the fifth Grand Hyatt hotel in the Gulf region, after the
opening of the Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi in
2016. The hotel will encompass
261 rooms.
open in Morocco. The -186room hotel provides a luxurious retreat by the big blue. The hotel’s signature restaurant and lobby lounge face the ocean.
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BOUNCING THROUGHTHE BEAUTIFUL BALTIC
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Sitting on mainland Europe’s northeastern tip, virtually kissing Scandinavia, the Baltic states of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia don’t exactly spring to mind when you think of a motorhome holiday destination. But with guaranteed summer sun, gorgeous campsites, stunning coastal drives and none of the crowds of western Europe, travel writer Tharik Hussain Says the Baltic is the ideal
motorhome destination. In this ultimate guide, Tharik shares his findings having
spent two glorious weeks with his family in a 5-berth ‘camper’ (as they are known here) exploring one of Europe’s least visited regions. And that’s not all, as the foremost European Muslim heritage travel expert, Tharik will also be writing a special on the Baltic’s amazing Islamic history next month, which is not to be missed.
Family FriendlyFrom child-friendly itineraries in the cities to shallow waters on the beaches, there is something for children almost everywhere you go in the Baltic. Campsites always seem to have child-friendly play
parks and rarely will you pay an entrance fee for children at tourist sites.
Europe’s ultimate motorhome destination.
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GroceriesStick to large chain supermarkets to keep costs down. You can buy everything you need in the really large Maxima supermarkets, but for value, head to the smaller Iki stores. All of these serve
Our top three were: Camp Inn on a lake beach on the outskirts of Kaunas in Lithuania, Vinrozes on the bank of Lake Durbe in Latvia, and Kivi Talu in wooded Juri, just outside Tallinn in Estonia.
fresh fruit and veg and the larger stores also have meat, fish and deli counters.
Going ‘Off Grid’Although strictly speaking ‘rough’ camper vanning is not permissible, the rules seem pretty relaxed outside of the main cities. So if you pull up for a night or two beside a remote, deserted beach, you’ll probably be alright.
Suggested ItineraryBarring Lithuania, where the capital is in the south east, most of the major cities overlook the Baltic Sea, so the best itinerary sticks closely to
Campsites Campsites are everywhere, and often in delightful settings. We camped by the sea, on lakes, in the woods and even by a river. Stick to the ones with a caravan sign, as this guarantees electric hook-ups and water. Most sites however are a bit behind when it comes to things like waste tank drainage and chemical toilet disposal.
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the western coastline. Our round trip starting and ending in Vilnius, headed for the sea and over to the UNESCO World Heritage site, the Curonian Spit before staying more or less on the coast up into Latvia, stopping at various delightful towns like Jumeira and then on to Estonia. On our return leg, we came back through the middle but avoided the roads in eastern Latvia.
City AccessDriving a camper into a busy urban area is not a good idea. Fortunately, all three capitals have ‘city’ campsites near enough to access the centers easily by public transport. WeatherStick to the summer months; not only are the Baltic states guaranteed sunshine during this period, but the days are nice and long. This is a blessing as it means you won’t all be cooped up inside your camper all the time. Though insect repellant is a must!
Roads and NavigationRoads are excellent in Estonia,
Card System, which means no extra insurance is required to cross borders.
Baltic for Muslims At first glance the Baltic seems a strange place for Muslims, but as our special feature next month will show, the region has a fascinating Islamic history that goes back several centuries. Today though, Muslims are very much a minority with most of those that attend the mosques either converts or migrants. There
good in Lithuania and awful in Latvia away from the cities. On the plus side, the Baltic is more or less flat throughout and so you will never find yourself crawling up any steep hillsides with your camper.
Major roads are only one or two lanes and in much of Lithuania they have annoying depressions from overuse, which make controlling a camper at speed a tad tricky. As well as a ‘back-up’ paper map, it is wise to havea satellite-navigation unit.
Legal Driving StuffAll international driving licenses bearing photos are accepted and all three Baltic states are part of the Green
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Capital: 1. Vilnius (Lithuania)2. Riga (Latvia) 3. Tallinn (Estonia)Currency: EurosOfficial Languages: Lithuanian, Latvian and EstonianInternational code: +370 (LTU), +371 (LVA) and +372 (EST)
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•A Schengen visa is required for Saudi nationals.• A good travel guide and phrasebook.• A Satellite Navigation unit.•A back up paper map of the Baltic states.
The Author:Tharik Hussain is a freelance journalist, travel writer and photographer regularly contributing to
publications across the globe. Tharik specializes in the Muslim heritage of Europe and is an expert in Muslim (Halal) travel. He resides in London, UK.
Email: [email protected]: tharikhussain.co.ukBlog: thewanderingmusulman.uk
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• The best airline are Turkish and Lufthansa which fly from Jeddah to Vilnius with one stop-over in their respective capitals starting from approx SR 4,000.
•Stay in a magical wooded campsite.• Spend a night on the Curonian Spit.• Find a hidden beach along the Latvian coast.• Wander the old town of Tallinn.
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is a mosque in each capital, but all three are in obscure, converted buildings in outer regions. Halal food is virtually non existent, barring exclusive spots in places like Kaunas, which also has the region›s only functioning purpose built mosque. Men and women dressing conservatively will stand out, especially in headscarves and burkas, as these are highly unusual here. However, barring the odd stare, you will not be bothered.
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Useful TipsAll three nations speak their own language. English is spoken widely in the maincities and German and Russian is understood in many rural areas. The tourist office in Vilnius is extremely helpful in sourcing campervans locally and offering practical advice, as too the tourism office in Tallinn. For those who wish to meet the Baltic Muslim community, the organization Islamas Visiems is amazing and full of friendly, enthusiastic people.
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Our journey to Haql, via many historic cities.
Haql was our destination and our aim was to visit as many places on the way in five days. We started our journey from Jeddah. Haql is at the edge of the Asian continent, at the coast of Gulf of Aqaba.
Across the sea, northern tip of the Gulf of Aqaba meets Taba, Egypt’s busiest border crossing with Palestine. At Haql on a good night, standing on Saudi soil, you can watch Jordan, Egypt and Palestine.
We took the road through Yanbu, Umluj, Al Wajh to
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visibility. We crossed Al Wajh, another city known for fishing, by the evening. Crisscrossed hill road laid in front of us. It was past midnight when we reached Tabuk.
There are many farms in Tabuk. We visited one and came to know about modern organic farming methods. Tabuk war is well known in Islamic history. It represented the beginning of many Arab-Byzantine conflicts. We performed evening prayers at the same masjid where the Prophet (PBUH) led prayers many centuries back. It was in this same masjid, Turkish
representatives performed their prayers during the inauguration of Tabuk station of Hijaz Railway in 1907. We played football at the park adjacent to the Hijaz Railway museum.
It’s around 230 kilometers to Haql from Tabuk. You have to be there at night to enjoy the view. We left in the morning. The rock structures on both sides of the road were stunning. After traveling around 175 kilometers we reached AlSharaf and took deviation to Al Duba, a distance of around 70 kilometers.
Madaen Shuaib, the city of Prophet Shuaib, is near Al Duba. Prophet Shuaib is the grandson of Prophet Ibrahim, who is revered by all Semitic religions. Ferries and ships from the port city, Al Duba, can reach ports of Egypt in three hours. Locals call Al Duba the Pearl of the Red Sea. Prophet Musa settled in Madian where Prophet Shuaib hosted him. An ancient well related to Prophet Musa is still there. Maqna Beach, at the tip of Gulf of Aqaba, is 60 kilometers from Al Duba. We were amazed at the beautiful settings of the beach and the Sinai Mountains in the background. We enjoyed swimming in the narrow stretch of blue waters that separates Asia and Africa. The maximum width of Gulf of Aqaba is just 24 kilometers.It was past eight in the evening when we reached Haql. The red sky, blue waters, the huge shadow of Sinai Mountains in the twilight created an enchanting view.
Tabuk. Coming from Jeddah, the greenery of Yanbu Royal Commission was refreshing. The Royal Commission was established in 1975 as a planned Industrial city. With clean and well-marked roads, lush green parks and meticulously aligned streets, that planning is worth seeing. We played football on feather beds of grass, enjoyed swimming in the blue waters of Yanbu beach. Outside the neatness of Royal Commission stood the colorless Yanbu city.
Umluj, a village known for fresh seafood and pristine beaches, is 150 kilometers north of Yanbu Al Bahr. But we took a wrong turn and soon engulfed in a sand storm. We had to stop because of lack of
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Huge writings on the hillsides gleamed in light. At the border, a few vehicles were waiting at the border crossing to enter Jordan. Coffee shops were busy and there were many police vehicles. But people moved freely, no heavy air of an international border. We stood on the road in near darkness, looking across the sea.
Sharm Al Sheikh, Egypt’s jewel, and Palestine looked so
close. We could see the lights. The weight of history seemed to be hanging in the air. The road is about 50 meters above sea level. Children were playing at the seashore. On our return back to Tabuk, most of us were silent. Those countries, so close but so far. History as a theater, its drama, its actors might have been playing in our mind.
On the way back from Tabuk, we decided to visit Taima, an important place in old caravan route, 250 kilometers away from Tabuk. Present Taima looked like a sleepy, languid city. Bi’r al Haddaj,
extraordinary well dating back to Babylonian’s time of around 1st BC, is one of the oldest and largest in the Kingdom.
The draw wheels for bringing water using camels and ropes are still there. Taima is also one of the largest archaeological sites in the Kingdom. We arrived at the UNESCO world heritage site, Madain Saleh, by the afternoon, traveling 250 kilometers further.
Saudi Arabia is a land of prophets and civilizations. There is a huge tourism potential. The Kingdom has built good networks of roads through the deserts.
The only thing it lacks is public transports to these historical sites. And most of the visitors are in dark about the importance of these places.
Coordinates: 29° 17' 39" North, 34° 57' 4" East
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HISTORIC SAUDI Al Dosrih FortAn example of Jizan’s rich history. By Mohammed Mirza
Sitting over 150 meters above ground level, this impregnable fortress is one of the last remaining examples of the region’s rich history. It is at times referred to as the Jizan Fort.
The fort dates back to the Ottoman era and was the seat of the governor of the Jizan region. It is rather small in size, covering an area measuring around 900 square meters, thus resembling more of a barracks rather than a fortress. However, again contrary to that opinion it has many rooms that are allocated for housing purposes.
Within the fort some places have been reinforced with iron. These are believed to be later editions, from a time after the Kingdom’s founding and not belonging to the Ottoman era.
Similar to other Turkish forts, The Al Dosrih Fort has four circular towers on all corners. Inside, the fort has a large courtyard that is flanked by an arched stable for horses. A pair of ladders takes one down towards an underground chamber that functioned as a cellar.
The fort is relatively impregnable due its location on one of the higher mountains on the west of Jizan. Its location allows it to overlook the sea to the west and the city below almost simultaneously.
Over the years the fort had fallen into depletion; however, it has recently been restored. The walls now carry white plaster and are reinforced with stucco stone.
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AJYAD MAKKAH Ibrahim Al-Khalil St.Tel: +966-12-5720500 AL-JAAD CROM HOTEL NAQAAl-Sulaimaneyah St.Tel: +966-12-5705555
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MANAZEL AL-AIN MESRCUREAl-Azizia St.Tel: +966-12-5578000
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MAISON SOPrince Sultan St.Tel: +966-12-6901598
NESMA CHOCOLATESArafat St. Tel: +966-12-2845820
PATCHICorniche Rd.Tel: +966-12-6525961
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TERRA PRIMETahlia St.Tel: +966-12-6410204
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19TH CENTURY BURGER Prince Sultan St.Tel: 920019819
20 MINUTES BURGER Tahlia St.Tel: +966-12-6113187
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LEAVESRawda St.Mob: +966-564444928
BRAZILIAN
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RIO DE JANEIROSari St.Mob: +966-502330914
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TALAH DATESSari St. Tel: +966-12-6837887
NADIYA Panda/Bin Dawood/Al Musbah (Airport)Tel: +966-12-6066103
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BURGER KING Sari St.Tel: 920000002
DOMINO’S PIZZA Tahlia St. Tel: 920012345
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HOT WAVESCorniche Rd.Tel: +966-12-6164744
JAN BURGERHera’a St.Tel: 920006765
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KFC Tahliah St.Tel: 920021111
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PERUVI Shate’e Dist.Tel: +966-12-6923393
PIZZA HUT Obhur Tel: +966-12-2341962
SUBWAY Khalideya Dist.Tel: +966-12-6063493
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FINE DINING
CROWNE GRILL Crowne Plaza Tel: +966-12-6611000
GINZA I CHOME Rosewood HotelTel: +966-12-2607111
LA CUISINE Palestine St.Tel: +966-12-6630363
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SOYRawdah St.Tel: +966-12-6643414
TOKI Laylati - Al Malik Rd.Tel: +966-12-6060606
FRENCH
BERT’S Rawdah Star CenterTel: +966-12-6606633
BRASSERIE LOUIS Teatro Mall , Tahlia St.Tel: +966-12-6680303
CAFÉ LENOTRE Tahliah St.Tel: +966-12-2611222
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LA CRÊPE DORÉERed Sea MallTel: +966-12- 2150462
INTERNATIONAL
AL SHURAFA Al Hamra Dist.Tel: +966-12-6602743
AMARA The Bellevue - Al ShateeMob: +966-555354139
ANDALUSIAPark HyattTel: +966-12-6063210
BARNIE’S Tahliah St. Tel: +966-12-6696201
CAPPUCCINO GRAND CAFÉAl Hamra Dist.Tel: +966-12-2891009
CASPER & GAMBINI’STahlia St.Tel: +966-12-6637979
COOKSHOP Tahlia St.Tel: +966-12-6062750
DARDASHA Park HyattTel: +966-12-2639666
HABSBURG Rosewood JeddahTel: +966-12-2607111
LITE BITEMadinah Rd.Tel: +966-12-2901424
ROMERO Abdul Maqsood Khoja St.Tel: +966-12-2630263
SHADOW LOUNGE Rawdah St.Tel: +966-12-2614777
TERRACE LOUNGE Corniche Rd.Tel: +966-12-6995676
TAO LOUNGEKing RoadTel: +966-12-6131893
TOASTED Rawdah St.Tel: +966-12-2616747
UPTOWN 966Al Andalus St. Tel: +966-12-6652552
ZODIAC Palestine St.Tel: +966-12-6607548
ICE CREAM
FRESHI ICE STICKSMob: +966-537766117
FROZEN YOGURT Hera’a St.Mob: +966-549353316
MAISON SOPrince Sultan St.Tel: +966-12-6901598
MARBLE SLAB CREAMERYMall of ArabiaTel: +966-12-2906803
MARCEL’STahliah St. / Red Sea Mall / Basateen MallTel: +966-12-261 2301Tel: +966-12-613 1893
PINK BERRYRed Sea MallTel: +966-12-2250436
VENCHIRed Sea MallTel: +966-12-6927878
ITALIAN
COTIGIANOObhurTel: +966-12-2344461
FILICORI ZECCHINIRed Sea MallTel: +966-12-2345999
IL GABIANO Corniche Rd.Tel: +966-12-6587042
IL VILLAGGIO Andalus St.Tel: +966-12-6688233
LALLO’S Tahlia St.Tel: +966-12-6614719
L’OLIVOArafat St.Tel: +966-12-6687494
MARGHERITAKhaldiya St.Tel: +966-12-6061100
OLIOStars AvenueTel: +966-12-2754811
PIATTOEtoile - Al Malik RoadTel: +966-12-6922501
PIZZA FUSION Rawdah Star CenterTel: +966-12-2616933
PIZZA NAPOLI Rawdah St.Tel: +966-12-6927796
TARTUFOTahlia St.Tel: +966-12-6638248
MIDDLE-EASTERN
ASEILRawdah St.Tel: +966-12-6062349
BEIRUITITahlia St.Tel: +966-12-6686354
BHAR Sari St.Tel: +966-12-6916674
BYBLOS Al Andalus St.Tel: +966-12-6697655
CUSINE HALAWANI Tahlia St.Tel: +966-12-6688900
GOODIES Stars AvenueTel: +966-12-2754527
KALILAKhaldiya Dist.Tel: +966-12-6061723
LABEEB Tel: +966-12-2612301
NAFOURA Park HyattTel: +966-12-2639666
PALM BEACH Salamah Dist.Tel: +966-12-6394007
SEMSOMKhaldiya St.Tel: +966-12-6068600
SEMSOM EXPRESSNext to Al Suheili CenterTel: +966-12-6500105
SHAWARMATAC Tahlia St.Tel: +966-12-6688994
SHOBAK PIETahlia St.Mob: +966-536884433
TURKISH
MADOPrince Sultan St.Tel: +966-12-6901149
KOSEBASIRawdah St.Tel: +966-12-6112302
TURKUOISERawdah St.Tel: +966-12-6832128
TURKISH MESHWIYATT Salama Dist.el: +966-12-6621910
YILDIZLARAl Andalus Dist. Tel: 966-12-6531150
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BON BONAl Andalus St.Tel: +966-12-6697655
CAKE-A-LICIOUSAl Batarji St.Tel: +966-12-2889926
CHARLOTTE Rawdah St.Tel: +966-12-6622391
CHEESE CAKE FACTORYTahlia St.Tel: +966-12-2617001
CONNOISSEURThe Bellevue - Al ShateeMob: +966-555358890
FAB SWEETSStars AvenueTel: +966-12-2754204
HELEN’S KITCHENKayyal St.Tel: +966-12-6977729
LE GOURMETTahlia St.Tel: +966-12-6605061
LE NOTRETahlia St.Tel: +966-12-2611222
LE VENDOME Al Malik Rd.Tel: +966-12-6924606
MAISON SOPrince Sultan Bin Abdelaziz st. with intersection Al Kayal stTel: +966-12-690 1598 Website: www.maisonso.com
MINI BURGERAl Na’eem DistMob: +966-507579297
MUNCH BAKERY Arafat St.Tel: 920017070
PAPABUBBLESRed Sea MallTel: +966-12-2150808
NESTLE TOLL HOUSERed Sea Mall/Stars Avenue/ObhurTel: +966-12-2346238
PAULTahlia St.Tel: +966-12-26671633
PINK CAMELTel: +966-12-6982175Mob: +966-504456245
SWEET & SAVORYSari St.Tel: 920001626
SWEETS/DESSERTS& BAKERIES
AL MAHAWISari St. Tel: +966-12-2575739
AL NABULSI SWEETSAl Musaideyya Tel: 920001345
AL SAMADI SWEETSRawdah St.Tel: +966-12-6642424
TUNISIAN
ALTESSEPatisserie TunisienneArafat St. Qurtuba CenterTel: +966-12-6645877
JAPANESE
BENIHANA Sands Hotel- Tahlia St.Tel: +966-12-6686014
GINZA I CHOMERosewood JeddahTel: +966-12-2607111
GOLD SUSHI CLUBSari Gate- Sari St.Tel: +966-12-6068069
HANISAN Al Andalus St. Tel: +966-12-6695894
MIZOTahlia St.Tel: +966-12-6649883
OHAYOAl-Kayyal St.Tel: +966-12-6836789SAKURA Crowne PlazaTel: +966-12-6611000
SUSHI YOSHI Rawdah Star CenterTel: +966-12-2616734
WAKAME Malik Rd.Tel: +966-12-61242034
ZN LOUNGERoshana Mall - Tahlia St.Tel: +966-12-2634889
INDIAN
BHARATSari St.Tel: +966-12-2754606
LASANIMohamadia Dist.Tel: +966-12-6510162
SHEZANSari St.Tel: +966-12-6621086
ZAIKA Tel: +966-12-6111796Rawdah St.FUSION
AJJIThe Bellevue - Al ShateeMob: +966-555356519
OSUMIRoshana Mall, Tahlia St.Tel: 920009522
PAN JAN Rawdah St. Tel: +966-12-6065994
T.Y. LOUNGEAl Malik Rd.Tel: +966-12-6905848
CHINESE
BAYTOTE CHINESERawdah Dist. Tel: 920007741
CHOPSTICKSPrince Sultan St.Tel: +966-12-6907575
DURRAT CHINARawdah St.Tel: +966-12-2616885
GOLDEN PALACETahlia St.Tel: +966-12-6690377
GULF ROYAL Rawdah St.Tel: +966-12-6653335
HAINANAl Shallal Theme ParkTel: +966-12-6902200
NOODLESRosewood JeddahTel: +966-12-2607111
P.F. CHANGSTahlia St.Tel: +966-12-2617021
TOKI Laylati - Al Malik Rd.Tel: +966-12-6060606
YUMMY YUMMYAl Zahrah Dist. Tel: +966-12-6994998
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AL ANDALUS LUXURY Tahliah St. Tel: +966-12-6695154
AL BASATEEN VILLAGEPrince Sultan St.Tel: +966-12-6944015
AL HAJRAYN VILLAGECorniche Rd.Tel: +966-12-6943464
AL SALAM COMPOUNDPalestine St.Tel: +966-12-6717121
ARABIAN HOMES Al Bawadi Dist.Tel: +966-12-6822201www.arabian-homes.com
AROMARY VILLAGEHera’a St.Tel: +966-12-6940086
BELLEVIEW EXECUTIVENear Jeddah PreparatoryTel: +966-12-6547666
CAR SERVICES
AVISTel: +966-12-6677379
BUDGETTel: +966-12-6927070
CAREEMwww.careem.com
DALEELTel: +966-12-6719219
DISCOVERYTel: +966-12-6714475
EASY TAXIwww.easytaxi.com
FERNASTel: +966-12-6718712
HERTZTel: +966-12-6040339
KEY RENT A CARTel: +966-12-6856251
MEEZA PRIVATE CAR SERVICEMob: +966-540544486Tel: +966-12-6968666
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V. COOLTel: +966-12-6396969
BELLEVIEW 12 COMPOUNDRawda St.Tel: +966-12-6642636
DIVONA COMPOUNDAl Shatie Compound Tel: +966-12-6124484
ELITE 12 COMPOUNDNear Jeddah Int’l Souk Tel: +966-12-6681111
ELITE COMPOUNDNear Jeddah Int’l Souk Tel: +966-12-6610930
HIBA COMPOUNDAl-Hamraa Tel: +966-12-6650819
KINDI HOUSING Al Rabwah, North JeddahTel: +966-12-6910884
LOTUS COMPOUNDLotus 4: Al Naeem Dist. Tel: +966-12-6548808
M&M COMPOUNDNorth ObhorTel: +966-12-6562544
M.M AL-RUMAIH COMPOUNDAl Shatee, Corniche Rd.Tel: +966-12-6991231
MURA BUSTAN Tel: +966-12-6910041
NUEVA ANDALUCIAAl-Rawdah, Sari St.Tel: +966-12-6823434
RAYTHEON COMPOUNDOpp. Saudi German HospitalTel: +966-12-6915380www.raytheon.com
SHAKER VILLAGECOMPOUNDAl Hahdah, Prince Sultan St.Tel: +966-12-6991840
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ABC SCHOOLTel: +966-12-6988827
AMBASSADORS Tel: 8001249000
APPLE TREE MONTESSORITel: +966-12-6824350
BUILDING BLOCKS Tel: +966-12-6611004
CREATIVE CHILDHOOD SUMMER SCHOOLTel: +966-12-6077224
FUTURE INSTITUTETel: +966-12-6600660www.future-center.com
GLOBAL INT’LTel: +966-12-6523444( KG )Tel: +966-12-6144101
JEDDAH CAMPUS SCHOOLTel: +966-12-6061101www.jcs.edu.sa
JEDDAH INT’L SCHOOLTel: +966-12-6061253www.jischool.org
JEDDAH KNOWLEDGE Tel: +966-12-6620174www.jks.edu.sa
JEDDAH PREPARATORY & GRAMMAR SCHOOL Tel: +966-12-6542354www.jpgs.org
JEDDAH PRIVATE INTL. SCHOOL (JPIS) / MANAGED BY SABIS®Tel: +966-12-6064309www.jpis-sabis.net
LITTLE CATERPILLARS CLUBAl Rawdah Dist.Tel: +966-12-6615524Mob: +966-540997755
MAJESTIC SCHOOLTel: +966-12-6929895Mob: +966-555622234
MANARAT JEDDAH Tel: +966-12-6783215
MMS EDUCATIONTel: +966-12-6500070www.mms1.org
MY LITTLE HOUSE Tel: +966-12-6652490www.mylittlehouse-sa.com
SAE INSTITUTETel: 920020723www.saejeddah.com
THAMER INT’L SCHOOLTel: +966-12-6977033www.tis-edu.com
THE AMERICAN INT’LTel: +966-12-6620051www.aisj.edu.sa
THE BRITISH INT’LTel: +966-12-6990019www.continentalschool.com
WALL STREET Tel: +966 -12- 2566316Tel: +966 -12- 6523200 www.wsi-ksa.com
SCHOOLS & INSTITUTES
ADVANCED GENERATIONS SCHOOL Tel: +966-12-6165596www.ags.edu.sa
CAMBRIDGE ENGLISHTel: 920001799 Ext:402
CORAL INTERNATIONAL Tel: +966-12-6832002www.coralschool.net
DAR AL FIKR SCHOOL(Boys) Tel: +966-12-6311118 (Girls) Tel: +966-12-6311117
DAR AL HANAN Tel: 920029669
DAR JANA INT’LTel: +966-12-6648310
EDUCON STUDY ABROADTel: 920001338
FRENCH LEARNING CENTERJamjoom Mall2nd floor, entry 5-6Tel: +966-12-6612280/84 Mob: +966-52105250
ENCHANTED GARDENMob: +966-546916812
FASTRACKIDS KINDERGARTEN Tahlia St. Tel: +966-12-6616539Facebook: Ftkksa
FRIENDS ZONE Mob: +966-558887240
JACK N JILLMob: +966-507369963
JEDDAH PRE-SCHOOLTel: +966-12-6542354
KIDS CAMPUS Mob: +966-596080131
MAMA ET MOIMob: +966-550569333
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