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At first, I could not grasp the depression that overcame me with the gradual lockdown. I tried to reason with myself, but still continued feeling trapped. Like many other cities in the world, Dubai went into lockdown. The closure happened gradually, making it easier...
Saudi Arabia is expanding its view on the world of art
Read how Saudi Arabia is expanding its view on the world of art. https://www.artforum.com/news/desert-x-site-in-saudi-arabia-to-become-permanent-arts-hub-82485
How GCC countries are dealing with Corona
This is the Grand Mosque of Makkah without people after Saudi authorities banned public attendance. It is a heartbreaking scene for anyone who has been there. This is the second time in Saudi Arabian history that worshippers are not allowed into the Grand Mosque (the...
Can Diversification and a Clean Energy Transition help Women’s Economic Inclusion in the GCC?
I came across this article published by the London School of Economics written by Saudi researcher Aisha Al-Sarihi. I liked the piece because it combines three important factors for the future of Saudi economy; women, energy and employment. And shows how changing...
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Lockdown
At first, I could not grasp the depression that overcame me with the gradual lockdown. I tried to reason with myself, but still continued feeling trapped. Like many other cities in the world, Dubai went into lockdown. The closure happened gradually, making it easier...
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[Part 2] 40 years later: the 1979 Grand Mosque seizure
Siege Of Makkah in 1979 (Contd. from Part 1) Where it all came from In the siege of Makkah in 1979, many of Juhayman’s followers were theology students at the Islamic University of Medinah. There, Juhayman had joined a fundamentalist Salafi group that was headed by...
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How GCC countries are dealing with Corona
This is the Grand Mosque of Makkah without people after Saudi authorities banned public attendance. It is a heartbreaking scene for anyone who has been there. This is the second time in Saudi Arabian history that worshippers are not allowed into the Grand Mosque (the...
Late comer: Al Juffali first female to car race in Saudi
At the age of 27, Reema Al Juffali drove her first official race in Riyadh this month. The event was organized by the Saudi International Automobile Federation. This is her second car racing appearance this year; her first was international appearance was at F4...