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Jeddah’s first Islamic Arts Biennale showcases global Islamic art legacy

by Dahlia Rahaimy | Mar 14, 2023

The First Islamic Arts Biennale in Jeddah is a groundbreaking event that celebrates the rich and diverse legacy of Islamic art from around the world. Taking place from January 23rd to April 23, 2023, this exhibition marks a significant moment for the Islamic art...

Saudi Commentary On The Beautiful Game

by Dahlia Rahaimy | Feb 18, 2023

In recent years, there has been a trend among football commentators in Saudi Arabia to focus on creating suspense and excitement rather than providing insightful analysis and knowledge of the game. While this approach may make for a more entertaining broadcast, it is...

GCC Efforts To Aid Syria and Turkey

by Dahlia Rahaimy | Feb 11, 2023

GCC rescue teams have joined the international efforts to help the people of Turkey and Syria after the catastrophic earthquake. The wider population has started to make efforts to assist by collecting clothes, medicine and other things that are needed. Saudi...

Issuing a free 4 days visa to Saudi Arabia

by Dahlia Rahaimy | Feb 1, 2023

Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Ministry has launched a free stopover/transit visa for visitors arriving by air. It is free and is valid for four days. The two most important benefits, in my opinion, are that it will help to improve international relations and cultural...

Be Aware of Fake Hajj2022 Tours

by Dahlia Rahaimy | Jun 20, 2022

The Hajj 2022 season has started, with numbers back to pre-COVID levels. For the first time since 2020. Unfortunately, some unscrupulous criminals offer fraudulent Hajj packages online, which some eager pilgrims fall for. It is not easy getting a permit to perform...

Abayas As Fashion Statements

by Dahlia Rahaimy | Jun 5, 2022

In Saudi Arabian society the Abaya is a symbol of identity. Today, in modern Saudi Arabia, the Abaya (the cloak that covers the body, worn by women) remains part of the Saudi dress code for women. The cut, colour, fabrics, and how to wear it have...

Fashion Design in Saudi Arabia at a Rise

by Dahlia Rahaimy | Dec 20, 2020

Fashion design in #Saudi began with women creating #abayas & everyday #thobes (traditional dresses) the favourite garments for Ramadan. With more & more fashion design sections opening in universities, chances are up for Saudi designers on the world stage....

Fashion Design in Saudi Arabia

by Dahlia Rahaimy | Dec 7, 2020

Fashion design in Saudi began with women creating unusual abayas and everyday thobes (traditionall dresses) that are favourite garments for Ramadan. With more and more Fashion design departments opening in Saudi universities chances are opening for new Saudi designers...

Arab Youth Survey 2020: Voices for the Future

by Dahlia Rahaimy | Nov 23, 2020

Tonight, the Middle East Institute in Washington is holding a webinar on the future of Arab Youth: Voices of the Future. This survey, in its 12th edition, interviews thousands of young people and tells readers about the feelings, mentality, ambitions, dreams and hopes...