by Dahlia Rahaimy · May 13, 2023 · Saudi Times, Society
A few weeks ago, I wrote an article about a movie called Salleq, which shares its name with a traditional rice meal in Saudi Arabia. However, I also realized that when it comes to popular rice dishes in Saudi Arabia, many Saudis, including myself, prefer Kabsa over...
by Dahlia Rahaimy · May 10, 2023 · Saudi Times, Society
For many Western observers, the rapid development in Saudi Arabia may seem like a by-product of the nation’s wealth. However, it is crucial to understand that these changes were long overdue, as the Saudi economy faced significant challenges from the early 1990s to...
by Dahlia Rahaimy · May 4, 2023 · Saudi Times, Society
Numerous boats from Sudan continue to arrive at the port of Jeddah, which has long served as the entrance to Saudi Arabia for people from all over the world who have come to settle in the country. As a Jeddawi, I will take my readers on a journey to explore the rich...
by Dahlia Rahaimy · Apr 29, 2023 · Saudi In Pictures, Saudi Times, Society
This photograph depicts a female Saudi soldier carrying a child during the Saudi relief mission in Sudan. The accomplishments of the Saudi troops, who helped rescue 2232 individuals from 67 different countries, were widely covered by international media. To me, the...
by Dahlia Rahaimy · Apr 26, 2023 · Art, Future, Saudi Times
Saudi filmmaking is on the rise, as female filmmaker Afnan Bawyan’s animated movie ‘Saleeg’ has been selected for screening at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival this month. Bawyan, a chemist turned filmmaker, expertly weaves a compelling family drama...
