JEDDAH: The timeless ritual of visiting record stores to unearth original Saudi and Arabic vinyl records fuels Yaser Hammad, a Saudi DJ specializing in Arabic musical treasures. “I prefer to label myself as a selector rather than a traditional DJ,” he tells Arab News. “This allows me to introduce the audience to classical songs that…
Saudi Arabia is emerging as a hotspot for international investment. Its latest hook? Sustainable hospitality. The Kingdom led the Middle East and Africa’s hotel-building activity in 2023, with 42,033 hotel rooms constructed. This accounted for 35.1 percent of the 119,505 built in the region over the year, according to data from hotel monitoring firm STR. …
This month, Saudi Arabia marks six years of movie screenings after a 35-year gap. Back then, the idea of a flourishing domestic film industry seemed improbable. Today, it has become a reality. Since cinemas reopened on April 18, 2018, multiplexes have prospered, with accumulative box office revenues hitting almost $1 billion. Even the closures of…
DUBAI: Romanian Jordanian designer Amina Muaddi teased her new collection, titled “High Summer,” on social media this week. The celebrity-loved designer will release her new drop worldwide at 3 p.m. Central European Time on Tuesday. Muaddi shared a teaser with her 1.3 million followers featuring a model opening a cream-colored clutch, revealing a mirror on…
Like the Gargee’an festival on the east coast of the Kingdom, children in the Najd region run around illuminated neighborhoods in traditional outfits, spreading holiday cheer for Al-Hawwamah. It is a time of joy and community bonding, as families open their doors and share in the festivities. The ritual is celebrated during the month of…
Art took over the luxury fashion mall Centria this Ramadan with a display of works from 33 artists in the Kingdom’s capital. Curated by Saudi designer Amar Alamdar under the theme “Senses and Spirituality,” the exhibition provided a platform to show the true values of the holy month and the culture surrounding it from…
An all-female group of curators are responsible for the National Pavilion of Saudi Arabia at the 60th Venice Biennale this year. Jessica Cerasi, Maya El-Khalil, and assistant curator Shadin AlBulaihed will work with artist Manal AlDowayan on her installation for the event, which begins April 20 under the theme “Stranieri Ovunque — Foreigners Everywhere.” AlDowayan…
Sulochana Betwala reveals how an understanding about money matters in her teens helped her build a healthy relationship with the concept of wealth Sulochana Betwala is the co-founder and CEO of TOTL Real Estate and has been in the UAE for 12 years. She has a healthy relationship with money and has learnt much about…
DUBAI: Renowned fashion houses from the Gulf and across the globe have unveiled their new Ramadan collections to celebrate the holy month. Designers have infused their creations with symbolic motifs, vibrant hues and sustainable practices. Here, we showcase Ramadan collections from several designers and brands, each blending creativity and cultural significance in their designs. Honayda …
SAO PAULO: Foz do Iguacu in Brazil and Petra in Jordan officially became sister cities this week.A memorandum of understanding was signed by Foz do Iguacu’s Mayor Chico Brasileiro and Maen Masadeh, Jordan’s ambassador to Brazil.The ceremony took place at the Palacio Cataratas, the city hall headquarters in Foz do Iguacu.The MoU consolidates a partnership…
