Stories from the magazine
The King Abdul Aziz Camel Festival: An Enrichment of Heritage, Nationalism, and Culture
By Aevan Caro More than 120 kilometers northeast of the Kingdom’s capital, thousands of guests and visitors have gathered to…
British Council: Bridge of Education and Culture
The British Council is the United Kingdom’s international organization for cultural relations and educational opportunities. The British Council in the…
Alliance Française: Beacon of Language and Culture
The Alliance Française of Saudi Arabia has transformed over time from being a language center in 2010 to a real…
Yun Cultural Center: Gateway to Discovering China
Founder Aisha Yun started the Yun Cultural Center in 2009. With the vision of leading the cultural exchange between China…
The Art of Darraq Living
Darraq in the heart of the Diplomatic Quarter comprises of over 400 luxurious, premium residential units. While all properties represent…
The Nuun of Nu
By Lynda Schmidt Nuun is the pronunciation of the letter N in Arabic, which is also the first letter of…
Crafts of Saudi Arabia: The Living Exhibition
By Margie Sartain Saudi Arabia holds a deep connection with the people of its past, one that has been fostered…
A Kingdom’s Creative Re-Awakening
By Saudi Design Week From historical buildings wrapped in foil, art and design festivals, to Saudi talents making a splash…
Marvelous Mauritius
By Noora Dabbagh and Fariha Eshrat Immerse in the splendor of Mauritius! From its breathtaking beaches to its diverse landscapes…
Interview with Ambassador Mohamed Iqbal Latona
Embassy of Mauritius How did you get started being a diplomat? After obtaining my bachelor’s degree in English from the…
Feel Good Food at Urth Caffé
By Janelle Vales-Yasay With its long lines in the morning and busy nights, it took us quite a while before…
Your Jeddah Sanctuary Awaits
Located on Tahlia Street in the heart of Jeddah’s business and shopping district, Assila Hotel is the ideal destination for…
Ushaiger: The Village Where Time Stood Still
By Yana Murash Time goes by so fast. We blink and we miss a lot of moments; a lot of…
Curators of Art Supplies
By Kelly Downing Gone are the days of overflowing suitcases with art supplies purchased on overseas trips. Today, the artists…
Saudi Heritage and Fine Art on Exhibit
In honor of His Royal Highness Prince Faisal Bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz Alsaud, the governor of Riyadh, L’Art Pur Foundation…
Turkey Welcomes Spring
By Rosita Dorovska Have you ever seen ambassadors jumping over fire? If the answer is yes, then you have probably…
France Brings Classical Music To Life
As the theater’s spotlight aims at the stage of the Cultural Palace, a young gentleman enters with his violin and…
German Embassy Showcases Work of Saudi Artists
On February 25, 2019, German Ambassador Jörg Ranau and his wife Heike Ranau hosted the opening reception of a contemporary…
Abdallah Hachem: Photographer
Over 10,000 residents call the DQ home. Meet Your Neighbor profiles interesting people in our international DQ Community. Learn about…