Stories from the magazine
Radisson Blu’s Healthy Option: Larder Restaurant’s Lunch Buffet
At the Larder Restaurant of Radisson Blu in the Diplomatic Quarter, don’t let their extensive buffet fool you – it’s…
Dynamic Djibouti
When choosing a place to travel, you will usually go for the popular countries and their most-visited tourist attractions. But…
Interview with Ambasssador Dya-Eddine Said Bamakhrama
Embassy of the Republic of Djibouti BY ALEXANDER WOODMAN Assigned as the Ambassador of the Republic of Djibouti to the…
Charcoza: Celebrating Meat and Meze
Steak places and Arabic food are abundant in the city. But very few have curated the best meat and varied…
The Artistry and Passion of Teak Woodwork
Established in 2015, Teak Woodwork was opened to create high quality and artistic furniture where each piece is customizable to…
Delicious and Healthy Recipes
By Ayesha Marium Whip up some delicious and easy-to-make dishes for the whole family! When cooking, it’s very important to…
SoCycle Riyadh
More than a ride, it’s a party on a bike! How would you like to be energized, motivated, and look…
Shoes for Sports
By Alyaa Malik Every sporting champion knows that their “shoes maketh the man”. Here are some of the shoes that…
Healthy and Happy Eating
By Naureen Ahmed We often have a lot of excuses to not eat healthy. Life gets in the way? Too…
Wholesome Desserts
By Janelle Vales-Yasay Being fit and healthy doesn’t mean letting go of your sweet tooth. With Tookind Bakery’s pastries, you’ll…
Saudi National Day at Oud Square
The 89th Saudi National Day was celebrated with enthusiasm and festiveness at the DQ’s Oud Square. Here’s a glimpse into…
Embassy Marks 209th Anniversary of the Independence of Mexico
The Mexican Embassy in Saudi Arabia celebrated the 209th anniversary of the Independence of Mexico last September 15, 2019. H.R.H…
InterContinental Hotel Riyadh Highlights Mexican Food
InterContinental Hotel held the Mexican Gastronomic Festival last September 16-22, 2019 at the Al-Bustan Restaurant. This year’s food festival is…
Ireland Embassy Hosts Turquoise Mountain Presentation
BY ROSITSA DOROVSKA The Ireland Embassy hosted a presentation by Turquoise Mountain titled “Introducing Saudi Arts & Crafts” on Thursday,…
Annual Businesswomen Reception Held
The Riyadh Chamber of Commerce organized the Annual Businesswomen Reception in the Riyadh International Conventions and Exhibitions Center on September…
Embassy Celebrates India Day
The Embassy of India in Riyadh organized ‘India Day’ in association with the Diplomatic Quarter General Authority on August 17,…
Embassy of Morocco Organizes National Day Celebrations
The Embassy of Morocco in Riyadh organized a National Day celebration on July 30, 2019. Ambassador Mustapha Mansouri and his…
Patricia Villegas: Economist
Over 10,000 residents call the DQ home. Meet Your Neighbor profiles interesting people in our international DQ Community. Learn about…
Get Fit in the DQ
There’s no excuse to miss a workout in the Diplomatic Quarter with the variety of outdoor and indoor fitness opportunities…
Darraq Homes – Partner of Choice of the Diplomatic Community
BY NERMINE ISKANDARANI Marketing & Communications Section Head Dur Hospitality Co. May it be security, location cachet or simply home…
Tales of Taif
By Janelle Vales-Yasay Taif is a city located in Saudi Arabia overshadowed by its more well-known neighboring cities of Jeddah…
The National Day Season: Empowerment and Entertainment
The celebration of this year’s Saudi National Day is part of the Saudi Seasons aimed at transforming the Kingdom into…
