Stories from the magazine
DQ: The Making of a Smart City
BY MARIA COMETTI The Diplomatic Quarter is fast becoming a smart city; a model district utilizing the latest technologies to…
The Power of Landscape Architecture
Bringing Communities to Life! When we think of inspirational art, great paintings and sculptures may come to mind, however, the…
Riyadh Goes Green
BY AEVAN CARO Known for its vast arid landscapes, the city of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia’s capital, is ready to set…
Darraq: Luxury Apartments
By Nermine Iskandarani Marketing & Communications Section Head Dur Hospitality Co. A Vibrant Location with Breathtaking Views Open the doors of…
Scenic Singapore
BY FARIHA ESHRAT The cleanest, best planned, and quite possibly the most entertaining place in the world – discover more…
Interview with Ambassador Chow Ming Wong
BY ALEXANDER WOODMAN Saudi Arabia and Singapore have long been trading partners. Besides the existing bilateral trade areas, what is…
Saudi Arabia’s First LEED Certified Hotel
Marriott Diplomatic Quarter is the first hotel in the Kingdom to achieve LEED Gold certification; one of the most prominent…
Freewheeling in Riyadh
BY JOU PABALATE A few years ago, there were only a handful of spaces where women could ride a bicycle,…
New Schools in the DQ
The Diplomatic Quarter will see new learning institutions in its grounds. The best education and training for children are within…
A Look Back to My Time in Saudi Arabia
BY ALEXANDER WOODMAN “The world can learn more from Saudi Arabia than Saudi Arabia can learn from the world.” –…
The Organic Dates of Bateel
Bateel established its prominent brand position by creating the market for gourmet dates and date confectionery. By uncompromising focus on…
Start Sowing
BY YUSUF MARIO GERMINO Too much time in your hands? Take this opportunity to discover if you have a “green thumb”…
Saudi Summer Staycation at Nofa
Time to beat Riyadh’s summer with a retreat at Nofa Resort Riyadh, A Radisson Collection Hotel. Jump into the blue with…
Environmental Health 101
BY FARIHA ESHRAT, MBBS Have you ever considered how the air you breathe, the water you drink and the ground…
How To Live Sustainably in Saudi Arabia
BY THE PINK TARHA Living sustainably is a life-long commitment but it has a long way to go before everyone…
Keep Calm and Vegan On
BY ALYAA MALIK If you’ve always wanted to become vegan but find it challenging to prepare your own dishes, you will…
Pay It Forward: A Cycle of Kindness
BY LAURINE GAYLE VALES “Because it proves that you don’t need much to change the entire world for the better.…
Animal Rescuers: A New Breed of Heroes
BY YANA MURASH Heroes are people who show courage and selflessness in helping others. They are everywhere and they are…
The WHOM Cookbook
The Riyadh WHOM Cookbook has been a long time coming and I am delighted that at the end of my…
Ed Mills: Diplomat
Over 10,000 residents call the DQ home. Meet Your Neighbor profiles interesting people in our international DQ Community. Learn about…