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International Saudi Designer ISSUE 31 SEPTEMBER 2015

FROM THE EDITOR

OH GLORIOUS SEPTEMBER!

Editor-in-Chief Enas Hashani Managing Editor Maria Mahdaly Executive Editor Bassma Al Toaimi

This month is that time of the year when the fashion circus rolls into town. No other month causes a louder buzz among style insiders, designers and shoppers, all eagerly waiting to find out what will separate the sartorialists from the fashion victims of the world.

In recent years, the region has moved beyond being a mere spectator of the international fashion scene. Our rich culture has become a well of inspiration for designers and tastemakers the world over. And this realization is what drove us to create a special edition that celebrates style as an extension of our identity.

Awaken your cultural pride with our special report on the threads and traditions that have swept the world with a Khaleeji cool breeze. Be in the latest know of trends by following our list of style forward instagrammers.

We invite you to get up close and personal with Saudi Arabia’s self-made star, Mohammed Ashi, the fashion designer who started his journey as an apprentice for Elie Saab and has now gained the nod of industry icons with his very own label, ASHI. At Destination we try to uncover insightful stories that will leave you informed and inspired to make a difference. We sat down with Shahd Al Shehail, Saudi social entrepreneur and founder of JUST, an enterprise whose efforts are echoing across continents, calling for a more ethical and sustainable fashion industry.

Regional Editorial Manager Jou Pabalate Regional Editor Johara Al Mogbel Associate Editor/Photographer Mohammed Deghaishm Editors Sahrish Ali Sohila El Saadany Contributing Writers Ahmad Sabri Amal Shaikh Anne Marie Argile Areej Al Salmi Faris Alyahya Mohammed Mirza Nora Saiari Sobia Javed Zareen Muzaffar Guest Fashion Editor Felwa Alhudaithy Art Director Reem Al Assal Studio Manager Mohamed Fawzy Graphic Designers Dina Al Amoudi Mohammed Rashad Photographers Johara Al Mogbel Jou Pabalate Mohamed Fawzy Nawaf Al Farraj Rayan Nawawi Social Media Agent Hurreia Balouch Web Admin/Associate Editor Swalah Eshki Cover Photo by Abdullah Al Mosharraf Editorial Contribution editor@destinationryd.com

For those who are more fashionably apathetic, worry not - no issue of Destination Riyadh is complete without articles on dining adventures in the city and fun-filled activities to keep you on your toes.

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"Fashions fade, style is eternal."

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On The Cover: The Arab Fashion Remix

By Guest Photographer: Abdullah Al Musharraf When you want striking, different and simply brilliant photography, you turn to Abdullah Al Musharraf. He took all that is this issue and came up with what you see before you — ideas summed in a mind blowing photo.

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Business • Financial Abuse with Reem Asaad • JUST Fashion • Mohammed Ashi the Visionary

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Special Features • Saudi Fashion Movement • GCC Makers • The Khaleeji Cool

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Healthy Living • Food for Thought • Aleef Animal Rescue Center

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Spirituality • Malcolm X • Jealousy: The Good and the Bad • Become a Better Blogger

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Style & Shopping • September is Here • Yoko's Dos and Don'ts • Sun Protection

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Travel Trends • Travel News: - Value Packages to Paris - Stay Connected On Board • Paris a La Mode

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Arts & Entertainment • Artist's Corner: Reema Motib • Arab's Got Style

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Saudi Tennis Player Gets Gold at National Junior Tennis Championships The country’s latest sporting achievement has come in the form of a very impressive 14 year old. Captain of the Saudi Junior tennis team, Saud Alhagbani won gold at the United States National Junior Tennis Championships for singles after beating American player Dustin Howard in the final match at the playgrounds of the US Virginia Beach city. At the same championship, Alhagbani also won the gold medal for doubles with his US companion player Agee after beating the US double team Izaak Smith and Alejandro, according to Saudi Press Agency (SPA).

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Thumbs down to Pocketing Tips

The editors of Destination are always keen to appreciate good service.

We’ve always encouraged readers to extend a little extra gratuity for wait staff who go an extra mile to give you an impeccable dining experience.

So imagine our dismay when we encountered waiters who pocket the tips we’ve left for their colleagues.

Seriously guys, habits like this have a ripple effect - the waiter who did serve us would feel his service isn’t getting rewarded, others would mimic the practice and to top it off, it’s downright stealing.

Instead of investing your energy in taking what isn’t yours, why not focus on doing better at your job?

Saudi Delegates Rocked at the Special Olympics World Games 2015 We wanted to do backflips when this item hit our hot desk. The Special Olympics Saudi athletes managed to get 15 medals at the recently concluded World Games 2015 held in LA. If that’s not enough, these awesome

lads did a back-to-back win in the pool.

Abdulrahman Al Yafei takes home the gold, while Faisal Al Qusaibi gets to bag the silver for the 25-meter backstroke swimming competition.

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Souq Okaz, the Best Event of Them All What if we told you Taif had a cool cultural event? And what if we told you it was, from all accounts, possibly the coolest event in Saudi Arabia so far?

We know. We wouldn’t believe it either. But it turns out that Souq Okaz has retained its awesomeness from the days when it was the main Arabian hub for long-ago poets.

Once a main trading center 12 centuries ago, it was one of the areas that shaped literature and culture. So with historical reenactments, traditional Saudi product displays and fun plays, we’d easily say it outbeats Janadriah in the fun factor. Well done, Souq Okaz! We’re quite filled with pride.

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EVENTS AND HAPPENINGS

EVENTS & HAPPENINGS

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1. Jotun Launches Kids Collection

Jotun launched its Kids Collection to create more imaginative and fun spaces for the little ones. Parents can use different colors and styles for an inspiring setting for their children. The three themes available for children are Magical Pinks, Play Time and Little Champs. Color experts at Jotun crafted each of those themes to offer young minds the right colors to help them grow, learn more and play in their own space.

2. APSCO’s Football Social Media Campaign APSCO launched a football promotion campaign and the three winners Hamad AlHaidari, Hussein Al Moaibed and Asim Ashour, and their companions, won a trip to London where they attended the final football match between Alhilal and Alnasr clubs on Aug. 12. All expenses of the trip were covered

by APSCO.

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3. LG Unveil Their Latest OLED TV Line-up

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LG Electronic has unveiled their latest OLED TV line-up at its regional launch event at the Madinat Jumeriah resort in Dubai in August.

The event was hosted by Kevin Cha, LG President of Middle East and Africa Region, and Hyoung S. Park, Group Leader of Home Entertainment Company Sales & Marketing.

The event highlighted LG’s rise to the top of the global OLED industry. Other guests included Former Director of MBC Action, Iyad Qassem and other OLED VIP consumers in the MEA region.

4. Gillette Launches New Fusion ProGlide

On Aug. 4, Gillette launched the Fusion ProGlide with FlexBall Technology at the Art Sawa in Dubai. The new Fusion ProGlide will be widely available at mass retailers throughout the region from the beginning of this month at starting retail price of SR 40.

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5. Chinese Circus Comes to Town!

Acrobats, magical illusions, weightlifting; you name it, they did it. A Chinese entertainment troupe graced Riyadh with their impressive skills from Aug. 14-18, performing twice a day in two different shopping malls.

7. Ama Art Venue holds Calligraphy Workshop with Mohsen Ghareb

6. Buffalo Wings and Rings Open in Riyadh

A new wings king is in town!

Buffalo Wings and Rings has finally opened its doors for Riyadhis looking for some finger licking good wings. BW&R opened its first store back in 1984 and during its launched, they promised to be the sports restaurant everyone one will be flocking to.

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The newest addition in the Riyadh art scene, AMA Art Venue has been busy holding creative events in their gallery at New Dhiriyah. Their latest workshop featured renowned calligrapher, Mohsen Ghareb who conducted a special session from Aug. 23-24. The aspiring artists received one on one coaching on the art of calligraphy and mixed media use during the training sessions.

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EVENTS AND HAPPENINGS

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

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SEPT. 1 – 2

NATIONAL BUSINESS WOMEN FORUM The forum aims at examining the reality of female investments in the Kingdom and the challenges facing them.

Location: Four Seasons Hotel Tel: +966-11-2182222 Email: halgelaud@csc.org.sa

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THE 2ND SAUDI INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SCIENTIFIC PUBLISHING 2015 Discussing issues and challenges surrounding scientific publishing in the Arab world.

Location: King Saud University Tel: +966-11-4670888 Email: rectoroffice@ksu.edu.sa Web: ksu.edu.sa

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SEPT. 8 – 9

IDC CIO SUMMIT Aiming to provide thoughtprovoking and actionable insights to CIOs and Senior IT Executives through a mix of presentations and case studies along with the opportunity to get involved in discussions with experts.

Location: Four Seasons Hotel Email: rbhattacharjee@idc.com Web: idcciosummit.com

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SEPT. 9 – 15

3RD TOUCHES OF SAUDI FESTIVAL A Saudi Festival that meets the needs of women and aims to highlight the various commercial activates of Saudi women.

Location: Kingdom Center Mob: +966-504685246 Email: n.himeel@gmail.com

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INNOVATION OF FASHION A networking event for those passionate about fashion to share their experience. Organized

by Talent Reunion.

Time: 7:30 p.m.

Fee: SR 100 Email: TalentReunion@Gmail.com

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AUG. 30 – SEPT. 3

DIRECTIONS EXHIBITION Exhibition for fashion, graphics and interior sections of Princess Norah bint Abdulrahman University.

Location: Princess Norah bint Abdulrahman University Email: gpad4@outlook.com

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KINGDOM FUTURE ENERGY SUMMIT Event dedicated to renewable energies, energy efficiency and clean technologies.

Email: amy.pereira@besummits.com Web: kingdomfes.com

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SEPT. 13 – 15

Location: FireGrill, Tahlia Mob: +966-500510942 Web: firegrill-sa.com

Mob: +966-595744122 Email: hadbnajdest@gmail.com 4pazar

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MAALYHA EXHIBITION Organized by Joud exhibition, a fashion show exhibition for women to showcase top fashion designs.

Location: Al Khozama Hall Tel: +966-11-4633600 Email: joud.exhibition@gmail.com Web: maalyha.com maalyha_expo

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OCT. 14 – 16

SAUDI AGRICULTURE 2015 Middle East’s largest agriculture exhibition attracting exhibitors from the Middle East, Europe, the Americas, Asia and supported by Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Agriculture.

Location: Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center Tel: +966-11-2295604 Email: info@recexpo.com Web: saudi-agriculture.com

OCT. 24 OCT. 18 – 20

SAUDI HORECA Fourth annual HORECA hospitality exhibition featuring a host of activities and shows including workshops, culinary art show and much more.

Location: info@saudihoreca.com Web: saudihoreca.com

10KSA Raising breast cancer awareness and breaking the Guinness Book of World Records for the largest pink ribbon as well as raising funds for the Zahra Breast Cancer Association.

Email: contact@10ksa.com Web: 10ksa.com join10ksa

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OCTOBER 2015

FIREGRILL: BURRITO SPEED EATING CONTEST Grand Final will be held with the winner winning a trip to Cancun, Mexico for a week as well as a free burrito a day for a year.

CINDERELLA EXHIBITION The exhibition will be showcasing business owners, business women, charities, productive families and will be giving them the opportunity to present their products and services.

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HERE ARE A FEW TIPS • Maintain a separate bank account. Joint account is not recommended for all married couples. They are designed for some certain purposes.

• Keep your banking information confidential.

• Never issue an unlimited POA to your husband or other family member.

FINANCIAL PLANNING WITH REEM ASAAD Financially Abused?

What is financial abuse and are you a victim?

According to womenslaw.org, it is the practice of “making or attempting to make a person financially dependent.” It is also the practice of coercing your partner into choices that would otherwise not be made.

Examples of financial abuse include maintaining total control on financial resources in a household (or a personal relationship), withholding access to money, credit or identity theft, or job coercion. In Arabia especially, we rarely discuss this problem openly since it has familial stigma attached to it.

Not uncommonly, financial abuse sneaks into the relationship and sometimes ends in painful breakups or more dire consequences

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like imprisonment (in extreme cases).

In my career I have witnessed women coerced into personal loans for their husbands who are either unable to repay it or deny their personal involvement in the matter.

In other cases, women are chosen in marriage for their job. In fact, today a question about a woman’s salary and earnings can arise when marriage is proposed.

Clearly, life has become more expensive and the single income household is no longer a sustainable model for modern family, but abuse should notbe tolerated. In many of these cases, the abuser has access to the financial and identity information of the “abused.”

• Do NOT obtain a personal loan for anyone else unless it is a very trusted relative or friend. Be prepared that you may not get repaid. Legally, you are the only liable person in this transaction.

• When contributing to family expenses, keep a record of amounts and dates.

• Do not discuss your pay or finances casually among friends and family members.

The Author: Reem Asaad is an inspirational Saudi woman. She is a wife, mother, writer and financial adviser.

Asaad was ranked the third most powerful Arab Woman in 2012 by Arabian Business Magazine.

Email: Nasi7atreem@gmail.com Nasi7atreem

Perfect Black, Perfect Color

Introducing a new outstanding LG OLED TV. Experience the vivid colors of nature while watching the OLED TV and feel right in the midst of the action. The purity and clearness of its black color is unattainable by any other TV. Its slimness

adds to its modern look, and the curved screen naturally fits the vision range.

LG is the only brand in Saudi Arabia that has the OLED TV up for purchase with a 4-year warranty.

BUSINESS

Ishbilia Compound Your Mini-city within the City

Situated in one of Riyadh’s fast developing prime districts is an exclusive neighborhood that brings the best of community living coupled with luxury hospitality.

Imagine a mini-city where all your needs are within reach and all your wants are cared for—a place you can truly call home.

Ishbilia Compound makes this a reality by providing a safe, fun and convenient haven for all its residents.

A collection of fully furnished, private and ready for occupancy villas are available on Ishbilia’s lush 379,000-square meter property. The executive suite villas offer a 400-square meter living space with 3 to 4 bedrooms and a choice between a backyard or your very own private pool as well as a maid or driver’s quarters.

An Oasis with marvelious landscaping.

The duplex units also have a garage and rooms for maids and drivers. For single residents, the compound offers a fully-equipped and spacious 120-square meter VIP studio which includes a large kitchen, nestled within its neighborhood confines.

What truly makes Ishbila a unique sanctuary is the close-knit community it

You may also opt for the 280-square meter duplexes available, complete with 3 to 4 bedrooms and either a pool or backyard.

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fosters. The compound provides residents with an abundant array of entertaining activities for residents with the promise of good company.

From a state of the art gym complete with free fitness classes, a variety of interest clubs as well as weekend events and discovery trips across the city; every family member can find themselves entertained.

One of the VIP studios.

At Ishbilia, parents are able to provide their children with a safe and fun environment to enjoy their childhood to the fullest while living in Riyadh.

Their school (pre-KG through 3) is conveniently located within the compound and for your convenience and peace of mind, Ishbilia provides safe transportation to the top international schools in the city for your children. By the end of the year, there will be a clinic available on site with a general practitioner and emergency unit ready to address your medical needs 24/7.

Expect to be surrounded by lush and well maintained landscaping all year. Have the freedom to jog and take walks while your children bicycle and play in the compound’s playgrounds with their friends.

All villas come equip with a lovely kitchen that is conveniently connected to one of the family living rooms.

Ishbilia understands how important your safety and security is to you so that you can relax and enjoy an unfettered lifestyle. The Royal Saudi Security Forces guards the compound and uniformed security personnel patrol the grounds day and night. The friendly and hospitable staff promise an unparalleled service to address your needs.

The community pool is the perfect place to chill with your family and neighbors.

A carefully designed shaded play area ideal for 6 month to 6 year olds, which connects to a park like bigger playground best for older children aged 6 to 16.

Backyard swimming pool.

Ishbilia compound has a mini-market selling hard to find products, a local crafts store, a newly renovated modern restaurant, atrium, saloon, bowling alley and a large community pool.

To top it off, an Ishbilia Cafe that proudly serves Starbucks coffee and a Baskin Robbins satellite are on-site, with an organic health store opening soon.

Ishbilia will soon offer a Guest House “Sevilla” within the compound to accommodate guests from existing, corporate client who may only require a short stay. More upgrades are on the way at Ishbilia as they strive to ensure the best compound living in the Kingdom.

Email: ishbilia@bawaniint.com Tel: +966-11-4445979 Mob: +966-593111094 Web: ksacompounds.com ishbiliacompound

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JUST

Believing in fair tales.

By Jou Pabalate Shahd AlShehail Founder of JUST social entreprise

Everyone has a story, so does every thing. Behind the clothes on your back are narratives often left untold.

The reality is, beyond the salesman or cashier who hands you a bag of your latest purchase; every other person who has toiled and sown the garments has become invisible.

data and storytelling to engage and empower shoppers to make ethical choices that would eventually impact sustainable change in the global fashion industry.

This is what Shahd AlShehail and co-founder Natalie Grillon were coming from when they created JUST, a social enterprise that uses design,

Saudi social entrepreneur, Shahd AlShehaili ticks all the boxes for what writers would consider a gold star feature.

She earned an MBA from John Hopkins, left a possibly

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lucrative career to go out into the world and try to change it.

She was the first woman from the Arab world to become a global fellow for the Acumen Fund, which by the way had a selection process that produced 10 to 12 fellows out of thousands who apply annually.

AlShehaili started her journey into social entrepreneurship when she was about to finish

It was this pivotal moment that pushed AlShehaili to apply for the global Acumen Fellowship. Through Acumen, AlShehaili got to know Grillon. The latter would visit her in India where they would trade experiences that would eventually give birth to what is now, project JUST. “Natalie was working with an organic cotton company in northern Uganda and she told me this beautiful story of impact, of how engagement in organic farming and fair trade has given the farmers better wages, better lives, and basically lifted the community up from poverty during what is, ultimately, a post civil war. And in the end, it got us wondering, wouldn’t shoppers want to know about this?”

A few weeks later, Rana Plaza, a building that housed multiple garment factories in Bangladesh collapsed. The tragedy took the lives of 1,129 people. The devastating death toll could have easily been avoided if workers weren’t ordered to come in after the building was declared unsafe for people.

Ethical fashion leads to happy lives.

her MBA from John Hopkins, Maryland. Towards the end of her program, AlShehaili went to Rwanda where she would come face to face for the first time with the challenges of impacting change.

It was an episode of selfdoubt that led her to read “Blue Sweater,” a memoir by the Global Acumen founder, Jacqueline Novagratz. It would

ignite her spirit to forge on in making a difference regardless of how muddled it can be along the way.

“One of the important lessons that I keep coming back to from the book was that in doing our work to alleviate poverty; one must have the humility to see the world for what it really is and the audacity to imagine it (the world), as it should be.”

This incident really served as a wake up call for AlShehaili, who recalled,

“It got down to something as simple as, here I am, sitting in India, doing my work to supposedly help alleviate poverty, wherein fact; the very shirt on my back can very well be made of injustice.

It just didn’t make sense.”

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JUST works on making a direct route between retailers, consumers and the makers.

already made great strides in its mission to empower consumers by using technology to communicate stories and data that will help them make informed and conscious choices.

AlShehaili worked in India as a Global Fellow, where she and Grillon first came up with the idea of JUST.

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For this, AlShehaili shared some exciting news:“Very soon, we will be launching a mobile application that will give shoppers the ability to scan a label, which will give them insight of the brand’s practices and from there, they can choose whether they will support it based on the information presented to them.

The app will also give them resources and alternatives, channeling them towards more ethical brands in the market.”

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So how does technology factor in the storytelling mechanism of JUST?

On top of empowering consumers, AlShehaili and Grillon are also helping brands who are making an effort to adopt and implement an ethical and sustainable business model by providing them a platform to tell their story. Fashion is a 3 trilliondollar industry, out of it only 2 percent is reportedly considered ethical. In a way, JUST is doing what they can to show why this minority deserves to be the new majority in the future.

One of the systems currently being developed

by JUST is a database that allows fashion labels to upload their supplier data, making room for transparency.

They also plan to create a system that would collect real time, unfiltered feedback from garment producers and workers themselves.

The founders of JUST are not buried in blind idealism, however, as an ecosystem overhaul cannot and will not happen overnight. Neither will their method be the sole silver bullet to solve the maladies of supply chains.

“At the end of the day, you’re looking at a multi-stakeholder effort. And this requires looking at what would make these players sit on the table to begin with. Fast fashion companies for example, won’t necessarily listen to policy makers and wiggle their way through weak government channels to tap into scrupulous suppliers who would produce the most at the lowest cost. But, they will

A true storyteller, AlShehaili shares her experiences as a social entrepreneur and the importance of humility during one of the Creative Mornings in Dubai.

listen to where the money is coming from- the consumers of their product.”

As AlShehaili puts it, there is a lot of potential in having Saudi society, which has inherent cultural and religious values grounded on justice, spark an ethical fashion movement.

Some people might still be skeptical as to how their innovative approach can actually be sustainable on a larger scale. Fast fashion for now, is accessible, affordable and convenient. It fits the whole mass consumerist

culture of purchase now, think later.

To be honest, AlShehaili’s passion is contagious. She is truly a storyteller whose thoughts dig deep into your consciousness, making it run long after the conversation has ended. The problem of ethical fashion is complex.

Ignorance is bliss, so they say.

The comfort of apathy is an apparent danger that will keep us from truly understanding that in choosing ourselves, we choose mankind.

Web: projectjust.com

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OUR CHAT WITH THE

VISIONARY MOHAMMED ASHI In a region where few designers achieve international critical acclaim, Mohammed Ashi led the pack as the first Saudi to attain success with his avant-garde approach to tailoring.

By Felwa Alhudaithy

With nods from the likes of Anna Wintour, and an eye for making the most beautiful collections, we can safely say Ashi Studio is well on it’s way to solidifying its status as a renowned atelier alongside Oscar de la Renta and Dior, if it hadn’t already. We sat down with the visionary himself to see the human side of the studio.

Have you always had a passion for fashion?

I have been passionate about art, design and drawing since I was 5 years old and I attended my first fashion show when I was 12. I started working on my silhouette and style of Ashi studio since fashion school.

I was obsessed with creating a silhouette with a modern touch but was influenced by the old schools of couture such as Charles F Worth. I always enjoyed the cutting and tailoring process and the details involved in it. So I already had everything in mind set for my first collection due to previous experimental experiences and the influence of old couture houses.

What did you study and did it help you as a designer?

I studied Fashion Design at the prestigious fashion school, Esmod International. Surely my school enhanced my techniques and my vision for design. My biggest challenge was to create a silhouette that became an Ashi Studio Signature, which is recognized today by our clients worldwide.

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Do you have a muse while you design? A perfect idea of a woman perhaps, a historical figure or even a socialite?

My muse is the Duchess of Windsor Wallis Simpson because she was an icon of fashion and elegance. I admire her strength and the way she fought for her rights.

My client is an avant-garde sophisticated woman who likes to stand out and is looking for a glamorous and timeless look.

She is an haute couture client.

What’s your inspiration and why aren’t you based in Riyadh or Jeddah? Why do you consider Beirut as your spiritual home and would you ever consider relocating to any other Arab country?

What do you want Ashi Studio to be known for, five years from now?

I want Ashi Studio to be renowned internationally and to open more stores worldwide and expand the brand to cover all continents.

Do you think that your fame, internationally, established your status nationally?

The key of fame to any designer is the credibility gained from international press. Being featured in Vogue Italia and chosen as the only Arab designer at the Vogue/ San Pellegrino event gave Ashi Studio a lot of credibility and credit in the fashion industry.

My inspiration comes from art, movies, music and architecture.

I am very much inspired by the age of couture (1940-1950s), which was the era of glamor and elegance.

I am not based in Saudi because unfortunately the country does not have the right production platform for such a field. We cannot find the right craftsmanship like the one available in Beirut.

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Qatar and we also sell in London. In Saudi Arabia, the business of fashion has not matured enough to start building an empire of couturiers and pret-a-porter designers.

What do you collect and why?

I am a big art collector. I collect mainly paintings from all over the world because I believe that art works have a lifetime value. The older it gets the more valuable it becomes.

What’s your detox?

Traveling and exploring other cultures and norms.

What is elegance to you?

Elegance to me is attitude. I’ve always admired women who know how to carry themselves in public, who are confident and know what they want.

What do you do to keep your soul up to date?

I am constantly keeping myself updated by reading history, researching, listening to music, visiting museums and historical landmarks around the world. I always seek cultural activities wherever I go.

What’s the best advice you’ve received that has kept you going and growing?

The best advice was given to me by Linda Fargo, Senior Vice President, Women’s Fashion Director and Store Presentation at Bergdorf Goodman). She advised me to keep my emotions in the aesthetic designs but with a modern twist. This was a key to Ashi studio’s success.

Web: ashistudio.com

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THE SAUDI FASHION MOVEMENT Why slow and steady wins the race.

The fashion scene in Riyadh is on a sleeping haze to say the least. There seems to be several trials to revive it, yet it will take a village to do so.

From Riyadh Fashion Days to Jawahir to Harvey Nichols to the obscure one-off certified ‘stylist’ no one knows about except, of course, her closest friends… Such movements might have their hearts in the right place, however; the lack of support from fashion editors of leading magazines in the Gulf makes it hard to take them seriously.

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By Felwa Alhudaithy

Alexander McQueen

Finding talents might be easy but nourishing them is the problem. It takes time and money, and lots of guidance. I hate to be a pessimist here, but I will for the sake of argument.

We have up-and-coming designers who have been given ‘chances’ to shine all over the GCC as well as worldwide.

But what will always be our Achilles heel is that these creators only think of the design without giving tailoring and quality a second look.

We need to look closely at the pieces being manufactured and inspect every garment to ensure it being tailored to a minimum. every cut, sequins, and zipper should look like.

If we read on huge designers we’d discover that tailoring was essential to almost all of them. If you have been lucky enough to visit Savage Beauty, Alexander McQueen’s exhibition in London, you’d be flabbergasted at his impeccable execution of every piece.

Even his 1992 Graduation collection entitled “Jack the Ripper Stalks His Victims," (what a name and concept), was a sight. It’s as if he treated every garment as a living and breathing creature.

Yes, young designers, the devil is in the details. He knows how

We have a lack of culturalism as a nation, we need to encourage our young to read more, read everything from history, politics, even poof nonsense pieces about today’s most talked about persona.

We need fashion schools and workshops. We need people to know that fashion is not the new ‘cupcake’ industry.

Our fashion scene might

That collection was so out of the norm that Isabella Blow, at the time Fashion Assistant to Michael Roberts (Fashion Director of Tatler and The Sunday Times), was attending the Graduation show at the Central St. Martin’s and was instantly struck by the beauty and craftsmanship of the clothing, and so she decided that she had to have it, and bought the

entire collection for 5,000 pounds.

This was the beginning of a remarkable partnership and friendship.

Isabella chose to pay Lee in installments each week, and would later provide him with the publicity that garnered him attention as the ‘enfant terrible’ of British fashion.

We need our own Saudi Lee and Blow.

Who will step up his/her game?

be in for a rude awakening, because at the end of the day, amateur bloggers and stylists that virtually had no training in leading companies or magazines can not resurrect our sleeping fashion industry, yet, if we all worked together to find real Saudi talents and nourished them, while making them work hard for it, only then will we find Nirvana.

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If you want to be a designer, stylist, editor, or even blogger you have to get into it with the intention of excelling without losing the integrity of your product, even if that product is yourself.

BRIGHT STARS OF THE GCC Fashion Sky

Introducing our favorite fashion makers from around the GCC.

By Johara Al Mogbel

A_Ghuph Studio

Part architect, part genius, and all around brilliant maker, Alaa Alghufaili managed to successfully mix Islamic geometry and laser cutting to produce some of the prettiest wood-based objects this side of the globe. From speakers, to necklaces and clutches, we want to own almost everything in the product line.

The branding is spot on, too.

Represent Saudi Arabia, woot! a_ghuph

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Sofia Alasfoor

From Bahrain, we have this luxury handbag line.

Founded by Sofia Alasfoor and endorsed by the likes of the Overdressed, the handbags (dubbed Shields) have already cultivated a loyal following.

Sofia herself has quite the background, having been taught and trained at London College of Fashion, Parsons New York and Istituto Europeo di Design. The bags are a wee bit overpriced, but if you want to carry a bespoke Arabic designed purse, this is it.

The Kayys

With so many purported clothing lines out there, it can get a little difficult to stand out. But The Kayys, a brand founded by three Qatari sisters, managed to shine with streamlined silhouettes and a wearable collection. The resort 2015 collection was a bit of a miss, but there’s no less than three looks in their spring/ summer collection that we would totally love to wear, and that doesn’t happen very often with us.

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The Good Vibe

Being the silent country of the region, we aren’t that familiar with the Omani fashion scene.

So imagine our pleasant surprise when we found out about The Good Vibe. An urban street culture brand, we love their no nonsense attitude and their galaxy print snapbacks, we won’t lie. And it’s unique to the peninsula, which we think is pretty cool.

Their flagship store is in Qurum at the Masa Mall, for anyone interested. Here’s to them going global soon!

It was so hard to choose just one option from Kuwait. We don’t know what it is about the country that makes it happen, but there’s quite a number of businesses who’ve started out strong with branding, quality, and design. The one that caught our eye though was Liudmila. Founded by Najeeba Hayat and produced in Italy, we can safely say it is the only proper footwear business in the region. And we are so in love with the navy Leandra and the burgundy Baba in Bordeaux it’s not even funny. liudmilahq

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Shamsa Alabbar

The UAE was another tough one, excelling in jewelry and the like. One that stood out though was Shamsa Alabbar, a graphic designer who used her skills to make beautiful jewelry inspired by Arabic typography. Personally, we’re head over heels for her single letter necklaces. Tres chic. alabbardesigns

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THE Khaleeji Cool

Middle Eastern fashion goes mainstream.

By Jou Pabalate

When our threads become a trend, it just gives us a little oomph of homegrown pride. Besides, it’s nice to see what other countries have picked up from us for a change.

Without further ado…

Shemagh

This versatile scarf is one of our favorite essentials in the Saudi closet. How much love has it gotten from the industry?

Oh let us count the ways!

Hoodies, bags, shirts – name it and it has been done (Nike trainer jackets included). And most recently, the brand, Cecilie Copenhagen from Denmark launched the “Yellow 2015” collection.

It revolved around the shemagh reinterpreted as rompers, dresses and even belts. Interestingly, Karl Lagerfeld did an exclusive Middle Eastern inspired CHANEL Resort 2014, which had the shemagh front and center. If that’s not a nod approval for the region’s style offering, we don’t know what is.

Arabic

Arabic has become the coolest alphabet on upscale casual prints and accessories.

KTZ (Kokon to Zai) and Kenzo were the first to bring it to a more mainstream casual level outside the region, and it just trended from there on.

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Kanye West, in his second appearance on this list, is known to wear his Arabic nameplate a lot too.

Bisht

Stephane Rolland created a Spring/Summer collection for 2015 inspired by the bisht, which got international acclaim when it debuted in PFW. The bisht further caught the interest of sartorial connoisseurs when Kanye West strolled the pavements of New York in a bisht inspired winter coat.

The bisht has been part of the Saudi culture since it was brought to the country by Persian vendors. It was originally used by Bedouins during winter but has now evolved as an essential formal wardrobe for special occasions.

And must we say it, the shemagh or keffiyeh has become a hipster staple. Worn as a scarf, it adds an accent to even the most basic of outfits.

Henna

Initial adaptation of henna in the western regions was in its use as a hair dye as early as the 1800’s. It went a lot more mainstream in the US during the 1950s when the then “I Love Lucy” star Lucilly Ball made the “Henna Rinse” a mainstream beauty practice in households. Today, you have Rihanna and Beyoncé pulling off their own version of henna tats.

While henna originated from our Asian and far eastern counterparts, it has become embedded in the Khaleeji culture as well.

What’s Next?

We thought this deserved a special mention: Shaweesh, the Saudi artist of graffiti fame, wore a cool shalky bomber jacket during the Shubbak Festival 2015 in London. We won’t be surprised if we’ll be seeing a lot of our grandmothers’ jalabiya prints making an appearance in the global scene soon.

Oud

The oud scent may now vary but it has a distinct Arab character to it that is both intense as it is sophisticated.

The oud has made such a bold statement in the world of perfumery to the point wherein niche fragrances have been crafted around it.

The scent of oud holds a level of prestige in the Arab peninsula.

It was brought to the region by Islamic preachers who discovered its wood form use as incense during their expeditions to the far east.

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S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S

Oh, but we do love a creative business. And the Wood Sheikh, he of the footwear drawer slash fashionable optical illusion, is one of the more creative ones we’ve seen in a while. A shoe closet that looks likes your favorite shoe box but a hundred times bigger? Yes please. We’ll take one in Louboutin red, thank you very much.

Can you tell us a little about yourself?

The

WOOD SHEIKH Thinking outside the box.

By Johara Al Mogbel

My name is Saud Al Hashil but my nickname is Odie. I’m assuming you're about to ask "why Odie?" Well, I'm still wondering why my family decided to call me the name of a dog in a cartoon. I think it was my aunt who suggested it because people in England struggled with pronouncing my real name.

I've been to Thailand, Tunisia, France, Spain, Portugal and a few Gulf countries. I'm well overdue a holiday; Maldives is probably my dream destination if anyone would like to take me?

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Why the Wood Sheikh?

I'm proud of my heritage, and proud of my work – it just sounded right.

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STAFF PHOTO / NAWAF AL FARRAJ

I was born in England on December 6, 1988 (26 years young). I was born and raised in Torquay, a small but beautiful seaside town in Devon, England. I studied business and marketing at South Devon College, I'm still not sure how I passed. I don't have a day job, this business gets 24/7 out of me but it's cool, I love doing what I do.

How would you describe your own personal sense of style?

I'm a big believer in "less is more" so my style is simple.

The coolest style for me would be a comfortably fitted plain black/white T-shirt with some jeans. However, a crazy pair of shoes would perfect that style for me, oh and maybe a fancy watch as well, although I'm not that into accessories.

How did you come up with the idea of the boxes?

By thinking outside the box.

Any role models or inspirations?

My big brother, Saeed.

He's my life teacher and he's quite cool, a good human too.

Ok, let's not inflate his ego any more as he'll probably read this.

Any plans for expansion?

What's your next step?

Well right now I am mainly focusing on bespoke pieces.

I've learnt that customers really want to express their personalities within some of the pieces. For me that's really where my passion comes to life - when someone asks for a box that has glitter inside; then I know I'm going to have fun!

I'd really like to have a retail store with many other products, I really want people to see and feel my work in real life.

I've had a lot of admiration on social media, but the comments from the customers when they receive their boxes is much more rewarding, I really try to exceed their expectations.

What's your work process? Do you have anyone to help you out?

My work process involves Drake, coffee, jogging pants and Kinder Bueno. Now that the workload has increased I have a very talented team to support me, but they all know the Kinder Buenos are off limits.

WE’RE CURIOUS..

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE PAIR OF SHOES? Giuseppe Zanotti all day long!

I think he won me over when he released a pair of shoes with gold crocodiles on them. How could I say no?

What inspires me... that moment when someone receives something you made from scratch and says "OMG I LOVE IT.” That right there inspires me! I love the journey and excitement of bringing something to life, all that hard work and effort and then watching someone enjoy it – that's priceless.

Shipping is horrible at the best of times, and custom painted wooden boxes seem like a pain to send off. How do you work around that?

Very well phrased, I could go further but I would like this to be published. To sum up delivery, I once personally drove to Dubai to deliver a box - it was an anniversary gift and the customer was following up for four weeks almost every other day. I realized it wasn't going to get there on time, so DESTINATIONRYD.COM 33

I did the honorable thing and took an 11-hour road trip.

Each country has its challenges, but my aim is to always make the customers happy sometimes I will personally deliver boxes - just like taking your child to school on their first day, you just want them to arrive safely.

Where do you get the most customers from?

I have had so many order requests from around the world, mainly US and UK, but I'm currently focusing on GCC, so most orders are from Saudi, Kuwait, Qatar and UAE.

What would be the ultimate custom order for you?

Double patty, egg, guacamole, jalape単o sauce, red onions, lettuce, tomato inside a brioche bun (lightly toasted). thewoodsheikh

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SEPTEMBER

The Very Special Fashion Column Introducing the new classics.

By Felwa Alhudaithy

It’s finally September, the opening season of the rest of the year. The most ‘fashionable’ month of them all. Haven’t you seen “The September Issue?”

Anna Wintour plans her American Vogue Issue, the thickest and juiciest one, six months in advance.

We are Destination Riyadh, thousands of miles away from fashion weeks, but we are there in spirit. Let’s start our year with a digital cleanse of everything we’ve seen of trends and collections so far.

Take a deep breath and jump in…Get yourself in shape, mental shape that is.

Read all the reviews of the new collections. Hunt for the ‘It’ pieces of the season, and keep them on your wish list until their release date. If you’re not a fan of the actual pret-a-porter collections, skip the reviews and focus on street style.

I find inspiration on Instagram. Don’t mock me!

Instagram is where all those editors, photographers and fashion trolls post their picks of the season. Take notes, for we have chosen the new classics, the going strongs and the newbees.

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The flounce hem is the happiest one. Both flirty and fun, the flounce hem works well for the office or for evening social engagements. This is exactly the kind of versatile piece every woman needs in her wardrobe. So keep those pencil skirt on hold this season.

I picked Celine’s fuller effortless skirts.

Invest in Chanel’s two-tone sling backs. Those beige squared heel beauties are lacquered with a black toe, therefore adding class onto class. Donned by all the models in the fall/winter 2015-16 ready-to-wear show, and soon enough making them the most coveted item of the season. Legend has it that mademoiselle called them pumps when she first created them in 1957.

The waist is making a climb far up your midriff you’d think the 70s are back with all their glory.

It's not just a high waist; it's an exaggerated silhouette that results in the look of long, lean legs and a teeny tiny waist. Pair your high waist skirt or pants with a print on print look.

Gucci has the perfect jackets and silk blouses.

Designers are dying for the allgrey suit as the new look of the modern woman.

Monochromatic in grey is pretty much the chicest thing you can do this fall.

I love The Row’s Grey on Grey oversized ensemble.

Hiding your hands is the chicest thing that you can do.

It might prevent you from eating comfortably, but fashion and function, as we all know, don’t always go hand in hand, no pun intended. Having a sleeve that falls past the hands exaggerates the line of the arm, making them appear longer and therefore chicer.

Get the m arbl clutchwith e your name or in itials in Arabic.

Treat yourself to abespoke personalized L’Afshar clutch.

The founder, Lilian Afshar, a Dubai-based designer showed sustainability after numerous seasons in the limelight with her sleek geometric creations.

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FASHION DO’S AND DON’TS, ACCORDING TO YOKO

YOKO OH YES

By Johara Al Mogbel

This woman nailed it nicely with a grey confection with a proper length and mismatched hijab to give it texture. Oh, yes!

Purple New Balances with an ankle sock and white jeans with a blue sneakers?

Check, check, and check. This couple know they’re comfy.

Yoko is the DR diva alter ego and office therapist. She’s the “head” that keeps us sane and fashionably sound. Baffled? Check @destinationryd on Instagram to meet Yoko.

Hemp and diamonds are a girl’s best friend, didn’t you know?

They’re this girl’s friend, anyway.

Gah-orgeous.

Ooh this girl is chic.

Who else would match their dress to their carry on?

Much approved.

The popped collar is meh, but the bag and the trench coat?

Saunter on, stylish gentleman. Saunter on.

If we could change one thing in this dapper Cuban’s outfit it would be that Hermes belt, but with a billingham back one cannot fault the need to brag a little.

Mere mortals: Do not attempt unless in beachy city.

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It’s high time guys carried their own hand sanitizer and wet wipes, and this is not a bad way to do it. Not a bad way at all.

Males, take note: This is how you do roll up jeans. Fix your build while you’re at it. But do avoid the hair. Please, and thank you.

There is so much right in this picture, I don’t know how to start. The flowing blouse in a lovely shade of blue? The gorgeous oxfords that pair with that gorgeous backpack? Bless you, elegant hijabi. Bless you.

YOKO OH NO

There is nothing worse than a dragging abaya.

Unhygienic, seeing as it sweeps the entire unclean floor with you.

Don’t. Just don’t.

We hate to criticize children, but don’t pull up those socks, chica.

It’s so 80s.

How not to do polka dots. Oh, lady, if only you’d worn different pants.

Yoko oh no!

ALERT. ALERT. CRIMINAL OFFENSE IN SIGHT. Woman!

Who goes to Disney in sky-heels??

Your tenacity to color-block is admirable, really, but perhaps you might revise the tone of colors?

Just because ripped jeans are all the craze doesn’t mean you can slice up your pants like Swiss cheese.

Moderation is the key, darlin’. And by moderation I mean no.

There is color coordinating your outfit and then there’s this. Where do I even start?

What’s wrong here?

Yeah, that outfit looks perfectly fine and it would be if it wasn’t in the middle of a scorching summer.

Winter vests should stay in winter.

Clothes should only have zippers where they’re actually used.

What, you’re going to air your knees out now?

And the shoes.

Everything. I’m being blinded.

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BIODERMA PHOTODERM MAX

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Clinique Age Defense (SPF 30)

Estee Lauder’s Day Wear BB (SPF 35)

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The Capital Soleil collection is a mattifying face fluid. The texture is classic cream but lightweight and comes in SPF 50 protection.

Too Faced Tinted Beauty Balm (SPF 20)

Garnier (SPF 15)

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A R T S & E N T E R TA I N M E N T

ARTIST’S CORNER MEET THIS MONTH’S EMERGING ARTIST!

By Johara Al Mogbel

What got you started?

Why do you do art?

Because it’s the most honest form of communication.

Is your work the result of sudden inspiration, or long term planning? How do you think up your concepts?

Usually, I go by sudden inspiration. I’m not very strategic about developing concepts. I could go a whole month without producing anything, just sketching for practice and then produce several pieces in one day between the hours of 10 p.m. and 4 a.m. Most of my inspiration comes from things that resign in my visual memory.

What do you think of the art scene in Riyadh? Anything you’d like to see changed?

I think the art scene in Riyadh is booming. So many talented artists are emerging from here.

What bothers me sometimes is

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NAME: Reema Motib AGE: 19 OCCUPATION: Student MEDIUM: Illustration. Pen on paper, mostly. the dominance of social media; it’s a wonderful tool to get your work out there but what we’re posting next shouldn’t be our main priority.

Who are your role models?

Manal Al Dowayan, Misty Copeland, Alexa Chung and my mom.

What does being creative mean to you?

Being creative is the ability to communicate with others or with your own emotions in a nonconventional manner. We all hold that ability; it comes out in different art forms.

Favorite piece of artwork by someone else?

Manal Al Dowayan’s Tree of Guardians. It’s lovely to look at and the significance it carries was really impactful on me.

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I can’t recall a specific time.

I’ve always been exposed to and encouraged to explore various art forms and I’ve been drawing since preschool. It’s been interesting to see the progress.

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MOGHAZI

Moghazi has created quite a stir in the region recently. A guy who lets his work speak volumes on his behalf, he’s kept his identity a secret. So who is Moghazi, exactly?

By Johara Al Mogbel

In his own words, he’s a “music producer who entered the world of sound in a completely indirect way.” With the ability to make traditional Arabic instruments fresh and exciting, he’s managed to cultivate a dedicated following on social media, fans who wait for every new soundtrack with barely restrained patience.

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What makes Moghazi stand out, though, is that he doesn’t merely depend on sampling to make his tracks. All instrumentals are recorded by him, then added in. “I disagree on the use of the word ‘remixing’. What I do is sampling, and there’s a difference. With sampling, you redistribute a part of the original song and change its tune.

With remixing, you simply redistribute the song without amending anything.”

And it’s all about the music for him. Known for keeping his identity under wraps, he says it hasn’t impacted his relationship with his followers.

“The popularity of Moghazi doesn’t matter to me. What I care about is the feedback to the work I produce, I care about the audience that follows the music and not the man.”

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Moghazi, who have the ability to mix Arabic culture and western overtones skillfully, is very important to the regional pop culture.

There’s much to be done in the region, in his opinion. “The music scene is weaker than it should be, and it needs more specialists in the field.” For those who would like to join in, he has some great advice. “They should broaden their experience, and listen to tunes from around the world. Being stuck on one genre is never a good idea.”

Indeed. Here’s to hoping we get to hear more awesomeness from the talented musician.

Moghazi started producing his own music in 2006, but he’s been playing oud since 2000.

He isn’t biased when it comes to music; he loves listening to anything as long as it sounds beautiful. Except for metal, that is. The first song he remembers hearing? “Thriller.” (We’re starting to think Michael Jackson is a wizard, we really are).

Moghazi’s most known project is his work with Telfaz11, from La Yekthar to Khamblah, and the channel’s traditional Eid song. “Working with Telfaz 11 was excellent! It gave me great experience in visual music.” Having musicians like

T FACS BIT

Five musicians you have probably never seen:

1. Daft Punk We wonder if Pharrell ever got lucky and saw the faces of these robot heads.

2. Gorillaz A virtual band everyone still paid to watch on their world tour.

3. DEADMAU5 The mouse head has become the icon of EDM.

4. Blue Man Group All we really know is that they’re blue, bald and absolute creative musical geniuses.

5. Lordi Because we still have Eurovision hangover and miss the days when middle earth was apparently part of Europe in 2006.

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Arab’s Got Style Trendsetters on Instagram

By Areej Al Salmi

FABOLOUSNAF

ers Follow

25.5k

The stylist is as noble and fresh as it gets. With his fly taste of fashion, Naif Allhaif can get away with a long paisley shirt or a bandana print. He is known for his love of ripped jeans and fedora hats while kicking it off with vibrant colored sneakers.

Copying the trendiest outfits off the runway can be fashion faux pas disappointment or might even somehow look like a Halloween costume on a casual event. Which is why we have gathered the upmost favorite Instagram’s elite circle of chic in the Gulf.

From the preppy and all the way to the sporty, just so you can match it with your upcoming day out.

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Bejal Zakariya Alqasim is a young fashionista at 21 years old. He gets our nod for his flair for high street fashion. He turns heads with his sleek taste in brands (such as FearOfGod, and Prexy Vision) while keeping his face in secrecy behind a customized mask.

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The two sisters, Thana and Sakhaa, go about their daily lives looking like a boss in shades of grey from Calvin Klein, Hollister and those Adidas shoes. They turn the street into their own runway of casual chic outfits glammed with tiny jewels of blue and white pave set diamonds.

HALA_ALHARITHY

If you are more conservative in your choice of wardrobe, you won't go wrong with Hala's selection of posh apparel. The stylist enjoys being a girly girl and dressing up in elegant dresses and printed skirts.

According to Hala, “I try not to put my purse on the floor demons will get into it.”

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Whether he's in Adidas sweats or all suited up with Lanvin, Mahmoud Sidani makes sure to accessorize it with a shiny smile. Bored of the redundant styles of thobes, but still want to be in one for that good ol’ family reunion?

Try the trendiest thobe shown on his page by @Tobybyhatem for SR 650.

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It's obvious that Ascia has outdone herself by becoming a prestigious influencer in the fashion world, but she isn't the only family member with an arty style. Ahmad proves that a dad can be a gentleman or even pull off the fresh hip look.

Just like her profile picture, this style icon has a bohemian touch dressed in Katybetar's designs or in Layla Bisharah's gold cape. Rawda keeps a natural make up look and tops it off with a handmade head chain.

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ALBUMS

TO LOOK OUT FOR!

Rockferry Duffy

So Far, So Good, So What - Megadeth

R&G : The Masterpiece Snoop Dogg

by Big Hass of Re-Volt

Various Artists - Arabs With Attitude (Prod by Dj Outlaw)

i - Kendrick Lamar

Straight Street Omar Offendum

GAMES

VIDEO GAMES! LEGO Ninjago Shadow of Ronin Available on PSV, SR 129

There is a new threat in Ninjago, and he goes by the name of Ronin.

With help from his army of dark samurai, Ronin steals the Ninjas’ memories using an ancient weapon called the Obsidian Glaive.

LEGO Jurassic World Toy Editon Available on PS4, SR 279

LEGO Jurassic World is the first videogame where players will be able to relive and experience all four Jurassic films.

Batman Arkham Knight Special Edition

In the explosive finale to the Arkham series, Batman faces the ultimate threat against the city he is sworn to protect. The Scarecrow returns to unite an impressive roster of super villains, including Penguin, Two-Face and Harley Quinn, to destroy The Dark Knight forever.

Available on PS4 and XBox One, SR 299

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The history of the gadget is both the history of invention and the history of men’s lives.

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By Abdullah Rafa

The series takes a global view of the specialised strategies and extreme behaviour that living things have developed in order to survive.

Saudi Stop Motion Studio’s show, “The 10th Floor,” began December 2013 and is still releasing new episodes.

The company behind the show is Blue Bus Entertainment and the production process is held at Leap Studios in Jeddah.

Uturn takes care of distribution, and the creators and writers of the show are Emad Iskandar and Nizar Alzain.

You can watch The 10th Floor on YouTube.

Pawn Stars SR 89.99

Rick Harrison and his family own and run a pawn shop on the Las Vegas strip. They buy, sell, and appraise items of historical value.

BOOKS

All The Light We Cannot See

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Eat Pretty: Nutrition for Beauty, Inside and Out

All the Light We Cannot See is a magnificent, deeply moving novel from a writer whose sentences never fail to thrill (Los Angeles Times).

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This Just In! Eric Kayser opening soon in Riyadh, in Fasaliah Mall! We love this new wave of French boulangeries (sort of ) popping up everywhere. Long live the fancy sandwiches!

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Crust and Crumbs Oh, it’s been such a long time since we had great pie. There’s a scarcity in Riyadh, for some reason.

And it hasn’t caught on like the recent Lotus craze.

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Luckily, Crust and Crumbs changed all that with their lemon meringue pie. Delicious. Absolutely delicious. The lemon base is light and the perfect note of sour, and the crust is a decent size.

The only issue we had was the meringue itself, we weren’t a fan as we thought it took away from the creaminess of the lemon base.

Delivery was prompt, and the pie was properly packaged. Overall, this jury gives the defendant a resounding yes.

Rating Overall: 4.5 crust_and_crumbs

The Pretty Milkshake We have found the prettiest milkshake in all of Riyadh. From the looks of their lotus milkshakes, it turns out that Mol10’s speciality isn’t actually their molten, it’s their shakes. We’re impressed, Mol10, we really are.

You really had us tricked there. And the milkshake itself tasted really good, with the right hint of caramelized biscuit and a decent consistency. Just look at this beauty. We are smitten. Smitten, we tell you!

Tucked Away

Sheikh Alfteer

By Faris Alyahya

I'm not sure if there's another place in Riyadh that makes fteer meshaltet.

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r duhur They open afte try to go payer, so don’t for breakfast. any And don’t add ings, vegetable topp . they ’re not fresh

AND IF THERE IS, I DON’T THINK THEY’D MAKE IT AS GOOD AS THIS PLACE.

Sheikh Alfteer, located in Sulaimaniya, is 100 percent Egyptian, from ownership and employees to ingredients. Their specialties are Egyptian style pizza and fatayer, kushari and hawawshi.

and you can add as many extra toppings as you like.

Even though their pizza is heavy (and quite greasy), it's one of my favorites in the city. Their topping options include minced meat, Egyptian sausage, They only have one hot dog, pepperoni, pizza size and the price varies depending chicken fajita and my favorite pastrami. on the toppings,

The pizza is crispy and the sauce is just right.

The fteer meshaltet you can either stuff with sweets or salty fillings, or you can just have it plain.

Their staff is quite impressive and skilled with dough and general preparation of almost everything.

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LA DI DA DINING … for breakfast, lunch, tea and dinner.

By Johara Al Mogbel

If you follow us on social media, you might have noticed that the food department isn’t, er, the fanciest. But occasionally we do get the urge to dress up, and sit in a place where we can cross our legs and just stare at people.

We tried out restaurants for all three meals, plus some tea, and here’s what we think.

1 Ambience: 8/10 Fanciness: 7/10 Nourishment: 4/10

1. The French Bakery We love bakeries. And we love it when restaurants implement a rustic vibe for decor. With that in mind, we figured The French Bakery would be the perfect choice for breakfast. We tried the club sandwich, pancakes, and the French toast, as well as a mixed plate of their petit four.

In terms of presentation, their use of stone slates was a huge win and they used fresh fruit garnish. The food wasn’t up to hype though, there’s a lot of room for improvement.

Which is a shame because otherwise this would be our favorite stop.

Location: Takhassusi St. opposite Panorama Mall

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2. Acoustic Tea Lounge Talk about town nudged us towards this artistic food concept. A transplant from the east coast, Acoustic Tea Lounge was making waves with their dessert menu, which featured western desserts with an Arabian twist. Our orders: onion rings, halloumi bruschetta, margherita pizza, tandoori chicken wraps, fajita and penne arabiata.

Everything tasted enjoyable and the restaurant was certainly a place to be hoity toity, as it was so quiet and relaxing. And the art added a reasonable air of pretentiousness about the place. Only thing we’d change is the cookie cutter furnishings, very Best Westernish air about them. Oh, we came back to try the breakfast, and the cereal French toast was delicious.

Location: Tahlia St., by Fauchon acoustictealounge

3. aZenGrill The newest kid in town, aZenGrill is an Asian fusion restaurant with a purportedly Michelin star chef. And situated in the new Boulevard Burj Rafal Kempinski, it can’t get any swankier.

We booked, we showed up, and we swanned in in our Salvatore Ferregamos and were promptly confused by the menu. Way too many options, and not enough of a clear direction over what cuisine is which. We tried the aZen burger, the Singaporean noodles, the roasted duck, the kimchee and the tempura prawns.

For the price, everything was slightly bland except

2 Ambience: 6/10 Fanciness: 7/10 Nourishment: 8.5/10

4. Scaramouche

for the burger and the mashed potatoes, which were absolutely delightful. The service was decent and they give you a hot towel when you first walk in. And their matcha ice cream is quite delicious as well. All in all, we’d definitely come in again for the burger.

Scaramouche was a given on our list. Situated in the pricey Harvey Nichols, and with an air of exclusivity about it, we figured we couldn’t get any fancier, quick Sophia Webster purchase included. We decided to go for tea, as the food wasn’t really recommended.

We tried the hot chocolate, café latte, and the iced coffee as well as the chicken tortellini and the vanilla cake. The drinks were really good, served in a tea set reminiscent of the Mad Hatter’s tea party, which we approve of. The tortellini though, was a bit confused, and we weren’t fans of the vanilla cake as it had jam in it. We’re so-so on the food, but we need to give it another try.

Location: Kempinski Burj Rafal azengrill

Location: Fasaliah Mall, Harvey Nichols scaramouche_ksa

4 Ambience: 8.5/10 Fanciness: 8.5/10 Nourishment: 4/10

3 Ambience: 7/10 Fanciness: 7.5/10 Nourishment: 5/10 8/10 for the burger, ice cream and mashed potatoes.

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DINING

AL FRESCO Create the perfect outdoor space and enjoy warm summer evenings dining al fresco.

By Anne Marie Argile

Watch This Space Enhance your outdoor space with interesting features to create a tranquil oasis. Install a water feature to add sound and movement and pots and plants to give height, texture and color. Visit the Sultan Garden center in particular; they have great stone pots in a variety of colors.

Web: sultangardencenter.com

Take A Seat

Whether it’s a table for two or 20 this summer, make sure your guests are sitting comfortably.

Entertaining sofas and side tables are ideal for large gatherings and casual evenings.

Accessorize with colorful cushions and throws to show off your individual style and taste.

Table and chair sets provide the ideal dining al fresco experience; choose from wood, rattaneffect or metal.

Alternatively visit Ikea and bring existing chairs up-to-date with new seat pads in vibrant colors and designs.

Web: ikea.com

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Make Light Of It

Create an enchanted garden by stringing fairy lights and hanging lanterns from trees. Arrange attractive tea light holders to add a subtle glow to your dining table and position freestanding lanterns around the garden to light the way and create a relaxed ambience. Saco has a wide range to choose from.

Set the Table

Think easy elegance when it comes to arranging your table to maintain a relaxed vibe. Leave glass and crockery inside and head to Pottery Barn for chic, melamine dinnerware. Zara Home has colorful acrylic tumblers and pitchers, ideal for serving homemade

lemonade or flavored water. Be bold with color and pattern.

Cover tables with prints and stripes or choose from a beautiful range of runners and placemats at Midas Furniture.

Web: Potterybarn. me / zarahome.com / midasfurniture.com

Menu Plan

Keep it casual when it comes to planning the menu.

Web: saco-ksa.com

Shared platters of hummus, tasty olives and warm bread dipped in balsamic vinegar and olive oil will keep hunger pangs at bay while the barbecue heats up.

Serve with sumptuous salads and herbed couscous for a real feast.

Marinated meat, fish, halloumi and vegetables all work well cooked over coals.

Fruit platters and homemade lollies make an easy and refreshing way to end a perfect evening.

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Sweet indulgence wrapped in a bow.

A recently opened store on Omar bin Abdulaziz Road in Alrabwah neighborhood by exit 14, L’ORO caught our attention with a display of brightly patterned chocolates neatly arranged in a pretty gold box. Could it be that we’d finally found a chocolatier that looked perfect and tasted good? Oh yes, yes we had.

They have three different kinds of chocolate: wrapped, chocolate covered with fruits, and the sort that had the aforementioned sugar-printed chocolate pieces. There was a dizzying array of flavors as well, with pralines, fruit fillings, chocolate fillings, covered with chocolate made with the best cocoa beans, produced especially for L’ORO in their own manufacturing

atelier. Most importantly, they fulfill our need for luxurious dates in modern packaging.

With the number one supplier for dates, the well known Amal Alkhair dates factory under L’ORO’s helm, it wasn’t that hard to see why the dates tasted that good. They had pre-made chocolate trays, but they also offer customized ones so of course we got on that immediately. And brides?

Fret not, L’ORO’s especially equipped to cater the needs of any wedding requirements.

The shop didn’t just impress us with their choices however, each member of their staff had

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over ten years of experience under their belt at the very least, and it showed. We won’t lie, we reserve a special place in our hearts for stores that treat us with the kind of courtesy that befits royalty. We were worried about logistics though, seeing as we lived up north, but it turns out there’s a second branch in the move, on Hussein bin Ali St. in Alrawdah!

L’ORO, you’ve done well. You have done really well.

Tel: +966-11-4912662 +966-11-8100411 loroksa

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Amidst the chocolate scene in Riyadh, there is a shop that stands out amongst others for their high quality chocolate and focused precision in their treatment of their customers.

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H E A LT H Y L I V I N G

Pumpkin Seeds

Here are s some food y h lt a e h for a brain.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT,

Pumpkin seeds also contain omega 3 and omega 6.

Furthermore, they are high in zinc, which is necessary for enhancing thinking skills.

literally.

A healthy brain is just as important as a healthy body.

However, many of us fail to give our brains the attention it deserves.

By Amal Shaikh

Blueberries

These little guys have been proven to combat memory loss and increase concentration.

Layer blueberries and Greek yogurt and then top with a handful of toasted coconut and/or flaked toasted almonds for a quick, healthy and delicious breakfast.

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Fish Oil

Our bodies cannot synthesize a few essential fatty acids that we need like omega 3. Omega 3 is widely known for improving mental health and aiding memory. This exists naturally in oily fish as EPA and DHA. You can eat fish oil (if you're hardcore), or just eat oily fish such as salmon, trout and mackerel.

Nuts

Nuts are a great source of vitamin E. Studies have shown that vitamin E might help prevent cognitive decline.

Broccoli

Broccoli is an amazing source of choline and vitamin K. Choline improves memory whilst vitamin K helps to enhance cognitive abilities and improve brainpower.

Caffeine

A few cups of tea or coffee a day can enhance memory and focus thereby increasing brainpower.

However, too much caffeine will leave you feeling jittery.

Dark Chocolate Dark chocolate has been proven to increase blood flow to the brain. It also helps improve cognitive function and memory. It contains 15 times more antioxidants than blueberries.

Make sure to buy no less than 70 percent cocoa so you don't lose out on any benefits.

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SPIRITUALITY

MALCOLM X and KSA

By Ahmad Sabri

This year many people in America and across the world commemorated the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Malcolm X, the influential Black Muslim leader who was shot dead in Harlem in 1965. But what does this have to do with KSA?

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It turns out it has a lot to do with Jeddah and Makkah.

Malcolm X was known for his defiance, his militant stances, and for being unapologetically supportive of the right to selfdefense even if it was in the form of armed self-defense.

But he was also a member of the Nation of Islam, an ideologically opaque group that preached racist notions.

However, this changed towards the end of his short life when Malcolm X traveled to Hajj and received the cultural shock of his life. The shock

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You’re thinking, “How are Malcolm X and KSA related?”

that changed him forever and possibly cost him his life.

He expressed this cultural shock in the letters he wrote in Makkah and Jeddah, from the Kandara Palace Hotel (recently demolished) to be more precise. One such letter, sent from Jeddah to his autobiographer Alex Haley, is still preserved and has the Kandara Palace Hotel logo on it.

In another letter, sent from Makkah, X states: “During the past eleven days here in the Muslim world, I have eaten from the same plate, drunk from the same glass, and slept in the same bed (or on the same rug) - while praying to the same God - with fellow Muslims, whose eyes were the bluest of blue, whose hair was the blondest of blond, and whose skin was the whitest of white. And in the words and in the actions in the deeds of the ‘white’ Muslims, I felt the same sincerity that I felt among the black African Muslims of Nigeria, Sudan and Ghana.”

His words marked a major shift in his thought and in the Black movement. His previous stance on inter-racial wars were moderated and his belief that there is no solution for the race problem disappeared.

Malcolm X wasn’t surprised

that Muslims of all colors managed to overcome the race problem, rather he was surprised that in Islam there was no race problem in the first place. He wasn’t impressed by how Muslims struggled for equality in Hajj but by how this equality was flowing effortlessly.

His remarkable words, “the spiritual path of truth - the only way left to America to ward off the disaster that racism inevitably must lead

to” and that “America needs to understand Islam, because this is the one religion that erases from its society the race problem,” are still relevant today with the current racial turmoil erupting in various US cities and communities, but is it relevant to us as well? This is the question to ask and issue to contemplate. Had Malcolm

X made his Hajj journey in 2015 would he be as deeply moved as he was in 1964?

How successful are we now in implementing the teachings of Islam in the lands of the two holy mosques? Are we discriminating against any nationality, race, color, gender or class?

This is our responsibility and our challenge whenever we remember Malcolm X, may he rest in peace.

Nobody can give you freedom. Nobody can give you equality or justice or anything.

If you’re a man, you take it.

— Malcolm X

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Her e way are thre e sim s blo you g p beco ging ca le n he prod me a l ucti ve M sociall p uslim y :

Can Make the World

A BETTER PLACE

Blogging can be a convenient way to be socially productive and earn rewards in the process.

By Muhammed Abdullahi Tosin

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1. Helping People with your Knowledge Blogging is essentially about teaching. You will be able to share with your readers what you know, what you believe and what you are continuously learning. Just look closely at yourself and notice things you’re passionate about and for which you receive commendations. This should give you an idea of the areas you can help others with.

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HOW BLOGGING

You can help someone become an A-student, learn a craft, form better habits, find happiness, stop substance abuse, be a mommy-blogger; you can even save a marriage if Allah wills. Just do it with the right intentions and you will be rewarded.

2. Ending or Alleviating Social Ills

3. Gathering Support for Good Causes

When you blog, you build an audience and then you can hopefully inspire them to act.

With blogging, you can even go further in the field of social productivity by raising funds for less fortunate Muslims or communities.

With that authority comes great responsibility and an opportunity for social productivity.

With it, you can raise awareness to causes that affect Muslims and non-Muslims in your community or country.

You can expose social ills and make helpful recommendations to correct them.

“You are the best nation produced [as an example] for mankind. You enjoin what is right and forbid what is wrong and believe in Allah.”

[Qur’an: Chapter 3, Verse 110]

Helpful Tips to Get You Started 1 Begin with good intentions 2 Start a free blog 3 Choose a niche (your focus/ subject) 4 Give your best 5 Stay committed

/ProductiveMuslim @AbuProductive

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JEALOUSY

the Good & the Bad How to tame the green-eyed monster within.

By Sobia Javed

Jealousy - One word consisting of eight letters, but something so powerful that it can destroy relationships, foster ill feelings and provoke rage. In this social media era, we are bombarded with Facebook photos or status updates depicting people’s “perfect” lives.

Or open any magazine and there are pictures of celebrities looking flawless or wearing their size 8 jeans one month after giving birth. It’s all too easy to feel inadequate, inferior and lacking – feelings which simply incite jealousy.

What can you do to overcome the bad kind of jealousy?

1. Remember that it is a sin, and as Muslims, we try to avoid sins as much as possible. Ask Allah to help you deal with your negative emotions.

2. Read the Qur’an. It is full of inspiring stories, and there are numerous reminders to ponder over.

Allah says in the Qur’an, “Do not wish for that by which Allah has made some of you exceed others…”

3. Look at those that are less fortunate than you. The Prophet (PBUH) said, “Do not look to those above you. Look to those below you, as it will more likely remind you of Allah’s favor bestowed on you.”

(Source: Sahih Bukhari and Sahih Muslim)

4. Become a volunteer.

5. Write down the blessings you have.

(Quran, chapter 4, verse 32)

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There are different types of jealousy and Islamic teachings distinguish clearly between them.

Hasad Destructive jealousy (or envy), which is referred to as Hasad in Arabic, is the absolute worst kind that one can experience. It is where you wish evil upon a fellow human being and feel elated when misfortune

befalls the person that you are jealous of.

If someone else has something that you want, you feel rage.

Not only does your desire grow stronger to obtain this thing but you ardently wish that it is taken away from the other person!

It can manifest itself in other ways too, such as if another person is praised in your presence, you immediately feel angry and jealous, and you try to downplay their talent, or dismiss it Ghibtah In contrast to hasad, there is another type of jealousy called Ghibtah. This is actually a good kind of jealousy where you feel no malice towards someone who has something you want, but rather, it makes you strive to achieve the same.

completely. Or even worse, you pretend to join in with the praise, but use sly, cutting remarks to defame that person “innocently.”

The Prophet (PBUH) said, “Beware of jealousy, for verily it destroys good deeds the way fire destroys wood.”

(Source: Abu Dawud)

Imagine that! Place a piece of wood in fire and it is rapidly destroyed. In the same way, your good deeds are destroyed by jealousy.

Ghibtah generally refers to more spiritual rather than material things, such as when you see someone with more Islamic knowledge then you, thus inspiring you to gain more knowledge yourself.

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HELPING THE COMMUNITY

One Paw at a Time A one-on-one with Sara Al Fahaad, founder of local animal shelter, Aleef Rescue Center.

By Nora Saiari

I’m a 29-year-old happily married mother of a 5-year-old child. I was raised on a farm in Thumamah, where I lived with all sorts of animals; cats, mice, chickens, dogs - you name it!

Since I was 7 or 8, I‘ve been rescuing animals from the area and bringing them to the farm to care for them.

When was the shelter established?

The center was established two years ago as a nonprofit volunteer project. It is located within a Customs Authority dogs training center, where a clinic was built along with spacious care units to have the animals in.

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What kind of animals does the shelter rescue?

We have the capacity to save all kinds of animals, from turtles to birds and more, but we mostly rescue dogs and cats that get abandoned by their owners, they’re the most likely animals to suffer abuse, neglect and desertion.

We also do sterilization of stray cats and dogs to prevent random breeding in an area or neighborhood.

What are some of the challenges you face?

Mostly the lack of animal welfare knowledge and compassion towards them.

Lots of times people question the neutering procedure and think that it isn’t important, but at the shelter we try to educate people about the lifelong health benefits of spaying or neutering animals; first and foremost to the animals themselves as well as for the

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Who is Sarah AlFahaad?

try and prevent such actions, we increased the age limit of adopting individuals and we request parental approval prior to adoption.

What is the adoption process in Aleef?

When an animal is chosen, we send the adoption forms via email, then we conduct a mini interview with the person who wants to adopt, then a brief about the animal is given by the veterinarian at our clinic, in addition to an orientation session on important things such as how to care for the pet, the necessary medical checkups and vaccination plan. Our adoption service is available all over KSA, not just Riyadh.

How can someone volunteer in the shelter?

community at large.

Another major issue is selling adopted animals! Some people think this is a free deal and then turnaround selling adopted animals to make money out of it. So in order to

Parents, please instill mercy and compassion in your children’s hearts towards those helpless creatures. Educate them on how to understand their pet’s behavior before letting them take control over an animal’s life.

— Sarah AlFahaad

Most of our volunteers are online; they help by spreading the word about animals up for adoption. There are no specific standards, everybody is encouraged to volunteer in any way they see fit and I strongly encourage them. Just contact me via text or WhatsApp and we can schedule an interview.

What are your aspirations for the project and animal welfare in the country?

To launch an official governmental institution that falls under the Ministry of Agriculture. I’m hopeful and certain that the government is working towards this as promised by officials.

Mob: +966-533356633 AleefWorld

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Dubai to Panama Emirates Airline has announced that it will begin nonstop service from Dubai to Panama City on Feb. 1. It will be a 17-hour, 35-minute trip and will mark the world›s longest passenger flight. The DubaiPanama City flight is the first time the airline has flown to Central America.

Hilton’s Plans for a Hotel in Al Ahsa Hilton Worldwide will be adding to its name a hotel in Al Ahsa, Saudi Arabia. The 180-room Hilton Al Ahsa is expected to open in 2016 and will be located in the downtown area of the city. Hilton Hotels and Resorts date back to 17 years of history with the Kingdom.

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‘La Dolce Vita’ Lunch at Habsburg in Rosewood Jeddah

Weekend visitors in Jeddah can now enjoy Rosewood Jeddah’s new Saturday lunch concept that has arrived all the way from the Mediterranean. The hotel has welcomed Italian themed ‘La Dolce Vita’, meaning ‘the good life’, to its renowned international restaurant, Habsburg. The lunch will run every Saturday starting from Aug. 8.

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MAKKAH’S NEW MARRIOTT Marriott has just opened the Makkah Marriott Hotel, the company’s first flagship brand there.

It encompasses 426 rooms and is on the hilltop of Mecca. Guests can comfortably travel to the Holy Mosque by shuttle bus. Web: marriotthotels.com

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PARIS A LA MODE Exploring the streets of Paris. Oh, the fashion!

By Johara Al Mogbel

Paris is renowned for its fashion, and it earned its title with grace, charm… and an abundance of shoes. No, really, there are shoe stores every few blocks and we couldn’t be more ecstatic. A Parisian never goes out less than absolutely put together, and elegant footwear is regarded as very important, so the fashion scene had to evolve to suit the style needs of the city-goers and their simultaneous need to walk.

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wardrobe staples, and stylish comfortable shoes.

Bearing that in mind, it’s a bit difficult to recommend a certain district for its fashion.

Every street has its own charm and quantity of boutiques, so the best way to get a coveted unique piece is to frankly, simply walk around. There are a number of areas where we love to explore more than others, though.

RUE SAINT HONORE

The true luxury street of Paris, Rue Saint Honore houses the majority of the largest and most exclusive brands, from Christian Louboutin, Hermes, Brunello Cucinelli, Christian Dior and Chanel, to Rene Caovilla and Miu Miu. And it’s no wonder it holds such an illustrious address, what with it being housed in the first arrondissement and in close proximity to the presidential palace.

Pro tip The street is frequently used as the center for a number of live fashion events, the most famous being Vogue’s Fashion Night Out. Rent an apartment or a hotel room in the area to enjoy the festivities.

This year’s event will be held on September 22, and it’s not to be missed!

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Colette, Paris’s version of the overpriced and always busy hipster department store. Any up and coming designers will most definitely be housed here, and it’s considered the it place amongst many rich youngsters.

The department store also makes it a habit to team up with a number of artists and brands to develop an in-house line which can lead to pretty interesting results. The latest: Louis Vuitton for Colette.

Stroll down here to window shop, or if you have deep pockets, spend on the sales.

And if you’d like to own something truly authentic, pop into the Pierre Cardin vintage store. Dresses there run about 2,000 euros and up, but you’ll rest easy knowing you own something from one of the most influential designers in recent mode history.

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BOULEVARD HAUSSMANN

Leafy, wide, and delightfully planned, Boulevard Haussmann is a treat to walk in. With small boutiques lining the streets, they will keep you well busy up until you reach the jewel of the boulevard itself: Printemps.

A French department store that was founded in the late 1800s, it revolutionized retail practices and introduced the concept of discount sales to clear out outdated stock, which we are so very very grateful for.

Also, as we discovered this year, it also has the yummiest crepe, right by the Saint Germain Church. Think ahead by wearing comfortable shoes, you’re going to be strolling quite a bit. Pass by the Seine if you’d like to spruce up your living room with a poster, or if you’d like to own a vintage fashion newspaper from the 1920s and earlier! more mainstream options, and design of the main women’s department is more open and airy than Printemps. They also host a weekly free fashion show for anyone interested.

Nowadays, it hosts a myriad of brands and is the best place should you be short on time and would like a one stop place for all your shopping. We like it best when there are sales, and their shoe department is beee-yootiful.

Pro tip In case you need a break, Brasserie Printemps makes a delightful lamb stew and their ice cream is delicious.

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SAINT-GERMAINDES-PRES

One of our favorite areas to walk in, there’s so much to see in Boulevard Saint Germain.

And certainly tons to shop for. For one, both Armani and Sonia Rykiel can be found here alongside famous cafes such as the Deux Magots and new store innovations like Tanya Heath.

OTHER THINGS TO CHECK

You may be tempted to stop by Armani Cafe for a refresher, but do try to resist. They’re quite snobbish, and a bit subpar compared to its next-door neighbor Pouchkine Cafe.

What Pouchkine lacks in a fashionable name it makes up for splendidly in a gorgeous interior and the best honey cake we’ve tried so far. Or try your luck at the Sonia Rykiel concept cafe in their flagship store, a reported 50,000 books were used to create the pop-up library concept.

MARCHE AUX PUCES DE SAINT-OUEN

Now, shopping in climatecontrolled glitzy shops can be fun, but the true heart and soul of it, no matter what anyone tells you, is only found in open-air bric-abrac markets. And like every publicly loved figure, Paris harbors a dirty secret: It has some of the finest fashion flea markets in Europe. Actually, it has the biggest flea market area in the world, a massive conglomeration of markets where antique dealers display their curated collections.

Almost everything can be found here, whether it be furniture, art, vintage threads and jewelry and everything in between. Our favorite find of all time was a pair of vintage Lanvin pearl earrings from the eighties. Keep an eye out for overlooked fashion, and don’t be afraid to haggle; keep in mind that true finds have gotten rarer over the years.

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Rue Lécuyer is, reportedly, where the dealers themselves buy from. We haven’t been that far yet, but it’s worth a try.

WHERE TO STAY

We love Rue Saint Honore for one more thing; it’s a great place to stay in. It’s safe and quiet, and there are a number of hotels available. We personally love the Mandarin Oriental, but there’s also the Buddha Bar Hotel if you want to be smack dab in the middle (it’s opposite Salvadore Ferregamo). The Westin is another clean and modern choice, with reasonable prices if you book early on and by a decent shopping area in Rue Rivoli.

If you’re looking for something closer to the Champs Elysee, Le Royal Monceau is beautiful.

A Raffles hotel with a concentration on fashion, it was designed by Phillip Starck and, for the clothes-ready, has an easy to access wardrobe.

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STAR GAZING AT MOON VALLEY The perfect isolated spot for star gazers.

We’ve heard so many stories about Moon Valley from our friends who’ve visited the place before so we finally decided to see it for ourselves.

We set off from Jeddah after Asr, but our 115-kilometer journey took quite long, as we went with a big group and faced the regular problems when you go with one; those being the frequent stops, missing out on directions and slow drivers. On top of that, our navigation app took us through a longer route, prolonging our journey.

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It wouldn’t have been more than 10 minutes since the person who lit the bonfire left. We rushed to it and got branches from desert shrubs to keep the bonfire burning.

Lighting the bonfire, which was the tough part, was already done. So we just had to regularly feed the glowing ember with planks of wood and whatever we could find that burns. of which look like they’ve been crafted by humans, but when you look closely there are no signs of chisels or pastels being used on these rocks. They have naturally formed over millions of years in such mind-boggling shapes.

When I looked up at the sky, there was a dazzling mass of stars, a truly unforgettable spectacle. I’d never seen anything like it on my travels around Saudi Arabia. It was the kind of place where one could almost see a 360° panorama of the sky.

What was even more surprising was that despite being located so close to Jeddah, the sky here was so clear, whereas in Jeddah we’d consider it a lucky day if we could count around 10 of them in the night sky.

There was hardly any light pollution whatsoever. It was completely dark. Perhaps that is what makes this area so extraordinary.

The night was moon-less, making it even darker.

Everyone started sharing whatever little knowledge they had of astronomy. From spotting the Sirius to Mars – well at least thought we saw them; and our group seemed

I expected it to be an actual valley considering its name.

I found it to be a plain desert with unique rock formations protruding out and mountains bordering the stretch of desert.

There is a narrow road that runs through it. After hovering on this road from one end to the other we found a spot that still had the last few remains of a bonfire still burning. Those glowing embers in the dark night were such a beautiful sight to see.

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to go berserk by the findings.

We even managed to spot a few constellations, including Orion’s Belt.

At a distance we were able to spot some other campers at Moon Valley, but other than them it was just us and the silence that surrounded us in the darkness. There is something about silence that we all loved. Even in the city when we think we’ve found silence, in reality we don’t – the sounds of the ticking clock, the air conditioner buzzing, the car passing down the streets are such distractions that don’t allow us to connect with the quiet.

This was a totally different experience for us, so silent that we could hear the soft whisperings of the wind in our ears.

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Our way back was much easier. We didn’t follow the navigation app this time around -just relied on the locals, those being the ones sitting in petrol pumps on deserted streets.

Moon Valley is a place that is a must for stargazers; a place where you can lie on the

ground and just gaze at the stars for hours whilst getting lost in the beauty and silence of the desert night.

NOTE: If you’re going there download a stargazing app on your phone, such as Star Chart, to have an even more fun time exploring the skies.

HOW TO GET THERE Coordinates: 22° 3' 1.88" N 39° 28' 42.55" E

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HISTORIC SAUDI

PROPHET SHUAIB’S ANCIENT TOWN This ancient dwelling near the town of Al Bad was home to the Midianites, the people to whom Prophet Shuaib (AS) was sent.

By Mohammed Mirza

Prophet Shuaib is one of the four Arabian Prophets mentioned in the Qur’an.

Archaeologists believe that this site, also known as Madain Shuaib, dates back to the 2nd millennium BC. Sitting around 170 kilometers from the city of Tabuk, Al Bad is easily accessible by car.

The site is located around 100 meters off the road.

What’s notable here apart from the carved façade is the remarkable size of the edifice. The interior of the edifices surprisingly, are unadorned - a striking opposite to the ornate exteriors.

Archeological artifacts and other important finds from the site are currently housed in the Tayma museum.

HOW TO GET THERE Coordinates: 28.48823, 34.99920

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The dwelling here has a striking contrast to the other Nabataean cities of Petra and Madain Saleh. This town, hand-carved out of the pink sandstone mountains manages to display its former glory and subsequent desolation both at the same time.

Newly constructed steps take visitors to the upper portions, where these dwellings carved in stone stand. These dwellings have elaborately designed facades.

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BALLOONS BALLOONS TIME Debab St. Derma Clinic Building GOODSHIP LOLLIPOP Prince Muhammad Ibn Abdulaziz Rd. Tel: +966-11-4659521 www.goodship-lollipop.com RIYADH PARTY SUPPLIES STORE Al Nakheel Dist.

Tel: +966-11-4702454 WORLD OF BALLOON ART Safwa Center Mob: +966-542233838 VILLAGE GALLERY Tel: +966-11-4631089

LA-BOUTIQUE Mob: +966-566369905 Al Nahda Rd. MODERN US DESIGNERS Olaya St. Tel: +966-11-4612079 www.riyadhdress.com

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JACADI BOUTIQUE Tel: +966-11-2056949 Garanada Center Hayat Mall/Sahara Mall www.jacadi.us JII SANDER NAVY Al Faisaliah Mall

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SHOPPING MALLS

AL QASR MALL Al Swaidi St. Tel: +966-11-4515600 www.alqasrmall.com Supermarket: Hyper Market

TERRA ECLAT JEWELLERY Salahuddin Dist.

Mob: +966-543768585 Mob: +966-542988187 www.terra-eclat.com

HOSS INTROPIA Olaya Main Road Tel: +966-11-4658122 Al Faisaliah Mall

TRADITIONALS King Fahad Rd. Tel: +966-11-2012300

LOMAR THOBE Localizer Mall Tel: +966-11-2170094 www.lomarthobe.com

BIZOU Hayat Mall Panorama Mall Tel: 8001241000

THE ART OF LIVING #4 Serecon Building Olaya St. Tel: +966-11-4610533 www.theartofliving1999.com WOLFORD Al Faisaliah Mall Tel: +966-11-2736669

HARVEY NICHOLS Al Faisaliah Mall Tel: +966-11-2734444 www.harveynichols.com

SILVER DEW Orouba St. Tel: +966-11-4197153

MISS SIXTY Panorama Mall Tel: 8001241000

STACHE Eng. Musaid AlAnqari St. Tel: +966-11-4656333

BRIONI Olaya St. Tel: +966-11-211 2222

THE WHITE HOUSE King Fahad Rd. Tel: +966-11-4615332

AL FAISALIYAH MALL Olaya Dist.

Tel: +966-11-2730000 www.alfaisaliahmall.com

SADA SHOP (ONLINE) Tel: +966-11-4411940 www.sadashop.com

BLANK BOUTIQUE Orouba St. Tel: +966-11-2010033

ROSA CLARA Olaya St. Tel: +966-11-4652677

AJLAN & BROS Olaya Dist.

Tel: +966-11-4665555 www.ajlanbros.com

ARMANI EXCHANGE Al Faisaliah Mall Granada Mall Localizer Center Othaim Mall Tel: 8001241000

BACO DESIGN Olaya St. Tel: +966-11-2935633 www.bacodesign.com

THE CLASSICS Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-4611888

MONTBLANC King Fahad Rd. Tel: +966-11-2111080 www.montblanc.com

QUEEN OF SPADES Al Faisaliah Mall Tel: +966-11-273 4444 www.queenof spadesstore.com

BOUTIQUES

PRONOVIAS Olaya St. Tel: +966-11-4163410

BRIDAL & EVENING DRESSES AL FALAH Tel: 920001678 AIREBARCELONA Orouba St. www.airbarcelona.com BDBA Tel: +966-11-2884807 Olaya St and Gernada Mall http://www.bdba.com BASMA AL JAZAERY Orouba St. Tel:+966-11-2790276 Tel:+966-11-4622670

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FURNITURE @ ROOM Tel: +966-11-2298457 King Abdulaziz Rd. North

AZIZIA MALL Tel: +966-920027707 Off of King Fahad Rd.

AYAR Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-4612757 Tahliah St. Intersection, Takhassusi St.

CENTRIA MALL Olaya St. Tel: +966-11-2161111 www.centria.com.sa

CITIES Centria Mall Tel: +966-11-2180007 DAR AL HADAYA Olaya St. Tel: +966-11-2155550 HOSHAN FURNITURE Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-2933939 IKEA East Ring Rd. Exit 16 Tel: +966-11-2442233 JAZIRA INTERIORS King Fahad Rd. Tel: +966-11-4632631 JAZIRA PROJECTS King Fahad Rd. Tel: +966-11-4632631

GRANADA CENTER East Ring Rd., Exit 9 Tel: +966-11-2534990 www.granadacenter.com.sa Supermarket: Carrefour HAYAT MALL King Abdul Aziz Rd. Tel: +966-11-2057401 www.hayat-mall.com Supermarket: Danube Hypermarket KINGDOM CENTER Olaya Dist.

Tel: +966-11-2112222 www.kingdomcentre.com.sa LOCALIZER MALL Prince Mohammed Ibn Abdul Aziz St. Tel: +966-11-2178999

KA INTERNATIONAL King Fahad Rd. Tel: 920001216

PANORAMA MALL Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-2814950 www.panorama-mall.com Supermarket: Danube

MILADORA FURNITURE King Fahad Rd. Tel: 920003277

RIMAL CENTER East Ring Rd. Tel: +966-11-2441004

RAZIN Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-4660931

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FRENCH APETIT KITCHEN Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-4656491

ANTHURIUM Abdulla Alhamdan St. Tel: +966-11-4661473 AZZURRO The Ritz Carlton Hotel Tel: +966-11-8028020

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CAFÉ LENOTRE Centria Mall.

Tel: +966-11-2791108

CENTO PER CENTO Olaya Rd., Behind Jarir Tel: +966-11-4644159

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LE BIJOU BURJ RAFAL HOTEL KEMPINSKI King Fahad Road Tel: +966 11 511 7889

DA PINO Al Khozama Center Tel: +966-11-2732222

L’ECLUSE Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-4657648

IL GABBIANO Olaya Dist.

Tel: +966-11-4616066

LE RELAIS DE L’ENTRECOTE Almas Plaza.

Tel: +966-11-4615058

L’OLIVIO Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-4634240

INTERNATIONAL

LA CAMPAGNA Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-4624339

AL BUSTAN Sheraton Hotel Tel: +966-11-4543300

LA CASTA Al Rahmaniya Dist.

Tel: +966-11-4198016

AL DANA Holiday Inn Hotel Tel: +966-11-4612000

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AL DIWAN Al Sahara Hotel Tel: +966-11-2204500

LA CUCINA Al Faisaliah Hotel Tel: +966-11-2732222 LA PIAZZA Sheraton Hotel Tel: +966-11-4543300

AL ORJOUAN Makkah Rd., inside The Ritz Carlton Tel: +966-11-8028020

LIOLIMPO Al Dabab St. Tel: +966-11-4166222

CAFE CERAMIQUE Sahara Mall Tel: +966-11-4520677 CENTRO Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-4658488 COCOS Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-2939444

OASIS GRILL Hilton Garden Inn Tel: +966-11-2935533

THE GRAND King Fahad Road Burj Rafal Hotel Kempinski Tel: +966 11 5117890

PAVILLION Intercontinental Hotel Tel: +966-11-4655000

ELEMENTS Four Seasons Hotel Tel: +966-11-2115500 EQUESTRIAN CLUB King Abdulaziz Racecourse Mob: +966-503008044

LA BRASSERIE Al Faisaliah Tower Tel: +966-11-2732222

SAZIO Kingdom Tower-77th Floor Tel: +966-11-2111180

PANORAMIC Makarem Riyadh Hotel Tel: +966-11-2204500

CRISTAL Al Faisaliah Hotel Tel: +966-11-2732222

HEDIARD Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-2173933

MIRAGE Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-4834127

RUSSIAN CORNER Abdullah Al Hamdan St. Tel: +966-11-4658387 SENSES Luthan Hotel Tel: +966-11-4807799 SIZZLER HOUSE Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-4661133

THE WINDROSE Al Faisaliah Hotel Tel: +966-11-2732222 TRADER VICS Panorama Mall Tel: +966-11-2814782 TSC SIGNATURE Abdullah Al Hamdan St. Tel: +966-11-2939693

ITALIAN

MBCO Abdullah Al Hamdan St. Tel: +966-11-2936506 NINO Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-2016662 PIATTO Exit 5, Northern Ring Rd. Tel: +966-11-2006868 PIZZA ERA King Fahad Rd. Tel: +966-11-4542233 PIZZA INN Dabbab St., Tel: 920001601 PIZZA ROMA Abdullah Al Hamdan St. Tel: +966-11-4629032

AL FORNO King Abdullah Rd. Mob: +966-558442255

PIZZA STOCKHOLM King Abdullah Rd. Tel: +966-11-2811888

AMORE Tahlia St., Tel: +966-11-4653082

PIZZERIA NAPOLI Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz St. Tel: +966-11-2172288

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QUATTRO Four Seasons Hotel Tel: +966-11-2115599

AL HAJ DAWOOD Imam Saud St. Tel: +966-11-4943691

AVADH Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-4654109

ROMA Mussa Bin Nusair St. Tel: +966-11-4641133

AL MANSAF Al Sulamaniyya Tel: +966-11-4630345

COPPER CHANDNI Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-4167000

ROMA WAY Al Rabwah, Othaim Mall Tel: 920000129

AL NAKHEEL Al Khozama Center Tel: +966-11-4654650

CROWN GARDEN Suliamaniyah Tel: +966-11-4616334

MACARONI GRILL King Abdullah Rd. Exit 5 Tel: +966-11-4158322

AL NASEEM Marriott Hotel Tel: +966-11-4779300

DARBAR Olaya St. Tel: +966-11-2930249

ROSSO Four Seasons Hotel Tel: +966-11-2115500

CAFE BLANC Prince Mohamad Bin Abdulaziz St. Tel: +966-11-4633426

INDIAN GARDEN Riyadh Gallery Tel: +966-11-2161112

ROSSOPOMODORO Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-2939565

EATZAH Al Ghaz St. Mob: +966-531224433

INDIAN STYLE Sheikh Abdullah Al Angary St. Tel: +966-11-4561138

SANTINO’S Hayat Mall Tel: +966-11-2057497

FAIROUZ GARDEN King Fahad Rd. Tel: +966-11-2167171

INDIAN SUMMER Suliamaniyah Tel: +966-11-4652328

SPAZIO 77 77th floor in Kingdom Tower Tel: +966-11-2111888 Tel: +966-11-2111181

GAD Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-4641212

RED ONION Olaya St. Tel: +966-11-2176644

GARDEN BARBECUE Hotel Al Khozama Tel: +966-11-2732222

TAMARIND Prince Faisal Bin Turki St. Tel: +966-11-4738770

SQUISITO King Fahad Rd., Across Ovotel Tel: +966-11-2160111 THE PIZZA COMPANY Olaya St. Tel: +966-11-4642952 VECCHIA ROMA Al Sulamaniyyah Z PIZZA King Abdullah Rd. Tel: +966-11-4881199

MEXICAN BUFFALO’S Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-2792123 EL CHICO’S Exit 5 Tel: +966-11-4640385 FAJITA AVENUE Al Hamra Tel: +966-11-4644999 TAKO HUT Faisaliyyah Mall Tel: 920000129

MIDDLE-EASTERN ABDUL WAHAB Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-2934111

GHOUZI Al Rawdah, Khuraish St. Tel: +966-11-4934162 KARAM BEIRUT Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-4161717 KOSHARY EXPRESS Jarir St. Tel: +966-11-4728881 LEBANESE CORNER Olaya (Talateen St.) Tel: +966-11-2170555 MAMA NOURA Dabab St. Tel: +966-11-4622195 MAREEZ King Abdullah St. Tel: +966-11-4508877 SHAWERMA HOUSE Prince Mamdouh St. Tel: +966-11-2191999 SHAWERMAMA Abdullah Bin Rawaha St Tel: +966-11-2936644

INDIAN ALADDIN Kingdom Center Tel: +966-11-2112150

CHINESE CANTON Olaya St. Tel: +966-11-4520584 CHINESE GOLDEN PALACE Olaya Dist.

Tel: +966-11-4655127 GOLDEN DRAGON Olaya Dist.

Tel: +966-11-4645136 GULF ROYAL Olaya St. Tel: +966-11-4631622 MIRAGE RESTAURANT Takhasoussi St. Tel: +966-11-4834127 NOODLE HOUSE Centria Mall, Olaya St. Tel: +966-11-2939969 PEKING Suliamaniyah Tel: +966-11-4765250 SEASONS Madina St., Exit 28 TAAL Olaya Dist.

Tel: +966-11-2734383

JAPANESE FURUSATO Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-4657648 HAYAT Prince Mansoor bin Abdul Aziz St. Tel: +966-11-4042655 LA SANI King Fahad Rd. Tel: +966-11-4655666 MARHABA Olaya St. Tel: +966-11-4622070 SAMURAI Faisaliah Mall & Kingdom Mall Tel: +966-11-2734386 SHOGUN Radisson Blu Hotel Tel: +966-11-4791234 SUSHI YOSHI Al Dabab St. Tel: +966-11-8120055 TOKYO Ouruba St. Tel: +966-11-4605672 YOKARI Centria Mall, 2nd Floor Tel: +966-11-2886999

SAUDI AL SUDDA Oruba St. Tel: +966-11-4800111 SHAWAYA HOUSE Khalid Bin Al Waleed St. Mob: +966-557819214 SHEIKH AL MANDY Dabab St. Tel: +966-11-4644099

SEA FOOD AMO HAMZA Olaya St. Tel: +966-11-2316148 DOE King Abdullah St. Tel: +966-11-4887080 DR. OCEAN Takhasoussi St. Tel: +966-11-4708647 FOUNTAIN FISH Al Malaz Dist.

Tel: +966-11-2158888

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KENYA AIRWAYS Tel: +966-11-4772228 www.kenya-airways.com

AIRLINES AIR ARABIA Tel: 920013322 www.airarabia.com

KLM ROYAL DUTCH AIRLINES Tel: +966-11-4771026 www.klm.com

AIR CANADA Tel: +966-11-4772228 www.aircanada.ca AIR FRANCE Tel: +966-11-2885218 www.airfrance.com AIR INDIA Tel: +966-11-4786409 www.airindia.com AIR NIGERIA Tel: +966-11-4626165 www.myairnigeria.com AMERICAN AIRLINES–AA Tel: +966-11-4625993 www.aa.com

CYPRUS AIRWAYS Tel: +966-11-4640391 www.cyprusair.com DELTA AIRLINES Tel: +966-11-4613688 www.delta.com EGYPT AIR Tel: +966-11-4784004 www.egyptair.com

SUDAN AIRWAYS Tel: +966-11-4720040 www.sudanair.com

KUWAIT AIRWAYS Tel: +966-11-4631218 www.kuwait-airways.com

SWISS AIR Tel: +966-11-4789745 www.swissair.com

LUFTHANSA Tel: 8001245550 www.lufthansa.com

TAM BRAZILIAN AIRLINES Tel: +966-11-4633133 www.tam.com.br

MALAYSIA AIRLINES Tel: +966-11-4784039 www.malaysiaairlines.com

ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES Tel: +966-11-4782140 www.flyethiopian.com ETIHAD AIRWAYS Tel: +966-11-4197722 www.etihadairways.com GARUDA INDONESIA Tel: +966-11-2937690 www.garudaindonesia.com

GULF AIR Tel: +966-11-4626666 www.gulfair.com JAPAN AIRLINES–JAL Tel: +966-11-4645056 www.jal.com

THAI AIRWAYS Tel: +966-11-4766766 www.thaiairways.com

AL ROMAIZAN TRAVEL AGENCY Tel: +966-11-4652100 www.romaizan.com AL SARH TRAVEL & TOURISM Tel: +966-11-4941111 www.alsarh.com.sa AL SAGER TRAVEL Tel: +966-11-4827979 AL SARAH TRAVEL Tel: +966-11-4647480 AL SARH TRAVEL Tel: +966-11-4627000 AL TASHELAT TRAVELS Tel: +966-11-4034477 AL TAYYAR TRAVEL Tel: +966-11-4633133 www.altayyargroup.com AMJAD TRAVEL & TOURISM Tel: +966-11-41161737 www.amjadtravel.com

TUNIS AIR Tel: +966-11-4626165 www.tunisair.com

OMAN AIR Tel: +966-11-4733133 www.omanair.com

TURKISH AIRLINES Tel: +966-11-4000287 www.turkishairlines.com

PAKISTAN INT’L AIRLINES Tel: +966-11-4659600 www.piac.com.pk

UNITED AIRLINES Tel: +966-11-4772228 www.united.com

HAYA TOUR Al Nozha Dist.

Tel: +966-11-4507176

YEMENIA AIRWAYS Tel: +966-11-4039282 www.yemenia.com

KINGDOM WINGS TRAVEL AGENCY Tel: +966-11-4625544

QANTAS AIRWAYS Tel: +966-11-4772228 www.qantas.com.au QATAR AIRWAYS Tel: +966-11-21180424 www.qatarairways.com ROYAL AIR MOROCCO Tel: +966-11-47741100 www.royalairmaroc.com

GERMAN WINGS AIRLINES Tel: +966-11-4632004 www.germanwings.com

TAROM ROMANIAN AIRLINES Tel: +966-11-5788935 www.tarom.ro

AL RASHEED AWNINGS FACTORY Tel: +966-11-4059031

OLYMPIC AIR Tel: +966-11-4644596 www.olympicair.com

PHILIPPINE AIRLINES Tel: +966-11-2160530 www.philippine airlines.com

EMIRATES AIRLINES Tel: +966-11-4655485 www.emirates.com

SRILANKAN AIRLINES www.srilankan.lk

KOREAN AIR Tel: +966-11-4658222 www.koreanair.com

MIDDLE EAST AIRLINES BIMAN BANGLADESH AIRLINES Tel: +966-11-4614670 www.mea.com.lb Tel: +966-11-4623537 www.biman-airlines.com NAS AIR Tel: +966-11-2171800 BRITISH AIRWAYS www.flynas.com Tel: +966-11-4645550 www.britishairways.com

SOUTH AFRICAN AIRWAYS – SAA Tel: +966-11-4633133 www.flysaa.com

ROYAL JORDANIAN Tel: +966-11-2180850 www.rj.com SAUDI ARABIAN AIRLINES Tel: 920022222 www.saudiairlines.com SINGAPORE AIRLINES Tel: +966-11-4734102 www.singaporeair.com

TRAVEL AGENCIES ABC TRAVEL AGENCY & CARGO Tel: +966-11-4631600 ACE TRAVEL Tel: +966-11-4648701 www.ace-travel.com AL ABBAD TRAVEL Tel: +966-11-4778736 AL AHMADIAH TRAVEL Tel: +966-11-4656668 AL MOUWASAT TRAVEL Tel: +966-11-4160580 AL NAIEM TRAVEL & TOURISM Tel: +966-11-4655698 AL RAJHI TRAVEL Tel: +966-11-4566900

FURSAN TRAVEL Tel: 920000442 www.fursan.com.sa

MY HOLIDAY TRAVEL & TOURISM Tel: 920010087 www.myholiday.com.sa RIXON TOUR NETWORK Tel: 920029993 www.myrtn.com TOP TRAVEL Tel: +966-11-4641969 TRAVEL PORT Tel: +966-11-4163810 www.travelport.com ZAHRAN AIR TRAVEL & CARGO CO. Tel: +966-11-4659614 ZAMANI ART GALLERY King Abdul Aziz Rd Tel: +966-11-4613057 ZEKRAYAT FRAMES Tel: +966-11-4661196

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COURTYARD RIYADH DIPLOMATIC QUARTER Al-Hada Dist., Abdullah bin Hothafa St. Tel: +966-11-2817300

HOTELS AL FAISALIAH HOTEL King Fahad Rd. Tel: +966-11-2732000 AL KHOZAMA HOTEL Olaya Rd. Tel: +966-11-4654650 AL MASHREQ BOUTIQUE HOTEL Orubah Road Tel: +966-11-2834777

CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL RIYADH MINHA Old Airport Rd. Tel: +966-11-8749200 FOUR SEASONS HOTEL Kingdom Center Tel: +966-11-2115000

BURJ RAFAL HOTEL KEMPINSKI King Fahad Road Tel: +966-11-5117777

GOLDEN TULIP ANDALUSIA Olaya Rd. Tel: +966-11-4611000

CORAL GULF RIYADH King Abdul Aziz St., Ministries Area Tel: +966-11-4121000

HOLIDAY INN RIYADH IZDIHAR Abdulwahab Bin Abdullah St., Unit One Tel: +966-11-4625000

CORP EXECUTIVE DEIRA HOTEL Al Batha St. Tel: +966-11-4141500

INTERCONTINENTAL RIYADH Al Maather St. Tel: +966-11-4655000

LUTHAN HOTEL AND SPA A WOMEN ONLY HOTEL Orubah Rd. Tel: +966-11-4807799

RADISSON BLU HOTEL Al Mubarakiah Plaza King Abdul Aziz St. Tel: +966-11-4791234

MADAREEM CROWN HOTEL King Khalid International Airport Rd. Tel: +966-11-2758888

RIYADH MARRIOTT HOTEL Al Maather St. Tel: +966-11-4779300

MAKARIM RIYADH HOTEL Near To King Khalid International Airport Tel: +966-11-2204500 MENA GRAND - KHALDIA Khazzan St. (Immam Faisal bin Turki) Tel: +966-11-2682222 MERCURE VALUE HOTEL Exit 9, Eastern Ring Rd., Close to Granada Center.

Tel: +966-11-2773300 NOVOTEL ALANOUD King Fahd Rd. Tel: +966-11-2882323

RIYADH PALACE HOTEL Ministries Area Tel: +966-11-4054444 SHERATON RIYADH HOTEL & TOWERS Olaya Junction of King Fahad & King Abdullah Rd. Tel: +966-11-4543300 THE RITZ-CARLTON RIYADH Hada Area, Makkah Rd. Tel: +966-11-8028020 VIVIENDA HOTEL VILLAS Prince Turki Street Tel: +966-11-4002200 Granada Oasis Tel: +966-11-5118000

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ENT CENTER Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-4802229 MAYIEZ MEDICAL Olaya Tel: +966-11-2169999

BEAUTY CLINICS AL MANIHAL CENTER Diplomatic Quarter Tel: +966-11-4881069 AL SAFEER Al Naseem Tel: +966-11-2050810

PEARL’S SMILE Sulaimaniya Tel: +966-11-4646334

APOLLO Tel: 920027070 AYAN CONSULTATIVE King Fahad Rd. Tel: +966-11-2725555 AYMA CONSULTATIVE King Abdullah Rd. Tel: +966-11-2635555 BEAUTY CORNER King Fahad Rd. Mob: +966-543300557 www.beautycorner.co FOUR SALON & NAIL SPA Diplomatic Quarter Tel: +966-11-2014444 www.www.four.com.sa MALESA Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-4888831 MED ART CLINICS Olaya Main St. Tel: 920000045 OBAGI HOSPITAL Makkah Rd. Tel: +966-11-4627111 PLATINIUM Khurais Rd. Tel: +966-11-2097777 THE BRITISH CENTER King Fahad Rd. Tel: +966-11-2795555

CLINICS ATTADAWE King Abdullah Rd. Tel: +966-11-2780211 CONSULTING CENTER Tel: +966-11-4555545 CZECH CENTER Infront of King Saud University Tel: 920002737 Tel: + 966-11-4877855

THE EYE CENTER Tel: +966-11-4623094 www.eyecenter.com.sa

FITNESS CENTERS KIDS MY GYM Panorama Mall Tel: +966-11-42814870

YIBREEN Off of Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-4411115

HOSPITALS ABAS MEDICAL GROUP Rawda-Hamra-Dabab Tel: 920000172

RIYADH MEDICAL Orouba St. Tel: +966-11-4653060

MEN

APPLE FITNESS Tel: +966-11-4538800

ADMA Makkah Rd. Tel: +966-11-4660000

SAUDI SUGEONS Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-4653030

BODY MASTERS Tel: 920000626 Tel: +966-11-4875531

SSC Tel: +966-11-2335000

FITNESS TIME Tel: 920003131

ALAMAL COMPLEX FOR MENTAL HEALTH Al Khuzami Dist.

Tel: +966-11-4804548 www.alamal.med.sa

URANUS MEDICAL Orouba St. Tel: +966-11-4657000

GOLD’S GYM Tel: +966-11-6912077

WHITE WING MEDICAL Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-4834286

DENTAL CLINICS AAGI DENTAL CENTER Tel: +966-11-2080107 DIMA DENTAL Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-4661200 GAMA DENTAL CLINIC King Abdulaziz Road Tel: +966-11- 4542929 Mob: +966-534542929 NOBLE SMILE Abdullah Al Angary St. Tel: +966-11-4197740 RAMAH DENTAL Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-4800931

LIFE FITNESS Tel: +966-11-2061133 UP SCALE CLUB King Fahad Rd. Tel: +966-11-4871502

WOMEN

AL JAFEL HOSPITAL Western Ring Rd. Tel: +966-11-4322222 www.aljafelhospital.com AL MOUWASAT HOSPITAL Western Ring Rd., Exit 114 Tel: +966-11-4455555

AL MULTAKA LADIES Tel: +966-11-4783388

DALLAH HOSPITAL Tel: +966-11-4720777

CURVES Olaya St. Tel: +966-11-4633219

DR. ABDUL RAHMAN AL MISHARI HOSPITAL Olaya Dist.

Tel: +966-11-4657700 http://drabdulrahman almishari.com.sa

KINETICO Tel: +966-11-2815595 Mob: + 966-530034010 LUTHAN HOTEL & SPA Tel: +966-11-4807799 LUMIERE Olaya Tel: +966-11-2169030

EYE CARE

NUYU FITNESS www.nuyu-ksa.com

MENSHAF EYE CARE Al Rawda Mob: +966-565869059

AL HAMMADI HOSPITAL Khalid ibn Yazid Muawiyah St. Tel: +966-11-4643312 www.hammadi.com

AL MANIHAL CENTER Diplomatic Quarter Tel: +966-11-4881069

SANAYA DENTAL Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-2174888

AL HOKAMA Mallaz Tel: +966-11-4797777

AL FALAH INT’L Tel: +966-11-4463737 www.alfalah.com.sa

SCENTED Tel: +966-11-2112003 SPECTRUM Mob: +966-552007897 Olaya Main St.

DR. SULAIMAN AL HABIB Olaya Medical Complex Tel: +966-11-4622224 www.drsulaimanalhabib.com GREEN CRESCENT Abdul Malik Bin Marwan St. Tel: +966-11-4644434 www.gch.com.sa KING ABDULAZIZ UNIVERSITY King Abdul Aziz Rd. Tel: +966-11-4775524 www.medicine.ksu.edu.sa

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KING FAHAD MEDICAL CITY (KFMC) Makkah Rd. Tel: 8001277000 KINGDOM HOSPITAL Tel: +966-11-2751111

SULTAN BIN ABDULAZIZ HUMANITARIAN CITY Exit 6 Tel: +966-11-5620000

PHARMACIES ADHWAA AL SEHA Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-4887455

KING FAISAL SHRC Al Zahrawi St. Tel: +966-11-4647272 www.kfshrc.edu.sa KING KHALED EYE SPECIALIST HOSPITAL Oruba Branch St. Tel: +966-11-4821234 www.kkesh.med.sa KING SAUD MEDICAL CITY Al Imam Abdul Aziz ibn Saud St. Tel: +966-11-4355555 www.ksmc.med.sa MAGHRABI HOSPITAL Tel: +966-11-4455049 www.maghrabi.com.sa NATIONAL GUARD HEALTH King Abdulaziz Medical City Tel: +966-11-8011111 www.ngha.med.sa OBIED SPECIALIZED Al Farazdaq Rd. Tel: +966-11-4767222

AL DIMISHQI Prince Abdullah Rd. Tel: +966-11-4707887 AL FARABI Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-4880843 AL HOZAIMI Ibn Sulaiman Commercial Center Tel: +966-11-4722054 AL JAZA Olaya Main St. Tel: +966-11-4642072 AL LIZAM Olaya Main St. Tel: +966-11-4655595 AL MOWASA 3 Prince Abdullah Rd. Tel: +966-11-4568598 AL MUTANABBI Jareer St. Tel: +966-11-2910981

PRINCE SULTAN CARDIAC CENTER Makkah Rd. Tel: +966-11-4783000 www.pscc.med.sa

AL OLAYA Olaya Main St. Tel: +966-11-46411501

RIYADH CARE HOSPITAL Tel: +966-11-4933000 www.riyadhcare.com RIYADH MILITARY Makkah Rd. Tel: +966-11-4791000 www.rmh.med.sa S.B.H King Fahad Rd. Tel: +966-11-4636666 SAUDI GERMAN HOSPITALS GROUP King Fahad Rd. Tel: +966-11-2685555 www.ryd.sghgroup.com.sa SPECIALIZED M.C.H King Fahad Rd. Tel: +966-11-41164000

AL RAJA NO 2 Oruba St. Tel: +966-11-4624942

AL TERIAQ Prince Abdullah Rd. Tel: +966-11-4828289

RIYADH CORNER Jareer St. Tel: +966-11-4780759

AL THALATHEEN Talatheen St. Tel: +966-11-4623529

SARA SPECTRUM MEDICAL PHARMACY Akkariya Buildings Tel: +966-11-4601018

AL SHAMSIA Jamal Center Tel: +966-11-4057296 ARAC HEALTH CARE Talatheen St. Tel: +966-11-4645107 ASIR PHARMACY Prince Abdullah Rd. Tel: +966-11-4811629 DAR AL DANA Abdullah Bin Sulaiman Al Hamdan Tel: +966-11-4643373 MAZIN PHARMACY Olaya Main St. Tel: +966-11-4624562 MEDICINE TIME Olaya Main St. Tel: +966-11-4569140 MOHAMMMED AL HOZAIMI Oruba St. Tel: +966-11-4628758 NABRA PHARMACY Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-4887329 NAZAAR PHARMACY Al Awais Market Tel: +966-11-4541408

AL RAWABI Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-4828028

NISSAH PHARMACY Al-Rajhi Five Buildings Tel: +966-11-4041573

AL RIYADH Oruba St. Tel: +966-11-4643108

NOORANA PHARMACY Al Malaz Tel: +966-11-4785006

AL SAGGAF Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-4640716

OLAYA INTERNATIONAL Olaya Main St. Tel: +966-11-4160349

AL SAGGAF 25 Talatheen St. Tel: +966-11-4645274

PRINCE PHARMACY Talatheen St. Tel: +966-11-4611418

AL SHAMEEAH Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-4880595

RAJAA PHARMACY 2 Oruba St. Tel: +966-11-4624942

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SHRAZAD Sitteen St. Tel: +966-11-4787047 UNIVERSITY PHARMACY Akkariya Buildings Tel: +966-11-4191944 UNIVERSITY (2) Oruba St. Tel: +966-11-4626338 WHITES PHARMACY Tel: +966-11-2886877 / 4895994/ 4897750 / 4897751 www.whites.net WARDAT AL-OROBA Oruba St. Tel: +966-11-4622904 ZAHRAT AL RAWDA PHARMACY Prince Abdullah Rd. Tel: +966-11-4804935 ZAHRAT SAMI Oruba St. Tel: +966-11-4653060 MEDICAL & PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICE Dabbab St. Tel: +966-11-4629680 NEO (NEOINTERNATIONAL) Olaya Main St. Tel: +966-11-4615089

BANKS AL INMA BANK Alanoud Tower Tel: +966-11-2185000 www.alinma.com AL JAZIRA BANK King Abdul Aziz Branch Rd. An Nafal Tel: +966-11-4317474 www.baj.com.sa AL RAJHI BANK Uthman ibn Affan Rd Tel: +966-11-4603333 www.alrajhibank.com.sa ARAB NATIONAL BANK Arrwadah Tel: +966-11-4029000 www.anb.com.sa BANK AL BILAD Prince Bandar Bin Abdulaziz Tel: +966-11-4971905 www.bankalbilad.com BANQUE SAUDI FRANSI King Abdullah Rd Tel: +966-11-2899999 www.alfransi.com.sa NATIONAL COMMERCIAL BANK Prince Sultan St Tel: 920001000 www.alahli.com

SABB Northern Ring Branch Rd Tel: +966-11-2764356 www.sabb.com SAMBA Alaqiq Dist.

Tel: 8001242000 www.samba.com SAUDI HOLLANDI BANK Prince Sultan St Tel: +966-11-2548500 www.shb.com.sa

AL FALAH Tel: 920001678 AL MODDARRAJ Tel: +966-11-4779902

AL OLA NO 7 Tel: +966-11-4608095

BEST RENT A CAR Tel: 8001249955

AL RABWA Al Rabwa Area, Exit 14 close to Nahda Rd. Mob: +966-544096296 www.almutlaq.com

BUDGET Riyadh Airport Tel: +966-11-2201401 DIPLOMAT Khurais Rd. Tel: 920008008 EUROPCAR Al Ahsaa St. Tel: 920000153 FAZ Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-11-2912679 ICAR Tel: +966-11-4561099 SAJIL Tel: +966-11-4935222 THEEB RENT A CAR Khurais Rd. Tel: 920000572 UBER Application: Uber.com/app support.riyadh@uber.com

COMPOUNDS

RIYADH BANK King Abdul Aziz Road, Al Murabba Tel: +966-11-4013030 www.riyadbank.com

CAR RENTALS

AVIS Tel: +966-11-4884887

ISHBILIA Tel: +966-11-2406000 Mob: +966-593111389 www.ksacompounds.com AL HAMRA OASIS VILLAGE Tel: +966-11-2490440 www.alhamra.com.sa AL ISSA COMPOUND Tel: +966-11-4918400 AL JAZEERA BADER Tel: +966-11-4921135 www.badercompound.com AL MANAR Tel: +966-11-2460100 AL MOHAEYA Tel: +966-11-4821222 AL MOSTAQBAL HOMES Tel: +966-11-4816666 www.almostaqbal homes.com AL NAKHEEL RESIDENCE Tel: +966-11-4704191

AL RAYAN RESIDENTIAL Tel: +966-11-2089027 AL WAHA VILLAGE VILLAS ROSSAS Tel: +966-11-4864711 AL YAMAMA VILLAGE Tel: +966-11-4012550 ARAB INVESTMENT Tel: +966-11-4823444 ARIZONA GOLF RESORT Tel: +966-11-2484444 www.agr.com.sa ASASCO VILLAGE Tel: +966-11-4199000 BARADA VILLAGE ARABIAN HOMES Tel: +966-11-4541888 www.arabian-homes.com BONITA VILLAGE Mob: +966-597721361 www.alwakkan.com CORDOBA OASIS VILLAGE Tel: +966-11-24834711 www.cordoba.com.sa

GREEN CITY Olaya - Rahmaniah Dist.

Mob: +966-559623393 www.gccompound. tripod.com JADAWEL COMPOUND Tel: +966-11-2406000 KINGDOM CITY Tel: +966-11-2750275 www.kingdom-city.com AL BUSTAN VILLAGE Tel: +966-11-2235192 Rentals@al-bustan.net.sa Info@al-bustan.net.sa www.albustanvillage.com NAJD COMPOUND Tel: +966-11- 2481040 PALM COURT Tel: +966-11-4850288 RANCO VILLAGE Tel: +966-11-4924411 www.ranvil.com RIYADH VILLAGE Khurais Road, off exit 36 Tel: 08111010101 Mob: +966-541362462 ROC COMPOUND Tel: +966-11-2412800 www.roc.com.sa SAHARA TOWERS Tel: +966-11-4625666

DELTA - 11 ESTATE VILLAS ROSSAS Tel: +966-11-4803201

SEDER VILLAGE Tel: +966-11-2280000 www.sedervillage.com

DELTA - 2 ESTATE VILLAS ROSSAS Tel: +966-11-4804084

STAR COMPOUND VILLAS ROSSAS Tel: +966-11-4881139

EID VILLAS Tel: +966-11-2483366 www.eidvillas.com.sa

VILLAS ROSAS AL-WADI Tel: +966-11-4881139 http://villasrosasco.com

EURO COMPOUND Tel: +966-11-4780718 FAL COMPOUND Tel: +966-11-2490091 www.falcompound.org GRANADA VILLAGE Tel: +966-11-2488387

COURIER ARABIAN HALA Tel: +966-11-4884887 www.hala.com.sa ARAMEX Tel: +966-11-4160353 www.aramex.com

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DHL WORLDWIDE EXPRESS Tel: +966-11-4654200 www.dhl.com.sa FEDEX Tel: +966-11-4633999 www.fedex.com/sa OVERSEAS COURIER SERVICE Tel: +966-11-4647193 www.ocstracking.com www.ocscouner.com UPS GLOBAL Tel: +966-11-4626655 www.ups.com

ÉCOLE FRANÇAISE INTERNATIONALE DE RIYAD www.efi-riyad.com

BRITISH ISLAMIC

AL OLAYA NATIONAL Tel: +966-11-4538867 AL ROWAD INT’L www.rowad-is.com AMERICAN INT’L Mob: +966-567990096 www.aisr.org AMIDEAST AMERICA-MIDEAST EDUCATIONAL & TRAINING SERVICES Tel: +966-11-4838800 www.amideast.org ALLIANCE FRANÇAISED’ARABIE SAOUDITE Men,s Section: Tel: +966-11-2816539 / 40 Women Section: Tel: +966-11-2817178 www.af-ksa.com CAMPUS FRANCE IN RIYADH Tel: +966-11-434 4195 Website: campusfrance.org BRITISH INTERNATIONAL Tel: +966-11-2482387 www.britishschool riyadh.com

Mob: +966-569754506

FURSAN AL JAZEERAH Tel: +966-11-5457505

Tel: +966-11-4649666

FUTURE WINDOW Tel: +966-11-2063371 http://fwis.edu.sa/

school.com

GIRLS SECTION Tel: +966-11-2323248

AL KHALEEJ NATIONAL Tel: +966-11-2012112

Tel: +966-11-4401626

ELITE INTERNATIONAL Tel: +966-11-4627224

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