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An Inside Look Into Saudi Heritage D E R E T S I G E -R O C S UNE

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Editor's Note

Editor-in-Chief @jawahertoinspire

EDITORIAL Managing Editor Jawaher Zahran Assistant Editor Faiza Arshad

The Hidden Gems of Saudi Everyday my appreciation for the Saudi Arabian beauty deepens. Since last year, the hidden gems of Saudi started to be discovered and local tourism has flourished more than ever. It's only fair to say that beauty has always been there, but now it is finally revealed.

From all four sides, our country has got everything, literally! The gems of Saudi stretches from North to South and from west to east. There are idyllic beaches, breezy mountains, green valleys, wide oases, high waterfalls, purple trees, golden sand dunes, and ancient civilizations. What's more? It is hard to count these gems in just a note. I wouldn't do them justice, but I am happy to dedicate an issue.

When we made a cover photo contest, it was difficult to choose a cover photo about Saudi because they were equally beautiful.

Enjoy browsing this summer's edition of beauty, health, and looking into Saudi heritage in an exclusive feature.

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This happened!

June 23rd was a day to remember. I was thrilled to be part of this amazing initiative to color Jeddah Walk, such a wish come true. I have always wanted to do something for my city.

Coloring this walk and turning an ordinary street into an art piece was gratifying to me. I felt a sense of togetherness working with this great volunteering community.

Lastly, I would say I loved this experience on so many levels. Something to be proud of, a painted mark!

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Contents Contents 4# Events Flashbacks

Saudi Rally 2021..........................................pg4 Saudi Cup 2021...........................................pg4 Noor Riyadh...................................................pg4 Jeddah Super Dome................................pg4

6# Beauty For YOU

Beach Beauty Buy Must-Haves...........pg6

8# Health For YOU

Skin Color and Reaction to Sun..........pg8

11# YOU Feature

An Exclusive Interview A Look Into the Saudi Heritage...........pg9

13# Culture for YOU

6 UNESCO-Registered Saudi Sites...pg11

ABOUT THE COVER PHOTO Photo By

Charles Fred

About Charles is an Amsterdambased travel photogarpher.

Photo Taken At Rejal Almaa, Asir

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EVENTS FLASHBACK CALENDAR

2021 has been the year of recovery after the COVID lockdown. Luckily, with things slowly going back to normal, the coolest events are back to make our calendars busy. Let's have a quick flashback to some of them!

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19 Feb

Saudi Dakar Rally 2021, in its 43rd edition, took place from January 3rd to January 15th.

The annual Dakar Rally is the most dangerous competition hosted in Saudi Arabian deserts.

Their second rally covered a distance of over 7,600 kilometers with more than 500 contestants from around the world.

Lasting for 13 days, the 2021 rally included 12 different stages from Jeddah, Hail, Al Aula, Neom to other cities and regions. The race had different categories like classic cars, motorcycles, trucks, quads, and other vehicles.

Saudi Dakar Rally 2021

Photo Credit by // Dakar Saudi

18 Mar

Riyadh’s Lights Festival

Photo Credit by // Fashion Commission

SAUDI CUP 2021 Saudi Cup 2021 was held for two days, Feb 19th to 20th, at the King Abdulaziz Equestrian Course in Riyadh.

Started in 2020, Saudi Cup is the Kingdom's most significant horse race for both genders.

Organized by the Jockey Club, the two-day festival aims at raising awareness of horse racing in the country to an international level.

Saudi traditional fashion was also evident at the Saudi Cup 2021 with beautiful gowns from Najd, Hejaz, and other regions.

10 June Jeddah's Super Dome & Concerts

Have YOU heard of Noor Riyadh?

An annual one of a kind festival titled ‘Noor Riyadh' started on the 18th of March.

The project under Riyadh Art Program included a unique light display that left everyone in awe and astonishment.

This family-friendly event included more than 30 mindblowing light art installations across the city. In addition to that, there were guided tours, workshops, and a kids' art lab.

Photo Credit by // The National News

Did YOU know that Jeddah's Super Dome is the largest pillarless dome in the world?

It has a diameter of 210 meters and an area exceeding 24,000 square meters.

Jeddah Super Dome also held musical concerts during June for two renowned Arab artists, Amr Diab and Mohammed Hamaki.

Located west of Johara Stadium on Madina Road, the super dome launched a fantastic digital exhibition on Wednesday featuring accomplishments of the Makkah region.

These two concerts were a remarkable comeback to the entertainment season in town.

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Hair

BEAUTY FOR YOU

Face

When we go to the beach, we tend to forget to take care of our hair. Chlorine and salty water can damage your hair.

Using a cream before going for a swim is a good idea.

Editor’s Pick

tip

When it comes to the face, it is crucial to apply sunscreens when exposed to the sun.

That goes without saying, right? The essential information here is to look for SPF (Sun Protection Factor) number.

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Apply oil replacement products, a hair conditioner or mask.

For the face, you need a sunscreen of SPF +50 to get maximum protection. Many of you only apply on the face, but forget that lips are also part of the face that needs protection. Your lip balm should also have an SPF, preferably with that number, too.

What To Use 1. Pantene Pro V Summer Edition Conditioner 2. Goodbye Summer Frizz Conditioner or Oil Replacement

Beach Beauty Must-Haves

What To Use 1. Ultra Protection, Ultra Resistant from La RochePosay and lip balm 2. Milk Very High Protection from Boiderma

In the summer, your beauty is affected by quite a few factors; salt water and hot weather being the main ones. This quick guide makes protecting your beauty easy!

Body

Beesline Sun Oil

Sun Bum Browning Oil

All of us wants that perfect summer tan.

YOU! Newsletter chose for YOU five toprated tanning oils of different price ranges.

Beesline Suntan Oil is 100% natural with beeswax and carrot extract that prevents your skin from burning. It boosts your skin immunity while making a longlasting tan.

Sun Bum Browning Oil is water-resistant moisturizing oil. This product contains Marula oil Argan oil, coconut oil and avocado oil with SPF 15.

SR 100 Carrot Sun Oil

SR 51.75

Maui Babe Amazing Maui Babe Browning Lotion is a tinted glowy lotion. It is sweat-resistant with natural Hawaiian formula. It is also fortified with vitamins. It prevents burning, gives natural protection, and fast tan.

SR 55

The water-resistant Carrot Sun Oil is rated the world’s best tanning oil as it has natural carrot oil for all skin types. It works best with fair and olive skin.

It is also an antioxidant that can enhance your tan look. Better to use with sunscreen.

SR 75.57

Editor’s Pick

Banana Boat Tanning Oil

Banana Boat Deep Tanning Oil Spray's tropical aroma makes you feel good! It also gives a light shine to your body along with a deep tan. It is also infused with banana and carrot extract.

However, it has low sun protection, so you may want to use a sunscreen along with the spray.

SR 94.19

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Type I

Celebs

Pale, Very Fair

This type is highly sensitive to the sun.

Always burns, never tans.

Amanda Seyfried

Type II

Fair Skin

This type is also sensitive but less than type 1.

It burns easily, tans minimally.

Drew Barrymore

Type III

Medium, Olive skin This type of skin can also be sensitive.

However, it burns moderately and tans easily.

Cindy Crawford

Type IV

Olive, Medium Brown This skin type is less sensitive than the preceding types.

It burns minimally but tans well and fast.

Jessica Alba

Type V

Brown Skin

This type rarely burns and tends to get a deep tan.

Beyonce Knowles

Type VI

HEALTH FOR YOU

Dark to Black

This skin is not sensitive at all. It never burns and always tans.

Naomi Campbell

How YOUR Skin Reacts to Sun Based on Fitzpatrick Scale So you've decided to spend your summer day at the beach and you want to get the tan you’ve been looking for? Look no further, we'll tell you all about how each skin type reacts to the sun differently, what the Fitzpatrick Scale is and all other things you need!

Let's begin with the Fitzpatrick scale!

It is a numerical system for human skin color. On the scale, each skin color is classified into a type number In total, there are six different types of skins. This classification is based on the amount of melanin that exists in your skin which also measures your sun sensitivity. The more melanin your skin contains, the less sensitive to the sun your skin becomes and vice versa.

But why does knowing this help you? Well, being aware of your skin type will help you decide whether or not sunbathing is good for you.

Getting a golden tan can be charming, but getting a sunburn can be damaging to your skin health! It is better to be well-prepared.

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An Inside Look Into Saudi Heritage

On that very day, the Saudi National Commission of ICOMOS held two events.

One art event, in its first edition, was held at Tasami Creative Lab in Serafi Mall in Jeddah, which coincided with another event in At-Turaif Historical District in Diriyah in association with Al Diriyah Gate Development Authority. Through these events, three winners were awarded in-kind and financial prizes.

Every year, 'World Heritage Day' takes place on the 18th of April, also known as 'International Day of Monuments and Sites.' The day is celebrated globally by making various activities and events.

International Council of Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS), headquartered in Paris, is a non-governmental organization aimed at preserving World’s monuments with branches worldwide. Saudi ICOMOS is one division of many, specialized in protecting the assets of Saudi cultural heritage.

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OU! Newsletter wanted to delve further into the Saudi Arabian heritage and exclusively interviewed the President of Saudi ICOMOS, HRH Princess Nouf Bint Mohammed Al Saud.

YOU: How important is the role of heritage in our everyday life?

HRH: Heritage is the soul of our identity and if we lose it, we lose who we are. It tells and documents our history.

YOU: What is the role of Saudi Arabia in preserving heritage?

YOU EXCLUSIVE FEATURE

Heritage is the soul of our identity, and if we lose it, we lose who we are.

Glimpses of Saudi ICOMOS Event on World Heritage Day

HRH: Saudi Arabia did a great job in preserving and conserving heritage throughout resistance. The government has invested in conservation projects and in its local society.

YOU: There was an event held on the 18th of April.

Could you tell us more about it?

HRH: The 18th of April is World Heritage Day, and all the world celebrates it by raising awareness in the local environment.

YOU: What are the main activities of the council (ICOMOS) throughout the year?

HRH: ICOMOS advises international and local entities on conserving and preserving projects in Saudi Arabia and worldwide.

YOU: How does ICOMOS raise awareness and educate future generations about heritage?

HRH: ICOMOS raises awareness throughout events and projects.

We, as Saudi ICOMOS, encourages local society to be involved in the preservation and conservation process by educating them.

In the Historic district of At-Turaif, winners received prizes in the short video, photography drawing, and heritage essay categories.

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CULTURE FOR YOU

Saudi Sites Registered on UNESCO UNESCO stands for the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization. Part of its work is recording a list of World Heritage Sites filled with history and culture. Incredibly enough, six sites from Saudi Arabia have made it to the list! And just this year, another site from the Kingdom was officially added. In the map below you can see what they are, where they are located, and what year they were registered in!

Hail Rock Art (2015)

Al Hijr Archaeological Site (2008)

Al Ahsa Oasis (2018) At-Turaif Historic District (2010)

Historic Jeddah (2014)

Hima Cultural Area in Najran (2021)

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A nation's culture resides in the heart and in the soul of its people.

- Mahatma Gandhi

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