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Sweet smell of success for Saudi creator of male-grooming products with an Arabian twist
Waseem Sendi, creator of an Arabian beard-oil range, sees no reason why locally inspired brands cannot compete with global ones Sendi and...

Caline Malek
Jan 21, 20211 min read


Saudi soundsmith Molham blends Arabic rap with Western pop
Artist’s eclectic taste in music speaks to a global upbringing and the Kingdom’s promising concert scene Themes of Molham’s lyrics range...

Caline Malek
Jan 19, 20211 min read


Saudi photographer Mohammed Jubran’s remarkable journey of self-discovery
Native of Al-Ahsa quit unfulfilling corporate career to pursue his real passion and retrain as a therapist to help others Thanks to a new...

Caline Malek
Jan 17, 20211 min read


How a storied Saudi jewelry brand is keeping its sparkle
Farsi has moved with the times to adapt to changing tastes, technologies and business disruptions Sales of luxury items including jewelry...

Caline Malek
Jan 12, 20211 min read


A vehicle-sharing app moves Saudi entrepreneurship into high gear
Founded by Mohammed Khashoggi, Ejaro aims to popularize vehicle renting and revolutionize the industry App has already proven popular...

Caline Malek
Nov 17, 20201 min read


A Saudi entrepreneur creates tea blends steeped in Madinah’s heritage
Lamees Madani dreams of sharing the region’s unique tea leaves with the entire Arab world Naanie Tea, available in Jeddah and Riyadh...

Caline Malek
Nov 16, 20201 min read


High COVID-19 recovery rates put GCC region in the limelight
Study offers clues to why recovery rates in the bloc are higher than the global average Low death rate seen as advantageous as it...

Caline Malek
Oct 14, 20201 min read


A travel-experience company has Saudi Arabia’s nature and culture in its sights
The Traveling Panther aims to bring the Kingdom’s natural wonders and cultural heritage alive through local narratives The initial focus...

Caline Malek
Oct 12, 20201 min read


Saudi Arabia’s KAUST in global chip-development effort to thwart hackers
Quantum computers are likely to be able to crack existing communication methods in the near future KAUST contributing to designing of...

Caline Malek
Jun 7, 20201 min read


How Saudi Arabia’s air transport sector can overcome the coronavirus setback
Experts say financial relief measures from government can offset impact of COVID-19 pandemic Air transport sector was estimated by IATA...

Caline Malek
Jun 1, 20201 min read


Saudi Arabia on a fast track to gender equality, study suggests
A World Bank report places Kingdom first in gender equality in GCC bloc and second in the Arab region. The WBL report measures gender...

Caline Malek
Feb 9, 20201 min read


Tantora Festival showcases world cultures, Saudi heritage
Winter at Tantora is scheduled over 12 weekends, hosting a wide range of events from the Dakar Rally, a ballooning festival, an endurance...

Caline Malek
Jan 17, 20201 min read


Survey: Most Saudis prefer Japan as Middle East mediator
YouGov poll sheds light on Saudis' general awareness of Japan’s politics and policies. Over 6 percent of Saudi respondents correctly...

Caline Malek
Jan 12, 20201 min read


YouGov poll shows Saudis' high regard for Japan's economic strengths
Survey shows that 73 percent of Saudis rank Japan as number one in terms of quality. Over half of Saudis are aware that Japan is one of...

Caline Malek
Jan 12, 20201 min read


Women’s fashion another aspect of change in Saudi Arabia
“Being an entrepreneur and a woman in the Kingdom has been a challenge but it’s going well so far," said Saudi fashion designer Renad...

Caline Malek
Sep 19, 20191 min read


How Saudi Arabia plans to meet the water needs of holy sites
Six major projects were recently launched with an estimated total cost of SR3.1 billion. The new projects include a desalinated-water...

Caline Malek
Aug 19, 20191 min read


Blowin' in the wind: Saudi Arabia's energy future
The Middle East's largest wind farm will be constructed in the Kingdom's northwestern Al-Jouf region. The Dumat Al-Jandal wind project...

Caline Malek
Jul 31, 20191 min read


Saudi invention holds immense promise for a water-scarce world
The device built by KAUST researchers can turn seawater into potable water using solar power. The technology uses waste heat recovered...

Caline Malek
Jul 24, 20191 min read


Transformative reforms promise ‘bright future’ for Saudi economy
Credit rating agencies Moody’s and Fitch have rated Saudi Arabia as having a stable outlook thanks to its economic reforms, as the...

Caline Malek
Jul 15, 20191 min read


Writer, film-maker telling the region’s untold stories
Having started several projects, Taibah argued that the most crucial element of seeing any plan through is for it to come from the heart...

Caline Malek
Jul 11, 20191 min read
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