Opinion
Selfies During Hajj Have Inspired Anger With Some But It’s Not Really All That Bad
It seems that year after year the debate about the growing selfie and photo-taking rate during Hajj has been stirring …
Serving Pilgrims During The Hajj Season Is An Honor That Everyone In The Kingdom Partakes In
Saudi Arabia being the host country of the holiest sites in Islam come with a huge responsibility. The responsibility not …
Opinion: Why Mandi And Bukhari Restaurants Have Got To Stop Serving Piles Of Rice
I walk into a typical Bukhari restaurant the kind that are dotted all over Jeddah and ask for a quarter …
Saudi Arabia’s Tourist Sites Need Saving If They Are To Be Around For Much Longer
A couple of years ago, I am the only visitor at the ancient Arabian site of Ukhdood, which is also …
Opinion: Saudi Women Have Been So Supportive of Each Other In The Build-Up To Being Able To Drive In The Country And It’s Great
As the big date when women will be allowed to drive arrives, the excitement around can almost not be contained. …
A Saudi Royal Decree Has Been Issued And Some MAJOR Changes Have Been Made
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman, has issued a number of royal orders early Saturday. The decree …
People Have Got To Stop Risking Their Lives For The Sake Of Going Viral
Lately, I’ve been noticing a sweeping trend, one that’s been taking over the Kingdom. I’m talking about the viral videos …
The Return Of Cinemas In The Kingdom Means More Than Just Popcorn And Watching A Movie Outside Our Homes
Saudi Arabia has been witnessing massive changes over the past year, making it an eruptive period in the nation’s history. One …
The UAE and KSA Are Showing Signs Of Leadership That Can Stabilise A Region For The Foreseeable Future
There is a lot of international media analysis on political status quo in UAE and KSA. Some suggest that being …
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