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The Inside ScoopOn Living inPrincess Nora University

Sahar haShani: Championing Education for All

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FROM THE EDITOR

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In this issue of Destination Riyadh, we’re going back to school.

As the summer vacation draws to an end, everyone is getting ready to get back into the grind. While the start of the school year also means the return of heavy morning traffic, we’re sure parents and kids of Riyadh are nonetheless excited.

We know how stressful it can be for parents these days, so we’ve prepared some relevant tips to help you make your children happy and ready for their first day of class. Whether it’s getting them out of bed, choosing a school or packing their lunch and helping them develop positive habits, we’re sure to have you covered.

Regardless of who you are or what your circumstance may be, everyone has the right to an education. This is exactly what Sahar Hashani has been championing over the years for the Disabled Children of Saudi Arabia. Have a peek at her interview for a touch of inspiration.

For those of you wanting your monthly dose of Riyadh insider living tips, we give you an exclusive look into the grandest university in the city and the Kingdom, Princes Nora University. Much more, you don’t have to be a kid to love learning — we’ve got adult classes to preoccupy your days.

After school and after work snack time calls for the ultimate treat and for us at Destination that can only be … cookies! Yes, we’ve been at it again and munching our way through the best ones in the city. This is one doughy showdown you shouldn’t miss.

Oh and less we forget, Eid Mubarak, boys and girls, ladies and gents of Riyadh!

We hope you had a festive season that is abundant with blessings and joy.

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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF enas hashanimANAGING EDITOR rob l. wagner

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Private or International schools that increase fees without approval of the Ministry of Education will facesevere penalties. Violating schools must return the extra amount to guardians and pay a fine of SR 5,000 for each violation. If the school repeats the violation, it will be banned from increasing fees for two academic years. Guardians of the students can file complaints at the website of the Ministry of Education (www.moe.gov.sa) if school authorities hike tuition fees other than the approved rate by the ministry. A total of 3,940 private schools in the Kingdom requested to increase tuition, but the ministry approved only 21 percent of the requests.

Women graduates of Journalism from Jazan University are demanding job opportunities or the suspension of women’s enrollment in journalism. These women received their degrees more than three years ago and are still unemployed. Many graduates questioned the journalism department, since many of them are unable to find jobs. Around 200 students graduate from the journalism department every year. Graduates applied to newspapers and are turned down because there are no vacancies. These graduates called on Jazan University officials to stop accepting students into the journalism department if they can’t provide jobs to at least 50 percent of them.

Saudi Aramco is scheduled to build 11 sports stadiums in various regions across the Kingdom, according to directives issued by King Abdullah. These stadiums will follow the guidelines of King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, which meet FIFA standards to host international matches, and willhave the capacity to seat 45,000 spectators. The new stadiums will be built in the provinces of Madinah, Al-Qassim, Eastern Province, Asir, Tabuk, Hail, Northern Border Region, Jazan, Najran, Baha and Al-Jouf. This project shows King Abdullah’s supportfor youths and his vision of a balanced development for all regions throughout the Kingdom.

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JEANRICHARD AwARDS new aluminum terrascope timepiecesat the steve nash foundation Swiss luxury watch manufacturer JEANRICHARD was happy to support the seventh edition of The Steve Nash Foundation Showdown New York that took place on June 25 at Sara D. Roosevelt Field on the Lower East Side. This sponsorship highlighted JEANRICHARD’s continued commitment to the world of sports and tie in to its Philosophy of Life and giving back to the community.

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BLACKBERRY Z3 to launch in the middle east BlackBerry Limited announced that it will bring the BlackBerry Z3 smartphone to the Middle East. The BlackBerry Z3 features a stylish design with a 5” touch display, an unrivalled messaging and typing experience, exceptional battery life, is equipped with BlackBerry 10 OS version 10.2.1 and is Android app compatible.

GE HIRES saudi women engineers for on-the-Job training GE has offered on-the-job training opportunities to five Saudi women engineers who will be trained across diverse businesses in the Kingdom. As part of GE’s partnership with different universities to offer co-op programs to their students, GE has hired four fresh graduate students from Effat University as co-ops with the GE Power and Water business.

mASERATI CENTENNIAL exhibition inaugurated in modena

A unique exhibition dedicated to the Centennial of Maserati was recently inaugurated in Modena. MASERATI 100: A Century of Pure Italian Luxury Sports Cars retraces the story of the Italian car manufacturer through an exhibition featuring some of the Trident marque’s most significant road and racing cars. Considering the historic value of the models exhibited, this is the greatest exhibition of Maserati cars ever staged anywhere in the world.

LGelectronics LG Electronics Saudi Arabia will begin its rollout of its highly praised G3 smart phone on 10th July 2014. The front-facing camera features a unique 'selfie' mode, which allows to set the timer on. When user moves the hands in front of the camera photo is taken.


HUNGARY JOINS EmIRATES AIRLINES NETwORK with daily flights to budapestEmirates Airlines launches a daily service to Budapest, Hungary effective Oct. 27. The service will contribute to the Emirates in promoting air services connecting Budapest with its network of aircraft to major commercial centers in China and the Middle East, including Dubai. Travelers also receive free baggage in all grades, which allows travelers in economy class to carry 30 kg, 40 kg in business class, and 50 kg in first class.

GERmAN EmBASSY goes on twitterGerman Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Boris Ruge thought that living in the Kingdom made it impossible not to be on twitter. “We are novices and need to learn the ropes. So we’ll be slow as we get started,” Ruge said. You can follow the German Embassy on: @GermanyinKSA

mcdonald’s saudi arabia hostsCHILDREN AT FIFA wORLD CUPAs Chile and Spain faced off on the pitch, eight children from Saudi Arabia experienced the thrill of a lifetime. As part of McDonald’s exclusive World Cup Player Escort Program, eight Saudi children accompanied the Chilean and Spanish players hand-in-hand onto the pitch, ahead of the 2-0 match that left the Chilean team victorious.

sony launches limited editionwATERPROOF wALKmAN® Sony Middle East and Africa FZE launched of the limited edition waterproof and wireless Walkman® NWZ-W273S. Available in premium black and premium red, Sony’s latest music player is embedded with a host of features for ease of use and quality sound. The new NWZ-W273S is now available across Modern Electronics Company Ltd. showrooms and other leading electronics retailers in KSA.

PEPSI challenges fans to show off football skills

Football fans in the UAE, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia were given the exclusive opportunity to show off their football skills as three of only a selected number of markets globally launched the Pepsi interactive vending machines. There are 20 interactive vendor machines with the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait identified as the first countries to receive the games.

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01COACH OPENS DUAL GENDER STORE IN KSA Coach, Inc., a leading American design house of modern luxury accessories, apparel and footwear, has opened its new dual gender store in the Panorama Mall in Riyadh. This is Coach’s first dual gender store in KSA with separate men’s and women’s shopping environments.

02mAKKAH, mADINAH SOUVENIRS ExHIBITEDPilgrims returning home from Makkah and Madinah typically buy souvenirs for family and friends. Naila Art Gallery presented a Ramadan exhibition of these souvenirs, as well as a collection of antiques and photos from the two holy cities. The exhibition ran through July.

03RUKUN GALLERY FEATURES CONTEmPORARY mIxED mEDIARukun, a contemporary art and design gallery, had its soft opening featuring a mix of sculptures, paintings, furniture and mixed media pieces. The reception was held at the gallery located in Nojoud Center. It provides high-end unique pieces designed locally and around the world. Its concept is modern art with Western influence infused with Arabic heritage. Its aim is to become a creative hub showcasing limitless possibilities of art and furniture, where each piece stands out on its own.

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04RAmADAN CARAVAN OFFERS AUGUST SHOwHarvey Nichols, the three-level luxury department store located inside Al Faisaliah Mall, hosts an event showcasing an array of fashion and design items from India. Ramadan Caravan, the event runs through Aug. 31. The store was reinvented and redecorated to fit this one-of-a-kind event being launched for the first time this year. Over 65 brands are featured, including fashion superstars Manish Arora and Tarun Tahiliani, famed embroidery designers Jean-François Lesage, home accessories brands Fenny G, Klove and Safomasi and successful fashion labels Pia Pauro and Rashio Verma.

05LOVE CULTURE DEBUTS AT GRANADA mALLLove Culture, the U.S. leading lifestyle fashion brand, announced the opening of its new branch in Riyadh following a strategic move to expand its operations in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East by offering a wide variety of trendy fashion with high quality at an affordable prices for edgy fashionable young women. The opening ceremony took place in the new branch in the presence of the company’s officials, employees and fashion and media representatives.

06mERCEDES BENZ OFFERS 2015 C-CLASS FOR THE FIRST TImE IN THE KINGDOmJuffali Automotive Co. Ltd (JACO) launched the fourth generation of its flagship compact class car, the 2015 C-Class. The new C-Class offers a sensuous and clear design, with a host of technical innovations as well as exemplary emissions and fuel consumption figures. The interior design demonstrates a new approach by Mercedes-Benz, and includes a touchpad as well as a head-up display.


PARTNERING SAUDI CREATIVITY with business sense at Al Khozama Exhibition

Ramadan nights have become a time for Riyadhis to enjoy seasonal events across the city. On its debut, the Al Khozama Fashion Art and Design Exhibition proved to be a must-visit gathering of over a 100 Saudi entrepreneurs, artists and artisans from all over the Kingdom.

The exhibit runs through Aug. 2 at the Al Khozama Banqueting and Exhibition Center. In partnership Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities and organized by Amal Al Jibreen and Associates (AJA), the event aimed to highlight Riyadh as the primary fashion and arts destination in the region.

Guests discovered emerging talents and enjoyed a unique shopping experience from each of the local brands participating. Moreover, the

event also allowed for cultural exchange with selected booths showcasing regional heritage. The Japanese Embassy also shared snippets of their country’s traditions that were well received by locals.

In addition, the exhibitors were eligible to vie for the Bandar Al Jibreen Achievement award. In its third cycle, the award aims to recognize the talents especially in the field of Arts and creative design. Amal Al Jibreen, founder

and CEO of AJA, initiated the Award as a continuation of her father’s legacy, the late Sheikh Bandar Al Jibreen.

This year’s theme is “White Piece,” which each participant must reflect in his or her work during the exhibition. A panel of distinguished judges comprising prominent artists, business leaders, educators and selected organizers then visited each booth and determined the winners based on a set criteria.

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The Japan Embassy Cultural Affairs booth showcased their national costume (kimono) and origami.


The winners of the Bandar Al Jibreen Award in this cycle encompassed the words of Bandar Al Jibreen, “The achiever is the one who turns his source of income into a source of pride.” Snatching third place was Princess Noura Al Saud for her interior design space, second place went to fashion designer Aziz Al Humaid. Bagging first place was Nora Al Jaber for her perfume line, “Ana (I).” Apart from cash prizes, each winner received a strategic planning contract in order to further assist them in their entrepreneurial ventures.

While there could have only been three winners, the rest of the booths were nothing short of amazing and inspiring. We fell in love with Lwewah’s closet, Jamila Al Kadi’s photography corner, Sarah Al Meshari collection and Al Johara Al Mehaimid’s unique children fashion line and much more.

Over all, Al Khozama Fashion Arts and Design is now officially part of our events circuit and a Ramadan destination we would look forward to each year.

Ranyah Seraj of Terra Eclat with her jewelry collection.

Prints by Saudi photographer, Jamila Al Kadi


crate creates platform for local retailersBy Ahmed Almansouri

Alāan Artspace, a contemporary art gallery, launched its latest initiative “Crate.” Crate offers a platform for Saudi designers and merchants, from emerging and established to local and international, who do not have stand-alone stores or boutiques. They displayed and sold their products over a three-week period in July.

Every week a different set of designers showcase their products. Mashael bin Jumah, a fashion event planner, was the organizer behind Crate.

The rotating style schedule for Crate allows the public to enjoy a diverse collection of jewelry, abayas, bags, books and other products.

Week 1 participants included brands like Nora Al Shaikh, Butterfly Abayas, Al Maha Dressy Jalabiya, Universal Publisher, Auras Jewelry, Noufz Eleganze and Reesha. It was quite a diverse group of designers. Many don’t know this, but most of these designers actually know each other and are all involved in the fashion scene.

“We love the intimate setting of Crate,” said Dalal, head designer of Al Maha Dressy Jalabiya. “I get to really connect with my guests and I'm friends with the other participants.”

Besides designing for Al Maha, Dalal runs entrepreneurship projects that trains victims of abuse and impoverished women and makes them dresses. She provides the material and equipment etc.

What makes Crate stand out from other art platforms is its intimacy and the greater connection between the public and designers. It could also be considered a networking or social event in some ways.

Week 2 participants include Fyunka, Kursi, Blends, Sister I Don’t Have, Madawi, Red Squared, Sara Albenayan, Tamashee and Lovin’ My Bags.

“I was approached by Alāan Artspace and I thought it was a great opportunity,” said Alaa Balky, founder and designer of Fyunka.

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Fyunka was born three years ago and is a brand influenced by pop culture.

Sara Albanayan, founder of Sara Albanayan abayas and sunglasses, does not like the concept of a bazaar and prefers something that has an artistic sense like Crate. Sara Albanayan has been operating for two months now brings a new theme to her abayas in every pop-up shop she appears in.

“My abayas are Ramadan-themed to go along with the holy month. Every pop-up shop you see me in, I will have a completely different theme to my abayas,” said Sara.

Week 3 participants include Amal Algoblan, A Sister I Don’t Have, Loomer Jewelry, Rashmah, Haifa Fahad, Khloud Al Ajaji, Storehouse 22, Azraar, Jamila Couture and Tee Saudi.

Alāan Artspace is dedicated to nurturing emerging and established contemporary artists and designers from Saudi Arabia, the region and across the globe. Alāan – which means “now” in Arabic – reflects the energy of the art scene in Saudi Arabia and the feeling in Riyadh that a space such as this is long overdue.


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In Riyadh, we’re proud to say that generosity and charity are two things you would stumble upon at every turn. It’s not just because we’re home to a handful of prominent philanthropists; but most importantly, we have a community of ordinary people who decide day in and day out to do extraordinary things for others.

And so goes the story of Sahar Hashani, director of Education and Educational Development at the Disabled Children’s Association (DCA). For 28 years, Sahar rose through the ranks of DCA not as a career choice but as an answer to the call to serve the children that she has grown to love.

Hashani started her career as a social worker. Her exposure to welfare cases and most especially to the predicaments of children with disabilities and their families influenced her to align herself with their cause.

When the DCA was established in 1986, Hashani was one of the very first trained teachers in the organization. It was a job she fell in love with the moment she started. She fondly recalls her days in the classroom,

“Everyday when I went to class, my goal was to make my students happy,” Hashani said. “For me, being a teacher to disabled children, it is not only about teaching. Inside (referring to the classroom), you get the chance to give them attention, to make them feel loved and cared for.”

During the first few years of the DCA, Hashani admits that the information and sources were limited for educators of children with special needs in the Kingdom. The organization did their best by inviting specialists from Sweden to work side by side its staff. However, whatever was lacking in methodology, the team made up for with something far more important:

“Before you can do anything for them, you need to have one thing first—A connection,” Hashani said. “Every child has a different situation, level of disability, a different way of learning. If you are able to connect to them and they trust you only then can you create something for them that would fit their needs.”

It was this close connection with her students that made Sahar reluctant to take on a leadership role in the organization. She shares with us,

“I felt being in administration means being in the office all the time, I won’t be with the children. But my boss back then, Farid Al Khayal insisted that this was a chance to do more for them,” she said. “It took me a day and doing Istikhara first before I finally took the job.”

Indeed, when Hashani took her management seat, she saw it as an opportunity to further lobby the position of disabled children in the educational system. A priority in her agenda was to initiate

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the integration of children in national schools.

It’s no easy task to create change especially when it comes to issues that are acknowledged but have yet to be discerned and addressed in society. However, Hashani had a fiery gusto of a woman on a mission and did not stop until her case was heard.

She approached Prince Sultan bin Salman, chairman of the Disabled Children’s Association, with her case and a request to form an integration committee. Fortunately, Prince Sultan who is a longtime advocate of children with special needs gave his full support on the endeavor.

This was a big win in Sahar’s journey to make education accessible to all but it did not necessarily go through with some resistance.

“It has never been done (integration in schools) and of course you had people who were against the idea,” she said. “They were worried about all kinds of things —bullying, teachers, resources. We listened, took their reasons into our planning but it never changed my mind. Education is a right, for everyone.”

In the following years, Hashani and DCA coordinated with the Ministry of Education (MOE) to create a programs and guidelines for children with

special needs. The special needs program is now part of the MOE’s five-year strategic plan.

She humbly emphasized how it was the efforts of the staff, coordinators like Amal Aman and Mahaa Al Said who devoted their time and energy to make things happen.

Flash forward to today; Sahar’s expression was gleaming with pride as she tells us, “We have four students who are now moving from the 9th to 10th grade. Imagine, children with severe physical disabilities. People thought they couldn’t do it but here we are having a graduation party for them.”

Milestones like these fuel Sahar and the people at DCA to keep on doing what they do. There is now a mandate by MOE requiring public schools to accept disabled children. There is even an engineering team that can be called in should a school need to have their facilities built to accommodate these students.

DCA also pioneered the development of the national


curricula for the education of children with disabilities in collaboration with AGFUND.

And yet, Hashani is far from being done, she is now spearheading the development of an automated system for SPED teachers. Once completed, the system would consolidate the information and teaching methods into a centralized program.

To this day you would still see Hashani visiting the classrooms and even volunteering in the front lines from time to time. It, according to her, keeps her grounded and shares with us one of the most important nuggets of wisdom she had acquired over the years;

“Kids today complain they’re bored. Us (adults), we worry and worry, we get stressed

with everything,” Hashani said. “These children, the simplest things are hard for them. But you’ll still see them smiling. You don’t see them whining and giving up, so why should you? Put your worries and your boredom beside what they go through everyday. Your problems are really much smaller.”

In the mornings we spent with Hashani, I found myself inspired by her journey and the anecdotes of her often witty, funny and absolutely heartwarming children. It reaffirms my belief that Riyadh is filled with wonderfully good people with stories to tell, if we’d only take time to listen.

“They were worried about all kinds of things — bullying, teachers, resources. We listened, took their reasons into our planning but it never changed my mind, education is a right, for everyone.”


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By Jou PabalateThere comes a time in a students life when the question “What do you want to be when you’re all grown up?” becomes all too real. Deciding what career or job you would like to have isn’t easy, so if you’re confused, that’s actually pretty normal. In the past few months, students have approached us for career counseling. It’s not exactly our niche but we’re pretty good at making other folks answer questions. So, we’ve decided to show you what the work jungle is like through the eyes of Saudis who are in their own way, going after their dreams.

CHEFArwa Mohammed, manager and executive chef of Maison Bo-M Café. I LOVE MY JOB BECAUSE I get instant gratification when a customer absolutely enjoys a dish. IF YOU WANT MY JOB YOU HAVE TO Go to culinary school, be creative with food and experiment a lot.

THE BEST EXPERIENCE I’VE HAD IN MY JOB SO FAR IS Working with celebrity chefs such as Chef Gizzi Erskine, Chef Suzanne Husseini and Chef Osama El Sayed.

LAW YERN. Al Sudairy, associate, Al Fathi – Suliman

I LOVE MY JOB BECAUSEOf the mental rigor it requires. IF YOU WANT MY JOB YOU HAVE TO Have the patience to study and read, spend double the years in university. Be reasonable not argumentative. Get a law degree, pass the exam – that’s a given.

THE BEST EXPERIENCE I’VE HAD IN MY JOB SO FAR IS Having my hard work and over time pay off and the firm was able to complete a merger for the client.

Word of Advice... 70 percent of the time being a lawyer is not like “Suits.”

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COMP UTER SCIEN TISTAnonymous

I LOVE MY JOB BECAUSEIt enables me to create solutions to problems and ease the process of fulfilling needs.

IF YOU WANT MY JOB YOU HAVE TOGet a BSc Computer Science and have a passion for programming and problem solving.

THE BEST EXPERIENCE I’VE HAD IN MY JOB SO FAR ISCreating my own websites and launching them for the public to utilize.

Word of Advice... If you don’t believe in what you are doing, you never will do it well.

OIL FIELD ENGI NEERAhmed H., oil field engineer, Schlumberger

I LOVE MY JOB BECAUSEIt’s a very challenging and the best industry you can be in, in Saudi Arabia.

IF YOU WANT MY JOB YOU HAVE TOGet an engineering degree (mechanical/automotive is an advantage). Be ready to work in extreme weather environments and far away from the city — the desert for a few years.

THE BEST EXPERIENCE I’VE HAD IN MY JOB SO FAR ISWorking with different people from different parts of the world, company sponsored trainings. Affording a Lexus in my first three months.

Word of Advice... Work to learn then to earn.

Manal Al Shanbari, obstetric senior sonographer I LOVE MY JOB BECAUSEI love to see the reaction of the parents’ faces when they know the baby's sex and when they know that their baby is healthy.

I WON’T EVER FORGET THE TIME WHENI had a patient that was very close to her due date. When she came in for her sonograph she asked me “how is my baby girl?” and I told her that it wasn’t a girl, it was a boy. She was shocked and wouldn’t believe me so I called my fellow sonographer to check with me and she confirmed what I saw. The mom started to panic, as she had prepared everything for a girl's nursery and even had giveaways made! I told her to run, and ask her mom and sisters to help her to change everything on time.

Word of Advice You have to love what you do to excel in it and achieve what you aspire.

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SALES GUYGhazi Al Saleh, sales and marketing manager

I LOVE MY JOB BECAUSE Of the thrill of the sell.

IF YOU WANT MY JOB YOU HAVE TO Be able to convince people, deal with them and build relationships, you have to believe in your product and make sure the customer is happy. Be ready to start small then grow.

THE BEST EXPERIENCE I’VE HAD IN MY JOB SO FAR IS Every time I close an impossible deal with a client. When the team makes the target.

Word of Advice… Be confident.

AD MANAnonymous, account executive, advertising

I LOVE MY JOB BECAUSE As an account executive, I love coming up with new and out-of-the-box ideas for our client’s advertising campaigns

IF YOU WANT MY JOB YOU HAVE TO Get a business or a communications degree, be up-to-date with what is going on in the advertising field (ex: TV ads, print ads and radio ads), be creative in finding ways on how your client can stand-out from his competitors, there is no idea as a bad/lousy idea

THE BEST EXPERIENCE I’VE HAD IN MY JOB SO FAR IS Planned and attended a video shoot for promoting our client’s showroom

Word of Advice… Don’t be shy in expressing your ideas


PHO TO GRA PHERMohammed D.

I LOVE MY JOB BECAUSE I’m my own boss

IF YOU WANT MY JOB YOU HAVE TO Learn, take photography courses, and practice a lot. Get the right equipment. You also need to be able to network especially if you are a freelance photographer.

THE BEST EXPERIENCE I’VE HAD IN MY JOB SO FAR IS Getting that perfect shot.

Word of Advice… If you know what you really want to do, then quit your day job.

BAN KERMaha Al H., corporate finance consultant

I LOVE MY JOB BECAUSE I get to work and show that I am as good as any of the other staff. It’s a male dominated environment.

IF YOU WANT MY JOB YOU HAVE TO You need to be enrolled in CMA and CFA programs to widen your knowledge in finance and will enrich your CV. Participate in conference and trade events.

THE BEST EXPERIENCE I’VE HAD IN MY JOB SO FAR IS When our recommendations resulted in the client being able to save 1.5M riyals in a turnkey project.

Word of Advice… Have the skills and knowledge to be marketable.

I LOVE MY JOB BECAUSE I get paid to discover the city and work with a team of imaginative folks; I meet all sorts of people and create stuff for a living. What’s not to love?

IF YOU WANT MY JOB YOU HAVE TO Get a communications/journalism degree (would be great but not required), paying attention to details, time management and writing skills. Have a knack for learning new things and be willing to talk to strangers.

THE BEST EXPERIENCE I’VE HAD IN MY JOB SO FAR ISEvery time we come up with a good story. Getting each issue published is a high.

Word of Advice…Above All, Be Curious.

A DESTI NATION EDITOR


By Nada Megbil

The Princess Nora University, that palatial estate for academic pursuits. PNU is a mystery with its extra tight security that keeps outsiders at a far distance. We’ve solved that by enlisting our very own insider, Nada Megbil (she lives inside the biggest university in the Kingdom and confirms, it’s awesome).

We were one of the first families to move on to the campus. It was like living in an ghost town, with too many apartment buildings that yearned for inhabitants. A month later, we could start hearing the families rolling in their suitcases and stacking up their boxes, moving into their new homes. And after a while, kids were popping up everywhere and it started to feel like the active, friendly environment it was designed for.

The apartment seemed to be built and furnished just for us with the exact number of bedrooms we needed and more than enough bathrooms.

There’s one cozy living room and another more formal one, even a room only containing a dinner table for if we ever felt in the mood to swallow pizzas in a fashionable manner. Every room has a floor-to-ceiling window overlooking the grassy layout in between campus buildings, where every afternoon all the neighborhood’s little boys meet for hours of kicking a worn-out ball around while the little girls chase each other, hiding behind the palm trees that line the park.

The interior design is a crossbreed of modernism and simplicity. It gives off a stunning mixture of colors from the beige walls to the sleek wooden closets to the vibrant paintings.

Family dorms come with a considerate number of gadgets to spice up our daily lives. A small clinic is just around the block, literally. It hasn’t opened yet, but in a few years I could see it meaning a lot to anxious parents. What really surprised

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me was the mini-mart next to the little mosque in the core of the neighborhood, which has an infinite supply of day-to-day groceries. The friendly workers there store everything from fresh vegetables to cosmetics and school supplies. They even have a Little Caesars pizza stand at the entrance of the store, dry cleaners, and a cozy bakery in the back that permeates the market with the aroma of vanilla icing. I don’t know if it’s a good thing that my every craving is fulfilled with a quick drop by the mini-mart.

Outside the campus dormitories, you can get a cheap membership at the luxurious gym. PNU’s gym is filled up to the neck with dozens of options indoors and out for healthy exercising. The first aspect you notice when you take a giddy step inside is the multi-colored rock-climbing wall. The bottom floor holds the wide pool and hot tub. Trainers are willing to sit down with you and explain your daily exercise routines to help you.

In the changing rooms, there is a wooden sauna room for ultimate relaxation and stress-relief. The gym holds a huge variety of different courts and fields such as basketball, soccer, volleyball and tennis. And you can’t forget about the dance rooms used for classes taken by future So You Think You Can Dance contestants. Are they sometimes used by me to bring my inner hip-hop queen out? You will never know. This gym doesn’t only help you take care of your

body but also overwhelms you with all the choices of how.

When you feel in the mood to pick up a book, you can always pass-by the Arabian designed central digital library containing 2 million books with a total capacity of 5 million. It’s painted with warm colors, creating comfortable atmosphere. And if you stand on the bottom floor and glance upwards you’ll see different reflections of light bouncing off the glass-rimmed walls.

The university hospital holds 700 beds, owning the title of being the largest simulation center in the entirety of the Middle East. It offers free medical care for all ID-holding members of the university.

The Grand Mosque is beautifully designed from the exterior as well as the interior. All the men are seen dressed nicely, every Friday, as they make their way to the mosque.

Then we have the much talked about PNU metro. It uses AnsaldoBreda Driverless Metro technology, encompassing 22 trains in all. The metro is automated to pass by 14 stations to pick up students and academic staff members everyday.

Princess Nora University is an eco-friendly, green campus. It hosts water recycling plant and a solar thermal plant. There are 4000 square meters of Solar Panels surrounding the campus, and they provide the need for 18 percent of air-conditioning and 16 percent of heating.

The neighbors are extra friendly and we are all well acquainted. The metro gives us easy entrance to the colleges themselves, the nurseries and schools are great for busy mothers, and the mosques are there as a great respite to pray to Allah and allow us all to pray together in harmony.

The campus is so well thought out it’s as if it was meant to be a little city of its own. Families are seen bicycling in the middle of the night, running to the grocery store for an extra carton of milk or picnicking on the green fields. Everything we need is within our reach and that’s something to say in a big, busy city like riyadh.

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Architecture tends to consciously and unconsciously shape cities. It can be an asset in representing the identity of the city and its traditions, or push for the complete opposite. Riyadh itself is experiencing an exciting time for all architecture enthusiasts out there, as a new current of architectural works is approaching to dynamically shift the market and challenge new possibilities.

By Haneen Al Ghamdi

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If someone were to come back to Riyadh after living a few years abroad, they’d be surprised at the changes, starting with the hard-to-miss skyline that is forming the capital city. Riyadh is known for its huge horizontal urban expansion, and the newest addition, a family of skyscrapers, is now aiming to visually connect the city with the skies vertically as well. This family of skyscrapers belongs to a rapid development that took its place on a 1.6 million-square-meter land at the intersection of three main highways: King Fahd, North Ring and Al Thumamah roads.

King Abdullah Financial District, owned by the Public Pension Agency (PPA), is a prestigious urban hub that mainly sets itself as a financial center on both regional and international scales, and in the same time stands as a community and social vibrant attraction for neighboring Saudis.

On a site visit to KAFD, we were fortunate enough to meet a team of architects and engineers from the project and given a firsthand experience of the project. We were shown a scaled master plan model of KAFD that introduced us to the different types of zones and layers the project includes, and of course, to the architectural excellence of the various buildings. The district accommodates business towers and their facilities, schools, seven mosques, an aquarium, a convention center/metro station, museums like the built environment museum and science museum residential quarters (which

form 20 percent of the district’s buildings, including three five-star hotels and apartment buildings), social and recreational venues like Al Wadi park, and several transportation options.

The type of movement that is planned for the project is a dynamic one, including movements of: pedestrians, monorails, skywalks, cars and metros. The buildings are internally connected via skywalks that easily help their users move from one neighboring building to another. The interesting fact about this project is that, unlike other districts in Riyadh, this one is actually open to the public at all times without any trouble of inaccessibility. Security is insured by the prevention of any car parking on the ground floor and only allowing drop-offs. Special visitor’s parking buildings are also provided, but for a fee.

One of the most anticipated buildings is the easily visible convention center designed by

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM). The design is intended to symbolize an organic extension of the desert, a building that grows angularly from the natural terrain of the desert. The building accommodates flexible conference rooms, a banquet hall, an auditorium with cinema support, and a “digital forum” for all venues taking place.

Interestingly, SOM designed the building for the metro to pass through smoothly. The building trussed roof allows a great deal of natural light alterations into its interiors, as well as the provision of indigenous desert plants planted on the roof top to mediate the interior microclimate and reduce the cooling loads on the building.

Overall, the project is an immense one, and we’re quite optimistic for the direction architecture is taking in Riyadh. The more well designed buildings there are, the merrier!

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These days we type more and write less, but writing should never be considered a forgotten art. Technology has made everything accessible but gadgets cannot replace

the intellectual stimulation writing can bring. So go ahead, grab your pen and start writing to create unforgettable characters and memories. Here are some tips for children

to get the mind and imagination’s engine running.

By Zareen Muzaffar

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READ, READ, READ This is the most important tip because reading doesn’t just help increase your vocabulary, it fuels your imagination, helps you focus and remember! The more you read, the more material you will have to create your own.

JOIN THE CAMP Need to focus? Join Camp NaNoWriMo (campnanowrimo.org) make an account and start writing! This website helps you stay focused and create ambitious yet practical plans. If you keep at it you can finish your own novella in 30 days.

INVEST IN SOME STATIONARY I remember buying attractive pens, diaries and bookmarks when I was young. Decorating your desk space or side table with a notebook and a pen can remind you that you need to jot down your ideas, thoughts or an incident that may have occurred during a specific day.


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GOOD NEWS FOR CHILDREN: YOU CAN LIVE IN SAUDI ARABIA BUT YOU CAN SEND YOUR STORIES OR IDEAS TO PUBLICATIONS ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD.

KEEP A NOTEBOOK Either keep a small and handy notebook in your bag or if you have a handheld device then feel free to jot down any points that come to your mind. For instance, you may visit a bookstore and see a book you want to buy. You can write or note the name of that book or write about it in your to-do list.

OBSERVE YOuR SuRROuNDINgS Next time you visit a zoo, park or a mall, observe your surroundings. Did you just see a small boy cry for a balloon? Did you notice an old lady looking for a place to sit? All these are characters we see everyday, potential subject matter that you can turn into short stories. Write about your favorite game or Marvel comics character!

CONTRIBuTE TO PuBLICATIONS Good news for children: you can live in Saudi Arabia but you can send your stories or ideas to publications anywhere in the world. If your stories are interesting and well written, the kids’ magazine section might consider publishing them. Saudi Gazette also has a weekly children’s section where you can send and contribute puzzles, jokes and stories.

LEARN A NEW SKILL Children can learn a new skill like learning a new language, martial arts, painting, coding, and then start blogging about it. Blogging is a great way to practice writing skills and get feedback from other readers around the world.



C.S Lewis: Famous for “Chronicles of Narnia,” C.S Lewis’s work has been translated into more than 30 languages. A magical world of beasts and talking animals, “The Chronicles of Narnia” series consists of seven fantasy novels for children.

Rudyard Kipling: This short story writer, novelist and poet is the one who wrote the gem called “If.” The memorable poem is a must read for everyone, children and adults alike. The famous “Jungle Book,” a series of short stories written by Kipling, was later adapted into an animated movie and is a must see for all children.

By Zareen MuzaffarThese days children are quite used to playing games on their phones, browsing on iPads or simply passing time with gaming consoles. Why not take them to the local bookstore and introduce them to a wide range of authors who wrote some very famous books for children. Most of these books are available at Jarir Bookstore, Al Shegrey Bookstore and Kan Ya Makan. Here’s our list of some popular children’s authors.

Enid Blyton: Remember “Noddy and the Famous Fiveˮ? The popular series (among many others) were written by the talented Enid Blyton. She’s also best remembered for the “Secret Sevenˮ series.

Roald Dahl: I am sure many of you are familiar with “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.” Roald Dahl was the talent behind the extremely famous story and not to forget, “Matilda,ˮ “Fantastic Mr. Fox” and “James and the Giant Peach.ˮ

J.K Rowling: Harry Potter by J.K Rowling won multiple awards and sold more than 400 million copies. For those who haven’t caught up with the series (books and movies), it’s time to see what the magic is all about!

Lewis Carroll: “Alice in Wonderland” is one of those books that stay in the memory and are part of every child’s memory. “Through the Looking Glass” was just as popular, so why not grab Lewis Carroll’s timeless classics (it would make a great gift).

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Mark Twain: A story of a young boy growing up along the Mississippi River, his experiences, his lessons: Adventures of “Tom Sawyer” was written by Mark Twain and was followed by the equally famous “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.” Both these booksare a must read for youngsters and adults.

R.L Stine: Are you ready for a scary read? Hear the creaking doors, howls in the night and distant screams in R. L Stine’s amazing collection of horror books. Go ahead, buy them and get introduced to Slappy, the evil dummy from the Goosebumps series!

Anne of Green Gables: Anne Shirley is an imaginative, talkative, red-headed orphan who comes to live with siblings Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert. Join their life and adventures by reading this famous childrens classic “Anne of Green Gables.”

Wizard of Oz: Written by L. Frank Baum and illustrated by W. W. Denslow, “Wizard of Oz” is extremely popular with children of all ages. Walk down the yellow brick road and get reintroduced to Dorothy, her dog Toto, Tin Woodman, Scarecrow and the Cowardly Lion.

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Pinnochio: Remember someone telling you that your nose will get bigger if you lie? The credit for the original fascinating story goes to Carlo Collodi, an Italian writer. He gave birth to this fictional character that is still famous among children and adults.

Black Beauty: The great classic read written by Anna Sewell gives a beautiful message to children. “Black Beauty” is a story about the dark horse but the author aims to teach us how to treat people and animals with kindness, sympathy, and respect. Jarir Bookstore carries many classic novels and they also have “Black Beauty” in stock.


Back to school season is in full swing as schools

are opening soon. Everybody is usually nervous on their

first day. The word “school” seems intimidating after

long vacations wondering what kind of new teacher

you will get or will your friends be in the same class.

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totally pull off the first day by following few simple tips to make a good impression,

feel good and fight the first day jitters.

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5 1 Sleep WellWith Ramadan and long summer days, everyone’s sleep cycle has been disturbed. Make sure you get back into the habit of sleeping early at least one week before schools open or else you’ll feel drowsy on your first day.

2 pRepaRe WellDo some reading and writing prior to school opening. It will help you get familiar with new course books. Try your new uniform and all the stuff you have bought before going back to school. You’ll know if you are comfortable with the school outfit. Iron the uniform, keep your socks, accessories and bags packed from the night before. This arrangement will prevent panic while keeping you calm and prepared for the big day.

3 DReSS WellMake sure your uniform is tidy and nicely ironed. Select a new, decent and neat hairstyle. Boys can pick up a wristwatch whereas girls can go for a piece of jewelry like ear top to show personal style. Research has proved that dressing well boosts confidence, which is a necessity to make a great impression.

4 eaT WellKnow that first day will feel longer because you will be experiencing new stuff and meeting new faces. Have a healthy breakfast as it will provide you with the refreshing energy which you’ll need the whole day. You will be surprised knowing how much happier and focused you will be after having something to eat in the morning. Take money for lunch or ask your mother to make you a special lunch, which can be shared with new and old friends.

5 SMIle aND SHINePromise yourself that you’ll try your best to have a good time and that you will perform better in your studies than last year. Smile and be friendly. It will enhance your confidence and will help others to approach you. Be positive and welcome the new experience. Make new friends and respect your teachers; they are nervous as well.


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cReaTING aN eNVIRONMeNTSome children like to study alone and some prefer studying in small groups. Creating the right environment will be useful in managing time and to help the child focus on a certain activity.

pROVIDING TOOlSChoosing and providing tools that suit the child’s learning style can save time. Different methods such as visual, kinesthetic and auditory are used for teaching and at times a mixture of these is effective. These days educational touch screenssuch as Leap Pad are commonly used as they appeal to the young learners.

Every child has a different learning method. We can’t expect all children to learn in the same way. And for the right learning environment it is imperative to help them manage their time effectively so they can achieve maximum results. Parents and children can work together so the child does not feel rushed or stressed. Here are a few tips to help children manage their time more effectively.

By Zareen MuzaffarTIMeMANAGEMENT

cReaTING a lIST To help the child focus it’s always better to create a list of items that needs to be completed. Making a list will also make it easier for parents. You can set a timer for a certain task, mark your calendar, or set a reminder on phone so that assignments or important tasks are not forgotten.

HOMeWORK TIMe Scheduling a time for homework and setting few hours aside each day will help children allocate time for other creative activities too. If homework time isn’t scheduled they might end up scrambling to finish it at the last minute.

MaNaGING Sleep HOURS It’s not just nutritious foods that help children feel energetic; it’s about getting an adequate amount of sleep every night as well. Children who sleep late or get less sleep are prone to feeling exhausted and are unable to focus in school.


There are three types of schools in Riyadh, national schools (public), private schools and international schools. Public schools use a national curriculum implemented by the ministry of Education. TOp RaTeD ScHOOlS Based on online poll conducted for parents in Riyadh

British International School

( 4.5 out of 5 stars, 136 votes)bisr.com.saResumes at: Aug. 10 (You

American International School

(4.5 stars out of 5, 178 votes)aisr.org Registration Begins: Aug. 4 Curriculum: American K-12, Arabic language and Saudi culture subjects until Grade 5. International Baccalaureate Diploma and US High School diploma offered for Grade 11-12. Sections: Co-ed/mixed classesThings to Consider: Top-notch facilities, educational program and offers extracurricular activities in athletics, civics and academics. AISR campus is very far from the city center of Riyadh. The tuition fee starts from SR 32,382 (Pre-K) up to SR 81,276 (Grades 9-12) per year, not yet including new student and miscellaneous fees.

By Jou PabalateWith most schools starting by Sept. 1, we’re hoping you’ve already managed to find the right school for your kids in Riyadh. We know how stressful it can be and hopefully this Back to School guide will help getting ready for the school year, a tad bit easier:

RIYADH BACK TO SCHOOL GUIDE

pIcKING ScHOOlS, cHecKlIST: Do your research

Check the curricula they offer

Check the focus subjects and language used

Location (Riyadh traffic and traveling time can put a toll on your kids and yourself)

Facilities and cleanliness (take that tour)

tuition fee and miscellaneous fees throughout the year



Saudi Arabian International School

(4 out 5 stars, 104 votes)(Multinational Section) Registration: Commenced, few slots available from grades 9-12, waiting list is also closed, check website for updatesCurriculum: KG, IGCSE, AS and A LevelsThings to Consider: Has special needs and learning support programs. The tuition

may need to pay the placement guarantee fee in advance to reserve a slot for your child)Curriculum: English National Curriculum with GCSE and Advance Level examsSections: Co-ed/mixed classesThings to Consider: BIS has a well-rounded extracurricular program and has integrated international agenda. Some parents have noted that Arabic is not as practiced or developed in classes, hence within school the use of the language is a bit weak. Tuition fees start from SR 33,478 (Foundation 1) up to SR 75,709 (Grades 9-13) per year, not including deposits and miscellaneous fees.

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King Faisal School kfs.sch.saK-12 with IB courses and managed by the King Faisal Foundation Al Rowad International Schoolsrowad-is.comCanadian curriculum integrated with Islamic studies, IGCSE and SAT

Manarat Al Riyadh American and British Curriculum, strong English and Arabic sections, separate girls and boys sections

Kingdom Schoolskingdomschools.edu.saGEMS learning institute

Najd National [email protected]

Riyadh School Guide Giving riyadhi Parents their Voiceriyadhschoolguide.com

Every time a group of mothers sit down together in Riyadh, the conversation inevitably turns to the education of their offspring. Everyone starts comparing flaws and positives, and the phrase

“ But where else can I put them in? ” Is usually uttered in the end, and that was the only way a person could get information. The founders of Riyadh School Guide decided to change that. They designed an innovative website that aims to help concerned parents find the best school for their children via other parents’ reviews. Users are encouraged to rate and review a school according to their personal experiences, and summaries are listed underneath each educational center to provide a one-stop site for parents.

fee starts from SR 21,600 (Pre-KG) up to SR 63,709 (AS-A levels) per year, not yet including registration fee of SR 4,500 and miscellaneous fees.


By Lama AlemSchool starts soon for many while college application deadlines draw near for others. No matter what it is you are facing, these websites can help in preparing for the year ahead.

Applying to Universities

College Majors 101 (collegemajors101.com)If you still cannot decide on a college major, you can use this website to explore the different options and read up on them.

Educon (educon.sa)Educon is a Jeddah-based establishment specializing in providing consultancy and help to students planning on studying abroad.

UCAS (ucas.com) For those planning on studying in the United Kingdom, UCAS (University and College Admission Services) is the place to go to submit and manage applications.

Common Application (commonapp.org)As for those planning on studying in the United States, Common Application is the main website used to send university applications.

university applications online



Student Life

Surviving College (survivingcollege.com) Here you will find all kinds of fun and useful articles relating to the different aspects of college life, from classes to sports to travel.

Mint (mint.com) For those managing their finances for the first time, Mint is a helpful tool to assist you in keeping track of your expenses and keeping everything in check.

Super Cook (supercook.com) Insert whatever ingredients you have and get a variety of recipes. Perfect for when you don’t know what to do with grocery leftovers.

Writing Essays

Google Scholar (scholar.google.com) Google is usually the starting point for any research, but Google Scholar offers more reliable sources and scholarly articles.

Easy Bib (easybib.com) This website is a lifesaver when it comes to citing your sources, but double- check the results!

The Owl (english.purdue.edu/owl) Purdue University’s Online Writing Lab (OWL) offers all kinds of advice and tips for writing essays.

Help in Studying

Spark Notes (sparknotes.com) Spark Notes is a great source for plot summaries and quizzes to help you in studying all sorts of novels and classics.

Crash Course (www.youtube.com/user/crashcourse) The brothers John and Hank Green created this YouTube channel to give crash courses and short lessons on different subjects ranging from World History to Chemistry to Psychology.

Khan Academy (khanacademy.org) The mission of Khan Academy is to make world-class education available to everyone for free. The website provides videos, problems, and more on a variety of subjects.

Project Gutenberg (gutenberg.org) This website is the oldest digital library and currently contains over 45,000 publications.


Now the question is how you all dear parents can play part in helping kids reach higher academic success? How can you prepare your kids to fulfill your expectations? Do you plan on visiting the school every week and ask teachers to pay special attention to your kid only? There are many parents who believe that keeping their child busy in school and later in activity centers will be enough to get a good result at the end of the year. To an extent, yes it might help. But in reality, your kid is a human being just like you. “All work and no play make jack a dull boy.” Of course you don’t want that. So, what to do?Research shows that students whose parents are involved in their studies and schooling perform better in addition to having high career and educational goals. Parents’ involvement can make a difference in their child’s education as well as their personality.

Summer winds are down and the school bell is going to ring pretty soon. It’s hard for kids to make the transition from those fun-packed times to busy school routine. Going back to school is stressful for kids of all ages, but it is a tense time for parents as well. Parents’ responsibilities and expectations are doubled during the school time. Every parent wants their kid to succeed better than the last term. They have to manage their kids as well as their own anxiety.

By Nisma Rafiq

Keeping the Kids On the Straight and Narrow




Swalah, a working mother of two believes that spending more time with her child has improved their performance at school. “I teach my 7-year-old daughter every day; I always take time out to pick her up from school and ask her about her day. We have a special bond between us.”Sarah Radhwan, a mother of two pharmacists and a doctor, told Destination that she has always taken special interest in her kids’ studies. “Even if they were out of country for studies; I talked with them every day to know what’s going on in their life. It is very important for a child to know that their parents care.”

Parents are the role models for their kids. Their attitude towards learning inspires them and helps them take a right start in their educational journey. As a first teacher it is their responsibility to make them learn and love education. Pay attention to child interests. Know what he or she loves. Does he have interest in toys

or technology? Is she talkative or shy? Learn and explore the child’s interest.“As a mother; I take of report of their day and guide them in studies,” said Amina Farooqui, a mother of three and teacher for the past 25 years. “We share problems and solve them together. I sometimes check their bags and cell phones in their absence. As a teacher I believe parents should be involved in their children’s studies, because it’s the natural law that Allah gives birth to a child in the laps of mothers. Parents are the primary teachers.Napoleon said, 'give me the best mothers, I will give you the best nation. They know thier nature so they can guide them well.' ”

Instead of having hard and fast rules in house and visiting school meetings, research suggests that investing large amount of time with kids has a greater impact on student’s educational outcomes.

• Read and connect with your child. Tell them a story; read aloud together, help them with new words and especially the first two chapters of every book as these have new terms and difficult plot. It will enhance their understanding and will develop a strong bond between parents and their kids.

• You can cook together and ask them to do the measuring math, recognize the colors and remember the name of things in the kitchen. Ask them what’s going on in their head, and fulfill their natural curiosity with answers.

• When your child learns about weather or the orbiting of Earth around the sun, talk about why it is hot at the beach or why it is cold at night. Just like this, you can make learning a daily part of your kid’s lives. Connect what your child learns at school with everyday world.

• Be an inspirational role model for your child; learn to control your anger and manage stress. Communicate and stay active in their lives.

• Last but not the least, learn something new yourself. Take up a new art or language class. Show them that you are a student just like them and how you are struggling. They might learn couple of things from your study skills. Listen to them, share their concerns and help them understand. They will feel loved and respected and would strive to reach up to your expectations.

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1. USE A WAKE UP LIGHTModern alarm clocks come with a built in light, some actually slowly and steadily increase in brightness as time progresses, which allows a smooth transition from sleeping to waking. Or you can simply open up the blinds and curtains 15 minutes before waking time, to ease your child out of sleep.

2. TICKLE MONSTER ATTACKA cheery way to begin the day, I used to love this as a child. Although it can get annoying for the child if it is prolonged but one thing is for sure, it is pretty effective.

By Mohammed MirzaWith schools about to begin after a long summer break, mornings of sleeping in until 9 or 10 a.m. are gone and 6 a.m. becomes the norm. After having strict bedtime timings lifted for three months, these early mornings can be harsh on children. As the morning alarm rings, you wake up and rush to your child’s room. You knock on the door and politely tell your child to wakeup. No response, you give a few minutes grace period and come back again. You continue the process and your voice turns louder with each time you come back. And at the end of it you have to at times physically pull them out of bed and force them to school. To prevent such a thing from happening that ruins your morning as well as theirs we prepared a list of fun ways to get your children up for school. From newfangled apps to old-school methods, these tips will definitely help make your mornings a little cheerier.

3. TURN OFF THE AC Living in Saudi Arabia, the air conditioner is a must for a sound sleep. It may seem a bit harsh, but turning the AC off actually forces your child to come out of bed and turn it back on — that’s the moment you wait for. Now that they are up don’t let them hit the bed again and instead direct them to the washroom to start getting ready.

4. PROMISE THEM BREAKFAST FROM A FOOD JOINT

Many children sometimes find themselves bored with homemade food, so it’s always good once in a while to get them breakfast from outside. And on days when your child is having a tougher time than usual to get out of bed, try to bribe them with food from their favorite breakfast joint.

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5. USE APPSIf you are tired of using old school methods, try using these alarm apps that are creative as well as fun. “Wake up with Disney” is an app in which users can pick and choose costumes and backgrounds, view live forecasts in funny animations, and turn the app into a flashlight at night. Donald will jump up and down to get your child out of bed. Or there is an app called “Sleep if you can,” in which users have to head towards a registered place such as the kitchen or washroom, etc., which you have to reach in order to turn the alarm off – even if your child doesn’t have a smartphone just place the phone next to their bed and watch them go to the pre-registered place to turn it off.

6. ENLIST THE HELP OF YOUR PET!If you are not a fan of technology and prefer to wake them up, old school style? Get some help from your family pet. Whether you have a dog or cat, slightly open the door and watch these lovely creatures get your child out of bed with just sheer cuteness.

7. LET THEM EARN REWARDS FOR WAKING UPThere are plenty of things that you can offer, from letting them watch their favorite cartoon after school or some extra pocket money, a little bribery to children never hurts – as long as it doesn’t become a habit.

8. CRACK THEIR JOINTSThis is my personal favorite, I find nothing that works better than this on days when your child is having a tough time waking up. Start from the toes and then to the fingers, the cracking may be annoying but it’s enough to wake your child up.

Take your child out on an

evening of food and fun at one

of the following restaurants in

which your child can get some

good food and learn in the

process.Marta’s Cakes

Bakery | Piatto | Café Ceramique

WHere tO DINe at 7 a.M.?

Places such as Waffle’s, Café Bateel and The Pancake

House open as early as 7 a.m. and have some delicious

items on their breakfast menu.

9. A CUP OF COLD WATER Pour a cup of cold water on the sheets and pillows! When a warm, cozy bed turns cold and damp, much of the appeal of sleeping there disappears. You probably only need to do this once, as the threat of doing it again should be enough to jolt them out of bed!

10. GET THEM EARLY TO SLEEPIf none of these seem to be working and your child continues to face difficulty waking up then there seems to be something wrong with your child’s sleeping habits. Try preparing a sleeping schedule for them and get them to sleep early!

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p e t sBy Zareen MuzaffarHaving a pet can help children develop empathy and compassion. We often see children on streets running after animals, trying to scare them, beat them or throw something at them.

We can cultivate and nurture empathetic behavior in children so they are more loving towards animals. We can take children to take care of pets even if they don’t own them; we can teach our children to feed the stray animals instead of hurting them. Taking care of pets also instills a sense of responsibility in children. Here are some ideas our young friends can consider when it comes to developing love for our furry friends:

Feeding them A lot of people are kind enough to feed street cats or birds flocked together. A lot of food often goes to the waste bin, instead of throwing it, utilize whatever you can and feed the animals. Giving them water is also extremely important considering it’s pretty hot here all year round.

Taking them to shelters One problem animals face in the Kingdom is lack of shelters. There are some private animal shelters here but they are not sufficient for this burgeoning problem. We need more shelters but for now lets take our lost friends to a temporary home so they have a chance at finding a better place.

Making a small shelter During the harsh summer,

we can help animals by making a small

shed for them. This can be a great activity for children. They can take few cartons,

tape and strings and create a small

shed outside or near their homes/apartments so the animals can have some respite from the heat.

Pet them, don’t scare them Usually children consider scaring pets and animals as part of being affectionate. Children need to be told the difference so they can pat animals lovingly instead of running after them or scaring them.

Removing obstacles I have often seen kittens playing on the road or crossing the road when a car is zooming by. If you are driving, try your



PET STORES: Pets’ IslandLocation: King Abdullah RoadTel: +966-11-2403382

Live safari Pet shopLocation: Omar Bin Abdul Aziz StreetTel: +966-11-4750707

Jungle Land Pet storeLocation: King Abdulaziz RoadTel: +966-11-4160606

SHELTERS:saudi Humane societyWebsite: saudihumane.orgFacebook: facebook.com/saudiHumanesocietyMob: +966-561805258

Open PawsWebsite: openpaws.orgFor Inquiries email [email protected] adoption requests email [email protected] advice relating to animal health email [email protected]

VETERINARIAN CLINICS: elite Veterinary ClinicLocation: Al Khair Road, Hittin DistrictTel: +966-11-4856585

advanced Pet ClinicLocation: Abi Bakr As Siddiq, Al MasifTel: +966-11-2637144

riyadh Veterinary ClinicLocation: Imam Saud Ibn Abdul Aziz RoadTel: +966-11-4568736

best to maneuver the car safely to save the animals life. If you see a kitten near a dangerous object or close to a vehicle, transport it to a safer place.

Cope, don’t abandon There are cases of expatriates leaving the country and abandoning their pets and leaving them unattended. It may take a little time but finding them a home is possible, and if not, then giving them to a shelter is a far better option. You can post an ad online on Facebook pages, expatriates.com or spread the word through friends!

If you’re interested in volunteering and helping people in riyadh with stray animals, check out OPeN PaWs on Facebook. It’s a page with updates regarding stray animals in riyadh and how to rescue, foster, rehabilitate and rehome them.

Facebook: /Open.Paws Website: OpenPaws.org

If you want accessories

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check out Instagram:

@catsnpupps


By Nora Al JindiMy nephew, Ahmed, is a smart 9-year-old kid with

great interests in football and specific cartoon characters. We don’t meet much during the weekdays. Weekends are

the time where we all gather for chitchats and jokes. I was alarmed last family gathering by Ahmed’s question “Auntie, what is your Instagram account? And how do you communicate with your friends through twitter?”

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He made me feel like I was from another planet. From the surprising look on my face, Ahmed knew that I had none. With his cute giggle he shouted “Come on, Auntie, where are you living? Neither Instagram nor Twitter!! Thank God you are not my mom; my ma is cool enough and has both.”Honestly, this was a turning point in my way of thinking. If kids today see their tremendous exposure to online channels as being cool; then how will our lives be 10 years from now? During our childhood, mobile phones were something we looked at as a luxury once we enter college. Exposure to media and looking at it as a necessity will be at the expense of many other activities. We don’t want our children to train less, swim less or run less.

We in Saudi Arabia, have a very high rate of obesity among youngsters. Encouraging communication through social media channels might have its drawbacks in the future. Parents need to be smart enough to intervene when needed. Freedom in exploring is required. However, limits are to be set. I can still call my friend over the phone or go meet him/her instead of spending hours chatting through Skype or Facebook. Real life encounters help our kids in developing their social and communication skills. We don’t want them to depend fully on the cyberspace in everything they do. It feels different when you read a book, try the clothes you want to buy and sit on the couch you wish to purchase. Technology is brilliant by the choices it offers. However, let us raise a generation that appreciates both offline and online worlds. Both worlds do exist and we need to train our offspring to manage their ways around in both.

As a matter of fact, communities are starting to suffer from addiction to the social networks. In fact, therapy is being offered for individuals who are living the consequences miserably.

These are the ones who enjoy being alone; prefer solitude and avoid meeting people. In Saudi specifically, co-ed education is not spread much and places where boys and girls and men and women meet are limited. Depending on communication through your electronic device will only make things worse. Furthermore, medical doctors consistently alarm the parents about the long hours of using electronic devices for their children. It affects their physical fitness as well as their social behavior.

In addition, they are more likely to suffer from depression and anxiety. In fact, research in the medical world is developing towards discussing the effects of cyber addiction on individuals from all age groups. Moreover, the first hospital in the US is starting to treat Internet Addiction through digital detox. Thus, moderation and the correct use of online exposure are needed to avoid falling in its unpleasant consequences.

Parents should expect their children to ask about having their own Facebook and Instagram accounts as early as 7 years old.

WHEN ANSWERING YOUR CHILD:

avoid saying yes or no before explaining to your child what FB/Instagram is about. It is advisable to show them the application yourself and take them through different examples of postings.

Make it clear for your child that there are reasons behind the existence of many accounts such as business related ones.

Moreover, show your child that some people share their daily photos with their families who live away from them to feel they are close. always discuss, listen and talk to your child. It is the only way that will get you close and aware of their actions.


By Nisma RafiqHow many times have you been in a situation when the

person sitting next to you is busy with his phone instead of talking to you? Have you seen someone pretending to be

listening to you while their fingers were quickly moving on their smart phones?

use NOT ABUSE TECHNOLOGY

It’s such a frustrating situation when picture of the cat on the mobile phone gets more attention than the cat sitting nearby. Yes, to some extent technology has made our life easier as it helps with information, interaction and entertainment. It is accommodating to students who need to learn and do research. But is it fair to completely rely on technology?

It’s the misuse of technology when students miss their class because they know they have Google. Instead of listening to the teacher, they believe Google has all the answers. Students can’t focus as they have technological interruptions such as text messages or emails,

and an urge to check updates about their friends on social networks.

Technology was introduced to reduce the distances, whereas in modern times it has proved to be the opposite. Social networks have made us socially awkward. We’ve all been through a situation when we try to talk to someone but they are more interested in updating their status on Facebook.

Let’s assume for a minute that technology is neither good nor bad, but it is our fascination and addiction to the screen that is disturbing. This connection to technology is only expanding, which means the addiction is getting worse. Instead of interacting and laughing together in a room, everyone seems to be more engrossed in their cell phones.

Real world is not perfect, but it is worth your attention. Instead of capturing picture of a beautiful place, just try to feel it for a while. Listen to your teachers and family first; they know a lot of things Google doesn’t. Facebook and its updates are not going anywhere. Person sitting next to you is more important than far away friends. Just ask yourself at what cost you are replacing personal interactions with technology. You’ll get your answer.


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clASSES IN RIyADhBy Ahmed AlmansouriWhen was the last time you did something for the first time? Many people can be quite hesitant about leaving their comfort zone and trying something new, while others dive right into it. If you think adventure is dangerous, try routine. Besides the fun that comes with new experiences, it also has other benefits like increasing self-esteem, sense of accomplishment and pride and you never know you might discover a hidden talent you never knew you had.

FRENchFASTER RIyADh Web: www.frenchfaster.com/frenchfasterriyadh.htm

GERmAN EmbASSy (the Language Center) Location: Al Bustan Village Compound Tel: +966-11-2235217

bRITISh cOuNcIl Location: (Men’s Center) Main center, Office No. C-14, 3rd Floor Al Fazary Square, Diplomatic Quarter. (Women’s Center) Al Manahil Center Ibn Zaher Street, Diplomatic Quarter Tel: 920003668

Have you ever wanted to know how it feels to speak French to a receptionist in Paris? Or maybe German or English? FrenchFaster Riyadh is a French language school that provides online French classes through Skype. You can join a private tutor or a group class. The German Embassy in Riyadh offers German classes for beginners and advanced learners and it’s open for both men and women. The British Council offers three types of English courses: General English, IELTS (International English Test) preparation and Business English.

SAuDI AvIATION FlIGhT AcADEmy Location: Thumamah Airfield King Khaled National Park Tel: +966-11-4151987

Ever dream of flying high in the sky? Saudi Aviation Flight Academy offers all kinds of sky sports. From skydiving to paragliding to paramotor (which is a powered paraglider). You can learn how to fly a plane, whether you are a beginner or a master and you don’t have to be a pilot after, you can just fly for fun!

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DESIGN AFFAIR Web: www.facebook.com/groups/designaffair/ Tel: +966-11-2031300 / +966-11-2031344 Mob: +966-553340410

Here you can learn a variety of things, which includes cake and cake decorating classes, Sushi classes and chocolate classes. Sounds delicious! Yummy!

mAlAmEh AlFAN STuDIO Location: (Women) Abdullah Ibn Sulaiman Al Hamadan Mob: +966-553005522

Photography is growing in Riyadh. If you want to hop on the wagon, you can take photography lessons in Malamah Alfan Studio.

DAR AlRuAA TRAINING cENTER Location: Ulaya District Tel: +966-11-2175588

Speak the language of business with Dar Alruaa. Classes include Finance, Marketing and Human Resources. You are on your way to success!

ARENA mulTImEDIA Location: Althalatin Road Tel: +966-11-2177804

Sharpen your skills in the world of computers. Learn about animation, interior design, video montage and web design.

GOODy cOOkING AcADEmy Location: AlThaltheen Street (Prince Sultan Street), Sulimaniah District Mob: +966-544204873

RAbIA’S kITchEN Email: [email protected]

We all love to eat! These academies teach you how to cook the finest cuisines. The courses range from Healthy Lifestyle to Old is Gold to House Wife Course. Bon Appetit!

ONLiNE COUrSE

Code Academy (www.codecademy.com/about)

Many schools and institutions don’t offer coding as part of their curriculum and it is such an important thing to learn in our tech-world. Learn how to code with the one-of-a-kind online coding classes. Code Academy’s goal is to build the education the world deserves.

I3zif (i3zif.com)

Learn how to play musical instruments online. Courses include oud, guitar, Arabic singing, flute, piano and so much more. Courses are offered in English and Arabic.

Duolingo

It’s an app and although not web based, it deserves to me mentioned due to its innovative way of letting you learn a language while having fun. Duolingo is available on iOS as well as Android platforms.


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VACATION IS A SOuTHERN CALIFORNIA-BASED LIFESTYLE BRAND THAT BEGAN ITS jOuRNEY IN 2013.

DESIGNED BY NORA ALHAMRANI FROM jEDDAH, AND MICHAEL FICEk OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA. THEY COME TOGETHER AND uSE THEIR ExPERIENCES TO DEVELOP CLEAN, CLASSIC FITTING APPAREL WITH A FOCuS ON PREMIuM FABRICS AND ESSENTIAL DETAILS.

VACATION OFFERS TAILORED CLOTHING AND THE PROPER ACCESSORIES FOR THE SHARPLY DRESSED, LAID BACk ADVENTuRIST THAT HAS A STRONG DESIRE TO ExPLORE. VACATION PROVIDES THE ESSENCE OF TRAVEL BY DRAWING INSPIRATION FROM A FRESH DESTINATION FOR EACH COLLECTION.

POSSIBILITIES ARE ENDLESS WHEN YOu EMBRACE THE FOREIGN AND FAMILIAR.

Whoever still does not know about Vacation (Foreign and Familiar) needs a sitdown session and an update. Casual contemporary and so far focused only on menswear. The laid-back feel, the clean essential pieces and the cool caps, just perfect for any season (especially in Jeddah).

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Recreate all those moments of lost-history for your child with the Robotic Dinosaur from the house of WowWee. An ideal robot for your child, packed with all the power and built-in features that is sure to leave your child impressed. Designed to be playful and responsive, the predator dinosaur can run, walk and prey. Available at dokkanafkar.com

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Draw, paint and animate on your iPad with Artsee studio. the Artsee studio™ Drawing kit is an innovative case designed to bring the complete drawing experience for your child. A combination of easy to grip tactile tools and an intuitive menu allow your child to effortlessly create new and exciting works of art.Available at izone.

JbL PuLse sR 899

Imagine bringing your music to life by enhancing sound experience with glowing, multi-colored visuals wirelessly! Meet the multi-dimensional JbL Pulse capable of transforming wherever you are into a party featuring high-fidelity, room-filling JbL sound pulsed to a series of pre-programmed light themes controlling brightness and color plus wireless bluetooth for ease of connection to a wide range of smart devices.Available at t7abo.com


With its exposure control adjustment this camera is a fun, easy point-and-shoot camera that will no doubt become a family favorite. With a high-quality Fujinon lens in combination with the INstAX Mini Film, superior images are just an instant away.Available at Extra.

PRINGO PORtAbLe PHOtO PRINteR Sr 759

Pringo, WiFi portable printer, allows photo print-outs from smartphones! Includes dye-sub technology and WiFi transfer, which is faster, safer and more convenient. together with silver printing, custom stamps, uV resistance, fingerprint proof, along with economical consumables, Pringo lets you to easily preserve touching moments in life.Available at izone.

Pull off a perfect classic look with this handbag, which is also suitable as a laptop bag; made of natural palm leaves and sadu fabric. Designed perfectly to fit your laptop, and along with additional easily accessible pockets. size: 65*40 cm.Available at t7abo.com

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By Mohammed Mirza Active children need healthy doses of snacks to boost their energy and help them concentrate

for afternoon studies. With our healthy lunchbox tips, you’ll find packing a healthy lunchbox to nourish your kids a breeze! You can be reasonably assured that their lunchbox

will actually come home at the end of the day empty!

• Think about what your child likes to eat and try to translate it into a healthier version. For example, your child likes something fried, try baking it instead. Or if your child likes cheese sandwiches try replacing it with low fat cheese.

• Vegetables are often overlooked when it comes to children’s snacks. Try cutting up some carrot sticks or include leafy greens in a sandwich.

Tip: You can find fun-sized veggies perfectly packaged for lunchboxes at Danube.

• While the apple is an all-time favorite for a lunchbox, try replacing it with other fruits such as pears or kiwis every now and then, to ensure that your child gets a variety of vitamins in his/her system.

Tip: If you still want the apple, try baked apple slices sprinkled with cinnamon.

• Last night's leftovers can make a welcome change to the parade of endless sandwiches that are normally given in lunchboxes. Just place it in an airtight container with a plastic spoon for easy eating.

Tip: You can find nice and colorful containers at supermarkets.

• Fruit Kebabs—try putting pieces of fruits on skewers, because everything just looks better on them. Don’t forget to cut off the pointy ends to prevent any accidents.

Tip: Soak skewers in water before placing food on them. That way they won’t burn on the grill.

• It is okay once in a while for a child to have his favorite food, which may not be the healthiest option. But do remember that on the day that is given, put a nutribar or a fruit along with it, to ensure that your child gets a great deal of daily dose of required nutrients.

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• For kids who struggle to eat lunch, try putting a smoothie in a small jar or thermos and your kids will get a whole lot of nutrients in a drink! You can make it with a variety of fruits and have different fruits for different days of the week!

Tip: Check out Instagram account @befitsmoothies for inspiration.

•Boiled eggs are something we all want our children to eat. But many kids unfortunately want to run away from it as much as they can. To ensure they get this protein rich system in their lunch, try making them in fancy shapes. If that doesn’t work you can always fry an egg using minimal oil and make an egg sandwich.

• Children love chips, so why not give it to them – a healthier version ofcourse. You can make banana chips at home, by just baking banana slices with coconut oil. If your child doesn’t like banana he/she doesn’t have to know its ingredients!

Tip: Cinnamon powder is a perfect topping for almost all fruits.

PeRFeCt LuNCHbOX COMbOs! Put these two together for a happy child!

-Brownies -Cookies

-Peanut Butter -Nutella Sandwiches

-Shredded -Carrots Cucumbers

-Turkey Slices-Fun-Shaped Cheese

-Hotdog Sandwich

Milk

Sliced Bananas

Hummus

Cucumbers

Olives

Hmm… When it comes to cheese, why not cut into fun shapes using cookie cutters?

LuNCHbOX tIPs:

-Freeze drinks from the night before so by the time your child drinks it it’ll still be cold.-Mornings are usually hectic. Try to prepare lunchboxes from the night before.-On the weekend you can make big portions of lunchbox meals (i.e. meatballs), put them in a plastic bag and freeze them for when you need them during the week.


ANOOsHA Saudi business (we’re quite proud), has the ever so popular Anoosh cookie! And we must say, we understand why it’s this popular. A bite in and you get a great chewy yet crunchy yet soft texture, and the chocolate is a decent ratio to the dough. It’s delicious, it’s not that expensive, and you can find them fresh out of the oven almost round the clock whenever you pop into the store. Recently, the company raised the price from SR 3 to SR 5. Even with the price raise though, the cookie is still a perfect balance of price vs value all round, and we’ve crowned it as our winner! Yay!

Price: SR 5 Rating:

The Epic Cookie SHOWDOWN

Ah, the ubiquitous cookie. How we love it. How we cherish it. How we exalt it. It is the constant that transcends all trends. It is the sweet that beats all other

sweets. We'd wax poetically a little more, but it's a wee bit obvious we're related to the Cookie Monster so... Let's just leave it at that, shall we?

And frankly, we’ve decided cupcakes have had enough time in the limelight. Down with dry mini-not-muffin-cakes doused in super sweet frosting! Down with macaroons!

Down with dessert tables that look pretty but taste tasteless! Yes to warm chocolate-filled dough disks baked to perfection! With milk! And to aid you in supporting our cause, because we’re just thoughtful like that, we trooped around Riyadh testing the

most talked about cookies to find the very best of the bunch. It was tough deciding on a winner from all the gems we found, but we did it. We’ll tell you who we think it is, but

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MuNCHAnother Saudi business based in Jeddah. Known more for their cakes than their cookies, we were pleasantly surprised at how delicious theirs was! It was chewy enough, slightly doughy, with positively a ton of chocolate. Probably the most chocolate we’ve ever come across out of our own homemade cookies. And they’d used semisweet chocolate so the end result was perfect harmony of dough and chip. We’d most definitely go back for some more.

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CHOOWY GOOWYThis newly opened shop is from our neighbors in Kuwait! After torturing us during Ramadan morning with pictures of their molten cookie cups and Oreo cookies, we picked up the phone and demanded they deliver some goods. The convenience of home delivery aside, their standard chocolate chip cookie was good but did not wow. The texture of the dough was odd and more suitable for date-based cookies, and there was practically no chocolate in it at all. Sidenote: Their molten cookie was great, though, and the packaging was adorable.

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HeLeN’sAnother Jeddawi business! (Please keep making great desserts, Jeddah. We send much gratitude your way.) And woo boy is this one beautiful giant cookie. It’s about as thick as a finger, and it comes close to Munch’s generosity in chocolate. Not quite, but pretty close. It’s a little too sweet for one of us, and we couldn’t decide on whether the chewiness was perfect or not, but overall it was an excellent specimen that hits the spot if you have a cookie craving.

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KFCYes, you read that right. The fried goateed giant of the western world serves cookies! Rumor has it this comes from the same company that supplies Hardee’s and vending machines, so of we braved the oily air of KFC to try one. It had a good texture and the chewiness was decent, but it tasted bland. There wasn’t that much chocolate either. But for SR 3, it’s the cheapest on the list, so that counts for a plus on its scoreboard. And it might taste better heated?

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MRs. FIeLDsA famous American food transplant, Mrs. Fields has been working hard the past two years, opening new branches in Riyadh, perfecting their white chocolate macadamia mini-cookies and introducing soft serve ice cream in their shops. Unfortunately, they seem to have neglected their traditional chocolate chip cookie, as we found it more cookie dough than nice chewy cookie. Great with a glass of milk, but on its own the sweetness was slightly cloying.

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COOKIes’N’CReAMA Saudi business, Cookies’n’Cream made a huge splash on the cookie scene (yes, there’s a cookie scene) with their candy bar line of cookies. Reese’s cups baked in cookie dough? Yes please. Their chocolate chip cookie is just as good as we remember. The chewiness is perfect, and the chocolate is good if slightly sweet. We wouldn’t go out of our way to eat it but as an option it’s pretty decent. We left it overnight and tasted it the next day and it was still pretty good, too!

Price: SR 7Rating:

And there you have it! Let us know if we’ve missed any of your favorites! Feel free to include samples. Lots of samples. Actually, we demand samples. With a glass of milk, if you would be so kind. We’d be ever so thankful.

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By Mohammed MirzaAs a child growing up in the Middle East, I can’t recall hearing of Belgian chocolates at all. It was only Swiss chocolates that were famous back in the day across the region. However, in the recent past the popularity of Belgian chocolates has risen to such an extent that it almost matches its Swiss counterparts, being available almost everywhere from local neighborhood stores to high end chocolate vendors.

The hunT For The Perfect Belgian Chocolate

The taste however still didn’t impress much. Different shops sold different brands all which had different tastes. It made me eager to know what does the quintessential Belgian chocolate taste like and is it really the best chocolate in the world as believed by many!

On my last visit to Belgium I was in a hunt, a hunt to taste the quintessential Belgian chocolate that tastes the best in the world. To begin my search I first went to the diamond trading city of Antwerp. From locals I heard about an area called Groenplaats in the older part of the city, which according to them are where the best Belgian chocolates can be found.

The following morning I sat on a local tram opposite to my dormitory, which took me straight to Groenplaats station. Once in Groenplaats, I walked the streets exploring the area until I saw a gargantuan cathedral, which had a small chocolate shop right opposite to it. It had a signboard placed

outside that read “homemade Belgian chocolates.” I walked in the small cozy shop that was nestled in between baroque houses and hotels.

There were a variety of chocolates on display, most had fancy names. I didn’t care about the fancy names or variety; I just wanted to taste the best Belgian chocolate. Some of them were vodka- and rum-based; being a non-alcoholic consumer those were out of the question for me.I had a good look at the variety of chocolates and I chose a light brown one that was finally cut in a trapezoid like shape. As soon as I put it in my mouth it melted and tasted unlike any other chocolate I had ever tried before. I was asking myself if I had found the best chocolate in the world with my first try?

I tried a few more all tasting better than the previous one. I then made my way out of the shop and noticed that there were numerous chocolate boutiques right beside it. I

tried a few more chocolates in the various shops but by now I tried so many that I was indifferent to the taste and called it a day.

The following day I paid visit to the historic city of Bruges and walked down its narrow alleyways that were dotted by age old houses and lodges. After trying a few chocolates in the city, I realized that something was missing here; in fact it was missing in the chocolates that I tried in Antwerp the other day. I told myself that I still haven’t tasted the best chocolate in the world.Continuing my search I visited

La Belgique Gourmande chocolate shop

Groenplaats station

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Europe’s capital Brussels. Surprisingly, I didn’t come across as many chocolate boutiques in the city as in Antwerp or Bruges. My trip to Belgium was coming to an end and I still hadn’t found what I came here for. Just before catching my train back to Antwerp, I came across a small Leonidas shop that was selling chocolates outside the Gare Centrale train station. I tried my luck and as soon as I tasted a chocolate that carried the name “milk,” I knew this was it. This was the chocolate that I had been in search for the past week.

I didn’t expect to find it right when I was leaving and never in a small kiosk. But there it was calmly sitting in the cold display waiting for tasters to try the famed quintessential Belgian chocolate right outside the main train station of Brussels that tastes the best in the world!

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Tucked halfway up a lush, grassy hill, the sunshine bouncing off an ancient stone bridge, a little blue and red narrowboat gently puffs plumes of wood smoke into the air.

The panoramic views across the valley reveal small tufts of wool grazing in the distance on the rolling hillsides. Holding my steaming cup of freshly ground coffee – brewed over a wooden stove – I spy honey-colored stone country homes peering from behind thickets of trees. The beautiful silence is broken only occasionally by the distant rumble of a passing Great Western train along the valley floor, chasing the River Avon all the way into the city of Bath.

England’s second most visited city has serious pedigree, it’s where the planet Uranus was discovered in 1781, before that it was where England’s first King, Edgar, was crowned and even before that, where the Romans harnessed the natural hot springs into the beautiful bathhouses that gave the city its name and England one of

BATHGeorgian glories and quintessential England

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Canals run through the area

Bath's Commons

Teacakes and buns in the morning


the most important Roman remains north of the Alps. Bath is so damn gorgeous and crammed with heritage sites that in 1987, UNESCO stopped bothering to try and count them all and instead designated the whole city a World Heritage site!

And yet I return to it time and again to enjoy not just the city but the beautiful valley it

nestles in, where communities of free-spirited “boaties” reside on the Kennet and Avon canal as it snakes its way, like a belt around the midriff of the lush West Country hills.

“I was actually just passing through here on my bike having just finished a cycle from Land’s End to John o Groats (the length of the UK) and had no intentions of stopping permanently,” said my friend Matt. “I had just left my teaching job in London and was contemplating going back when I saw this boat for sale. That was five years ago!”

Matt lives on the “Mrs. T” a delightful little seven-foot narrowboat that has its own wood burner, kitchen, enough seating for company, built in stereo, shower, toilet and a raised bed with a skylight where he lies at night staring dreamily up at the starry night sky.

“Impossible in London!”

Matt said. “With all that light pollution you couldn’t see a single star in the sky, but out here, well it’s just magical ...”

Matt became my friend when we trained together as teachers in London and remains one of the main reasons I regularly come to Bath.

After enjoying the beauty and crowds of the Georgian city, I always make my way – usually on two wheels – along the canal’s well maintained and flat towpath to spend a couple of days in the Avon Valley on his boat.

On this occasion we are moored next to Dundas Aqueduct, a Victorian engineering masterpiece that takes the canal from the valley’s northern hills across to the southern hills atop magnificent stone arches that spread themselves over the Wessex Main Line track and the River Avon.

The Weir

Bath's quiant homes


Earlier when we navigated Mrs. T over the aqueduct, one body of water passing over another, it really was the most surreal feeling – like being on a weird Victorian log-flume fair ride, only at snail-pace with no screaming kids and instead the most breathtaking views.

Streams of golden light hit the valley on either side as the lush hills gently roll down, taking the grazing cows and sheep with them to meet the railway track and rushing river, whose distant sound makes for the perfect backdrop.

This will be our mooring point for the evening.

“When you stand on Dundas, you get to see the most glorious sunset as the sun disappears behind the hills and trees and the sky turns all the different shades of oranges and pinks,”

Matt said. “Just perfect!”Matt should know, after all he has seen sunsets the length and breadth of the country.

BEAUTIFUL BATHThe Avon Valley is the perfect add-on to visiting stunning Bath, which is delightfully nestled between seven grassy hills. The hot springs that have made the city famous hit natural temperatures of 46 degrees Celsius and were probably used by England’s prehistoric man long before the Roman’s built their ostentatious bathhouses in 44 AD.

They called the town Aquae Sulis after the goddess Sulis-Minerva, to whom they dedicated a temple next to the bathhouses.

The remains of all this can now be seen at the Roman Baths in the center of town, yards from the spot where Edgar was crowned the first King of “united” England in 973.

By then the Romans had left and the Baths had lost their allure.

But all that changed in the late 17th century when influential socialite and self-proclaimed “King” of Bath, Richard “Beau” Nash and Ralph Allen made the city and its baths the height of fashion amongst Georgian bourgeois society.

Hiring talented and exciting father and son architects John Wood “the Elder” and his son “the Younger,” Nash and Allen demanded buildings inspired by the same classical culture that had given the city its famous bathhouse. The father and

son duo worked wonders as they created neo-classical and Palladian styles that echoed the temples and monuments of ancient Greece and Rome. These they harmonised with the natural surroundings using carefully landscaped and delicately nurtured gardens and open spaces.

The results were houses made from the beautiful golden local ‘Bath stone’ organised into geometric havens of linear and curved terraces that are without equal anywhere in the British Isles.

The crowning glories of the Woods’ efforts are Queen Square, the King’s Circus and the Royal Crescent – A semi-circular terrace of regal houses that stare out across the Royal Victoria Park. Rumour has it one of these is home to an equally good-looking man going by the name of Jonny Depp.

The World Heritage city work’s hard to preserve this look, ensuring all new buildings are built in harmony with the rest of the Georgian masterpiece. Even the local Islamic society has conformed, housing itself in a stunning terrace along Pierrepoint Street.

Needless to say, if you are going to see only one city outside of London, it has to be Bath.

THE BATHSThe Bathhouses are no longer for bathing but can be visited daily from 9 a.m. with seasonal closing times (9 p.m. in the summer). Inside, highlights include the Great Bath; the 12th century King’s Narrowboats ply the cannal

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THE AUTHOR:Tharik Hussain is a freelance travel writer, journalist and photographer living with his family in London, UK. Tharik is a qualified post 16 lecturer of Sociology and Media Studies and also the Director of a sixth form centre.

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Bath built around the original sacred spring still pouring 1.5 million litres of hot water daily into the pool; the ruins of the Sulis-Minerva temple and excavations of the East Baths, which offer a glimpse into the original 4th century setup. There is even the option to have all this narrated to you by the witty and incisive travel writer Bill Bryson (Admission is SR 87 for adults and SR 57 for children).

LITERARY BATHFor anyone fond of the classics, head for the house where Bath’s most famous resident Jane Austen lived. Austen set her novels “Persuasion” and “Northanger Abbey” in the city. Her former residency, 40 Gay Street is now the delightful little Jane Austen Centre, which explores the writer’s connections to the city as well as offering walking tours that take you to the many places mentioned in the books, with most having changed little since the author’s day (Admission is SR 52 for adults and SR 29 for children).

TIME FOR TEAIn such a classic English city it would be criminal not to stop for tea and scones. There are numerous pretty little venues to do this, but one of the best spots is The Bridge Coffee Shop on the impressive Pulteney Bridge – designed as a parade rather than a bridge, here antiquate shops overlook the River Avon’s weir right in the center of town. It is quite the experience to enjoy scrumptiously warm, fluffy scones smeared with West Country cream and jam to the sound of rushing water as you look out over the river.

WHAT NOT TO MISSHire a bicycle from any one of Bath’s many bike rentals and cycle out to the Avon valley along the Kennet and Avon towpath, heading for Dundas Aqueduct. After the initial clamber of joggers, narrow boats and fellow cyclists, you’ll find yourself in the open valley with nothing but the crisp air, greenery and the odd local “boatie” for company. Dundas Aqueduct is

a 30-minute gentle cycle along the canal from Bath.

HOW TO GET HEREThe best way to see Bath is as an add-on to London. A return train ticket from London Paddington to Bath costs approx SR 440 via Great Western Trains and the journey can will take as little as one hour and 10 minutes. By road, Bath is 164 km to the West of London.

All major airlines fly from London to Jeddah and some will even fly to Bristol, Bath’s nearest airport (20 minutes by train).

Bath in its Georgian splendor



By Ahlam Yassin It’s back to school season and you’re probably getting ready for busy school days, the anticipation of new lessons learned and the stories that come home with your child everyday. It can get pretty hectic and overwhelming. That’s why I’ve asked some pretty busy moms their productivity hacks for maintaining order, reducing stress and keeping their sanity.

tIP1: Rise eaRly:Most moms I’ve talked to mentioned the absolute necessity of waking up early. Productive Muslim has been advocating waking up for fajr and staying up since its inception and here’s just one reason why: From Shakr Al Ghamidi that the Messenger of Allah said: “O Allah bless my Ummah in what they do early (in the day).” [Tirmidhi] The hours immediately after Fajr are peaceful. Use this time to start your day off right with recitation of the Qur’an, quiet reflection and preparation for the day to come. This is a quiet time, unlike any other part of the day. Getting a head start on your day will help you feel energized and ready to conquer whatever the day has in store for you.

MAKING tHe MOSt OF yOUR TiMe

tIP2: schedUle yOUR Meals:Planning ahead will save you the headache of not knowing, or what I like to call the “not-knowing syndrome.” Plan what you’ll be cooking for the week over the weekend and create a schedule. Make sure this list is handy when grocery shopping (you don’t want to waste time running to the grocery store during the week!). Having a menu for your home will save you time and energy.


tIP3: PRePaRe The NighT BeFORe:Here’s the magic key to an organized, stress-free morning: have everything ready the night before. If your kids are old enough, have them put out their clothes for the next day before they go to sleep. If they still need your help, make sure their clothes are clean and ready for the next day before you go to sleep. The night before, pack all book bags and if you’re heading out to work, your workbag and clothes for the day should be ready as well.

Plan what you’ll be cooking for the week over the weekend and create a schedule

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tIP4: RecRUiT The helP OF FaMily aNd FRieNds:Remember, you are not a machine. Although we may like to think we can do it all, the fact is we’re human and we can’t. Saying that is pretty refreshing and makes it easier to ask for help. Have your kids pitch in; you’ll be surprised how much your 5-year-old can do, at least make (or try to make) his/her own bed. In addition to helping you tidy up, you are teaching your child responsibility as well. Ask your spouse for support, both in the household chores and emotional support. If you have sisters or cousins, you can exchange babysitting days, giving yourself some much needed quiet time.

tIP5: BUild sTRONg FaMily Ties OveR Meals:Make it a point to sit down with your kids over a meal. It’s hard to have all family members present mid-week but whoever is at home when dinner is served should be sitting at the table. It’s important to talk about what’s going on in school, ask questions and listen for answers. Too often, we get caught up in juggling our responsibilities that we forget to listen. Creating a time to listen is essential, especially when they’re young. InshaAllah, when we instill a habit of open dialogue with our children when they are young, they will remain open and honest with us even as they get older.

tIP6: give yOURselF a BReak:Once a week, make sure you schedule in productive downtime, which means you are shifting gears and taking it easy. Things you can do include journaling (reflection is always positive and helps beat stress) and having a no-cooking day. Having one day a week when you focus on yourself will give you something to look forward to and helps you reenergize for the week to come.

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tIP7: FOcUs ON The Task aT haNd:Thinking about everything that needs to get done all at once can be overwhelming. This is why being present in the moment helps reduce stress, gets the job done better and allows you to be mentally present at all times. Remember, multi-tasking is overrated anyway.

Creating a time to listen is essential, especially when they’re young


HELP YOUR COMMUNITY

By Zareen MuzaffarThere’s so much children can do in their spare time

and still contribute towards society and their surroundings. We may think a single person’s action has no impact but every

drop contributesto the ocean. Children learn from their families, so lets cultivate a sense of giving around us so we can see a better

future with the help of our children.


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Don’t Litter: Any time a child throws rubbish on the streets, remind them this is something they should not do, no matter where they go. Reminders are a great way of instilling values and ethics in children and littering is a common problem in most societies.

Don’t Waste: Children can learn to use whatever they need and not to buy excessively. There are some great toy stores around town but I have seen some children who keep their rooms over populated and stocked with toys. Instead of filling up the playroom to its maximum capacity, we can give away some toys to the needy or buy some new ones for them.

Volunteer: These days children are very tech savvy, they can use computers and laptops with efficiency. During vacations or free time, they can volunteer and teach those who need help. Or they can teach other children (or adults) and impart their knowledge, this way they can learn more and contribute as well.

Lend Books and School Supplies: There are many children who need help and supplies. If you have some stationary items, books, folders, anything you can lend, go ahead and help members of

your family, friends or strangers who need them. Lending books is a special act as we are contributing towards spreading knowledge.

Give Alms: Children can also learn to set aside a little bit from their pocket money to give to the needy. We see a lot of needy people around the city, if you feel giving money is not advisable, get them something to eat, or some clothes or shoes they can use.

Plant Trees and Flowers: This is a great way to spread some color around the city and a nice activity for children in their spare time! Why not head to Fayfa and buy some seeds for plants and flowers. You can use them around your house or outside, the shade of the tree will be beneficial for years to come.

Make A Group: Children can make a small group with those who share their interests and hobbies. They can help each other learn more, strengthen their knowledge and then start offering help to others too. For instance, a writing club can help you teach others the art of writing or thinking. Coding is very popular these days so why not learn coding online for free and then help others learn it too. You can make great websites from scratch!


SuPerQuIcKAll-In-OnE TRainingYou want to train but you don't find the time? You are always busy running from one meeting to the next, or you are too busy at home getting things done? You would love to hit the gym but today you just have no time for that? Don't worry... I'm sharing with you my personal favorite all-in-one routine.

For a description of how to execute these exercises properly, contact me via email, or refer to our dear friend Google.

PuSH-uPS45 Sec x PuSh-uPSreST x 15 Sec

Do three of these sets = 3 min

Don't be afraid! When was the last time you performed a push-up? Never? Ok, then put your hands on the floor a little wider than your shoulders, align your body, put your knees on the floor and bend your elbows. Push up! One! You see? It was not that bad!

Are you a push-up lover? Try to do it on only one leg... Still easy? Then break the movement in segments: Up, halfway down, down, push-up, halfway up, up. Always keep your body aligned.

JuMPING JAcKS ANd SKIPPING LeGS

30 Sec x JumPINg JAckS 15 Sec x hIgh kNeeS . JoggINg oN The SPoTreST x 15 Sec

Do five of these sets = 5 min

With this exercise we activate our body and send it a clear message: Wake up! Something is going to happen here!

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An enormous number of passengers are traveling every day to everywhere, passing through different time zones and spending long hours in the aircraft until they reach their final destination. During my trips I always find the same problem during meal times on board. What to choose?

Many airlines solve that problem easily. They offer

you a buy-on-board menu and you can choose your meal according to your taste and dietary restrictions. More traditional airlines still keep the oldie-goldie model of offering a fixed catering menu to their economy class passengers.

Why should you choose between chicken, beef or fish when all three taste exactly the same and you cannot control the ingredients or the calorie intake?

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noW REPEaT THE JumPing JaCks anD skiPPing LEgs BuT onLY foR THREE sETs (EquaLs THREE minuTEs). Don'T LET YouR BoDY foRgET THaT You aRE in ConTRoL.

SQuAtS45 Sec x SquATSreST x 15 Sec

Do three sets = 3 min

Put your legs apart shoulder-wide or a little more, keeping your feet parallel (and not pointing outward). Now bend your knees until your thighs are parallel to the floor. Hold this position for two seconds, keeping your back aligned and your chin high. Don't let your knees stick out beyond your toes. Slowly go back to the standing position. Easy? Then try to finalize each squat with a little hop!

PLANK30 Sec x PLANkreST x 10 Sec

Do three of these sets = 2 min

This is one of my favorite exercises. Put your elbows and forearms on the ground; align your body, lean on your forearms and the tip of your toes. For beginners: get your feet wide apart instead of putting them together. Engage the core and align your back! Now we’re talking! Easy? Try to lean on only one foot.

JumPing JaCks anD skiPPing LEgs again. onLY TWo sETs (EquaLs TWo minuTEs). WE aRE aLmosT DonE! noW LET's kiLL iT...

BurPeeS30 Sec x burPeeSreST x 15 Sec

Do three sets = 1.15 min

From standing position, crouch down and stretch out horizontally on your hands and toes like you would be getting ready for a push-up. If you are a beginner, be careful to stretch out your legs one after the other.

Now pull your legs back in, get on your haunches and return to a standing position. That's just one! Are you a true warrior? Push your legs back together, add a push-up and pull both legs back in to sand up and add a high jump when you reach standing position.

CongRaTuLaTions! You JusT maDE iT! noW iT is TimE To sTRETCH... TakE iT EasY, EnJoY THE fEELing, THink aBouT THE RouTinE You JusT DiD anD aLL THE CaLoRiEs You BuRnED aLong THE WaY. You Can REPEaT THis TWEnTY-minuTE WoRkouT as ofTEn as You LikE.

EnJoY YouR TRiP!

The 'special meal' request is the answer to your problem for your onboard meals.

Do you prefer a vegan menu? Low fat? Low salt? Vegetarian lacto-ovo? Diet food? Halal food? All mafi mushkila (no problem)!

Most airlines offering a free meal to their passengers also give them the possibility to manage their booking online and request an SPML (special

meal). These are produced in reduced quantities and, therefore, their taste and quality are a little bit better than the regular meals.

Guess what is even better? Special meals are served first! So that is your win-win choice! You get your desired menu matching your needs and you get it before everyone else!



KEEPING FACE IN RIYADH

Your 5-Step guide to better Looking Skin

in the Desert!By Johara Al Mogbel

Riyadh has a harsh climate, which can lead to a lot of skin problems that people usually

cover up with makeup. In the long run though, prevention is the cure, to bring up the old but

truthful cliché. Here are a few tips to help you get as good a base as possible before you

follow any make up tutorial:

Drink boatloads of water. This is a pretty general rule,

and staying hydrated benefits the entire body, but its importance can’t be seen any more clearly than its effect on your skin. A lack of water will leave your face looking tired and dry, so keep a giant bottle of water next to you and drink as much as you can in short intervals. Your eyes will look brighter, too!

Use a gentle cleanser in the morning, and

an exfoliator in the evening. Using a scrub first thing in the morning will rob your face of the moisture it needs, and will make it harsh the rest of the day. Using a gentle soap-free cleanser is much better and will help your skin to retain the moisture it needs. At night, however, use a scrub or exfoliator to clear your pores from the grime it collected throughout the day. It sounds nasty, we know, but keep in mind that dusty air is Riyadh’s specialty and it’ll cause a host of problems if not cleared away daily.

Keep a cream based scent-free moisturizer at

hand and use liberally to combat the dry air. Stay away from any oil-based or scented moisturizers, as scents and oil on your face will do much more harm than good. Apply after cleanser in the morning,

then refresh as needed throughout the way. We advise you ask your dermatologist for a recommendation.

Use sunscreen. It’s horrible and it will leave you looking

like a ghost, but this is the most important step of all, doubly so for those living in Riyadh. We cannot stress how important this is. We get exposed to a lot of sun, and it tires the skin out if you’re not careful. If you’re using any curative creams prescribed by dermatologist or even over the counter and you skip sunscreen, you will most probably end up with darker pigmentations on your skin that might be difficult to cure. So, go out looking like a ghost. It will save you. And stick to higher SPF numbers for better coverage from sun rays.

Keep your vitamin levels healthy. Vitamin deficiency

in the body can lead to a host of problems, and since your skin is an easy target, it will show up on it first. Eat fresh fruit and veggies, and try to minimize your junk food levels. Certain types of fish have high omega levels, so those are good as well. Also, it does no harm to take a blood test to see what you might have lacking, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to prescribe vitamin supplements you can take.

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1- Start by cleaning and scrubbing your skin. Then apply your primer or moisturizer, followed by foundation and concealer. Remember! Your foundation should match your skin tone and color.

2- Use an eye primer that will enhance the color of your eye shadow and make it last for a longer time. Afterwards, apply a dark shade on the outer eye corner and start shifting gradually by blending with a clean brush, until you reach a very light shimmery shade on the inner eye corner.

3- Eyeliner glam! Start with a fine line along your lash line and work your way out, by gradually increasing the thickness to create the wing. Apply false lashes on the upper lid and a generous amount of mascara on the lower lid. And don’t forget to add nude/white colored pencil on the lower lash line to give your eyes the illusion that they’re wider.

4-Now let’s contour! For areas that need hiding, apply a concealer that is three shades darker than the skin color, and apply a concealer that is two shades lighter toareas like the center of the forehead, chin, bridge of the nose and cheeks.

Now that you’ve got your skin care regimen taken care of, here’s your reward—a makeup guide to having glowing look for those moments when you simply want to shine!

5- Finally, the lips! It’s always better to choose a natural pink/nude color to match the palette of the eye makeup.

And now you’re ready for to strut your stuff for the paparazzi! Or the multitude of selfies you’ll most definitely take at any party. We won’t judge.

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By H.F. SajjanInstagram has become the window through which we give each other glimpses into our day-to-day lives, hobbies and interests. Here you’ll find our monthly selection of fun and interesting accounts you can add to your “Following” list:

AmAzing Saudi Instagrams

@samitokhais

If you’re a travel enthusiast who’s interested in what the world has to offer then @samitokhais is the account for you! In his account you’ll find images from a variety of locations around the globe. He captures his journeys in a way that allows you to see the essence of the places he visits. His dedication to passing on his experiences to his followers is truly apparent and interesting to keep track of.

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The definition of photography art is this account right here @faisalalmalki. The most captivating feature in his photos is how they truly show the visual intelligence this photographer has. The key to his creativity is the angle from which he chooses to capture each photo. He finds beauty in everything he sees and makes you change your perspective of the world around you.

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@yaser54 delivers a mesmerizing form of digital art, using technology to combine images, videos and sounds. You are left with your imagination to interpret the beauty his amazing work holds and sense the messages this artist aims to form through the nature of his combinations.

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Describing this artist’s work as “marvelous” would be an understatement. @L_yaart’s artwork is delightful and full of life. Ranging from 3D elements to the most amazing paintings with coffee as a form of paper recycling, you can sense her brilliant mind behind every post.

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Last but not least, we present to you @Phonartsaudi, your window to more amazing photography by a selection of exquisite photographers. This account aims to showcase the work of those who choose to share their vision of the world through their smartphones. It appeals to all tastes and is a platform for checking out the work of other photographers, giving you an idea about what is out there and who’s posts might be of interest to you. Best part is that it is all through one incredible account!

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TuniSen anTique HouSeeuromarche

Village galleRYThalatheen St.

wondeR CaSTle CoRPoRaTion dabbab St.

zaMani aRT galleRYolaya Main St.Tel: +966-11-4613057

zeKRaYaT FRaMeSTahlia St.

STUDIOS

aJMan PHoTogRaPHiC laBTel: +966-11-4610210

aJMan STudio and laBTel: +966-11-4823608

BOOKSTORES

al MaKTaBa BooKSToReSitteen St.

al RaqeeM BooKSToReolaya Main St.

al SHagReY BooKSToReolaya Main St.Tel: +966-11-4611717

al SHaRq BooKSToReal MalazTel: +966-11-4720538

al waTaniYaH BooKSToReaswaq al MajdTel: +966-11-4450619

daR al HdRaMaJareer St. Tel: +966-11-4788510

daR al qaSeM King Fahad Rd.Tel: +966-11-4092000

daR al MinHaJ FoR uSed BooKSPrince abdullah Rd.

daR al SHawaF liBRaRYThalatheen St.Tel: +966-11-4622667

daR eleM BooKSToRePrince abdullah Rd.

golden PageSTakhassusi St.Tel: +966-11-4631917

iSlaMiC BooK CenTeRSitteen St.

JaRiR BooKSToReolaya Main St.Tel: +966-11-4626000Prince abdullah Rd.Tel: +966-11-2645807

MediCal BooKSToRePrince abdullah Rd.

naJd BooKSToReJareer St.

oBeKan BooKSToReKing Fahad Rd.Tel: +966-11-4160018

ReeMa BooKSToReTakhassusi St.Tel: +966-11-4705228

TuTTieTakhassusi St.Tel: +966-11-4613976

FUN & RECREATION

aleM al iBdaaKing abdul aziz Rd.

alFa CaSSeTTeSBatha Commercial Center

anaMel aRTS oF CeReMiCSolaya Main St.

aRTSal andalus Center

aRT line galleRYTahlia St. Tel: +966-11-4622573

CHina Towneuromarche

CoolPrince abdullah Rd.

daR al MaSKuKaToruba St.Tel: +966-11-4651166

eaSTeRn giFT HouSe oruba Plaza

FanTaSTiC woRldThalatheen St.

giFT HouSeTahlia St.Tel: +966-11-4661316

giFT VillageKing Fahad Rd.Tel: +966-11-4620219

HeRiTage TouCHabdullah Bin Sulaiman al HamdanTel: +966-11-4612930

KonouzTahlia St.

luxuRY eVenTSMob: +966-509421214

MagiC aRTSahara Mall

MY HoMe FloweRKing abdul aziz Rd.

oCCaSionSolaya Main St.Tel: +966-11-4654555

PaPeRMoonSahara MallTel: +966-11-4520393

PaRTY TiMeolaya Main St.Tel: +966-11-4659101

THe Final TouCHKing Fahad Rd.Tel: +966-11-4641023

THe giFTThalatheen St.Tel: +966-11-4615859

al KHuzaMa STudio and laBTel: +966-11-4609417

FaHad STudioPrince Mandouh Bin abdulaziz St.Tel: +966-11-4623547

luxuRY PiCTuReSMob: +966-56595669

DESTINATION RiYadH 81


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BALLROOMS al FaiSaliaH RoSewood HoTel King Fahad Rd.Tel: +966-11-2732000

HoTel al KHozaMaolaya St.Tel: +966-11-4654650

HolidaY inn olaYaolaya St.Tel: +966-11-4612000

MadaReeM CRown HoTelairport Rd.Tel: +966-11-2758888

MaRRioTT RiYadHairport Rd.Tel: +966-11-4779300

naYYaRaal Raed St.Tel: +966-11-4806655

SHeRaTon RiYadHKing Fahd St. Crossing King abdulla St.Tel: +966-11-4543300

BALLOONS BalloonS TiMe debab St., derma Clinic Building

goodSHiP lolliPoP Prince Muhammad ibn abdulaziz Rd.Tel: +966-11-4659521www.goodship-lollipop.com

RiYadH PaRTY SuPPlieS SToReal nakheel dist.Tel: +966-11-4702454

woRld oF Balloon aRT Safwa CenterMob: +966-542233838

BOUTIQUES

BaCo deSignolaya St.Tel: +966-11-2935633www.bacodesign.com

BalenCiagaCentria Mallwww.balenciaga.com

BiJou BouTiqueTel: +966-11-2882601http://beautebijou.com

BlanK BouTiqueorouba St.Tel: +966-11-2010033

BRioniolaya St.

EVENT PLANNERS

lolliPoPPrince Mohammad Bin abdul aziz St.Mob: +966-508916441

luxuRY eVenTSMob: +966-567893966gHala eVenTSTel: +966 55 5597951www.ghalaevents.com

FLORISTS

al gaBa FloweRSorouba St.Mob: +966-502017058

aRawlaMusaed al angari St.Mob: +966-508085546

laMaRSafwa CenterMob: +966-555505441

naRdeenMob: +966-507976733

SPRing RoSeTel: +966-11-2167777

SPRing’S weddingMusaed al angari St.Tel: +966-11-2791024

STYle FloweRMusaed al angari St.Mob: +966-504237071

HOME FURNITURE

@ RooMTel: +966-11-2298457

aYaRTahlia St.Tel: +966-11-4612757

CHenone HoMeolaya St.CiTieSCentria MallTel: +966-11-2180007

daR al HadaYaolaya St.Tel: +966-11-2155550

HoSHan FuRniTuRe Tahlia St.Tel: +966-11-2933939

iKeaeast Ring Rd. exit 16Tel: +966-11-2442233

JaziRa inTeRioRSKing Fahad Rd.Tel: +966-11-4632631

JaziRa PRoJeCTSKing Fahad Rd.Tel: +966-11-4632631

Ka inTeRnaTionalKing Fahad Rd.Tel: 920001216MiladoRa FuRniTuReKing Fahad Rd.Tel: 920003277

MoRoCCo lineTakhassusi St.Tel: +966-11-2816612

RazinTahlia St.

THe ClaSSiCS Tahlia St.Tel: +966-11-4611888

THe wHiTe HouSeKing Fahad Rd.Tel: +966-11-4615332

TRadiTionalSKing Fahad Rd.Tel: +966-11-2012300

SHOPPING CENTERS

al FaiSaliYaH Mallolaya dist.Tel: +966-11-2730000www.alfaisaliahmall.com

al qaSR Mallal Swaidi St.Tel: +966-11-4515600www.alqasrmall.comSupermarket: Hyper Market

azizia Malloff of King Fahad Rd.

CUSTOM THOBES

aJlan & BRoS

olaya dist.

Tel: +966-11-4665555

www.ajlanbros.com

loMaR THoBe

localizer Mall

Tel: +966-11-2170094

www.lomarthobe.com

BRIDAL & EVENING DRESSES

al FalaHTel: 920001678

aiReBaRCelonaorouba St.Tel: +966-11-2884807

BaSMa al JazaeRYorouba St.

MYSTiqueKingdom MallTel: +966-11-2112592

HaRVeY niCHolSal Faisaliah MallTel: +966-11-2734444www.harveynichols.comHoSS inTRoPiaTel: +966-11-4658122

JaCadi BouTiquegaranada CenterHayat MallSahara Mallwww.jacadi.us

la-BouTiqueal nahda Rd.Facebook: la-Boutique Riyadh

la CoqueTTeKingdom Centre

ModeRn uS deSigneRSolaya St.Tel: +966-11-4612079www.riyadhdress.com

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

queen oF SPadeSal Faisaliah Mallwww.queenofspadesstore.com

Sada SHoP (online)Tel: +966-11-4411940www.sadashop.com

STaCHeTel: +966-11-4656333

TeRRa eClaT JewelleRYby Ranyah Seraj Mob: +966-543768585 Mob: [email protected]

THe aRT oF liVing#4 Serecon Buildingolaya St.Tel: +966-11-4610533www.theartofliving1999.comz BouTiquegaranada Centerolaya Mall

PRinCeSS FaSHionolaya St. Rusais CenterMob: +966-562289459

PRonoViaSolaya St.Tel: +966-11-4163410

RoSa ClaRa olaya St. Tel: +966-11-4652677

SilVeR dew orouba St.Tel: +966-11-4197153



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STUDIOS

ad adVeRTiSingSulaimaneya St.Safwa CenterTel: +966-11-4665111

aJMan PHoTogRaPHiC laBTel: +966-11-4610210

aJMan STudio and laBTel: +966-11-4823608

al KHuzaMa STudio and laBTel: +966-11-4609417

FaHad STudioPrince Mandouh Bin abdulaziz St.Tel: +966-11-4623547

glaMouR SHoTSPanorama MallTel: +966-11-2814326

SouVeniRPrince Sultan St.Tel: +966-11-2199919

CenTRia Mallolaya St.Tel: +966-11-2161111www.centria.com.sa

gaRanada CenTeR east Ring Rd., exit 9 Tel: +966-11-2534990www.granadacenter.com.sa Supermarket: Carrefour

HaYaT MallKing abdul aziz Rd.Tel: +966-11-2057401www.hayat-mall.com Supermarket: danube Hypermarket

KingdoM CenTeR olaya dist.Tel: +966-11-2112222www.kingdomcentre.com.sa

loCalizeR Mall Prince Mohammedibn abdul aziz St.Tel: +966-11-2178999

PanoRaMa MallTakhassusi St.Tel: +966-11-2814950www.panorama-mall.com Supermarket: danube

RiMal CenTeReast Ring Rd. Tel: +966-11-2441004

RiYadH galleRYKing Fahd Rd.Tel: +966-11-2078111www.riyadhgallery.com Supermarket: Hyper Panda

SaHaRa Mallnational guard St. Tel: +966-11-4520300www.saharamall.com.sa Supermarket: Tamimi Market



KalimatThalateen St.Tel: +966-11-2885511

la BouCHee Prince Sultan St.Tel: +966-11-2190099

laTeenTel: +920011999

le noTRe BouTique Prince Sultan St.Tel: +966-11-4651465

la Reine CHoColaTeubadah bin Samit St. Tel: +966-11-2272000

PaTCHiTakhassusi St.Tel: +966-11-4834464

SoThalateen St.Tel: +966-11-4629229

SYnPHYTun CHoColaTeTel: +966-11-2931813

PaRdon CaFe’ olaya St. Tel: +966-11-4 160933

RiCHonY Makkah Rd.Tel: +966-11-8801062

SHangai CaFe’olaya St. Tel: +966-11-2934734

Tea lounge Four Seasons HotelTel: +966-11-2115000

THe diaMond CaFe’localizer Mall Tel: +966-11-2170125

TuTTi CaFe’Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-2160666

VeRSai CaFe ‘exit 4Tel: +966-11-4703853

YMMY Riyadh gallery Mob: +966-553333998

golden SaJTakhasoussi St.Tel: +966-11-4807441

HaRdee’S Takhasoussi St.Tel: +966-11-2929900

HeRFYTakhasoussi St.Tel: +966-11-4816826

HoTdog exPReSSal ahsaa St.Tel: +966-11-2912565

HungRY BuRgeRTel: +966-11-5485999

Jan BuRgeRKing abdul aziz St.Tel: 920006765

JoHnnY RoCKeTSTahliah St.Tel: +966-11-2016667

JolliBee2nd Floor, al Rajhi Building Tel: +966-11-4057420

KFCTakhasoussi St.Tel: 920021111

Kudual Muhamadiyyah dist.Tel: 920006999

liTTle CaeSaRSal ahsa St.Tel: +966-11-4765112

MaMa nouRadabab St., SuleimaniaTel: +966-11-4628144

ManooSHalocalizer MallTel: +966-11-2190491

MCdonald’Sal ahsaa Rd.Tel: 920000001

MY BuRgeRimam Mohamed bn Saud Road-exit 9Tel: +966-11-4503324

MY waYuruba St. Tel: +966-11-4643824

PaniniPrince Turki al’awl Rd.Tel: +966-11-4809909

Panino’Solaya St.Tel: +966-11-2734388

RESTAURA

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AMERICAN

CHili’STahliah St. Tel: +966-11-2934849

gRilled Bell PePPeR Takhassusi St.Tel: +966-11-2814747

JoHnnY RoCKeTSTahliah St. Tel: +966-11-2016667

ouTBaCK STeaKHouSelocalizer Mall Tel: +966-11-2174633

STeaK HouSe al Thalateen St. Tel: +966-11-4649638

THe PanCaKe HouSeKing Fahad Rd. Tel: +966-11-2016816

TonY RoMaSHayat Mall Tel: +966-11-4649178

COFFEE & TEA SHOPS

aReeJ aRT CaFe’Centria MallTel: +966-11-4162990

BaTeelacross localizer MallTel: +966-11-2936240

CaFe’ BlanCPrince Mohamad Bin abdulaziz St. Tel: +966-11-4633426

CaFe’ PaSCuCCiTahlliaTel: +966-11-4620555

ColonY CoFFeeSultan Bin Salman St. Mob: +966-597452311

diwan CaFe’ olaya St. Tel: +966-11-4833595

JaVa CaFe’old airport Rd. Tel: +966-11-4773582

Maui wowiTahlia St. Tel: +966-11-4616363

PaPPaRoTiTahlia St.Tel: +966-11-2936452

BRAZILIAN

il TeRRazzoal Faisaliah Hotel Tel: +966-11-2732222

CHOCOLATES

alPina CHoColaTeKing Fahad Rd.Tel: +966-11-2013452

Cannelle Prince Sultan St.Tel: +966-11-4664491

CHoColaTe dReaM - CandY BouqueT olaya St. Tel: +966-11-4197237

CHoColaTe STudioolaya St. Tel: +966-11-4657476

CHoColineolaya Main Rd.Tel: +966-11-4641172

ganaCHe Faisaliyyah MallTel: +966-11-2734337

ARMENIAN

al MaYaSSoasis Complex, orouba Rd.Mob: +966-503753333

luSin ReSTauRanTCenteria Mall.Tel: +966-11-2939800

FAST FOOD

al TazaJ King abdullah Rd.Tel: +966-11-2254769

BaBY BuRgeRimam Rd. Tel: +966-11-4941129

BReaKFaST To BReaKFaST Tahliah St.Tel: +966-11-2178233

BuFFalo’STahliah St.Tel: +966-11-2792123

BuRgeRizzRKing Fahad Rd.Tel: +966-11-4874477

BuRgeR HuTal Munisiyah, al Thumamah Rd.Mob: +966-545356463

BuRgeR Kingal ahsaa Rd.Tel: +966-11-4732506

eleVaTion BuRgeRTahliah St.Tel: +966-11-2885859

FaTBuRgeRBustan Center, Takhassusi St.Tel: +966-11-2154176



PenguinTakhasoussi St.Tel: +966-11-4829843

quiznoS SuBKing Saud universityTel: +966-11-4824741

SaJ al BaladJaber St., King Saud university

SHuneez Tahliah St.Tel: +966-11-4648989

TexaS CHiCKenTurki bin abdulaziz Rd.Tel: +966-11-2545454

THe SandwiCH Co.King abdullah Rd.Mob: +966-558442255

RuSSian CoRneRolaya, abdullahal Hamdan St.Tel: +966-11-4658387

SenSeSluthan HotelTel: +966-11-4807799

SizzleR HouSeTahlia St.Tel: +966-11-4661133

SPazioKingdom Tower-77th Floor Tel: +966-11-2111180

THe gloBeal Faisaliah TowerTel: +966-11-2732222

THe loungeSheraton Riyadh, King abdullah Rd.Tel: +966-11-4543300

THe windRoSeal Faisaliah Hotel Tel: +966-11-2732222

TRadeR ViCSPanorama MallTel: +966-11-2814782

waTeRleMonTahlia St.Tel: +966-11-2194444

RESTAURA

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FUSION

Pizza FuSionThalateen St.Tel: +966-11-4633329

FRENCH

aPeTiT KiTCHenTahlia St. Tel: +966-11-4656491

CaFe’ lenoTReCentria Mall.Tel: +966-11-2791108

l’eCluSeTahlia St. Tel: +966-11-4657648

le RelaiS de l’enTReCoTealmas Plaza. Tel: +966-11-4615058

ICE CREAM

BaSKin RoBBinS Takhassusi St.Tel: +966-11-4801138

FReSH BeRRY garnada MallTel: +966-11-2535587

FReSH & TangY Hayat Mall Mob: +966-559333344MaRBle SlaB CReaMeRY Takhassusi St.Tel: +966-11-4538746

PinK BeRRY garnada Mall Tel: +966-11-2534783

INTERNATIONAL

al BuSTanSheraton Riyadh, King abdullah Rd. Tel: +966-11-4543300

al danaHoliday inn HotelTel: +966-11-4612000

al diwan al Sahara HotelTel: +966-11-2204500

al oRJouanMakkah Rd., inside The Ritz CarltonTel: +966-11-8028020

CaFe CeRaMiqueSahara MallTel: +966-11-4520677

CenTRoTahlia St. Tel: +966-11-4658488

CoCoSTahlia St. Tel: +966-11-2939444

CRiSTalal Faisaliah Hotel Tel: +966-11-2732222

eleMenTS Four Seasons HotelTel: +966-11-2115500

HediaRdTahlia St.Tel: +966-11-2173933

la BRaSSeRieal Faisaliah Tower Tel: +966-11-2732222

liVing ColoRSFaisaliyah TowerTel: +966-11-2734410

loBBY loungeFour Seasons HotelTel: +966-11-2115591

MiRageTakhassusi St.Tel: +966-11-4834127

oaSiS gRillHilton garden inn Tel: +966-11-2935533

PanoRaMiCMakarem Riyadh HotelTel: +966-11-2204500

PaVillion intercontinental HotelTel: +966-11-4655000

IRANIAN

SHeRaz abdullah Bin Sulaiman Bin Hamdan St.Tel: +966-11-4655886

SHaYa King abdullah Rd.Tel: +966-11-4708933

ITALIAN

al FoRno King abdullah Rd.Mob: +966-558442255

aMoReTahlia St., olaya intersectionTel: +966-11-4653082

anTHuRiuMabdulla alhamdan St.Tel: +966-11-4661473

azzuRRoThe Ritz Carlton HotelTel: +966-11-8028020

CenTo PeR CenToolaya Rd., Behind JarirTel: +966-11-4644159

da Pinoal Khozama CenterTel: +966-11-2732222

il gaBBianoolaya dist.Tel: +966-11-4616066

l’oliVioTahlia St.Tel: +966-11-4634240la CaMPagnaTahlia St. Tel: +966-11-4624339

la CaSTaal Rahmaniya dist.Tel: +966-11-4198016

la CuCinaal Faisaliah HotelTel: +966-11-2732222

la Piazza Sheraton Riyadh, King abdullah Rd. Tel: +966-11-4543300

lioliMPo al dabab St.Tel: +966-11-4166222

MBCoabdullah bin Sulaiman al Hamdan St.Tel: +966-11-2936506

ninoTahlia St.Tel: +966-11-2016662

PiaTToexit 5, northern Ring Rd. Tel: +966-11-2006868

Pizza eRa King Fahad Rd.Tel: +966-11-4542233

Pizza inndabbab St., opposite Medical CityTel: 920001601

Pizza RoMaabdullah al Hamdan St.Tel: +966-11-4629032

Pizza SToCKHolMKing abdullah Rd.Tel: +966-11-2811888

PizzeRia naPoliPrince Mohammed bin abdulaziz St.Tel: +966-11-2172288

quaTTRoFour Seasons HotelTel: +966-11-2115599

RoMaMussa Bin nusair St.Tel: +966-11-4641133

RoMa waYal Rabwah, othaim Mall Tel: 920000129

RoSSoFour Seasons HotelTel: +966-11-2115500



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eaTzaHal ghaz St.Mob: +966-531224433

FaiRouz gaRdenKing Fahad Rd.Tel: +966-11-2167171

gadTakhassusi St.Tel: +966-11-4641212

gaRden BaRBeCueHotel al KhozamaTel: +966-11-2732222

gHouzial Rawdah, Khuraish St.Tel: +966-11-4934162

KaRaM BeiRuTTahlia St.Tel: +966-11-4161717KoSHaRY exPReSSJarir St.Tel: +966-11-4728881

leBaneSe CoRneRolaya (Talateen St.)

MaMa nouRadabab St.Tel: +966-11-4622195

MaReez King abdullah St.Tel: +966-11-4508877

SHaweRMa HouSePrince Mamdouh St.Tel: +966-11-2191999

SHaweRMaMa abdullah Bin Rawaha StTel: +966-11-2936644

SiT al SHaMPrince Sultan St.Tel: 920000399

YaMal al SHaMolaya St.Tel: +966-11-4613292

CHINESE:CanTonolaya St. Tel: +966-11-4520584

CHineSe golden PalaCeolaya dist.Tel: +966-11-4655127

golden dRagonolaya dist.Tel: +966-11-4645136

gulF RoYalolaya St. Tel: +966-11-4631622

MiRage ReSTauRanTTakhasoussi St.Tel: +966-11-4834127

noodle HouSeCentria Mall, olaya St.Tel: +966-11-2939969

PeKingSuliamaniyahTel: +966-11-4765250

SeaSonSMadina St., exit 28

Taalolaya dist.Tel: +966-11-2734383

YuMMY woKTakhasoussi St.Tel: +966-11-4889166

JAPANESE: FuRuSaToTahlia St.Tel: +966-11-4657648

HaYaT Prince Mansoor bin abdul aziz St.Tel: +966-11-4042655KHan’Sabdullah bin Sulaiman al Hamdan St.Tel: +966-11-2937880

la SaniKing Fahad Rd.Tel: +966-11-4655666MaRHaBaolaya St.Tel: +966-11-4622070

SaMuRaiFaisaliah Mall and Kingdom Mall Tel: +966-11-2734386

SHogunRadisson Blu HotelTel: +966-11-4791234

SuSHi YoSHial dabab St.Tel: +966-11-8120055

ToKYoouruba St.Tel: +966-11-4605672


daRBaRolaya St.Tel: +966-11-2930249

indian gaRdenRiyadh galleryTel: +966-11-2161112

indian STYleSheikh abdullahal angary St.Tel: +966-11-4561138

indian SuMMeRSuliamaniyahTel: +966-11-4652328

Red onionolaya St. Tel: +966-11-2176644

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

TandooR al ahsa St.Tel: +966-11-4734531

TulaiTelaHal wazarat dist.Tel: +966-11-4082968MEXICAN

BuFFalo’STahlia St.Tel: +966-11-2792123

el CHiCo’Sexit 5Tel: +966-11-4640385

FaJiTa aVenueal Hamra Tel: +966-11-4644999

TaKo HuTFaisaliyyah MallTel: 920000129

MIDDLE-EASTERN

aBdul waHaBTahlia St.Tel: +966-11-2934111

al HaJ dawoodimam Saud St.Tel: +966-11-4943691

al ManSaFal SulamaniyyaTel: +966-11-4630345

al naKHeelal Khozama Center Tel: +966-11-4654650

al naSeeMMarriott HotelTel: +966-11-4779300

CaFe BlanCPrince Mohamad Bin abdulaziz St.Tel: +966-11-4633426

RoSSoPoModoRoTahlia St.Tel: +966-11-2939565

SanTino’S Hayat MallTel: +966-11-2057497

SPazio 7777th floor in Kingdom Tower-Riyadh Tel: +966-11-2111888Tel: +966-11-2111181

SquiSiToKing Fahad Rd., across ovotel Tel: +966-11-2160111

THe Pizza CoMPanYolaya St. Tel: +966-11-4642952

VeCCHia RoMaal Sulamaniyyah

z PizzaKing abdullah Rd.Tel: +966-11-4881199

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

ORIENTAL

KOREAN: KoRean PalaCeTakhasoussi St.Tel: +966-11-4198878

INDIAN: aladdinKingdom CenterTel: +966-11-2112150

aVadHTahlia St.Tel: +966-11-4654109

CoPPeR CHandniTahlia St.Tel: +966-11-4167000

CRown gaRdenSuliamaniyahTel: +966-11-4616334

SEA FOOD

aMo HaMzaolaya St.Tel: +966-11-2316148

doeKing abdullah St.Tel: +966-11-4887080

dR. oCeanTakhasoussi St.Tel: +966-11-4708647

FounTain FiSHal Malaz dist.Tel: +966-11-2158888

london FiSH & CHiPSTel: +966-11-2102480

JaSMin wHiTe PalaCewhite Palace HotelTel: +966-11-4787800


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Pane PiaTToal Thalateen St.Tel: +966-11-4168882

RoTiBoY aRaBiaJarir Mall, omar bin abdulaziz RoadTel: +966-11-2886546www.rotiboyarabia.com

SaleHia daTeSKing Fahad Rd.Tel: 8004308888

SugaR dReaMinKhurais Rd.Mob: +966-553383749

SugaR SPRinKleSTakhassusi St.Tel: +966-11-2290505

TalaH FoR daTeSoruba St.Tel: +966-11-2173303

TMReYaPrince Sultan St.Tel: 920000652

ToRTa & MoReal Hassan Ben ali St.Tel: +966-11-2080003

wooden BaKeRYintersection of Saleh el din al ayoubi St. Tel: +966-11-4725559

YuMMY TuMMY Takhassusi St.Tel: +966-11-4538720

SWEETS/DESSERTS& BAKERIES

al HallaB Tel: +966-11-4725559

anooSH Takhassusi St.Tel: +966-11-4609588al-RabwaTel: +966-11-4971649al-HamraTel: +966-11-2784297al-Bade’ahTel: +996-11-2679689Khurais Rd.Tel: +996-11-2080833

Ben’S CooKieSexit 7Tel: +966-11-2084862

CRePawaYBustan CenterTel: +966-11-2010505

diPloMaT orouba St.Tel: +966-11-4652411

dixie CReaMTahlia St. Tel: +966-11-4661192ediBle aRRangeMenTSPrince Sultan St.Tel: +966-11-4643131

FRenCH CoRneRdabab St.Tel: +966-11-4645322

golden BRown BaKeRYPrince Sultan bin abdul aziz St.Mob: +966-569337314

KaBBaniTakhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-4816892

KiTSCH CuPCaKeSTahlia St. Tel: +966-11-4633838

KRiSPY KReMe Tahlia St.Tel: +966-11-4610409

laduReeCentria MallTel: +966-11-2885075

le CRoiSSanT SHoPal-ameer Mamdouh St.Tel: +966-11-4655328

MaYaTahlia St. Tel: +966-11-2113311

MunCH BaKeRYabdullah al Hamdan St.Tel: 920015010

TURKISH

anaTolia TuRKiSH gRillgranada Mall.Tel: +966-11-2535527

aSSaRaYa Thalateen St.Tel: +966-11-4649336

CaRaVanTakhassusi St.Tel: +966-11-4658856

KöşeBaşiTahlia St.Tel: +966-11-2886418

NOTES


KlM RoYal duTCH aiRlineSTel: +966-11-4771026www.klm.com

KoRean aiRTel: +966-11-4658222www.koreanair.com

KuwaiT aiRwaYSTel: +966-11-4631218www.kuwait-airways.com

luFTHanSaTel: 8001245550www.lufthansa.com

MalaYSia aiRlineSTel: +966-11-4784039www.malaysiaairlines.com

Middle eaST aiRlineS Tel: +966-11-4614670www.mea.com.lb

naS aiRTel: +966-11-2171800www.flynas.com

olYMPiC aiRTel: +966-11-4644596www.olympicair.com

oMan aiRTel: +966-11-4733133www.omanair.com

PaKiSTan inT’l aiRlineSTel: +966-11-4659600www.piac.com.pk

PHiliPPine aiRlineS Tel: +966-11-2160530www.philippineairlines.com

qanTaS aiRwaYSTel: +966-11-4772228www.qantas.com.au

qaTaR aiRwaYSTel: +966-11-21180424www.qatarairways.comRoYal aiR MoRoCCo Tel: +966-11-47741100www.royalairmaroc.com

RoYal JoRdanian Tel: +966-11-2180850www.rj.com

Saudi aRaBian aiRlineSTel: 920022222www.saudiairlines.com

SingaPoRe aiRlineSTel: +966-11-4734102www.singaporeair.com

SouTH aFRiCan aiRwaYS – SaaTel: +966-11-4633133www.flysaa.com

SRilanKan aiRlineS www.srilankan.lk

Sudan aiRwaYSTel: +966-11-4720040www.sudanair.com

SwiSS aiRTel: +966-11-4789745www.swissair.com

TaM BRazilian aiRlineSTel: +966-11-4633133www.tam.com.br

TaRoM RoManian aiRlineSTel: +966-11-5788935www.tarom.ro

THai aiRwaYSTel: +966-11-4766766www.thaiairways.com

TuniS aiRTel: +966-11-4626165www.tunisair.com

TuRKiSH aiRlineSTel: +966-11-4000287www.turkishairlines.com

uniTed aiRlineSTel: +966-11-4772228www.united.com

YeMenia aiRwaYSTel: +966-11-4039282www.yemenia.com

al RoMaizan TRaVel agenCYTel: +966-11-4652100www.romaizan.com

al-SaRH TRaVel & TouRiSMTel: +966-11-4941111www.alsarh.com.sa

al SageR TRaVelTel: +966-11-4827979

al SaRaH TRaVelTel: +966-11-4647480

al SaRH TRaVelTel: +966-11-4627000

al TaSHelaT TRaVelS Tel: +966-11-4034477

al TaYYaR TRaVelTel: +966-11-4633133www.altayyargroup.com

aMJad TRaVel & TouRiSMTel: +966-11-41161737www.amjadtravel.com

FuRSan TRaVelTel: 920000442www.fursan.com.sa

HaYa TouR al nozha dist.Tel: +966-11-4507176

KingdoM wingS TRaVel agenCYTel: +966-11-4625544

MY HolidaY TRaVel & TouRiSMTel: 920010087www.myholiday.com.sa

Rixon TouR neTwoRKTel: 920029993www.myrtn.com

TRaVel PoRTTel: +966-11-4163810www.travelport.com

THe oRienTaliST HouSeTel: +966-11-4634228

ToP TRaVelTel: +966-11-4641969

TuniSen anTique HouSeTel: +966-11-4825247

Village galleRYTel: +966-11-4631089

wondeR CaSTle CoRPoRaTionTel: +966-11-2790482

zaHid TRaVel gRouPTel: +966-11-4602829www.zahidtravel.com

TRAVEL DIREC

TORY

AIRLINES aiR aRaBiaTel: 920013322www.airarabia.com

aiR CanadaTel: +966-11-4772228www.aircanada.ca

aiR FRanCeTel: +966-11-2885218www.airfrance.com

aiR indiaTel: +966-11-4786409www.airindia.com

aiR nigeRiaTel: +966-11-4626165www.myairnigeria.com

aMeRiCan aiRlineS–aaTel: +966-11-4625993www.aa.com

BiMan BangladeSH aiRlineSTel: +966-11-4623537www.biman-airlines.com

BRiTiSH aiRwaYSTel: +966-11-4645550www.britishairways.com

CYPRuS aiRwaYSTel: +966-11-4640391www.cyprusair.com

delTa aiRlineSTel: +966-11-4613688www.delta.com

egYPT aiRTel: +966-11-4784004www.egyptair.com

eMiRaTeS aiRlineSTel: +966-11-4655485www.emirates.com

eTHioPian aiRlineSTel: +966-11-4782140www.flyethiopian.com

eTiHad aiRwaYSTel: +966-11-4197722www.etihadairways.com

gaRuda indoneSiaTel: +966-11-2937690www.garuda-indonesia.com

geRMan wingS aiRlineSTel: +966-11-4632004www.germanwings.com

gulF aiRTel: +966-11-4626666www.gulfair.com

JaPan aiRlineS–JalTel: +966-11-4645056www.jal.com

KenYa aiRwaYSTel: +966-11-4772228www.kenya-airways.com

TRAVEL AGENCIES

aBC TRaVel agenCY & CaRgoTel: +966-11-4631600

aCe TRaVelTel: +966-11-4648701www.ace-travel.com

al aBBad TRaVelTel: +966-11-4778736

al aHMadiaH TRaVelTel: +966-11-4656668

al MouwaSaT TRaVelTel: +966-11-4160580

al naieM TRaVel & TouRiSMTel: +966-11-4655698

al RaJHi TRaVelTel: +966-11-4566900

al RaSHeed awningS FaCToRYTel: +966-11-4059031



TRAVEL DIREC

TORY

zaHRan aiR TRaVel & CaRgo Co.Tel: +966-11-4659614

zaMani aRT galleRYTel: +966-11-4613057

zeKRaYaT FRaMeSTel: +966-11-4661196

MaKaRiM RiYadH HoTelnear To King Khalid international airportTel: +966-11-2204500

Mena gRand - KHaldiaKhazzan 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 alanoudKing Fahd Rd.Tel: +966-11-2882323

RadiSSon Blu HoTelal Mubarakiah Plaza -King abdul aziz St.Tel: +966-11-4791234

RiYadH MaRRioTT HoTelal Maather St.Tel: +966-11-4779300

RiYadH PalaCe HoTelMinistries areaTel: +966-11-4054444

SHeRaTon RiYadH HoTel & ToweRSolaya Junction of King Fahad & King abdullah Rd.Tel: +966-11-4543300

THe RiTz-CaRlTonRiYadHHada area, Makkah Rd.Tel: +966-11-8028020

HOTELS

al FaiSaliaH RoSewood HoTelKing Fahad Rd.Tel: +966-11-2732000

al KHozaMa HoTel olaya Rd. Tel: +966-11-4654650

al MaSHReq BouTique HoTel orubah RoadTel: +966-11-2834777

CoRal gulF RiYadHKing abdul aziz St., Ministries area Tel: +966-11-4121000

CoRP exeCuTiVe deiRa HoTelal Batha St.Tel: +966-11-4141500

CouRTYaRd RiYadH diPloMaTiC quaRTeRal-Hada dist., abdullah bin Hothafa St. Tel: +966-11-2817300

CRowne Plaza HoTel RiYadH MinHaold airport Rd.Tel: +966-11-8749200

FouR SeaSonS HoTelKingdom CenterTel: +966-11-2115000

golden TuliP andaluSiaolaya Rd.Tel: +966-11-4611000

HolidaY inn RiYadH izdiHaRabdulwahab Bin abdullah St., unit oneTel: +966-11-4625000

inTeRConTinenTal RiYadHal Maather St.Tel: +966-11-4655000

luTHan HoTel and SPa a woMen onlY HoTelorubah Rd.Tel: +966-11-4807799

MadaReeM CRown HoTelKing Khalid international airport Rd.Tel: +966-11-2758888

NOTES



al FalaH inT’l Tel: +966-11-4463737www.alfalah.com.sa

al HaMMadi HoSPiTal Khalid ibn Yazid Muawiyah St.Tel: +966-11-4643312www.hammadi.com

al JaFel HoSPiTalwestern Ring Rd. Tel: +966-11-4322222www.aljafelhospital.com

al-MouwaSaT HoSPiTal western Ring Rd., exit 114Tel: +966-11-4455555

dallaH HoSPiTalTel: +966-11-4720777

dR. aBdul RaHMan al MiSHaRi HoSPiTalolaya dist.Tel: +966-11-4657700 http://drabdulrahmanalmishari.com.sa

dR. SulaiMan al HaBiB olaya Medical Complex Tel: +966-11-4622224www.drsulaimanalhabib.com

gReen CReSCenTabdul Malik Bin Marwan St. Tel: +966-11-4644434www.gch.com.sa

King aBdulaziz uniVeRSiTY King abdul aziz Rd.Tel: +966-11-4775524www.medicine.ksu.edu.sa

King FaHad MediCal CiTY (KFMC) Makkah Rd.Tel: 8001277000

KingdoM HoSPiTal Tel: +966-11-2751111

King FaiSal SHRCal zahrawi St.Tel: +966-11-4647272www.kfshrc.edu.sa

King KHaled eYe SPeCialiST HoSPiTaloruba Branch St. Tel: +966-11-4821234www.kkesh.med.saKing Saud MediCal CiTYal imam abdul aziz ibn Saud St.Tel: +966-11-4355555www.ksmc.med.sa

MagHRaBi HoSPiTal Tel: +966-11-4455049www.maghrabi.com.sa

PeaRl’S SMileSulaimaniyaTel: +966-11-4646334

RiYadH MediCalorouba St.Tel: +966-11-4653060

Saudi SugeonSTahlia St.Tel: +966-11-4653030

SSCTel: +966-11-2335000

uRanuS MediCalorouba St.Tel: +966-11-4657000

wHiTe wing MediCal Takhassusi St.Tel: +966-11-4834286

HEA

LTH D

IRECTO

RYCLINICS

aTTadawe King abdullah Rd. Tel: +966-11-2780211

ConSulTing CenTeRTel: +966-11-4555545

CzeCH CenTeRinfront of King Saud universityTel: 920002737

enT CenTeRTakhassusi St.Tel: +966-11-4802229MaYiez MediCalolaya Tel: +966-11-2169999

FITNESS CENTERS

KIDS MY gYMPanorama MallTel: +966-11-42814870

MENaPPle FiTneSSTel: +966-11-4538800

BodY MaSTeRSTel: 920000626 Tel: +966-11-4875531

FiTneSS TiMeTel: 920003131

gold’S gYMTel: +966-11-6912077

liFe FiTneSSTel: +966-11-2061133

uP SCale CluBKing Fahad Rd.Tel: +966-11-4871502

WOMENal ManiHal CenTeRdiplomatic quarterTel: +966-11-4881069

CuRVeSolaya St.Tel: +966-11-4633219

KineTiCoTel: +966-11-2815595 Mob: + 966-530034010

luTHan HoTel & SPaTel: +966-11-4807799

luMieReolayaTel: +966-11-2169030

SCenTedTel: +966-11-2112003

YiBReenoff of Takhassusi St.Tel: +966-11-4411115

DENTAL CLINICS aagi denTal CenTeRTel: +966-11-2080107

diMa denTalTahlia St.Tel: +966-11-4661200

gaMa denTal CliniCKing abdulaziz RoadTel: +966-11- 4542929Mob: +966-534542929

noBle SMileabdullah al angary St.Tel: +966 11 4197740

RaMaH denTalTakhassusi St.Tel: +966-11-4800931

SanaYa denTalTakhassusi St.Tel: +966-11-2174888

BEAUTY CLINICS

al ManiHal CenTeR diplomatic quarterTel: +966-11-4881069

al SaFeeRTel: +966-11-2050810

aPolloTel: 920027070

aYan ConSulTaTiVe King Fahad Rd.Tel: +966-11-2725555

aYMa ConSulTaTiVe King abdullah Rd. Tel: +966-11-2635555

BeauTY CoRneRKing Fahad Rd.Mob: +966-543300557www.beautycorner.co

FouR Salon & nail SPadiplomatic quarter Tel: +966-11-2014444www.www.four.com.sa

MaleSaTakhassusi St.Tel: +966-11-4888831

Med aRT CliniCSolaya Main St.Tel: 920000045

oBagi HoSPiTalMakkah Rd.Tel: +966-11-4627111

PlaTiniuMKhurais Rd.Tel: +966-11-2097777

THe BRiTiSH CenTeRKing Fahad Rd.Tel: +966-11-2795555

HOSPITALS

aBaS MediCal gRouPRawda-Hamra-dababTel: 920000172

adMaMakkah Rd.Tel: +966-11-4660000alaMal CoMPlex FoR MenTal HealTHal Khuzami dist. Tel: +966-11-4804548www.alamal.med.sa

EYE CARE

al HoKaMaMallazTel: +966-11-4797777

MenSHaF eYe CaReal RawdaMob: +966-565869059

THe eYe CenTeRTel: +966-11-4623094www.eyecenter.com.sa



al Jazaolaya Main St.Tel: +966-11-4642072

al lizaMolaya Main St.Tel: +966-11-4655595

al MowaSa 3Prince abdullah Rd.Tel: +966-11-4568598

al MuTanaBBi Jareer St.Tel: +966-11-2910981

al olaYaolaya Main St.Tel: +966-11-46411501

al RaJa no 2oruba St.Tel: +966-11-4624942

al RawaBiTakhassusi St.Tel: +966-11-4828028

al RiYadHoruba St. Tel: +966-11-4643108

al SaggaFTakhassusi St.Tel: +966-11-4640716

al SaggaF 25Talatheen St.Tel: +966-11-4645274

al SHaMeeaHTakhassusi St.Tel: +966-11-4880595

al TeRiaq Prince abdullah Rd.Tel: +966-11-4828289

al THalaTHeenTalatheen St.Tel: +966-11-4623529

al SHaMSiaJamal CenterTel: +966-11-4057296

aRaC HealTH CaReTalatheen St.Tel: +966-11-4645107aSiR PHaRMaCYPrince abdullah Rd.Tel: +966-11-4811629

daR al danaabdullah Bin Sulaiman al HamdanTel: +966-11-4643373

Mazin PHaRMaCYolaya Main St.Tel: +966-11-4624562

MediCal & PHaRMaCeuTiCal SeRViCedabbab St.Tel: +966-11-4629680

MediCine TiMeolaya Main St.Tel: +966-11-4569140

MoHaMMMed al HozaiMioruba St.Tel: +966-11-4628758

naBRa PHaRMaCYTakhassusi St.Tel: +966-11-4887329

nazaaR PHaRMaCYal awais MarketTel: +966-11-4541408

neo (neoinTeRnaTional)olaya Main St.Tel: +966-11-4615089

niSSaH PHaRMaCYal-Rajhi Five BuildingsTel: +966-11-4041573

nooRana PHaRMaCY al MalazTel: +966-11-4785006

olaYa inTeRnaTionalolaya Main St.Tel: +966-11-4160349

PRinCe PHaRMaCYTalatheen St.Tel: +966-11-4611418

RaJaa PHaRMaCY 2oruba St.Tel: +966-11-4624942RiYadH CoRneRJareer St.Tel: +966-11-4780759

naTional guaRd HealTHKing abdulaziz Medical CityTel: +966-11-8011111www.ngha.med.sa

oBied SPeCializedal Farazdaq Rd.Tel: +966-11-4767222

PRinCe SulTan CaRdiaC CenTeR Makkah Rd.Tel: +966-11-4783000www.pscc.med.sa

RiYadH CaRe HoSPiTalTel: +966-11-4933000www.riyadhcare.com

RiYadH MiliTaRYMakkah Rd.Tel: +966-11-4791000www.rmh.med.sa

S.B.HKing Fahad Rd.Tel: +966-11-4636666

Saudi geRMan HoSPiTalS gRouPKing Fahad Rd.Tel: +966-11-2685555www.ryd.sghgroup.com.sa

SPeCialized M.C.H King Fahad Rd.Tel: +966-11-41164000

SulTan Bin aBdulaziz HuManiTaRian CiTYexit 6 Tel: +966-11-5620000

HEA

LTH D

IRECTO

RYSaRa SPeCTRuM MediCal PHaRMaCYakkariya BuildingsTel: +966-11-4601018

SHRazadSitteen St.Tel: +966-11-4787047

uniVeRSiTY PHaRMaCYakkariya BuildingsTel: +966-11-4191944

uniVeRSiTY (2)oruba St.Tel: +966-11-4626338

waRdaT al-oRoBaoruba St.Tel: +966-11-4622904

wHiTeS PHaRMaCYTel: +966-11-2886877 / 4895994/ 4897750 / 4897751www.whites.net

zaHRaT al Rawda PHaRMaCYPrince abdullah Rd.Tel: +966-11-4804935

zaHRaT SaMioruba St.Tel: +966-11-4653060

PHARMACIES

adHwaa al SeHa Takhassusi St.Tel: +966-11-4887455

al diMiSHqiPrince abdullah Rd.Tel: +966-11-4707887

al FaRaBiTakhassusi St.Tel: +966-11-4880843al HozaiMiibn Sulaiman Commercial CenterTel: +966-11-4722054

0544408585



RaMKhurais Rd. & dabbab St.Tel: +966-11-2332222

RenaulT Khurais Rd.Tel: 8002445050

RollS RoYCeKhurais Rd.Tel: +966-11-2391000

SeaTKhurais Rd.Tel: +966-11-2301515

SKodaTel: +966-11-2301515

SuBaRuTel: +966-11-2300000

ToYoTaTel: +966-11-2486777

VolKS wagenTel: 920000380

VolVoKhurais Rd.Tel: +966-11-4923539

uniCTel: +966-11-2300000

BANKS

al inMa BanK Tel: +966-11-2185000www.alinma.com

al JaziRa BanK Tel: +966-11-4317474www.baj.com.sa

al RaJHi BanKTel: +966-11-4603333www.alrajhibank.com.sa

aRaB naTional BanK Tel: +966-11-4029000www.anb.com.sa

BanK al Bilad Tel: +966-11-4971905www.bankalbilad.com

Banque Saudi FRanSi Tel: +966-11-2899999 www.alfransi.com.sa

naTional CoMMeRCial BanK Tel: 920001000 www.alahli.com

RiYadH BanK Tel: +966-11-4013030www.riyadbank.com

SaBB Tel: +966-11-2764356www.sabb.com

SaMBaTel: 8001242000www.samba.com

Saudi Hollandi BanKTel: +966-11-2548500 www.shb.com.sa

CAR AGENCIES

audiTel: +966-11-4660044

BgKhurais Rd. exit 30Tel: +966-11-2300000

BMwKhurais Rd.Tel: +966-11-2391000

CadillaCTel: +966-11-4924048

CHeVRoleT Khurais Rd.Tel: +966-11-4454040

CHRYSleRKhurais Rd. & dabbab St.Tel: +966-11-2332222

dodgeKhurais Rd. & dabbab St.Tel: +966-11-2332222

FuSoTel: 8002440060

gMSKhurais Rd.Tel: +966-11-4454040

HaRleY-daVidSonnorth Ring Rd. exit 5Tel: +966-11-4554499

HondaKhurais Rd.Tel: +966-11-4454646

iSuzuTel: +966-11-2300000

JeePKhurais Rd. & dabbab St.Tel: +966-11-2332222

lexuSKing Fahad Rd. exit 9Tel: +966-11-4566600

MazdaKhurais Rd.Tel: +966-11-4968888

Mini CooPeRKhurais Rd.Tel: +966-11-2391000

MiTSuBiSHiKhurais Rd.Tel: 8002440060

MoPaRKhurais Rd. & dabbab St.Tel: +966-11-2332222

PeugeoTTel: +966-11-4666614

PoRSCHeTel: +966-11-4667788

CAR RENTALS

al FalaHTel: 920001678

al ModdaRRaJTel: +966-11-4779902

aViSTel: +966-11-4884887

BeST RenT a CaRTel: 8001249955

diPloMaT Khurais Rd.Tel: 920008008

euRoPCaR al ahsaa St.Tel: 920000153

FazPrince Sultan St.Tel: +966-11-2912679

iCaRTel: +966-11-4561099

SaJilTel: +966-11-4935222

THeeB RenT a CaRKhurais Rd.Tel: 920000572

uBeRapplication: uber.com/[email protected]

CAR ACCESSORIES

3MTel: +966-11-2884135

auTo gaRd Tel: +966-11-2924343

lluMaRKhurais Rd.Tel: +966-11-2912929

Red CaPKhurais Rd.Tel: +966-11-4913212

SolaR ConTRolKhurais Rd.Tel: +966-11-4966633

unique YouR CaRMob: +966-566225544

COMPOUNDS

iSHBiliaTel: +966-11-2406000Mob: +966-593111389www.ksacompounds.com

al HaMRa oaSiS VillageTel: +966-11-2490440www.alhamra.com.sa

al iSSa CoMPoundTel: +966-11-4918400

al JazeeRa BadeRTel: +966-11-4921135www.badercompound.com

al ManaRTel: +966-11-2460100

al MoHaeYaTel: +966-11-4821222

al MoSTaqBal HoMeSTel: +966-11-4816666www.almostaqbalhomes.com

al naKHeel ReSidenCeTel: +966-11-4704191

al ola no 7Tel: +966-11-4608095

al RaBwaal Rabwa area, exit 14 close to nahda Rd.Mob: +966-544096296www.almutlaq.com

al RaYan ReSidenTial Tel: +966-11-2089027

al waHa Village VillaS RoSSaSTel: +966-11-4864711

al YaMaMa VillageTel: +966-11-4012550

aRaB inVeSTMenT Tel: +966-11-4823444

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RYgoTel: 8111011180www.go.com.sa

gulFneT KSaTel: +966-11-4628562www.zajil.net

neSMaTel: +966-11-4633100www.nesma.net.sa

nouR neTTel: +966-11-4728900www.nour.net.sa

nTg naTional TeCHnologY gRouPTel: +966-11-4763777www.ntg.com.sa

ogeR TelTel: +966-11-4889826www.ogersystems.com

PRiMeneTTel: +966-11-4193000www.prime.net.sa

Saudi inTeRneT CoMPanYTel: +966-11-4603031www.sol.net.sa/en

Saudi neTTel: +966-11-2180300www.saudi.net.sa

SHaBaKaH neTTel: +966-11-4193193www.shabakah.net.sa

Canada Tel: +966-11-4882288

CHina Tel: +966-11-4832126

CzeCH RePuBliCTel: +966-11-4503617

denMaRKTel: +966-11-4880101ext 111163

dJiBouTiTel: +966-11-4543182

egYPT

Tel: +966-11-4810159

Tel: +966-11-4831458

eRiTRea

Tel: +966-11-4801731

eTHioPia

Tel: +966-11-4824055

Finland

Tel: +966-11-4881515

ext 9

FRanCe

Tel: +966-11-4881255

gaBon

Tel: +966-11-4567173

gaMBia

Tel: +966-11-2052158

geRManY

Tel: +966-11-4880700

gHana

Tel: +966-11-4545122

gReeCe

Tel: +966-11-4801975

guinea

Tel: +966-11-4881121

HungaRY

Tel: +966-11-4546707

india

Tel: +966-11-4884144

EMBASSIES

algeRiaTel: +966-11-4887171

aRgenTinaTel: +966-11-4652600

auSTRaliaTel: +966-11-4887788

auSTRiaTel: +966-11-4801217BaHRainTel: +966-11-4880044

BangladeSHTel: +966-11-4195300

BelgiuMTel: +966-11-4882888BRazilTel: +966-11-4880018

BRiTainTel: +966-11-4880077

BRuneiTel: +966-11-4560814

BuRKina FaSoTel: +966-11-4652244

CaMeRoonTel: +966-11-4880022

DSL NET

adVanCe TeleCoM CoMPanY (aTC)Tel: +966-11-4601877www.atc.com.sa

aRaBiC CoMPuTeR SYSTeMS (aCS) Tel: +966-11-4763777www.acs.com.sa

aTHeeRTel: +966-11-4198000www.atheer.net.sa

awal Tel: +966-11-4600111www.awal.com.sa

CYBeRiaTel: 8001248124www.cyberia.net.sadigineTTel: +966-11-4192009www.digi.net.sa

COURIER

aRaBian HalaTel: +966-11-4884887www.hala.com.sa

aRaMexTel: +966-11-4160353www.aramex.com

dHl woRldwide exPReSSTel: +966-11-4654200www.dhl.com.sa

FedexTel: +966-11-4633999www.fedex.com/sa

oVeRSeaS CouRieR SeRViCeTel: +966-11-4647193www.ocstracking.com www.ocscouner.com

uPS gloBalTel: +966-11-4626655www.ups.com

aRizona golF ReSoRTTel: +966-11-2484444www.agr.com.sa

aSaSCo VillageTel: +966-11-4199000

BaRada Village aRaBian HoMeSTel: +966-11-4541888www.arabian-homes.com

BoniTa VillageMob: +966-597721361www.alwakkan.com

CoRdoBa oaSiS VillageTel: +966-11-24834711www.cordoba.com.sa

delTa - 11 eSTaTe -VillaS RoSSaSTel: +966-11-4803201

delTa - 2 eSTaTe - VillaS RoSSaSTel: +966-11-4804084

eid VillaSTel: +966-11-2483366www.eidvillas.com.sa

euRo CoMPoundTel: +966-11-4780718

Fal CoMPoundTel: +966-11-2490091www.falcompound.org

gRanada VillageTel: +966-11-2488387

gReen CiTYolaya - Rahmaniah dist.Mob: +966-559623393www.gccompound.tripod.com

Jadawel CoMPoundTel: +966-11-2406000

KingdoM CiTYTel: +966-11-2750275www.kingdom-city.com

naJd CoMPoundTel: +966-11- 2481040

PalM CouRTTel: +966-11-4850288RanCo VillageTel: +966-11-4924411www.ranvil.com

RiYadH VillageKhurais Road, off exit 36Tel: 08111010101

Mob: +966-541362462

RoC CoMPoundTel: +966-11-2412800www.roc.com.sa

SaHaRa ToweRSTel: +966-11-4625666

SedeR VillageTel: +966-11-2280000www.sedervillage.com

STaR CoMPound VillaS RoSSaSTel: +966-11-4881139

VillaS RoSaS al-wadiTel: +966-11-4881139http://villasrosasco.com

indoneSia

Tel: +966-11-4882282

iRan

Tel: +966-11-4881444

iReland

Tel: +966-11-4882300

iTalY

Tel: +966-11-4881212



JaPan

Tel: +966-11-4881100

JoRdan

Tel: +966-11-4880071

KenYa

Tel: +966-11-4882484

KoRea

Tel: +966-11-4882211

KuwaiT

Tel: +966-11-4883500

leBanon

Tel: +966-11-4804060

MalaYSia

Tel: +966-11-4887100

Mali

Tel: +966-11-2290753

MalTa

Tel: +966-11-4615315

MauRiTania

Tel: +966-11-4646749

MexiCo

Tel: +966-11-4808822

MoRoCCo

Tel: +966-11-4826382

nePal

Tel: +966-11-4645170

neTHeRlandS

Tel: +966-11-4880011

new zeland

Tel: +966-11-4887988

nigeRia

Tel: +966-11-4823024

noRwaY

Tel: +966-11-4881904

ext 300

oMan

Tel: +966-11-4823120

PaKiSTan

Tel: +966-11-4884111

PeRu

Tel: +966-11-4822474

PHiliPPineS

Tel: +966-11-4823559

PoRTugal

Tel: +966-11-4826964


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MINISTRIES

agRiCulTuRe

Tel: +966-11-4016666

CiVil SeRViCe

Tel: +966-11-4026900

CoMMeRCe

Tel: +966-11-4012220

CoMMuniCaTionS and inFoRMaTion TeCHnologY

Tel: +966-11-4637225CulTuRe and inFoRMaTion

Tel: +966-11-4014440

deFenSe

Tel: +966-11-4785900

eduCaTion

Tel: +966-11-4042888

FinanCe

Tel: +966-11-4050000

FoReign aFFaiRS

Tel: +966-11-4067777

HaJJTel: +966-11-4022200

HealTHTel: +966-11-4012220

HigHeR eduCaTionTel: +966-11-4644444

induSTRYTel: +966-11-4772722

inTeRioRTel: +966-11-4011944

iSlaMiC aFFaiRS, endowMenTS, Call and guidanCeTel: +966-11-4730401

JuSTiCeTel: +966-11-4057777

laBoR and SoCial aFFaiRSTel: +966-11-4771480

MuniCiPal and RuRal aFFaiRSTel: +966-11-4415434

GROUND TRANSPORTATION

ailaFTel: +966-11-2713377

Blue ConneCTTel: 920004948www.the-blueconnect.com

london CaB CluBTel: +966-11-4966670http://londoncabclub.com

SaPTCoTel: +966-11-2884400

KINDERGARTENS BaBY daY CaRe

Mob: +966-582657594

BiRdS oF HoPe

Mob: +966-569754506

BRiTiSH iSlaMiC

Tel: +966-11-4649666

www.britishislamic

school.com

BuSYBee

Tel: +966-11-2193900

www.busybee.com.sa

dazzling STaRS

Mob: +966-545682945

FiRST STeP

Mob: +966-500320566

KidS woRld

Tel: +966-11-4006000

www.kidsworldschool.net

liTTle RoSaS

Tel: +966-11-4865128

MY HoMeMob: +966-569598011 PlaY HouSe

Mob: +966-556365035

PlaY n leaRn

Mob: +966-564684094

SM nuRSeRY

Mob: +966-558391591

SuPeR KidS

Mob: +966-564460167

www.superkidseducation

center.com

qaTaR

Tel: +966-11-4825544

RuSSia

Tel: +966-11-4811432

Senegal

Tel: +966-11-4880146

SieRRa leone

Tel: +966-11-4643982

SingaPoRe

Tel: +966-11-4803855

SouTH aFRiCa

Tel: +966-11-4429728

SPain

Tel: +966-11-4880606

SRi lanKa

Tel: +966-11-4608232

Sudan

Tel: +966-11-4887979

Sweden

Tel: +966-11-8806700

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SwiTzeRland

Tel: +966-11-4881291

SYRia

Tel: +966-11-4887481

Tanzania

Tel: +966-11-4542833

THailand

Tel: +966-11-4881174

TuniSiaTel: +966-11-4887900

TuRKeYTel: +966-11-4820101

uaeTel: +966-11-4881227

ugandaTel: +966-11-4544910uKRaineTel: +966-11-4508536

uRuguaYTel: +966-11-4620739

uSa Tel: +966-11-4801831

YeMenTel: +966-11-4881769

TaRBia PRe-SCHool

Tel: +966-11-4199017

TinY ToTS

Mob: +966-580473602

TwinKle KindeRgaRTen

Mob: +966-559268188

wHiTe RoSe PlaY

Mob: +966-563296205

DESTINATION RIYADH 95DESTINATION RiYadH 95

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King FaiSal SCHoolTel: +966-11-4820802www.kfs.sch.sa

King Saud inT’lTel: +966-11-4633180www.ksischool.com

KingdoM SCHoolTel: +966-11-2755555www.kingdomschools.edu.sa

ManaHel al elMTel: +966-11-4770419

ManaRaT al RiYadHTel: +966-11-4509916http://maarif.com.sa

Middle eaST ModeRn eduCaTionTel: +966-11-4622815

naJd naTionalTel: +966-11-4914434 nouR al MaaReF RiYadHTel: +966-11-4028411www.riyadhschools.edu.sa

Saudi aRaBia MulTinaTionalTel: +966-11-2751751www.mns-r.com

SOCIAL SERVICES ORGANIZATION

aBeRR CHaRiTY SoCieTYTel: +966-11-5448654 al BiR CHaRiTYTel: +966-11-4056666

al naHdaTel: +966-11-4650029www.alnahda-ksa.org

al waFaTel: +966-11-4650029

CHaRiTY CoMMiTTe FoR oRPHanS CaRewww.ensan.org.sa

CHaRiTaBle SoCieTY FoR MeMoRizaTion oF THe quRa’anTel: +920011799www.qk.org.sa

CHaRiTY iBn Baz oRganizaTionTel: +966-11-2293333www.alzwaj.org

SCHOOLS & INSTITUTES

al alaMeen inT’lTel: +966-11-4649666

al aMJad naTionalTel: +966-11-2494188

al andaluS naTionalTel: +966-11-4936585

al KHaleeJ naTionalTel: +966-11-2012112al olaYa naTionalTel: +966-11-4538867

al Rowad inT’lwww.rowad-is.com

aMeRiCan inT’lMob: +966-567990096www.aisr.org

BRiTiSH inTeRnaTionalTel: +966-11-2482387www.britishschoolriyadh.com

daR al MaaReFaHTel: +966-11-2314010

ÉCole FRançaiSe inTeRnaTionale de RiYadwww.efi-riyad.com

eduCon STudY aBRoadTel: 920001338

eliTe inTeRnaTionalTel: +966-11-4627224

FuRSan al JazeeRaHTel: +966-11-5457505

FuTuRe windowTel: +966-11-2063371http://fwis.edu.sa/

inTeRnaTional indianBoYS SeCTionTel: +966-11-4934688www.iisriyadh.com

giRlS SeCTionTel: +966-11-2323248

NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION

aFTa SoCieTY FoR adHd (HYPeRaCTiViTY diSoRdeR and aTTenTion deFiCiT)Tel: +966-11-4815455 Mob: +966-554559086Mob: +966-530034981

UNIVERSITIES

al FaiSal uniVeRSiTY

Tel: +966-11-4401626

www.alfaisal.edu

al naMuTHaJigaH CaMPuSTel: 920000842

al YaMaMaH uniVeRSiTYTel: +966-11-2242222www.yu.edu.sa

aRaB oPen uniVeRSiTYTel: +966-11-2742277www.arabou.org.sa

daR al ulooM Tel: +966-11-4949000www.dau.edu.sa

iMaM MuHaMMad iBn Saud iSlaMiCTel: +966-11-2580000www.imamu.edu.sa

inSTiTuTe oF PuBliC

adMiniSTRaTionTel: +966-11-4740412www.ipa.edu.sa

King Saud uniVeRSiTY Tel: +966-11-4670000www.ksu.edu.sa

King Saud Bin aBdulaziz uniVeRSiTY FoR HealTH SCienCeSTel: +966-11-2521300

MuniSiYa CaMPuS Tel: 920000183

olaYa/quaToBa CaMPuS Tel: 920000182

PRinCe SulTan uniVeRSiTY Tel: +966-11-4948000www.psu.edu.sa

PRinCeSS noRa Bin aBdulRaHMan uniVeRSiTY +966-11-2297290

www.pnu.edu.sa

RiYadH College oF denTiSTRY and PHaRMaCY www.riyadh.edu.sa

TRanSPoRT Tel: +966-11-4042928

waTeR and eleCTRiCiTYTel: +966-11-4016666


gReen PalaCe HoTel abi zar St.Tel: +966-14-8269040

HilTon MadinaH King Fahad RoadFew steps away from al-HaramTel: +966-14-8201000

HoTel elaF TaiBaH Saad Bin Maaz St.Tel: +966-14-8180050

le MeRidien MadinaH Khalid Bin el-waleed St.Tel: +966-14-8460777

MaRRioTT MadinaH omer ibn al-Khatab St.Tel: +966-14-8180000

MoVenPiCKin front of al-Safeya Bridge, opposite al-HaramTel: +966-14-8188888

RaMada al-HaMRa abi zar St.Tel: +966-14-8208084

RaMada al-qiBla islamic Court St.Tel: +966-14-8160008

THe MadinaH oBeRoiabi zar St.Tel: +966-14-8282222

ACCOMMODATIONS CLOSE TO THE TWO HOLY MOSQUES:

HilTon MaKKaH & ToweRSHijrah St.Tel: +966-12-5340000

inTeRConTinenTal daR al-TawHidibrahim al-Khalil St.Tel: +966-12-5411111

le MeRidien MaKKaH ajyad St.Tel: +966-12-5751111

le MeRidien ToweRS HoTel Rawabi ajyad RoadTel: +966-12-5399999

MaKKaH CloCK RoYal ToweR King abdulaziz endowmentTel: +966-12-5717777

Manazel al-ain MeSRCuReal-azizia St.Tel: +966-12-5578000

MeRCuRe gRand uM al-quRa al-Jamaiza St.Tel: +966-12-5702212

MeRCuRe HiBaTullaH HoTel um al-qura St.Tel: +966-12-5498855

RaFFleS MaKKaH PalaCeKing abdulaziz endowmentTel: +966-12-5717888

SwiSSoTel MaKKaH King abdulaziz endowmentTel: +966-12-5718000

zaM zaM gRand SuiTeS adjiad St.Tel: +966-12-5715555

1- www.biblioislam.net2- www.tvquran.com3- www.rasoulallah.net4- www.islamonline.com5- www.quranexplorer.com6- www.islam-guide.com7- www.islamweb.net8- www.islamicity.com9- www.theholyquran.org10- www.al-mawrid.org

Useful websites:www.hajinformation.comHajj & Umrah Visa:

MADINAH

al-aMeen CRoM HoTel Markazeyah al gharbiyahTel: +966-14-8198000

al-anSaR golden Few steps away from al-HaramTel: +966-14-8290177

al-anSaR new PlaCe al-Siteen St.Tel: +966-14-8207770

al-HaRaM HoTel abi zar RoadTel: +966-14-8182300

al-KaRaM HoTel King abdulaziz St.Tel: +966-14-8155500

al-MadinaH CRoMMarkazeyah al-gharbiyahTel: +966-14-8192020

andaluS ClaSSY HoTel King Fahad St.Tel: +966-14-8290000

andaluS daR al-KHaiR HoTel Few steps away fromal-Haram Tel: +966-14-8181114

anwaR al-MadinaH MoVenPiCK The Courtyard of al-Haram Tel: +966-14-8181000

BaRaKaT andaluSal-Siteen St.Tel: +966-14-8208884

dallaH TaiBaH HoTel King Fahad St., crossing al-Siteen St. Tel: +966-14-8290180

daR al-HiJRa inTeRConTinenTal King Fahad St. Tel: +966-14-8207777

daR al-iMan inTeRConTinenTal off al-Siteen St.Tel: +966-14-8206666

daR al-Taqwa inTeRConTinenTal off al-Siteen St.Tel: +966-14-8291111

duRRaT andaluS HoTelKing Fahad St. Tel: +966-14-8291114

MAKKAH

aJYad MaKKaH ibrahim al-Khalil St.Tel: +966-12-5720500 al-Jaad CRoM HoTel naqaal-Sulaimaneyah St.Tel: +966-12-5705555

al-SHoHada HoTel ajyad St.Tel: +966-12-5744401

daR al-ManaSeK HoTel ibrahim al-Khalil St.Tel: +966-12-5394444

elaF aJYad HoTel al-Masafi St.Tel: +966-12-5722200

elaF al-Sud HoTelajayad al-Sud St.Tel: +966-12-5708586

elaF KindaH HoTel al-Messyaal St.Tel: +966-12-5745555

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