Jasmine Bager

Journalist at Freelance

Mostly write about the arts. @columbiajourn grad. She/her 📍🇸🇦🔁🗽

Articles

Saudi pavilion makes a splash at London Design Biennale

2 days ago | arabnews.pk | Jasmine Bager

DHAHRAN: “Good Water,” the Saudi National Pavilion that reimagines our relationship with water, is sure to be popular with visitors at the London Design Biennale, which opens today. Examining water systems, accessibility, equity and scarcity, the pavilion was commissioned by the Architecture and Design Commission and supported by the Ministry of Culture. Presented under the leadership of commission CEO Sumayah Al-Solaiman, it marks the fourth time the Kingdom has taken part in the event.
Saudi pavilion makes a splash at London Design Biennale

2 days ago | arabnews.com | Jasmine Bager

REVIEW: ‘Dept. Q’ — Netflix’s cold-case thriller is fun but flawed /node/2603465/lifestyle June 05, 2025 12:50 REVIEW: ‘Dept. Q’ — Netflix’s cold-case thriller is fun but flawed DUBAI: Netflix’s latest police-procedural is set in Scotland, but based on the novels of Danish writer Jussi Adler-Olsen. At its heart is detective Carl Morck (Matthew Goode).
Tuaja resorts in Al-Ahsa set to transform rural tourism

5 days ago | arabnews.com | Jasmine Bager

AL-AHSA: The lavender carpet was laid out last Wednesday in Al-Ahsa as a special groundbreaking ceremony was held for Tuaja Luxury Resorts, marking the start of a new chapter in Saudi Arabia’s rural tourism and hospitality sector. Slated to open by early 2027, three brand new resorts — Tuaja Premium Farm Resorts, Tuaja Eco Resorts, and Tuaja Adventure Resorts — will be operated by Hilton Worldwide. All will be clustered around a central area of Al-Ahsa, surrounded by lush picturesque farms.
Students organize science fair to bridge STEM access in Saudi Arabia

6 days ago | arabnews.com | Jasmine Bager

DHAHRAN: Two years ago, when freshmen Jungho Kang and Raahim Lone met during a group math project at the American School Dhahran, they quickly bonded over a shared love of STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) — and the realization that they wanted to be part of a science-centric competitive space. But as non-Saudis in the Kingdom, no such space existed for them. So, they built one from scratch.
Where We Are Going Today: Tar’fay cafe in Alkhobar

6 days ago | arabnews.pk | Jasmine Bager

Recipes for success: Chef Jonathan Bouthiaux of Banyan Tree Dubai offers advice and a tasty lobster recipe DUBAI: From Michelin-starred kitchens in France to luxury resorts across the globe, Chef Jonathan Bouthiaux has built a career defined by precision, creativity and a passion for sharing culinary stories. His journey began in Saint-Malo, Brittany, and took an unexpected turn through charity work in Africa, where cooking became more than a skill — it became a calling.
Where We Are Going Today: Tar’fay cafe in Alkhobar

6 days ago | arabnews.com | Jasmine Bager

In historic northern Alkhobar — where tradition and the contemporary collide — lies a quintessential Eastern Province cafe: The eclectic and quirky world of Tar’fay. A kaleidoscope of color and craft, the cafe is the best-kept local secret. Everything we tried was delicious — their famous cake slice, affectionately known as “cake heart of Khobar,” features a tiny red heart in the corner and goes for SR15 ($4).
Basmah Felemban unpacks memory, identity in Riyadh solo show ‘Vessel of Wreckage’

1 week ago | arabnews.pk | Jasmine Bager

RIYADH: Seasoned Saudi artist Basmah Felemban’s work will make you think. In her latest solo exhibition, “Vessel of Wreckage,” which runs at ATHR Gallery in Riyadh until June 26, she combines elements that many of us can relate to while being authentically, fully herself.
Basmah Felemban unpacks memory, identity in Riyadh solo show ‘Vessel of Wreckage’

1 week ago | arabnews.com | Jasmine Bager

REVIEW: Guy Ritchie’s ‘Fountain of Youth’ — ‘Indiana Jones’ wannabe fails miserably /node/2602715/lifestyle May 30, 2025 08:50 REVIEW: Guy Ritchie’s ‘Fountain of Youth’ — ‘Indiana Jones’ wannabe fails miserably DUBAI: You know those fake films you see in TV shows like “30 Rock” or, more recently, “The Studio”? Guy Ritchie’s latest misfire, “Fountain of Youth,” captures that vibe perfectly.
Rising Saudi Models Amira, Taleedah and Zahra Shine Against the Kingdom’s Stunning Desert Backdrop

1 week ago | voguearabia.com | Jasmine Bager

Located along the Red Sea, Desert Rock hotel is a real social media phenomenon, with luxury suites embedded within magnificent rock formations for an experience that feels both luxurious and otherworldly. Walking around, the topography stands as both a gateway to the past, and a portal to the future. Along the shores of the Red Sea, striking black desert sands, rich in volcanic minerals, stand as a testament to the region’s unique geology.
AlUla’s rawi historians tell tales as old as time

1 week ago | arabnews.com | Jasmine Bager

JEDDAH: In the timeless landscape of AlUla, stories are not only carved or marked into rock — they are carried in the hearts and voices of its people. Among those preserving and sharing memories is Aljawharah Ibrahim Abdulkarim, a rawi — or oral storyteller — in the heritage, culture and events department at the Royal Commission for AlUla. She told Arab News: “Several years ago I took a number of tour guiding courses and decided to pursue a career in this field.