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3 weeks ago | 
arab.news | Matt Ross |Nada Alturki |Shyama Krishna Kumar |Buraq Shabbir
KARACHI: A centuries-old staple of South Asian closets, the farshi shalwar, is back in Pakistan and ruling fashion trends this Eid Al-Fitr. The word “farshi” comes from the Persian word “farsh,” meaning “floor,” and the farshi shalwar, particularly popular in Pakistan and northern India, is characterized by its floor-length, flowing and wide, loose pants, creating a dramatic and graceful silhouette.
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1 month ago | 
arab.news | Nada Alturki |Ephrem Kossaify
Saudi envoy chairs landmark global conference, says barriers denying women equal rights must fall /node/2593134/saudi-arabia March 10, 2025 20:05 Saudi envoy chairs landmark global conference, says barriers denying women equal rights must fall Call from Abdulaziz Alwasil, Kingdom’s permanent representative to the UN, comes in New York at opening of 69th Commission on the Status of Women Jenna Riffi, a Saudi woman who became the youngest member of the NEOM megacity project team at age 16,...
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1 month ago | 
arab.news | Afshan Aziz |Jasmine Bager |Nada Alturki |Sulafa Alkhunaizi
Jeddah: The Homegrown Festival, recently held at Hayy Jameel, celebrated the 11th anniversary of the Homegrown Market, a platform supporting creative talent in Jeddah. The three-day event highlighted Arab creativity and culture, featuring emerging brands in fashion, jewelry and beauty. In addition to the marketplace, the festival included wellness and fitness activities by Lululemon, live DJ performances by MDLBEAST Radio, and a selection of local food and beverages.
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1 month ago | 
arabnews.com | Jasmine Bager |Nada Alturki |Sulafa Alkhunaizi
RIYADH/DAMMAM: Fashion designers and enthusiasts in Saudi Arabia are championing modest Ramadan-themed collections that aim to reflect the spirituality of the holy month.
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Dec 10, 2024 | 
arabnews.com | Nada Alturki
RIYADH: Riyadh Music Week festivities continue in the capital as the fifth annual Music Cities Awards were held in the Middle East for the first time on Dec. 8 at Mayadeen Village. A number of initiatives and foundations from across the globe took home wins for their work in creating transformations across communities through music.
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Dec 7, 2024 | 
arabnews.jp | Nada Alturki
‘Seeing Riyadh’ exhibition features photographs of Saudi Arabia’s capital down the years RIYADH: The eighth annual Misk Art Week began on Thursday and runs until Dec. 10, featuring a spectacular display of what is all the latest on the local art scene.
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Dec 6, 2024 | 
arabnews.com | Nada Alturki
Sulafa AlkhunaiziRIYADH: The Red Sea’s rich marine life depends on maintaining a balanced environment to protect biodiversity and delicate habitats, with the survival of each species closely tied to the health of its surroundings. This interdependence prompted a Saudi researcher to explore the critical role of algae in shifting ecosystems and investigate the impact of nighttime hypoxia on macroalgae and crustose algae, especially during the hot summer months.
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Dec 6, 2024 | 
arabnews.com | Nada Alturki
Saudi director Hassan El-Hejaili on filming with kids — and eggs /node/2582076/saudi-arabia December 06, 2024 21:25 Saudi director Hassan El-Hejaili on filming with kids — and eggs “In most Saudi films, kids are wise beyond their years,” El-Hejaili explained ALULA: Saudi filmmaker Hassan El-Hejaili offers a quirky, nostalgic portrayal of childhood mischief in his seven-minute short, “The Extraordinary Misadventures of the Amazing Boy Super-Blurry,” now screening at Jeddah’s Red Sea...
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Dec 4, 2024 | 
arab.news | Nada Alturki |Naimat Khan
Prominent artworks at Riyadh Metro stations blend daily life, creativity /node/2581400/art-culture December 03, 2024 17:00 Prominent artworks at Riyadh Metro stations blend daily life, creativity Masterpieces transform the daily commute into a celebration of art, architecture and creativity Since its launch in 2019, Riyadh Art has seamlessly integrated art into the urban fabric RIYADH: Riyadh Art, one of the world’s largest public art programs, has unveiled four monumental public artworks...
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Dec 3, 2024 | 
arabnews.com | Nada Alturki
RIYADH: Riyadh Art, one of the world’s largest public art programs, has unveiled four monumental public artworks with the launch of the Riyadh Metro, transforming stations into cultural landmarks. At the King Abdullah Financial District Metro Station, designed by the internationally acclaimed Zaha Hadid Architects, Alexander Calder’s “Janey Waney” takes center stage.
