Lifestyle
9.18.2023
Announcing his concert at AlUla on September 29, Bruno Mars is the latest in a series of superstars to perform in Saudi Arabia.
8.29.2023
In the run-up to the Asian Cup, the Euro winner is hoping to usher in a new era for Saudi football.
8.14.2023
The PSG striker is poised for a transfer to Al Hilal as reported by Saudi media outlets.
8.11.2023
Real Madrid’s summer mercato plans are being reshuffled as the search for a new goalkeeper becomes urgent.
7.28.2023
The 2022 Ballon d’Or winner kicked off his career with the Saudi club in the King Salman Club Cup with a goal and an assist.
7.21.2023
Say goodbye to burgers, hot dogs and slices of pizza… and make way for Tunisian street food! Sun-drenched snacks, tasty and filling, flavored with harissa and olive oil.
7.20.2023
Shopping in an oriental grocery store is an instant voyage! The scent of spices tickles your nose, the multitude of colors is ready to fill you with wonder, and the jars are just waiting to be discovered.
7.14.2023
The United Arab Emirates is one of the most popular tourist destinations the world over. The country has a subtropical climate, which means it has more than abundant sunshine. However, with the scorching heat of its summers, it’s crucial to choose the right time to be able to enjoy this country as much as possible.
7.13.2023
Comoros is the only Arab League country located entirely in the southern hemisphere, and its name means “moon” in Arabic. Yet, curiously, the most widely spoken language in the archipelago is not Arabic.
7.10.2023
In the mountainous regions of Kabylia in Algeria, Rachid Ibersiene lives at the frenetic pace of his artisan cheese dairy. His passion for cheese-making has not only resurrected an age-old tradition, but also infused it with the flavors of Swiss Gruyère and Dutch Gouda, with an Algerian touch.
7.6.2023
British Auction company Christie’s is set to host the largest exhibition of Arab art in London, featuring over 150 works from 1939 to 2023.
7.4.2023
A vague history In his book “Mediterranean Winter”, Robert D. Kaplan suggests that the tradition of wearing jasmine in Tunisia dates back to the Punic era. Other sources however believe that the plant was introduced to the country by Andalusian refugees in the 1600s, following the Reconquista. The exact origins of this Tunisian custom remain […]
7.3.2023
If you ever have the pleasure of visiting a Moroccan home, exploring Morocco itself or dining in a Moroccan restaurant, chances are you’ll be offered a cup of mint tea. Called Atay in Moroccan dialect, it occupies a special place in the kingdom’s culture.
6.28.2023
This is the most important festival in the Muslim calendar: Eid el Adha (or Eid el-Kebir). According to Muslim tradition, it commemorates the sacrifice that God asked Abraham to make in order to test his faith. It’s an important time for sharing and conviviality, and conviviality means… gastronomy! But what’s on your plate during Eid?
6.27.2023
In modern English, the word “Mecca” is often used metaphorically to describe a central place that attracts a large number of people or a center of an activity. This association stems from the fact that Mecca, located in Saudi Arabia, is the holiest Islamic city in the world and draws millions of pilgrims each year. At the heart of Mecca lies the Kaaba, a structure that holds great significance for Muslims. Here are five things you may not know about it:
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