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Hajj, the annual pilgrimage to the holy city of Makkah, stands as one of the five pillars of Islam, and its significance transcends the physical act of circumambulating the Ka’bah. Beyond the rituals and sacred sites, Hajj is a profound journey that yields multifaceted benefits, fostering spiritual, mental, and emotional growth. At the heart of […]
Al Ula native, Afrah Al-Harbi is the first Saudi woman to pilot hot-air balloons in the country. Having piloted them 55 times already, she became the first Saudi woman to obtain a license to navigate these aircrafts, as well as the youngest person ever to do so. Trained by the Saudi Arabian Hot-Air Ballooning Federation […]
The new Shariah-compliant halal investing platform, Wahed, opened its first branch on London’s Baker Street. Located opposite a branch of HSBC, the fintech startup is backed by Aramco, a Saudi petroleum company with an annual revenue of over $350 billion. Hoping to target the almost 4 million Muslims in the UK, the vision is to […]
Tourism in Saudi Arabia may not have been a thing in the past, but things are changing rapidly as the country aims to welcome a stream of tourists over the coming years. With entire archaeological cities, many UNESCO World Heritage sites and a culture unlike any you’ve seen before, Saudi Arabia is well equipped to […]
Words: Rabi’ah. M “I believe it’s about specialising in serving people with disabilities… Princess Dania Al Saud “Dedicating herself to the welfare of the community, Saudi royal Princess Dania Al Saud believes people with disabilities deserve better opportunities. She talks about the influence of her mother; her strengths and maintaining a positive outlook.” There is […]
