RIYADH: “I can learn. I can work. I have feelings. I’m normal, just like you,” said 23-year-old Hattan to the audience at the Forum for Autism Consultants in Riyadh on Sunday. Hattan, who taught himself English through watching movies and playing video games, told the people assembled before him he had recently returned from a…
Celebrity stylist Kelly Lundberg offers fashion master class at Saudi Arabia’s KAEC JEDDAH: Celebrity stylist Kelly Lundberg concluded her final workshop at Views Hotel & Residences at the King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC) on Saturday. Lundberg, an entrepreneur, author and keynote speaker, has styled for many important events around the world including the BRIT Awards,…
RIYADH: The General Authority for Entertainment has indicated that the entertainment sector needs SR267 billion to build suitable infrastructure for entertainment across the Kingdom, with expected investments in the sector to reach SR18 billion annually, according to a 2018 report from Flanders Investment and Trade. Vox Cinemas, a subsidiary of UAE-based Majid Al Futtaim, was…
JEDDAH: Measles, one of the most infectious diseases known to man, is on the march again despite the efforts of health agencies that only a decade ago believed they were close to conquering the illness. Outbreaks of the disease, which is easily preventable by a single dose of measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine, have…
QATIF, Eastern Province: The Misk Art Institute has launched Tajalat initiative in Qatif as part of the central Awamiyah project to bring together visual artists from all across Saudi Arabia to carry a message of love by promoting the rich culture and heritage of the Kingdom. Misk Art Institute is one of Misk’s initiatives that…
RIYADH: Riyadh Municipality launched on April 10, the “Beautifying Riyadh’s Murals” events that aim to beautify public places and spheres in the capital city, as part of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030. The events, that witness the participation of top Saudi artists in the art of graffiti, are divided into two stages; the first consists of…
Hero for hire: Meet Saud Al-Hazzani, Saudi Arabia’s first professional cosplayer DUBAI: “Being creative in general, I think, kind of fades out as you grow up. It’s there, still, but it’s untouched.” Saud Al-Hazzani is discussing his, let’s say ‘niche,’ hobby — cosplay — and the reason why, in his early thirties, he quit his…
Hero for hire: Meet Saud Al-Hazzani, Saudi Arabia’s first professional cosplayer DUBAI: “Being creative in general, I think, kind of fades out as you grow up. It’s there, still, but it’s untouched.” Saud Al-Hazzani is discussing his, let’s say ‘niche,’ hobby — cosplay — and the reason why, in his early thirties, he quit his…
MANILA, Philippines: Archaeologists who discovered fossil bones and teeth of a previously unknown human species that thrived more than 50,000 years ago in the northern Philippines said Thursday they plan more diggings and called for better protection of the popular limestone cave complex where the remains were unearthed.Filipino archaeologist Armand Salvador Mijares said the discovery…
LOS ANGELES: Nipsey Hussle’s legacy as a persistent rapper, community activist, uniter, a doting father, a protective sibling and a loving son were underscored at his public memorial service on Thursday, with deeply personal testimonies from those closest to the rapper, including his actress-fiancee Lauren London, collaborator and dear friend Snoop Dogg and his mother,…
Life can be overwhelming at times, so it is always good idea to allow yourself a “time out” for a few minutes each day, to reflect on the events of that day or your thoughts. Headspace is a health care company that specializes in meditation. It offers an application, and related website, that is simple…
In his sixth book, Working: Researching, Interviewing, Writing, Robert A. Caro shares the methods and motivations he employs while writing biographies that are ever-centered on the nature of power in America. “Considering that the 83-year-old averages a book a decade, his fans might wonder whether Working will reset the clock that started in 2012, when…
WASHINGTON: An international scientific team on Wednesday announced a milestone in astrophysics — the first-ever photo of a black hole — using a global network of telescopes to gain insight into celestial objects with gravitational fields so strong no matter or light can escape.The team’s observations of the black hole at the center of Messier…
JAKARTA: Shanti Ramchand learned quickly what was expected when she began campaigning in Jakarta for Indonesia’s national parliament – distribute envelopes of cash at a small campaign event, and gift a motorcycle or an airconditioning unit to the community leader.Ramchand, an aspiring politician from the National Democrat Party, part of President Joko Widodo’s coalition, is…
In this book, Rania Abouzeid describes the people who suffer and endure in the Syrian civil war. “There is no better way to refocus on Syria than to read Abouzeid’s book. A freelance journalist who has covered the war since its inception, Abouzeid tells the story of the conflict through the life stories of individuals,”…
In 1919, British scientists led extraordinary expeditions to Brazil and Africa to test Albert Einstein’s revolutionary new theory of general relativity in what became the century’s most celebrated scientific experiment. The result ushered in a new era and made Einstein a global celebrity by confirming his dramatic prediction that the path of light rays would…
In 1919, British scientists led extraordinary expeditions to Brazil and Africa to test Albert Einstein’s revolutionary new theory of general relativity in what became the century’s most celebrated scientific experiment. The result ushered in a new era and made Einstein a global celebrity by confirming his dramatic prediction that the path of light rays would…
CHENNAI: Period pieces, even thrillers, stretching over several episodes have to be gripping to hold the attention of viewers. “Traitors,” the stylish Channel 4 series now streaming on Netflix, manages to do just that. Set in 1945, London is limping back to normality after the German Luftwaffe bombardment of the British capital and is desperately trying…
DUBAI: Jennifer Lopez released her latest music video on Sunday and chose to show off a larger-than-life outfit by a Dubai-based designer in the new clip. In the video for her new single “Medicine,” the singer wears a ruffled outfit by Dubai-based fashion label Amato Couture. Created by Filipino designer Furne One, the creative force…
DUBAI: Jennifer Lopez released her latest music video on Sunday and chose to show off a larger-than-life outfit by a Dubai-based designer in the new clip. In the video for her new single “Medicine,” the singer wears a ruffled outfit by Dubai-based fashion label Amato Couture. Created by Filipino designer Furne One, the creative force…
