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Vol. 12 Issue No. 29 | January 2022

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When Cinema Meets Al Balad

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Editor's Note Worldwide, winter is usually spent by the fireplace, wearing furry slippers and drinking hot chocolate topped with marshmallows.

Wintertime may not be the best weather time to enjoy picnics, but in Saudi it is a different story.

Editor-in-Chief @jawahertoinspire

EDITORIAL Managing Editor Jawaher Zahran Assistant Editor Faiza Arshad

Saudis get excited for the winter season. Every year, they patiently wait for it to go outdoors. I think it is the best time for a family picnic as the temperatures decreasing. People go to the seaside, escape to the desert or camp in the mountains.

It's the camping season (AKA Barr season). In short, it is all about the outdoors. I personally enjoy the chilly breeze in Jeddah.

Why Do We Love Winter?

The editor posing at the red carpet after getting accredited to cover the first Red Sea International Film Festival in Jeddah.

The editor with whom The editor was star-struck posing with the Egyptian Actress Hind Sabri.

That said, the idea of naming this winter's issue 'winter picnic' hit me as I was thinking of a theme.

Enjoy browsing this winter's edition of amazing events highlights, best beauty buys, and a wintry escape to Al Aula.

With Love,

TV personality Danya Al Shafei, wearing a stunning sequined pink dress, is posing with the editor at the RSIFF Awards Ceremony.

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Contents 4# Events Flashbacks

Tokyo Olympics 2021 91 National Day Theme Riyadh Winter wonderland 2021 Formula1 Grand Prix 2021 Justin Bieber in Jeddah Red Sea Film Festival 2021

5# Beauty For YOU

Best Beauty Buy and More

8# Fashion For YOU

Winter 2021 Fashion Trends

11# YOU THEME TOPIC

Al-Ula: Unveiling the Unspoken World of Wonder

ABOUT THE COVER PHOTO

Photo By Jawaher Zahran (Editor) Photo taken at Jeddah, Albalad

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EVENTS FLASHBACK CALENDAR

The past six months of 2021 were quite eventful, with different festivities in the fields from sports, entertainment, and cinema. Let's have a flashback on some of the worthremembering global events with more happening locally.

23 Jul - 08 Aug

23 Sep

Tokyo Olympics 2021

It's Home To Us

The Tokyo Olympics 2020 was postponed last year due to the Coronavirus pandemic. This year, however, the Olympic games have started from the 23rd of July until the 8th of August.

The team responsible for Saudi National Day keeps getting creative. The 2021 theme for 91 National Day was titled “Heya Lana Dar” or, in English, “It’s Home to Us.” The concept of home is also broader than just a residence or a house containing us.

This time, a total 10 of Olympians from Saudi Arabia, competing in various sports from both genders.

The participating Saudi athletes are Yasmeen Al Dabbagh, Tahani Al Qahtani, Hussien Alireza, and Mazen Al Yaseen, to name a few.

It is also the first Olympics event with the largest delegation of male and female flag bearers to promote gender equality.

This year’s identity focused on humans and the big projects that shaped our prospects with vision 2030. It included cheerful, colorful illustrations available on different items like T-shirts, phone covers, coffee bottles, and more

27 Oct - 31 Mar Riyadh's Winter Wonderland 2021 As part of the Riyadh Season, Riyadh Winter Wonderland kicked off on the 27th of October and will continue until March 2022.

The Winter Wonderland includes 103 games and six different areas, such as Magic Box, Horror Adventures, Snow Forest, Dreamland Carnival, and Wonder Road.These areas include activities like Skyloop, Horror House and more. Riyadh's Winter Wonderland is a lovely winter outing for the whole family.

03 Dec - 05 Dec Saudi's First Formula 1 Grand Prix For the first time, history was made. Jeddah city hosted the biggest Formula 1 event, Saudi Arabia Grand Prix. The rush of adrenaline and the sound of fast engines were magnificent. Jeddah Corniche Circuit, the world’s fastest circuit, witnessed a great attendance and crowd, including VIPs, influencers, and F1 fans.

The first two days included practice and qualifying sessions, sprint challenges, and memorable musical concerts with stars like Justin Bieber. The final race wins of the Saudi Arabian STC Grand Prix trophy was held on December 5th. It was

to win the Saudi Arabian STC Grand Prix trophy was held on December 5th. It was a fire of excitement in the presence of HRH Crown Prince Mohamed Bin Salman. With an average speed of 252 km/hr and 27 turns, the challenge of winning was real.

At last, the British racer and the driver of Mercedes 44, Lewis Hamilton, made his victory by winning against Max Verstappen from the Netherlands.

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05 Dec

Justin Bieber Performed in Jeddah for the First Time

as part of Jeddah's record-breaking Formula 1 Grand Prix, saying in an Instagram caption, "Thank you, Saudi Arabia."

The 1st International Red Sea Film Festival in the Heart of Jeddah

06 Dec - 15 Dec

After a year of postponement, the Red Sea International kicked off its opening ceremony on December 6th and continued until December 15th. On the first day, there was an excellent attendance of the biggest movie stars, such as Hilary Swank, Yusra, Hend Sabri, Laila Eluwi, Elham Shahin, Bushra, and more.

Every day, there was a full schedule of premiere screenings, actors’ conversation sessions, and more.

Red Carpet Fashion

Mira Abdel Aziz

Cynthia Sam

Salma Abu Deif

The closing awards ceremony of the Red Sea Film Festival was on December 13th, in partnership with MBC Group, Vox Cinemas, and Saudia Airlines. The festival competition included 16 feature films, 18 short films, and 21 immersive VR projects.

Fatima Al Momen

Yasmine Sabri

The Best Saudi Film Award goes to the movie ‘Rupture’ directed by Hamzah Jamjoom.

The Best Actor Award goes to Adam Ali for his role in Europa, whereas the Best Actress Award goes to Arawinda Kirana for her role in YUNI. The best director was Haidar Rashid, who directed Europa. The best Screenplay goes to Mano Khalil for the ‘Neighbors’ movie, and finally, the best film was for BRIGHTON 4TH by Levan Koguashvili.

The film festival also included musical concerts and DJ nights at Al Baghdadiyah Al Gharbiya.

Mila AlZahrani

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BEAUTY FOR YOU Lip Sleeping Mask

Eye Patches Puffy eyes? We've all been there. But there's a quick fix. Try DetoxifiEye

by Pixi. It includes 30 pairs of eye patches to help depuff your eye.

Just like how you prep Editor’s your skin for the Pick evening, your lips may need a night mask, too.

If you have undereye circles, you can use another type of eye patches from the same brand called BeautifiEye.

Try The Lip Sleeping Mask Intense Nourishing Lip Care from the Sephora collection. They also come in flavors like Vanilla or Strawberry.

Available at Sephora

SR 144

Available at Sephora

SR 39

Tear-Off Sponges

Lens Applicator

Tear-off Sponges are an innovative way to clean your makeup. All you need to do is to tear a piece of sponge.

A lens applicator is a great tool when applying contact lenses. Since you don’t need to use your hand, it makes the lens application way easier and more hygienic if you come to think of it.

Picked by The Editor

In the section, find the best beauty and lifestyle buys you can have at your local stores or even online.

Available online

at varied prices

How to Use: 1 Dampen the sponge in water.

2) Add drops of your makeup cleanser solution.

3) Apply on the skin in circular motions. For stubborn makeup, hold for a few seconds.

Available online

at varied prices

Edit Picokr’s

Pen Loop Holder Sticking a pen to any notebook made easy.

Now you can get a pen loop holder to accessorize your planners. They come in different colors and styles. Never lose a pen again! It

White Barn Candles We all love these 3-wick scented candles because who doesn’t?

Available online

at varied prices

Founded in 1998, the White Barn collection of candles come with sophisticated fragrances, neutral wax colors that suit every room in your house.

Available at Bath and Body Works

at varied prices

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Theme Topic

AlUla: Unveiling The Unspoken World of Wonder

by Rozina

ISSUE # 29 - WINTER PICNIC Alula - The land of Natural Arches - was once a crossroad of civilizations, preserving the fragrance of ancient cultures whose history extends back thousands of years. Alula is an eloquent symbol of the extraordinary, with its historical, archaeological wonders and abundant cultural heritage. Being one of the oldest cities in the Arabian Peninsula, Alula is rich in human heritage that visitors look forward to witnessing its thousand miracles.

With relics of forgotten history that whisper stories of the ancientry, we can easily immerse ourselves in an unspoken world of wonder.

‘In every Grain of sand there is a story of earth.’

Your Checklist to the Must-Visit Places Hegra

The place is distinguished by incredible sandstone and rocky formations, which reflect the beauty of the golden desert and the palm-filled oasis valleys, making it a distinctive destination for nature lovers. The rock formations themselves are unique. It is no wonder that prehistoric humans chose these amorphous rocks to be the canvas for their masterpieces.

Petroglyphs with inscriptions and drawings of camels can be seen everywhere. The epicurean culture has a spell that bounded my mind. I would call it the special place I have discovered.

Getting Around Alula is situated in the northwest of Saudi Arabia in Medina province. It can be easily accessed in 30 minutes from Prince Abdul Majeed bin AbdulAziz Airport, Alula.

This airport is well connected with flights from big cities like Riyadh, Dammam, and Jeddah.

Recently International flights from Dubai and Kuwait to Alula have been launched, which will bring guests from all over the world to this wonderful hidden gem of Saudi Arabia. Arriving at the airport, you can find taxi services and car rentals.

Hegra is Saudi Arabia's first UNESCO World Heritage Site, also known as Al Hijr. There is evidence of the human presence and use of the site dating back beyond the 1st millennium BC. It was an important city of Nabataean civilization dating back over 2000 years ago. Over 110 remarkably well-preserved tombs carved out of sandstone are set in the aridest desert landscapes imaginable.

These tombs - elaborately ornamented facades are the skilled work of the ancient Nabatean civilization. Don't miss the chance to book a tour on ExperienceAlUla website to hear the stories of ancient wonder. A two-hour tour takes you to ancient Hijazi railway station, then to Jabal Ithlib, Jabal Ahmar, and the show stopper, Qasr Al Farid.

The iconic tomb Qasr Al Farid is the largest tomb which is 72 feet tall which is the tomb of Lihyan, son of Kuza.

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A visit to Jabal Ikmah offers a glimpse into the past, a plethora of scripts, and rock art in Saudi Arabia. The combined Dadan and Jabal Ikmah tour allows you to explore both sites. You can book these tours through experiencealula website.

The Old Town AlUla Old Town is a heritage site that features the remnants of mud-brick buildings revealing 900 old houses and 400 old shops dated back to the 10th Century. You can visit the old town by taking the tours from experiencealula.com. A one-hour tour will immerse you in local culture and history. Afterwards, you can explore Market Street (open from 3 pm - 11 pm daily). This town was inhabited until the 1980s.

Elephant Rock Nestled in the golden desert sand, Jabal Al Feel, also known as Elephant Rock, is one of the famous geological marvels of Alula.

The enormous body connects to a slimmer ‘trunk’ that bulges in just the right areas, looking like a giant elephant. The height of this rock is about 52 meters high, surrounded by hundreds of rock monoliths.

This awe-inspiring spot is a free spot to experience marvelous sunset or sunrise. During evenings, you can find cafes with ensconced viewing areas to sit and enjoy the phenomenal view of wind-eroded rock mammoth.

Dadan & Jabal Ikmah It is said that the people of Lihyans established their capital here and named it 'Dadan' in the 7th Century BC. Dadan was one of the most developed cities of the Arabian Peninsula in the first millennium BC. Jabal Ikmah, the largest open-air library, is filled with hundreds of inscriptions and writings from the Dadanite and Lihyanite periods.

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Located in pristine Ashar Valley, Maraya is the Guinness World Record holder for the world's largest mirrored building, shining brightly like a diamond in the desert. The entire surface is covered with mirrors, reflecting the desert landscapes and ever-present clear blue skies. Britain’s moved beloved Michelin star chef Jason Atherton to open his restaurant on the rooftop of Maraya, ,naming it Maraya Social.

Pump Up The Adrenaline Rush Surprise! Al-Ula has a variety of activities for adventureseekers. Whether you're an extreme adrenaline junkie or just looking for a bit of rush, Al-Ula has it all. Experience AlUla and Husaak Adventures have curated a range of unique thrills allowing visitors to enjoy the striking landscapes on offer. You can check these websites to find what do they offer.

Your Thrill Bucket List At AlUla Zipline Hiking Stargazing Cycle Trail Camping Outdoors Hot Air Balloon Helicopter Ride Adventure Trail Volcano Hike For a stunning aerial view, take a helicopter ride for 30 mins which will leave you mesmerized by the beauty of the skies.

When Elegant Meets The Exotic Where to Stay To be in the middle of it all, you will have to pony up! Habitas Alula opened the door last month. Located in the Ashar Valley, Habitas Alula is the newest place where nature inspires creative expression, human connection, and the pursuit of adventure.

Other handpicks are the Shaden Resort Alula and Sahary Resort Alula, which have been open since 2019. Not to forget Alula RV Canyon parks - a collection of flickering airstream caravans provides an alternative solution for those budget travelers.

Courtesy to dotwnews.com

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A picnic is a state of mind and can be made anywhere.

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