ISSUE #30 - Virtuosity

Vol. 12 Issue No. 30 | August 2022

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Editor's Note

Who Do We Call a 'Virtuoso'?

This happened!

The Editor made it to F1 Grand Prix

The editor was at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix held in March 2022 in Jeddah.

Hearing the sound of racing cars was beyond epic.

Editor-in-Chief @jawahertoinspire

Welcome to the 'virtuosity' issue!

Let me tell you why I chose this title in particular and why it is important. To know its importance, we need to understand the meaning of the word first.

Virtuosity, in definition, means the skill or the mastery you have in a particular craft. I chose it because is it crucial to recognize the virtuosos among us. May they be filmmakers, artists, designers or musicians.

What do they all have in common? They are all skilled in what they do. Skill is what makes them stand out from the rest.

In this issue, we celebrate virtuosity as I have featured two talents, one is a documentary filmmaker, and the other is a bespoke designer.

The editor with whom

Enjoy Browsing!

With Love,

The editor was posing with the bloggers ‘Saudi Reporters’ at F1.

EDITORIAL Managing Editor Jawaher Zahran Assistant Editor Faiza Arshad

S? NT E M OMURS! C Y AN D YO E N V HA SE

V I R T U O S I TIssue Y

Contents 4# Events Flashbacks Rally Dakar 2022 Calvary Fashion Show Joy Awards 2022 The First Founding Day Rally Jameel for Ladies Jeddah Season 2022

5# Beauty For YOU

Sulfate-free Shampoos Under SR 100 Beauty Buys and more

7# Reads for YOU

Best Summer Reads

8# Travel for YOU

Golf Palace Health Retreat

10# Exclusive Feature

The Filmmaker Abdulaziz Saleh Iyad Naja : Bespoke Designer

14# Games Crossword

ABOUT THE COVER PHOTO Photographed by Jawaher Zahran Photo Inspiraion A conceptual photo about the interconnection of things , which is represented using colorful wooden sticks in a shape of a fan.

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EVENTS FLASHBACK CALENDAR

2022 was eventful from the beginning. January alone had many newsworthy events, followed by February and March. In May, the biggest event of the year took place, Jeddah Season.

Jan 27

Jan 01- Jan 14

The First Calvary Fashion Show

Rally Dakar 2022

The renowned Italian house, Dolce And Gabbana, joined forces with Al-Ula to host a oneof-a-kind fashion cavalry show as part of its winter festival.

The annual Saudi Dakar Rally 2022, in its 3rd edition, kicked off on January 1st in the presence of Hail governor. Climbing up the golden dunes, Dakar Rally lasted until January 14th going through 11 different stages and routes.

Starting from Jeddah, the Dakar race went through Hail, Qaisumah, Riyadh, Ad Dawadmi, Wadi Al Dawasir, and Bisha.

Situated at the Ikmah, This highend fashion show celebrated the traditional Arabian horses with an exclusive haute couture collection by Alta Moda, Alta Sartoria, and Alta Gioielleria on Jan the 27th.

The race included six vehicle categories as trucks, quad bikes, light desert vehicles, and Dakar Classic Category. More than 650 competitors from 70 nationalities participated in this year’s Rally to win the biggest prizes.

Moreover, visitors got the chance to meet the Italian master tailor and pick from the one-of-a-kind D&G collection at the Maraya Theatre from 28 to 30 of Jan.

Feb 22

Jan 27

Joy Awards 2022 Stunned Fans

Saudi’s First Founding Day

Photo Credit by // The National

Joy Awards is the most significant entertainment awards ceremony to honor entertainers of all levels.

Joy Awards 2022, in its second edition, illuminated Riyadh Boulevard with a great appearance of the biggest stars and prominent figures from the globe, the Arab world, and Saudi Arabia.

The glorious night was attended by celebrities like John Travolta, Salman Khan, Nancy Ajram, Asala, Ahlam, Nadine Njiem, Donia Samir Ghanim, and many more.

The purple carpet beautified the atmosphere as the stars walked in full glam.

At Baker Al Sheddi theatre, the ceremony featured 13 awards from various categories such as cinema, music, sports and other joy creations. The awardees were Asala (as the favorite female singer), Mohammed Henedy (as favorite cinematic male actor), Yagoub Al Farhan (as favorite male TV actor), and Yasmeen Al Dabbag (as favorite female athlete).

February 22nd marked a new historic day for Saudi this year. In 1727 February 22nd, the first Saudi state was founded. Since then, Three centuries of pride have passed.

On the first founding day, people (including influencers) aimed to celebrate it by dressing in traditional attire, showcasing the beautiful heritage of all regions in Saudi Arabia.

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Mar 16 - Mar 19 Rally Jameel: The First Women Rally in Saudi Arabia The sports scene has been highly increasing in Saudi Arabia, including the participation of female figures. In the Month of Women, Rally Jameel, the women's first-ever offroad navigation, kickstarted from 16 to 19th of March.

The rally was about a team of two ladies, driving 4X4, to navigate through the beautiful desert routes from Hail province, Al Shagra to the capital of Riyadh. Rally Jameel is also supported by Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation and HRH Reema Bint Bandar.

May 01 - Jul 02

15 Nationalities participated in the Rally

Jeddah Season 2022 Got 6 Million Visitors After two years of the COVID pandemic, the second edition of Jeddah Season was back in May 2022, with the title “Our Lovely Days.”

From May to June, the season will witness 60 days of fun at nine entertainment zones with over 2800 events.

The nine zones will be such as, Al Jawharah Stadium, Superdome, Jeddah Art Promenade, Jeddah Yacht Club, Jeddah Jungle, Al Balad, City Walk, Jeddah Pier, and Prince Majed Park.

The season highlights were Cirque De Soliel, K-pop performances, concerts by artists like Elisa, AbdulMajeed, toy Festival, and much more.

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SR 60.70

Brazilian Keratin Therapy

BEAUTY FOR YOU

Brazilian Keratin Therapy is a powerful shampoo with a sulfate-free formula. It includes keratin protein, avocado and coconut oil.

This unique formula protects your hair color while softening and adding shine to it.

Perfect for tangled, dull hair.

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Herbal Essences Herbal Essences BioRenew Sulfate-Free and Color Protect with Potent Aloe + Mango is a money-saving option for your dyed hair.

SR 17.55

It is also a great choice for dry and frizzy hair hydrating and smoothing your hair while using real botanicals.

Your Guide to

Sulfate-Free Shampoos Under SR 100

Have you ever wondered why your hair acts out after a shower? You may be using the wrong type of Shampoo.

Love Beauty and Planet are eco-friendly, vegan shampoos using natural ingredients.

Most shampoos include ‘Sodium Sulfate,” which creates lather but is also a harsh chemical compound that reacts with your hair leading to unfavorable results. If you have color-treated or damaged hair, you may want to try sulfate-free shampoos.

With every rinse, you can give love to the planet. There are Murumuru Butter and Rose, Coconut water, and others. Perfect for color-treated hair.

SR 42.05

Best Buys Hot & Cold Bag

Editor’s Pick

This is not your average hot/cold pack. This convenient fabric bag can be either placed in the fridge or in the microwave.

Use RexiCare Ice Bag. Available at Noon.com

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Garnier The Garnier Whole Blends Collection are another option of sulfate-free shampoos.

This shampoo can fix the very damaged hair with its honey and beeswax formula.

SR 35.41

Brow Microfilling Pen You will not need your regular brow pen. All you need is a product that fills and sharpen your brow while looking so natural.

Use Brow Microfilling Pen from Benefit Available at Sephora

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BEST SUMMER READS

Every Summer After

The Stationery Shop "The Stationery Shop'' is a romantic, heartfelt tale by award-winning author Marjan Kamali.

The story is about romance, literature, and suspense taking place in 1953 in Tehran.

Roya, a teenager, meets handsome Bahman at a stationery shop. They fell for each other and were about to get married. But on the eve of their marriage, Bahman Disappeared.

Sadly, Roya had to move on to another man. But will they ever meet again? And what will happen when they meet again?

"Every Summer After" is a novel by Carley Fortune, an award-winning Canadian author. It is a story of contemporary romance, friendship, and summer.

One phone call turned Percy's life upside down - making her spend six summers with a man she'd never thought she'd love. And, she had only one weekend to make it right.

Reads for YOU

Love & Gelato

'Love and Gelato' is a novel by bestselling author Jenna Evans Welch. It is a story of love, mystery, and adventure. The main protagonist is Lina Emerson, a young college girl.

After her mother's passing, Lina goes to Italy to fulfill her mother's wish and to meet her father. Then, she meets charming Ren and unveils a world of secrets.

People We Meet on Vacation This is the ultimate beach read from the New York Times Bestselling Author, Emily Henry.

The story revolves around two best friends, Alex and Poppy. Every summer they vacation together for a week, until something goes terribly wrong. How will Poppy fix everything in just one more week of vacation?

People come to Italy for love and gelato, someone tells her, but sometimes they discover much more.

The Midnight Library ‘The Midnight library ‘ is a thought-provoking novel by the English author Matt Haig.

The story is about a 30something-year-old woman who comes across The Midnight Library. In this library full of endless shelves, she discovers what is it like to live different lives.

What could your life be like if you made a different choice? Would it have been better? Or worse?

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Travel for YOU

The Golf Palace Health Retreat

by Rozina Mustafa

The Golf Palace Health Retreat is Saudi’s first Royal Lifestyle retreat, located at King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC), overlooking the Red Sea and the Royal Greens 18 holes Golf and Country Club.

This health retreat aims for you and your family to be healthier and improve your overall well-being.

The Golf palace focuses on your physical health, mind, and body as they interconnect and affect each other tremendously. It is also a place to detox, de-Stress and cleanse the body inside and out. For this reason, they offer a variety of programs such as weight loss, detox, medical recovery or preparation, and Corporate Well-being.

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Healthy Body Mind & Soul For instance, there is a program consisting of fresh, nutritious daily juices and a delicious plant-based diet. Other facilities related to mind and body include yoga, Pilates, meditation, and breathing workshops. All of that can help you relax and rejuvenate.

Holistic Approach The Health Retreat relies on the holistic approach: the connection between the mind and body. This connection affects a person's thoughts, attitudes, behaviors, and physical health.

"A holistic approach to well-being involves bringing mental, physical, and emotional/spiritual aspects of the self into Balance to create Harmony and Health."

Program Details There are intensive programs ranging from 3 Days up to 14 Days for private groups, and you can tailor each program to your needs.

To kickstart your weight loss journey, join the 3day program. For an intense weight loss program, 7-14 days is recommended. Exercises are also customized to your preferences, whether you are a beginner or looking for something extreme.

Retreats for Families Sandy Donnelly, an International Wellbeing Coach from the UK, leads the programs to ensure everyone has a personal experience.

Moreover, the Golf Palace is a perfect luxurious and relaxing spot with its six executive suites for you and your family to have a mental escape. Your family retreat includes fun fitness, mindfulness, and even cooking workshops.

Mob: +96650 368 0808

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Exclusive Feature

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Al Jakar is a short historical documentary film directed by Abdulaziz Saleh. Produced in 2020, the film talks about an ancient annual race that used to be held at the Jeddah seaport in the early nineteenth century. In the meantime, old ships are docked in that place, sometimes referred to as "Al Sanabeek" cemetery.

In December 2021, the film was successfully screened at the first Red Sea International Film Festival. YOU Newsletter had the pleasure to interview the maker of the film exclusively.

YOU: Al Jakar sounds like an interesting documentary, what was your inspiration?

AS: It was the history of the name itself. I used to know AlJaker only between car challenges, so it was new to me that this name has a long history starting with sailing boats race.

YOU: What does “AlJakar” mean and why did you pick this title?

AS: I chose it because it was so commonly used in cars, but I didn't know the history of it is dated back to more than 100 years.

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YOU: Why do you think people should know about it?

AS: The first supporters were my teachers, Miss Dania Alhmerany, Miss Dania Nasef, Mr. Talal Aljabrey, and then my team.

AS: So they know how there families used to live in Jeddah.

YOU: How long did it take you to film it?

AS: Around 40 days.

YOU: What was the challenges you faced to produce it?

AS: The production time and post-production.

YOU: By watching the trailer, the story seems mysterious and intriguing, what’s the concept of it?

AS: The film shows some history that seems to be forgotten in Jeddah city.

YOU: What message do you aim to deliver to the viewers through this film?

AS: To give life to old pictures.

YOU: How did it feel being picked for the Red Sea Film Festival?

AS: "I still don't believe that," playfully answered.

YOU: As a director, what comments or reviews did you receive on the film?

AS: Not much because it wasn't shown in a big festival like this before, so I hope to receive feedback after that.

The film shows some history that seems to be forgotten in Jeddah city.

YOU Feature

The Bespoke Designer Iyad Naja

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Iyad Naja is a Lebanese Bespoke Designer. His designs revolve around the beauty of the Arabic Calligraphy curves. From that, he found his personal style with materials such as iron and concrete.

However, Iyad does not just create beautiful art to sell, but he does valuable functional art producing sculptures for everyday items. "I create what I feel, and when I'm done making a particular idea, I go to another," said Iyad. "I showcase a piece that I have been working on for years to reach this point," he added.

I don't just create beautiful art to sell.

I create functional art.

Growing up in his grandma's house, who also happened to be a poet, and majored in Arabic Literature, inspired him to work with the Arabic Alphabet.

"Communicating in the Arabic Language was important to my grandma," added Naja.

In honor of his grandmother, he produced tangible designs with Arabic poetry and moving stories he used to listen to when visiting her. He was able to make different designs, from poetic statements to Quranic verses. One example was "Tal Intizari" (or in English, I've been waiting for so long.)

Iyad studied Graphic Design for his bachelor's at Lebanese American University. Yet, to elevate his craftsmanship, he earned his master's degree in Islamic Art & Archeticure.

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He is called "Iron Man" since he works with iron. "Iron is the hardest metal, but I bend iron to give it some warmth and soul," Iyad clarified.

Iyad appreciates craftsmen and the city of Beirut. Beirut is constantly being built, which gives the place resilience and continuity.

Iyad also adds meaning to his designs, such as writing on mirrors. "I write flirty statements as if the mirror is flirting with you when you look at it."

For this notion, Iyad produced his Beirut collection made of unfinished material like cement blended with cooper.

Learning about the rules of Arabic calligraphy gave Iyad an edge in his work. "This has given me a superpower."

In one design, he used three fonts such as Thuluth, Kufi, and Nastaliq. In a second design, he used Alnoor verse in a work of about 5 meters long.

"You can only read the verse when you stand right in front of the design," he explained.

In a different work, he used a Thuluth font in a harmonious design which looked like one pattern that states, "I ask you for heaven and to protect me from fire."

I bend the solid iron to give it warmth and soul.

When it comes to his future plans, Iyad has so much in mind. He would like to make his 2.0 expansion, academic affiliations and a virtual museum. "I would like to create my encyclopedia, online courses and workshops." He added, " I want to make a link between my work and the academic field."

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