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Summer Fashion Guide

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Cover Photographed by: Jawaher Zahran

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It’s ALL About Empowerment...

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he word empowerment is a very deep word that

needs to be considered. We all need to be empowered, and I believe, all segments of society need to be empowered. That is why I decided to make the issue of this summer season about Empowerment.

I am part of a support group on Facebook for Women Empowerment that supports and empower women all around the globe. As nowadays, we really need women and men to understand what empowerment really is and how we can empower each other to lead the best lives.

Enjoy this season’s issue of the theme Empowerment and reading many topics in travel, health, fashion and society.

Spread the Word. Make a Change!

With Peace & Love, Jawaher Zahran

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE: EVENTS HIGHLIGHTS Graphic Design Exhibition 2014 Fawanis Bazaar at Hilton

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TRAVEL Top 10 countries to visit this summer

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FASHION What’s In This Summer?

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HEALTH Fruits & Veggies and Body Organs

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SOCIAL What to post on Instagram?

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THEME TOPIC

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Women Empowerment Video Poll Findings

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Graphic Design Exhibition 2014

Events Highlights in Jeddah

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he graphic design exhibition took place on the 26 and 27 of May, 2014. There were a lot of unique booths in this event

celebrating the creative graduating batch of students of Dar Al Hekma University. This event is one of the magnificent events that happens in the university’s history.

One of the graduates, Rawan Khogeer , had a unique idea of showcasing the businesses of

the “Social Media traders” as she likes to call them. She explained how these businesses started from Social Media.

Another graduate, Maram Alesayi , a motion graphic designer, introduced the food of the mind which was reading while Jomanah Ghandorah talked about the next big thing which was technology, among many others.

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Fawanis Show

At Hilton Hall

The holy month of Ramadan is known to be the host of many bazaars. The purpose of these events is to entertain fasters of Ramadan at night time. The merchandise of these show rooms usually represents Ramadan customs and traditions such as Abayas, Thobs and tea or coffee sets.

This Ramadan was very much the same as any other!

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awanis bazaar is no different than any Ramadanian bazaar you would attend. The name means “the lambs of Ramadan” in the Arabic language. However, it gives the shopper a variety of options to buy from. It ranged from chocolate shops, accessories, furniture pieces , dresses and perfumes. In fact, you would find anything you would think of!

The entrance of the hall was very festive and welcomed the guests by the sound of the traditional Syrian drummers that echoed from every angle. They danced and sang beautifully in front of the crowd.

Events Highlights in Jeddah

These places are actually a meeting point for friends, and beloved ones where they hanged out together and wander around booths or set at cafes.

It was a bazaar for females of any age, young or old, that suits all tastes of the general public. h This Watc o Vide ent Segm

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Travel for YOU

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he summer is getting hotter and hotter! And of course, it is the traveling season where everyone gets so excited.

Before you pack your suitcases or book your flight, take a look at the YOU! List of countries that will help you decide on your next travel.

From a range of sources, YOU! Newsletter has picked for YOU the Top 10 countries you should visit this summer.

Here are the top 10 list beginning from the most must-visit country to the least one.

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#1 Brazil

The world cup is probably behind Brazil’s popularity these days that made it the top of the list of countries in all of the travel guides in 2014.

Brazil is one of the emerging countries in economic prosperity. It is also famous for the tasty Brazilian coffee beans. You might as well visit the Amazon river.

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Turkey

Turkey has always been a destination that people all over world wish to visit given the fact of the charming Turkish city, Istanbul.

It is a mixture between the east and the west, a mix between Europe and Asia. It is a cultural place!

#5 Scotland If you are a fan of the English countryside, then may be you should consider going to Scotland, too.

Scotland is a place of history, castles, traditions and even nature and nice weather.

#2Mexico Mexico is probably famous for cowboy hats and nachos. Well, that’s right! It is also a country that loves music, dancing and singing.

Mexico is a place of magic, adventure and charm from its beaches, cuisine and warm weather.

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Japan

Japan is definitely well-known for their sushi, chopsticks and the kimono.

It will expose you to a whole new level from their unique culture, development to their astonishing buildings and houses. You will even enjoy their cherry blossoms everywhere!

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Antarctica

Maybe this place is a bit off the edge, but who’s to say you can’t go there?!

If you have some goals to go to places, then that rarely-visited place can go on your list.

Explore this part of the earth, live in snow houses and dance with penguins!

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Sweden Sweden is a European country that not much talked about. However, it s a country that you would want to visit. It is famous for having ice hotels, delicious meatballs and of course don’t forget Ikea.

Enjoy the Swedish nature, the modern cities and their cool weather.

#8 Caribbean

Of course you have heard of Pirates of the Caribbean, but the only difference is that there is no piracy involved here.

If you are a fan of beaches, palm trees and white-sand islands, then explore the beauty of the Caribbean sea and its islands. Enjoy swimming, riding on a sea voyage and many more!

#9Macedonia

Macedonia is located in southeastern Europe in the Balkan area.

If you haven’t been to this part of Europe, then you may pay Macedonia a visit.

It is full of cool hostels, ancient history and tourist sites. One of the famous sites is Lake Orchid, Mavrovo ski area and ancient Stobi.

#10 India

When we head the word “India,” what comes to mind is Bollywood movies, sari, elephants and Taj Mahal. India is one of the prosperous countries in economy along with Brazil and China.

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Taj Mahal is definitely a must-see site along with other places like Kashmir and mount Everest.

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Fruits & Veggies

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There is a good reason why certain fruits and veggies look the way they do. Well, here’s the answer why and the relation between their shapes and your body organs. You would be astonished at this!

Tomato & Heart

Carrot & Eye

Researches have shown that tomatoes exactly look like the heart muscle when it is open. Tomato is also good for the heart.

Banana & Teeth Bananas look like a teeth smiling to an extent. A Banana also contains Potassium that is good for teeth’s strength.

When the carrot is chopped, you will see inside circles that actually look like the eye’s lens. Carrots were also proven to be good for the sight.

Walnut & Brain Walnut looks 12 exactly like the two brain hemispheres.

Studies also showed that walnut can help develop the nerve cells in the brain.

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What to Post on Instagram?

In today’s social media world, Instagram has become the most trending and popular app in every phone. It is used more than Facebook and Twitter altogether.

YOU! Newsletter has decided to show you do’s and don’ts of what you post to guarantee some likes!

#1 The Landscape Pictures of landscape are pleasant to look at on Instagram. Pics of clouds and skyline are also popular. Make Sure you capture a fascinating view with good filters if needed on your next Insta post.

#2 YOU with Others Pictures of you with other people with or without an occasion is very attractive on Instagram. It shows that you are social and that you are friendly with others. Followers will also enjoy seeing it and would like it!

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#3 No too much posting Some Instagrammers get a little too excited about an event that they post each and every pic they took. It’s a bad idea to double post almost the same photo at times. Not only that it is annoying but followers are more likely to like one out of the two or three.

#4 No too much Selfies A Selfie has become a real trend in the social world. Posting your Selfie every once in a while is cute, but over posting is a terrible idea.

Not only that it will make you seem narcissistic, but your followers would stop liking you!

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The Women Empowerment

Video Initiative

An initiative by the editor of YOU! Newsletter is to make an awareness video for this critical topic of women empowerment.

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The idea of the video stems from the women virtual support groups and gathering a group of girls to speak for empowerment to all women around the world.

Lately, women in Saudi Arabia and the world in general need this booth of their own self in a male-dominated society.

Poll of the Theme YOU! Newsletter asked their fans on its Facebook page and other Facebook groups this question: What

do you think of the current Saudi women situation? In the pie chart were the percentages of

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Some made some additional comments with their answer. They mentioned that the Saudi women are improving on a slow pace. Another mentioned that the need of a male guardian permission (ex. To travel) for women in Saudi Arabia can hinder her progress and independency to an extent. One made a positive comment that women nowadays are better than before in a way that they can work equally with men. Slowly and slowly, society is accepting the ides of having females in executive positions.

Another interesting question was asked which is: Who is more hardworking? Women or Men? And their answers were that there was no difference.

Hardworking depends on the personality of a person, and it is not a gender problem.

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The results were really promising as the highest percentage of people thought the situation was improving.

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