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  • The Opening Ceremony & Looks in Red Sea Film Festival 2025

    The Opening Ceremony & Looks in Red Sea Film Festival 2025

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    The most awaited festival, the annual Red Sea International Film Festival, was launched on December 04 in the heart of Jeddah, at the Historic District. In its 5th edition, the 2025 theme is titled “For the Love of Cinema,” which represents five years of cinema love.

    The opening film of the evening was The Giant. This year, it also features a variety of film screenings, including the Saudi Film “A Matter of Life and Death,” starring Yacoub Al Fahran and Sara Taiba. In addition to film screenings, the 5th edition includes conversations with Queen Latifa, Aishwarya Rai, Kristen Dunst, and Nina Dobrev.

    Let’s take a look at the red carpet looks.

    • Rita Ora, a British singer known for hits like “Let You Love Me” and “Anywhere,” dazzled on the red carpet in a black satin dress with a lacy top.
    • The iconic American actress Jessica Alba arrived in a Spanish-style taffeta dress, also in black. Photo Credit: Daniele Venturelli // Getty Images
    • Dakota Johnson, an American actress, starred in ”Materialists,” also shone in a simple black gown. Photo Credit by Tim P. Whitby // Getty Images
    • The Egyptian Actress, Yasmine Sabri, and the regular attendee of the festival, walked in a floral, reddish fairy-tale dress. Photo Credit by @yasminesabri’s Instagram
    • Hanna El Zahid in a creamy glittering dress. Photo credit by Daniele Venturelli // Getty Images
    • Saba Mubarak, a Jordanian Actress, wore a corset dress with a crystalized skirt. Photo Credit by Daniele Venturelli // Getty Images
    • Aseel Omran, a Saudi Actress and the little sister of Lujain Omran, shone in an embroidered beige dress by designer Nicolas Jebran. Photo Credit by Hoda Davaine // Getty Images
    • The Saudi sensation and influencer, Lama Al Akeel, chose to wear a velvety, lacy maroon-red dress with a ponytail. Photo Credit by Lama Al Akeel’s Instagram

  • Labubu: All You Need to Know

    You may have noticed that dolls named Labubu have gone viral on social media lately, but what is the story behind them? So, let’s begin, shall we? 

    Back in 2015, the Hong Kong artist Kasing Lung first created Labubu. It was part of a series called “The Monsters,” inspired by Northern European folklore. This character was also introduced in children’s books and then became a toy. However, it became popular when it collaborated with the toy company Pop Mart in 2019.

    Later, it was re-created as a charm for ladies’ bags. When the Thai singer Lisa from the girl band Blackpink was seen with Labubu, it created a further buzz, making this bag charm a global obsession.

    Labubu is a female character with pointed ears, a fluffy body, and nine teeth. Despite their mischievous look, Labubu is described as a monster with a kind heart. 

  • How to Make the Most Out of Your Summer?

    Written by Walaa Al Ghamdi
    From Summer Issue 2013 – Fun in Summer Sun

    Summertime is the best time to break the routine and experience new things. We have double the time available in summer, which gives us a great chance to plan numerous activities. Many people spend their summer doing the usual without realizing how useful summer can be. Hence, how can we get the most out of our summer holidays?

    It is frustrating when someone suddenly realizes that summer has started, and he has no idea what to do. Although you have been thinking about it for the last two months, you will not accomplish what you desire without planning. The summer plan must be made beforehand, considering various aspects of life to ensure satisfying results. 

    Firstly, it is good to start a somewhat drastic change, like a haircut, a new paint for a room, or any change that has a long-term effect. Such a change will boost our energy for the whole season. One good idea is to start a healthy routine in which we gradually build healthy habits. Another thing to consider in the summer plan is maintaining various activities. In addition to traveling and hanging out with family and friends, we can dedicate time to learning something, such as taking an online course on a topic we are interested in or watching documentaries to widen our gaze. 

    The planned activities should cover multiple areas, from education, entertainment, health, social interaction, and other practices. There are many ideas from which we can go ahead and experience a great summer.

  • The Rawashin: Do You Know About Them?

    Photo by @jz_photography_art

    Jeddah is famous for its Roshan windows (Rawashin in plural), which are raised wooden windows with decorated surfaces. They became an emblem of the Hijazi architecture style, which is very dominant in the old town buildings. It is almost impossible to think of Historic Jeddah without picturing those Roshans.

    So what’s the history of Rawashin?
    Roshan windows came to Jeddah during the Abbassid period and flourished in the Ottoman era. The word “Roshan” is a Persian word derived from “Rosen” which means a balcony or light.

    Not only that they give a beautiful design to buildings, but they are also beneficial for the hot climate. Those wooden windows act as a natural air-conditioner as they moderate the heat.

  • Experience the Divine Creation

    By Tonja Edgecomb

    From Spring Issue 2013 – Wilderness


    We have all had experiences that have confirmed to us the existence of a Divine Creator. Experiences such as looking up at the night sky and seeing an endless glow of stars, feeling the gentle breeze on a bright spring day, or gazing over the earth from atop a mountain peak have confirmed to many that supreme Intelligence exists. When we have these inspirational moments we are filled with the love and awe of creation.

    We use these experiences to raise our vibrations and energize ourselves as we experience the oneness of the universe that God has created.


    Then we leave these settings and return to our daily lives. Feeling recharged we enter our day a little lighter with the afterglow of our encounter. How long does this feeling last? Someone cuts you off in traffic; a co-worker gets the
    project you wanted or the baby crying.


    These encounters should not be limited to those inspiring moments of beauty and awe. In fact, it is at challenging times that we most need to recognize universal oneness in everything, even in a disgruntled spouse or co-worker. Now look at these people as Divine creations. They are not different from the star-studded sky; they are Divine Beings.


    Remember the feeling you felt when you had that awe-inspiring moment while feeling the gentle spring breeze? Allow that feeling to return. Feel divine energy and send it out to those involved with you at this moment.

    We can disengage from life’s turmoil if we would remember that we are all
    one. Everything and everyone is part of the Oneness of the universe.

  • Taif Roses Come into Full Bloom

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    Image Credit by Prensa Latina

    Taif, a mountainous city southeast of Jeddah, is carpeted with bright pink roses every year —well-known for their aromatic smell. Consequently, an annual rose festival is being held.

    The festival, organized by the Ministry of Culture and Taif municipality, includes various activities such as a beautiful roses parade, a light show, folklore performances, shopping stalls, and perfume-making workshops.

    The cultivation of roses has been an ancient practice. Then the time comes to harvest them. After harvesting, the fragrant roses are transformed into rose oil or water.

  • The Biggest Wedding in India

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    If you haven’t heard yet, India is witnessing the biggest wedding which is creating a buzz around the world. It is the wedding of Mukesh Ambani’s son, Anant Ambani, to Radhika Merchant. She is also the daughter of the second richest man in India.

    Weddings in India are no ordinary, and they last for weeks, also known as the wedding season. When the wedding involved is of the richest families, so how would you imagine such a wedding ceremony to be like? The legendary wedding costs around 100 billion dollars. Not just that, the pre-wedding celebration was attended by many of the big names and celebrities. Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, Rihanna, Shah Rukh Khan, and Ivanka Trump were on the guest list. The actual date of the star-studded wedding is set to be sometime in July 2024.

  • Red Wins At Joy Awards 2024

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    Hooray! Awards Season is here! Lavender Carpet was spread for a glamorous evening of Joy Awards 2024, hosted at Bakr Al Sheddi Theatre on Riyadh Boulevard. Organized by the General Entertainment Authority, Joy Awards, in its 2024 season, brings together all the joy makers of the entertainment industry in one night. Whether they work in cinema, TV, music, or sports, they are here to be recognized.

    The night was fully loaded with alluring gowns, with red being a dominant color choice among celebrities. Nancy Ajram wore a sequined Red, while Tunisian actress Dorra Zarouk wore unique jersey red gown.

    Nancy Ajram

    Mona Zaki also wore a red dress from famous Lebanese designer Ellie Saab.

    As for the winners, people voted for who they thought was the best in their category. Egyptian actress Nelly Karim won Best Actress in Film and Karim Abdel-Aziz Best Actor in Film. Best TV series was granted to Crystal, while Best Feature Film was awarded to Sattar. Asala Nasri won Best Female Musical Artist, while Eva Longoria won Best Personality of the Year. Renowned British Actor Anthony Hopkins was among the Lifetime Achievement Award winners.