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5 carats worth of marriage

by rockingSTAR34 | Jan 14, 2013 | featured, Opinions, People | 0

By Jasir Badsha | RiyadhConnect “Marriages are worth more than 5 carats of a finely crafted diamond” Yesterday I was watching ESPN and an ad comes up for Seagram’s music CDs (no really, they want you to listen...

Interview with Saudi Princess Her Royal Highness Princess Reema Bandar Al Saud

by rockingSTAR34 | Jan 7, 2013 | featured, Interviews, Local, News, People | 0

“Every woman has to have the right to do what suits her and what makes her soul...

Beautiful magnanimous wish – A story of three Arab entrepreneurs

by rockingSTAR34 | Dec 26, 2012 | Experiences, featured, People | 0

by Rana Askoul You can find the most untraditional things in the most traditional of places. There is one such story on a small side street in Sharjah. For many, it might not be that big of a deal, but I found it to be...

Pecha Kucha, Riyadh. A night of creative inspiration

by Sameer | Dec 4, 2012 | featured, Local, News | 0

Last Sunday, 12 talented artists participated in the first volume of Pecha Kucha Night, Riyadh. The night of creativity was hosted at the newly opened contemporary gallery- Alaan Artspace . PechaKucha 20×20 is a simple...

World’s longest coma patient dies at the age of 59. A fascinating story of a mother’s unconditional love

by Sameer | Nov 21, 2012 | featured, News, World | 0

The world’s longest coma patient, Edwarda O’Bara, a Florida woman who remained in a coma for 42 years, has died at the age of 59. Edwarda O’Bara was a cheerful 16 year old high school student, when she suddenly...

A message to the rich : Dont undermine the value of Social Responsibility

by Sameer | Nov 7, 2012 | featured, Opinions, People | 0

By Ali Shah | Riyadh Connect I see lists of the richest men in the world. Many of them are Muslims. I am sure they rejoice in being ranked as the richest. I would be very proud of them too had it not been for one...

Beautiful Captures on Eid from Saudi

by Sameer | Oct 20, 2012 | Experiences, featured, People | 0

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SAUDI WOMEN – IN FOCUS

by Sameer | Oct 5, 2012 | Experiences, featured, People | 1

[vslider name=”vslider_options”] Saudi women are a fine example of modesty & self respect and can be effective members to their society inspite of what they choose to wear This is quoted from a very...

May Alwakeel, the creative mind behind ‘Sugar n Spice’

by Sameer | Oct 3, 2012 | featured, Interviews, People | 0

Saudi female entrepreneur May Alwakeel represents everything her catering business stands for....

A case of mistaken identity in Riyadh

by eman | Oct 2, 2012 | Experiences, featured, People | 0

By Eman Saud | Riyadh Connect Grinning at my chagrin .. The other morning, I wait at the roadside for a taxi to drop my children to school. The husband is away for the day and the task thus falls upon me . We wait for ten...

FOTOFEST Logo Design Competition winner

by Sameer | Oct 1, 2012 | featured, Uncategorized | 0

We are pleased to announce the winner of Riyadh Connect’s FOTOFEST Logo Design Competition to introduce our soon to be launched photography section. The winning entry is by Onubogu Somtochukwu ! ...