THE Prophet Mohammad (peace be upon him) advised us more than 1,400 years ago in several of his Hadiths to maintain our hygiene with oud and musk, which create pleasant, enduring scents for both body... Full Story
A wealth of antiques from France and the Ottoman Empire were recently displayed in Jeddah at an exhibit where visitors could become buyers. The 17th and 19th centuries were periods of fine-art development
OK, this is it. The last day of the Red Cross blood drive at work. Either I’m going to do it, or, for the umpteenth consecutive time, I’m going to chicken out. All the smart money is on chicken out. I
THE history of any self-made plutocrat is bound to be a fascinating one, especially for those who tend to fritter their lives in the vain expectation of scooping next week’s Camelot jackpot. “What... Full Story
A good public school novel is as tricky to pull off as a neat Windsor knot. Joanne Harris is better placed than most to try her luck, having taught French in such an establishment, and she has created... Full Story
Every now and then, we feel we need some time to recharge our batteries and indulge in an affordable treat. Nowadays, shopping is no longer merely functional but it can be a beautiful experience. People
FUL is a popular breakfast or dinner dish year-round but in Ramadan, the breakfast table is considered incomplete without it. The crowd at every Ful store in the city a few hours before sunset shows
IT is always fascinating how far moms would go to emphasize their children’s sense of style. Rasha Alharthi and May Abulfaraj were desperately looking around for perfect thobes for their two-year-old... Full Story
EVEN though it has been more than 2 years since we last met singer Abdul Majeed Abdullah, it does not mean that we have not kept up with his career or his latest release, “Layalina” (Our Nights). The... Full Story
With a name like the land of two seas, who can resist a visit to Bahrain. Blessed with a remarkable number of natural springs and an abundance of beautiful scenery, Saudi Arabia’s more liberal neighbor
DUNGEON SIEGE II, Microsoft/Gas Powered Games Win XP, $50 Dungeon Siege II achieves what few sequel titles can: Keeping intact the basic game play that fans love while adding new features... Full Story