(visa arabnews.com) JEDDAH: A Saudi company on Tuesday launched the first comprehensive online directory of restaurants around the Kingdom. The website, www.sufrati.com, contains information, phone numbers and addresses of more than 2,000 restaurants in the country, according to Abdulaziz Al-Abdullah, vice president of Nowayrah Group and a partner in Sufrati.com. “This site helps save time usually [...]

It’s obvious that Riyadh is jam packed with malls. You can find 4 malls on one strip. Malls seem to be the only “recreational” thing to do or for that matter go to. All malls are filled with retailers from all over the world, mostly catering to women and kids. So thought we’d give the guys a little help [...]

Well, we have a few opening here and there.  We have the opening of 2 H&M stores, one at Sahara and another two leveled store at Riyadh Gallery. Timberland finally opened at Granada Mall. Marina Mall, on Olaya St.. has opened it’s doors with exciting new cafee’s with outdoor seating. Johnny Rockets opened it’s doors on Tahliya [...]

Tagline: We are looking for them Jeddah talents now Host: MTV Arabia  Type: Music/Arts – Audition  Time and Place Start Time: Saturday, August 4, 2009 at 5:00pm  End Time: Monday, August 6, 2009 at 10:00pm  Location: Silver Gray Production  Street: Al Hmra Dist. Al Shohda St. Villa # 19  City/Town: Jeddah  Country: Saudi Arabia

  Jeddah: The Saudi Environmental Society (SES) and municipal officials have organized various volunteer-based events that would help keeping the environment clean. The first day would mark the official opening of the assorted events, which will be followed by days of actual volunteer activities. The organization has gathered many volunteers from King Abdulaziz University, various schools [...]

For all you bakers out there this is a special post for you. Here I’ve found this Cake speciality shop; Cake Decorating Center, with loads of baking accessories, royal icing and gum paste. The shop is located on Al Oruba St.  They produce high quality sugar decorations with a wide range of vibrant designs in [...]

10 other U.S. mayors will make the trip after getting an invite from the Saudi embassy in Washington. The group will represent the U.S. Conference of Mayors. The visit is scheduled for May 7-14. A news release from the City of Durham says the trip is an “opportunity to learn first-hand about the Saudi economy, [...]

What: Autism is a brain development disorder that is characterized by impaired social interaction and communication, and restricted and repetitive behavior, all starting before a child is three years old. Support: At the Special Education Academy there are specialist on Autism, who take in an average of 70 cases of Autistic boys and girls every day. There are therapy and rehabilitation classes, as [...]

I came across this really great website, resourceful with pictures of Saudi culture in the rural areas. With pictures of experiences like Bedu dinner and Bedu farm. There is also a wealth of old and modern architecture of Saudi. The site is called GalenFrySinger, a great website will allot of excellent references and useful pictures. I also came across another website [...]

This Saturday Insan Charity Association will be hosting a charity drive/exhibit of history, hand crafts, art and more at the Faisaliya Hotel on King Fahad Rd. The event will shed light on the charities activities as well as the orphans and the widows they support. Entrance fee to enter the exhibit is 250 S.R. per person,  entrance to charity drive is free. This event will [...]