Prominent Directors of Palestinian Films
Hany Abu Assad Hany Abu-Assad (Arabic: هاني أبو أسعد; born 11 October 1961) is a Dutch-Palestinian-Israeli film director. He has received two Academy Award nominations: in 2006 for his film Paradise Now, and again in 2013 for his film Omar. Abu-Assad was born to a Palestinian Muslim family, in the …
Continue ReadingKey Palestinian Films
1935 – Documentary about King Ibn Saud’s visit to Palestine by Ibrahim Hassan Sirhan 1982 – Return to Haifa by Kasim Hawal Return to Haifa tells the story of a Palestinian family living under the Israeli occupation. The film is based on Ghassan Kanafani’s 1969 short story of the same …
Continue ReadingDaily Life in Jeddah AlBalad
Work AlMisahhar Wakes people up for Suhoor/late-night meal in Ramadan AlFarran The baker AlFawwal Sells the dish foul AlLaban Delivers milk AlSayyad The fisherman AlBalila Sells the Balila dish AlKhaddar Sells vegetables Hagg Ilkibda Sells chicken liver Saby AlGahwa Serves coffee and tea Alsagga Delivers water AlSagga bilKaro Delivers water …
Continue ReadingPlaces in Jeddah AlBalad
Mosques Al-Shafi Mosque Al- Shafi Mosque in the Historical area of Jeddah. Named after Imam Mohammad bin Edriss Al Shafi, one of the famous four Suni jurisprudence scholars. It was built where second rightly-guided Caliph, Omar bin Al-Khatab prayed in Jeddah as a main Muslim port. The Minaret is a …
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AlBalad Souvenir: A magical window onto the Historical Area of Jeddah
This gem is about two things that I value deeply and which bring a lot of joy and hope to my heart. One is the magic that happens when someone dreams of something beautiful and makes that dream come true by the grace of God. The second is the kindness …
Continue ReadingRPS Studio: the art of making games that connect us and nurture our imagination
Rock Paper Scissors (RPS) is a games company co-founded by Rola and Rafah. Since I first discovered their charades game in Virgin Megastore, Dubai, it has been one delightful encounter after another. Virgin has always been the “it” store to see interesting concepts from around the world come to life …
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Kees Chic: A journey of one conscience stepping up and making a difference
Diana Rayyan the founder of the project “Kees Chic”, was trained as a pharmacist and her first job had her attending every event related to ‘Green Environment’ in Jeddah. One day, a speaker held up a plastic bag and spoke of the enormous harm a single piece of plastic can …
Continue ReadingManya Jewelry: A unique approach to art and creativity
I saw that my friend Manya had an incredible gift with jewelry making from the moment I set eyes on her work with its signature flair and variety of textures. Immediately, I recognized that I had found a gem. So, I set up the interview with gracious Manya, and what …
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Dish Dash: A journey of Love, Excellence and Service through Middle Eastern Cuisine
This gem is beautifully layered in a way that honors age-old values and relationships and is therefore so inspiring and close to my heart! It’s about the hero’s journey of answering one’s own calling, even if it is very different from the norm. It’s about a work ethic that involves …
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