LIFESTYLE

DHAHRAN: When William “Wink” Winkler of Samford University landed in Saudi Arabia earlier this month for the 10th edition of the Saudi Film Festival, held in Dhahran, he felt he had discovered a new frontier in cinema and technology. At the invitation of the American Chamber of Commerce and US Consulate in Dhahran, the instructor […]

Author: Sultan Ayaz “Crossing Thoughts” is a fantasy novel in English by Saudi author Sultan Ayaz, published in 2017. Ayaz’s novel is about humans defending their homeland against demon oppression. It is about the eternal fight between humanity and demons, and the person who stands between them. The story begins with Drake, a child who

DHAHRAN: When William “Wink” Winkler of Samford University landed in Saudi Arabia earlier this month for the 10th edition of the Saudi Film Festival, held in Dhahran, he felt he had discovered a new frontier in cinema and technology. At the invitation of the American Chamber of Commerce and US Consulate in Dhahran, the instructor

LOS ANGELES — Angelina Jolie must produce eight years’ worth of non-disclosure agreements, a court has ordered, as part of her legal battle with ex-husband Brad Pitt over their French winery. Judge Lia Martin ruled that the Academy Award-winning actor has to provide all the NDAs related to her ownership of Château Miraval, a winery

RIYADH: Located on the private Ummahat Island, which can only be accessed by chartered boat or seaplane, The St. Regis Red Sea Resort is quickly making a name for itself as something of a celebrity magnet.   It’s easy to see why Saudi Arabia’s football elite vacationed here this spring — with 90 overwater and beachfront

DUBAI: Chef John Mark has worked at a number of prestigious establishments over the years, in the Maldives, Mauritius, the UAE, and India, among others. Now, he’s the chef de cuisine at Japanese restaurant Gishiki 45 in The St. Regis Red Sea Resort.  Here, Mark discusses embracing mistakes, his favorite dish to make, and the

DUBAI: Hollywood stars Will Smith and Martin Lawrence were in Dubai this week to attend the premiere of their new movie, “Bad Boys: Ride or Die,” the fourth installment of their hit buddy cop franchise. The event, held on Tuesday at the Coca-Cola Arena, drew a large crowd of fans eager to meet the celebrities

DUBAI: The documentary series “99” celebrates the 25th anniversary of one of the most remarkable achievements in sporting history: when Manchester United won England’s two biggest domestic trophies — the Premier League and the FA Cup — and the most prestigious tournament in European club competition — the UEFA Champions League — to complete a

RIYADH: Located on the private Ummahat Island, which can only be accessed by chartered boat or seaplane, The St. Regis Red Sea Resort is quickly making a name for itself as something of a celebrity magnet.   It’s easy to see why Saudi Arabia’s football elite vacationed here this spring — with 90 overwater and beachfront

DUBAI: Italian chef Igor Macchia is excited about the opening in Riyadh of Lavazza Coffee Design, which infuses his signature dishes and brews with Middle Eastern tastes and flavors. Having designed the menu for the establishment, which opened on May 23, Macchia is looking forward to Saudi Arabia customers experiencing his creations. Italian chef Igor Macchia