Natalie Kebbe

Saudi artist Heba Ismail presented her artwork at the Outer Edge Innovation Summit in Riyadh last week, marking a significant moment as one of the pioneering Saudi artists delving into the Web3 art sphere. Reflecting on her participation in the summit, she expressed profound gratitude for the opportunity to showcase her paintings on event screens, recognizing it as a momentous honor that extends her reach globally and encourages fellow Saudi and Arab artists to explore the myriad avenues for sharing their art with the world.

Loewe, under the creative direction of Jonathan Anderson, celebrates his involvement as costume designer for Luca Guadagnino's eagerly anticipated film "CHALLENGERS" by unveiling a special collection of 'I TOLD YA' clothing. Starring Zendaya, the movie delves into the intricacies of a love triangle set against the backdrop of professional tennis, with Mike Faist and LOEWE Global Brand Ambassador Josh O'Connor rounding out the cast.

Saudi Arabia is making waves in the global fashion arena with the debut of the Red Sea Fashion Week. Situated in the upscale St. Regis Red Sea Resort amid the scenic Ummahat Islands, opening on May 16th, this creative event promises to be a three-day extravaganza of spectacular fashion and runway shows.

An exhibition featuring 25 works of art that explore the intersection between science and art has opened in Jeddah, hosted by the Saudi Arabian Society for Culture and Arts (SASCA). This marks the second year that the arts society has hosted an exhibition in partnership with King Abdulaziz University's Biology Club. Mohammed Al-Subaih, the organization's director-general, and Mona Al-Harbi, vice dean of the College of Science, attended the event along with local artists and parents.

Bella Hadid, the celebrated American-Dutch-Palestinian model, has introduced her latest venture: Orebella, featuring its debut line of "skin perfumes." Taking to Instagram, Hadid shared visuals of her fragrances, named “Salted Muse,” “Blooming Fire,” and “Window2Soul.” Presented in glass bottles with elegant gold caps, the perfumes are available in 10 ml, 50 ml, and 100 ml sizes.

In the six years since its inception, Saudi-founded fashion brand, Leem, has expanded successfully across eight new markets regionally and globally including Kuwait, Qatar, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Netherlands, Spain and Belgium, with plans to continue expanding steadily via brick-and-mortar and strategic digital platforms.

Arab models radiated in Marseille, France, as Loli Bahia, hailing from French Algerian roots, Nora Attal, representing British Moroccan heritage, and Amira Al-Zuhair, with a part-Saudi background, took center stage at the Chanel Cruise 2024/2025 showcase.

The Arab Film Club, a monthly gathering in London dedicated to honoring and showcasing Arab cinema, recently unveiled a new venture: a podcast launched on May 1st. Sarah Agha, an Irish Palestinian actor and writer who founded the club, will lead the first five-episode season centered on interviews with Palestinian filmmakers and the pivotal role of cinema in cultural resistance.

Need a change of scenery to unwind why not venture over to 404 Not Found? Despite its name, Riyadh's concealed adult arcade is in the Al-Muruj District and is touted as the prime hangout.

Worth the wait in the lengthy drive-thru queue, dessert and cake cafe Durma has added a new must-try item to their menu