Saturday August 09, 2025 / 15 , Safar , 1447
Header Logo
Leading The Way
search-icon
Footer Header
search-icon
SG
Saudi Arabia
Opinion
Discover Saudi
World
Sports
Business
Life
Advertisements
search-logo
  • Home
  • Life
Life
3841 - 3850 from 4916 . In "Life"
Art News
Abu Dhabi’s department of culture and tourism has acquired Leonardo da Vinci’s painting “Salvator Mundi”, which was sold for a record $450m at an auction last month. The 500-year-old painting is called “Salvator Mundi” Latin for “Savior of the World” and is one of approximately 20 paintings by the painter known to exist and the only one in private hands. “Salvator Mundi” commanded four times what Christie’s had estimated. “Christie’s can confirm that the department of culture and tourism, Abu Dhabi, is acquiring Salvator Mundi by Leonardo da Vinci,” the auction house said in a statement on Friday. “We are delighted to see that this remarkable painting will be available for public view at the Louvre Abu Dhabi.”The highest known sale price for any artwork had...
December 15, 2017

Art News

Sole Dxb Got Soul
Saudi GazetteA great example of perseverance, determination and absolute incredible taste in arts and culture- Sole Dxb completed another successful run last week in Dubai. If you attended the event, we know you are already looking forward to next year.The three day festival dedicated to the significant sneaker culture fueled by street style, music and art, brought more local and international names to the forefront this year. This year’s theme revolved around Japan’s budding impact on street culture around the world, with archetypical Japanese billboards that served as a great stage entrance for the festival that took place from December 7-9. Bridging the gap between the East and West, the festival gathered thousands of urban trendesetters that spoke the global language of...
December 15, 2017

Sole Dxb Got Soul

New Kicks This Season
Saudi GazetteThe OVO x Timberland 6-Inch Waterproof Boots are finally here. The OVO owl isn’t the only addition, but the classic nubuck boots have been lined with a waterproof Gore-Tex membrane that helps them stay dry, with a shearling tongue liner adding an extra layer of warmth and a padded nubuck collar for a comfortable fit. The boots come in black as well and have been affixed with a Vibram sole for enhanced durability.They are available exclusively at OVO stores and from octobersveryown.comAdidas released the world’s most exclusive trainers in collaboration with Pharrell Williams and Chanel and they are already listed on eBay for £30,000. The originally priced at £800 Chanel x Adidas NMD Hu shoes had a strictly limited release of just 500 pairs and were created to celebrate...
December 15, 2017

New Kicks This Season

The weight loss trends that need to die
Some people will go to crazy lengths to lose weight. And for some, that means trying every new diet trend that pops up on the scene. Unfortunately, many new weight loss trends end up being total busts. What’s worse, is that some of these methods are just downright disturbing — and hazardous to your health! Here are some terrifying weight loss trends that need to be banished forever.Herbal laxativesHerbal laxatives seem safe because they paint themselves as a “natural” weight loss remedy. But these teas and eats are actually quite dangerous. A lack of electrolytes and a bloody stool are the most mild of the side effects! Severe conditions caused by herbal laxatives including physical dependency, and an increased risk of cancer.Intense cleansesConcoctions like the Master Cleanse have...
December 15, 2017

The weight loss trends that need to die

Al Saud on track in Race 2 of Round 2 in the Porsche GT3
Saudi drivers in historic 100th race
SAUDI drivers Saud AlFaisal and Mohammad Al Saud both finished on the podium in their categories in the 100th race of the Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Middle East at the Dubai Autodrome as part of the UAE National Day series.The race was won by Great Britain’s Tom Oliphant, with Oman’s Al Faisal Al Zubair second and Germany’s Wolfgang Triller third. AlFaisal made a successful return to the series as a guest to secure eighth place in the overall race and third in the silver category. Fellow countryman Mohammad Al Saud showed great fortitude to claim 12th position and second in the bronze category.Speaking at the end of the race, Saud AlFaisal said: “I had a very good start but lost a couple of positions in corner one. I managed to reclaim a couple of positions and fight hard amongst...
December 15, 2017

Saudi drivers in historic 100th race

MG Motor showcases RX5 at Saudi car show
MG Motor has announced that it will showcase its new RX5 compact SUV for the first time in the Middle East at this year’s Saudi International Motor Show on Dec. 17-21. The launch of the RX5, which encapsulates the famous British brand’s exciting future, coincides with the company’s debut at this important automotive extravaganza.Tom Lee, Managing Director SAIC Motor Middle East, said: “The Saudi International Motor Show is one of the most important events in the Middle East motoring calendar, so we feel it is the ideal platform for us to launch such an important new car to the region. The MG RX5 embodies the positive, new direction this famous brand is taking, and we are looking forward to rolling it out across the region.”The RX5 will be the latest model to join MG’s exciting...
December 15, 2017

MG Motor showcases RX5 at Saudi car show

Volvo XC60 bags Best Safety Technology award
Volvo wins three industry awards
VOLVO has again proved its technological leadership, winning four awards at the Car Tech Awards 2018.Volvo was named Car Technology Brand of the Year for the second year running, while the Volvo XC60 was awarded Best Safety Technology for its revolutionary Steering Support system, Best Sat-Nav for its Sensus Navigation, and Best Safest Car because of its remarkable Euro NCAP crash test result.The Car Tech Awards celebrate the best in-car technology launched over the past 12 months, as voted for by the experts from buyer's guide Carbuyer and technology website Alphr.Stuart Milne, Editor of Carbuyer, said: "Volvo's success in the Car Tech Awards is remarkable. The company scooped Car Technology Brand of the Year for the second year in succession. Our judges were impressed by the...
December 15, 2017

Volvo wins three industry awards

The Sprinter is the safest van in the large van segment
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter: Benchmark for safety innovation
MERCEDES-Benz Vans MENA, together with Juffali Industrial Products Company (JIPCO), the exclusive general distributor of Mercedes-Benz Vans in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, showcased the flagship Sprinter ambulance conversion equipped with state-of-the-art safety systems at the 4th Traffic Safety Forum and Exhibition last Dec. 11-13, 2017 at the Sheraton Dammam Hotel & Towers. The forum covered traffic and transportation safety-related systems and aims to identify smart technologies that could be implemented in the region.Traffic and transportation safety-related technologies have evolved through significant developments for the last two decades. In particular, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) based technologies related to both automotive and smart traffic control systems aim to...
December 15, 2017

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter: Benchmark for safety innovation

6.75 litre twin-turbo V12 engine powers new R-R Phantom
New R-R Phantom debuts in Oman
THE new Rolls-Royce Phantom has made its debut in Oman. Following its recent global debut in London, the new flagship of the luxury car manufacturer was presented by Al Jenaibi International Automobiles the exclusive importer for BMW, MINI and authorized dealership for Rolls-Royce in Oman. The who’s who of Oman’s society gathered to be some of the first to see the new Phantom – the world’s leading luxury item.The New Phantom features a spectacular Bespoke advancement with ‘The Gallery’. An unprecedented new concept in luxury, ‘The Gallery’ reinterprets the motor car’s dashboard for the first time in 100 years. Owners will be able to commission a truly individual work of art that spans the width of ‘The Gallery’ and sits behind a single pane of glass in their New...
December 15, 2017

New R-R Phantom debuts in Oman

Reflections on Surah Al-Kahf
Bibi Zainab DowlutIt was narrated that Ibn ‘Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) said, “The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: ‘Whoever reads Surah Al-Kahf on the day of Jumu’ah (Friday), a light will shine for him from beneath his feet to the heaven, which will shine for him on the Day of Resurrection, and he will be forgiven (his sins) between the two Fridays.’”(Al-Hakim and Al-Bayhaqi)Every Friday we make an effort to recite Surah Kahf. Yet, sadly, the majority of us are unaware of what we are reciting. Surah Al-Kahf contains one hundred and ten verses, with four main narratives. This surah is amazing as it brings together many lessons contained in narrations of nations past. It traverses the story of youths in the cave, the story of the two men and the garden, the...
December 14, 2017

Reflections on Surah Al-Kahf

< Previous Next >
footer logo
COPYRIGHT © 2025 WWW.SAUDIGAZETTE.COM.SA - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
Powered by NewsPress
NEWS CATEGORY
saudi arabia world opinion business sports esports life
COMPANY
advertisements about us Epaper contact us Archive privacy policy