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Hana Z Baswari isn’t just a fitness influencer—she’s a game-changer, seamlessly blending her Saudi-British heritage to create a fitness philosophy that speaks to audiences across the globe. Whether she’s leading workouts, educating on wellness, or taking fitness to unexpected platforms like Formula 1 Jeddah and the Red Sea Film Festival, Hana is redefining what it means to be healthy in the modern world. “Fitness is for everyone. It’s not just about the gym—it’s about energy, confidence, and feeling your best in your daily life.” Says Hana Z Baswari With a foot in both the UK and the GCC, Hana understands…

Wael El Merhabi is on a mission to transform Saudi Arabia’s fitness landscape. As the CEO of Sport Clubs Company, he oversees one of the Kingdom’s largest fitness brands, boasting 56 clubs across 17 cities and a thriving community of over 125,000 active members. With expansion plans in full swing, his vision is clear: bring world-class fitness experiences to every corner of Saudi Arabia which is in-line with the ambitious Saudi Vision 2030 project. Wael El Merhabi on Raising the Bar in Fitness (Credit:sportsclubscompany.com) The booming demand for fitness in Saudi Arabia, fueled by Vision 2030, has set the stage…

Heba Ali never saw fitness and psychology as separate entities. To her, they were always two sides of the same coin. As the founder of Evolve Nation, a global movement dedicated to blending physical and mental strength, she has spent over a decade reshaping the way people approach wellness. “True progress—whether in the gym or in life—doesn’t just come from physical effort, but from mastering the mind,” Heba Ali shares. Heba Ali and The psychology of strength (Credit: Instagram @evolve.nation) Heba Ali’s journey began with a fascination for human behavior—how the mind shapes actions, how motivation is built, and how…

Jeddah’s vibrant dining scene is a melting pot of flavors, offering everything from authentic Saudi cuisine to international gastronomic delights. Whether you’re in the mood for a traditional Middle Eastern feast, a casual pizza night, or an elegant fine-dining experience, the city has something for everyone. Here’s a curated list of some of the best restaurants in Jeddah, catering to diverse tastes and budgets. Baba Khan (Indian) – 55 SAR Tamees House (Saudi) – Prince Fawaz Branch: 79 SAR (Adults), 25 SAR (Kids) | Zahra Branch: 85 SAR (Adults), 29 SAR (Kids) Somo Says (American-style Pizza) – 89 SAR Maki…

NEW YORK — Stock markets have fallen in the US and Asia over concerns about the negative economic impact of President Donald Trump’s tariffs.It followed the president saying in a TV interview that the world’s biggest economy was in a “period of transition”, when asked about suggestions of a potential recession.Since those remarks were broadcast on Sunday, top Trump officials and advisers have sought to calm investor fears.”The previous notion of Trump being a stock market president is being re-evaluated,” said Charu Chanana, an investment strategist at investment bank Saxo told the BBC.In a Fox News interview broadcast at the…

U.S Secretary of State Marco Rubio, U.S National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and Ukrainian Head of Presidential Office Andriy Yermak hold a meeting in the presence of Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan and National Security Advisor Mosaad bin Mohammad Al-Aiban, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, March 11, 2025. Saul Loeb | Via ReutersU.S. and Ukrainian officials are holding talks in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, marking the first time the two parties have met since the spectacular Oval Office spat between President Donald Trump and Ukraine’s leader, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in late February.U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio…

Wam Alpha Data was Abu Dhabi’s second-most traded stock as 75 million shares changed hands Abu Dhabi bourse debut IT provider outshines main index Share price ends 7% higher Shares in Abu Dhabi’s Alpha Data surged on the company’s bourse debut, outperforming a subdued main market index. The first-day performance of the IT services provider contrasts with the struggles of several companies to list on UAE stock exchanges following initial public offerings in the past 12 months. Alpha Data ended 7 percent higher at AED1.60 and was the second-most traded stock as 75 million shares changed hands. The company raised…

Alamy via Reuters Connect If a Ramadan ad doesn’t feature ‘gentle oud music and dusk-blue lighting and a child excited by her first fast’ is it a Ramadan ad at all? At Ramadan, maybe the only thing more cliched than the crescent moons, lanterns and dates in corporate email and television commercials are the articles written about them.  The marketing trade media is riddled with columns penned by middle-aged white men [author’s note: don’t look at me like that] explaining that consumers don’t want the same thing year after year. Rather, they want authenticity, nuance, people, family, personalisation… and storytelling.…

Alamy via Reuters Egypt’s core inflation plunged more than expected to 10 percent in February, from 22.6 percent in January Egypt’s annual urban consumer price inflation plunged to 12.8 percent in February from 24 percent in January, decelerating even faster than analysts had expected, official data showed on Monday. The drop was amplified by a statistical base effect, as exceptionally fast price increases of the past two years were no longer reflected in the statistics, analysts said. Fifteen analysts polled by Reuters last week had expected inflation to cool to a median 14.5 percent. Month on month, prices were 1.4 percent…

Dubai Media Office UAE’s Vice President and Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum chaired the cabinet meeting at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi on Monday The UAE is seeking to double annual flows of foreign direct investment in six years and to triple its total FDI stock, vice president and prime minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has said, according to the Dubai Media Office. The Dubai ruler and prime minister of the seven-member UAE said that the cabinet wanted to see annual flows rise to AED240 billion ($65 billion) by 2031, compared to AED112 billion…