Saudi Arabia: Tom and Jerry Live Show

Desgined by Stuart Miles; courtesy of freedigitalphotos.net

As a big Tom and Jerry fan, this is surely one event that will get my son, and probably many other kids, screaming. For the first time in Saudi Arabia, kids will be having Tom and Jerry live on stage, an event hosted by Kids in Motion MENA and EventBox.

Schedule

Jeddah: February 18-21
Dharhan: February 25-28
Riyadh: March 04-07

Fare

Ticket prices range between 65.0 and 550.0 SAR, depending on the seating arrangement. 

Location

For more information and booking, you can visit their Facebook page or their website.
  

Jeddah: Master Class in Film-Making

Arabian Jewel presents, for the first time in Jeddah, a highly interactive documentary genre master class. This cultural initiative is meant for aspiring documentary film-makers and community members who are interested in film-making. The class is open to all, and it will commence at the end of February 2015 (specific date will be announced later). Participants will be taught by legendary film / documentary makers, actors, and authors, who together have about 50 years experience in the film-making industry. Students will have the opportunity to have their work reviewed by these experts and enhance their skills. 




According to Arabian jewel, the directors are well-known experts in this field and they genuinely feel that they will be able to empower talented individuals across local and expat communities.

You can visit them on Facebook for more information. To register, please click here. 

Jeddah Reads Campaign

In Jeddah, children often start school without the spoken language they need to thrive in education. If ignored, this gap in achievement will continue beyond education and into adulthood. In addition, many young adults are not encouraged to read and hold book discussions. Do you know of any public library in Jeddah (excluding university libraries) that aims to get Jeddah youth reading and thriving?

Jeddah Reads campaign is striving to achieve this goal. They wish to promote reading habits and encourage young persons to read and discuss books. A long term goal of their campaign is to encourage cafes, coffee shops and other public environments to include books of various genres in their shops. Consequently, the public would be encouraged to read more and organize literature-related events in the future, etc. 

Before launching their campaign, Jeddah Reads found that while the population of Jeddah was interested in reading, Jeddah and Saudis in general were not very open to a reading environment. More over, bookstores are not up to the task of providing books of diverse genres.  

Because reading can change everything, visit Jeddah Reads on Facebook, like their page, and share the love of reading! You can also connect with Jeddah Reads on Twitter or follow them @jeddahreads on Instagram.

Jeddah: Treasure Island Eid Festival

While I was looking for something fun to do this weekend with my family, I fell across the advert below and couldn't help spreading the word.

Are you bored from same Eid routine in KSA? Having the same places to go with nothing new? Same traffic difficulties and rush. Great News!!!!! Its not going to happen this Eid because Our FESTIVAL will not let you be bored thats our promise.

Treasure Island festival. To be held on Durrat Al Uroos from 2nd day of Eid till 11th day of Eid. Tickets available now. Book your tickets as this event has limited tickets. Daily gifts and luckydraw with a treasure hunt. Special surprise gifts for first 50 passes. Jet ski, banana boat, desert bikes, Segmented Shopping Arcade and a night to remember with most of National and International Artists. Have the best day with your family and friends at the best ambiance imaginable. Contact 0563235353 to get your tickets.

Join us on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1559193150974115/?ref=22

In the poster, the organizers stated that the activities will run from the 2nd to the 11th of Shawwal. This corresponds to July 29 to August 7, 2014. Hope it's not to let to grab a ticket. Have fun!
 

Ramadan Kareem

Dear readers,

I am sorry I have shied away from my blog for a very long time. I have been very busy with work and my "new baby". I hope to blog regularly when she gets older, insha'Allah. 

Ramadan, the month of mercy and blessings, has begun. Muslims around the world would refrain from eating during the day; however, they may eat before the sun rises and after it sets. 

As this month commences, I wish you all a happy Ramadan and many blessings.

Jeddah: Family Festival 2

After the success of FAMILY FESTIVAL, Al Mutamayuz and Z Collection proudly presents its sequel, FAMILY FESTIVAL 2, with more entertainment and excitement. The festival will include a wide selection of stalls to do shopping, delicious food at Savory Corner, and lots of fun acitivities for kids at Kids' Corner. Participants will also have the opportunity to Win lots of awesome prizes.

The entry ticket is only 3 SR for adults. Families only.
Place: Golden Tulip Hotel, Sharafiyah, Jeddah
When: 18th April from 4 pm - 12 am

People who are interested in booking stalls are kindly requested to contact Mr. Imran (mobile, 0555246018) or Mrs. Zaara (mobile, 0543361527). Booking is on first come first served basis and a stall costs 200 SAR.

You can visit their Facebook page for more at: http://www.facebook.com/events/423556491052230/

Al Naseem, Jeddah: Summer Camp for the Young

Good news for parents living around Al Naseem. Zahra Summer Camp has opened its doors to kids in kindergarten, including those who are preparing to start school this coming academic year. I have personally paid them a visit. The place is neat and well organised, with lots of games for the kids to have fun while learning.


You can call them on 0538552039 or 0582187954 for more information, or you can decide to pay them a visit too. They are open on week days from 3 PM to 8 PM and would be open throughout the Ramadan.

Jeddah: All-Ladies Event

All my ladies in Jeddah, this is one event you have been waiting for to spice up your weekend. Desi Entertainers is organising an all-ladies event right here in the city. This event is dedicated to all the mothers and sisters who reside in Jeddah.

Desi Entertainers encourages women of all nationalities who are willing to showcase their work or talent to participate in the event. If you have a talent in any of the following: makeup, nail art, cooking, hair cutting, drawing, flower art, glass painting, guitar playing, interior design, fashion design, jewelry design, sketching, photography, calligraphy, table decoration, mehendi art, tatoo art, piano playing,etc, you are welcome to join the ladies.

The event is scheduled to take place on May 31, 2012. For more information, feel free to contact on:

-desientertainers@gmail.com
-0535079171

Ramadan Mubarak

Jeddah: Summer Camp 2011 for Boys and Girls

Here we go again! The summer holidays are just around the corner. What plans have you made for your little cuties? Thinking of a summer camp? Good. 


Summer camps are organised worldwide. It is amazing to see what kids learn at these camps. Many organisers introduce programmes that are meant to build your child's confidence, teach them positive habits and develop their critical thinking skills, besides organising activities for entertainment. The Young Learners Summer Camp through the numerous activities that it organises, provides an excellent ground for your child to learn and have fun at the same time.

All you need is one email to: lucout@hotmail.com and they will call you back. Try them and share your experience with friends and family members.

Business Workshop for Women in Jeddah

Good news for women interested in business and management! A team of MBA professionals from the Hass school of Business, University of California, Berkeley, would be conducting a four day workshop in Jeddah.

Venue: Dar Al-Hekma College

When:

May 22 to May 25, 2011

Fee: 2000 SAR

Registration:
Open until May 17, 2011.

Contact: Ms. Dania Yaman
             +966 (2) 630 3333
              ext. 732
              dyaman@dah.edu.sa

IELTS Seminar in Jeddah

A team of professionals led by Pr. Mohammed Khalid is going to hold a seminar this Thursday, 12th May, 2011 in Jeddah.

Venue: Al-Basateen Institute for learning English language
           Al Shola Commercial Centre 
           Medina Road

Time: 7:30 p.m

Fee: FREE

Participants are advised to do the following in preparation for the seminar:

i.     Please bring Cambridge IELTS 5 with you so that you may attend a 20 minutes questions/answers session after the seminar.
ii.    Download the attached registration form of our institution, and bring the filled form with you for confirmation of your IELTS seat for this course.

For any information, interested persons are advised to contact the following:
  
-Dr. Saeed 0548899083
-Prof. Khalid 0530176650
-e-mail:interstudies2005@yahoo.com

This seminar which is going to be held by Prof. Khalid is intended to give future IELTS candidates the opportunity to find out more about the IELTS test and get personal advice and assistance. After the seminar, participants are expected to:

-know more about the format and structure of the test.
-be aware of the question types in all four parts of the test.
-have some knowledge of the problems candidates have during the test.
-have some tips and strategies to help them get a higher score in the test.
-be aware of how much additional preparation they need to do before taking the IELTS test.

This one-hour seminar would consist of 2 parts; Part 1 (30 mins) and Part 2 (30 mins) and it is going to cover the following areas:

• IELTS Facts and Figures
• Overview of the IELTS Test
• Writing Task 1 Tips and Strategies
• Writing Task 2 Tips and Strategies
• Listening Tips and Strategies
• Reading Tips and Strategies 
• IELTS Questions and Answers