By Anna Christy I came to Saudi Arabia after my wedding in 2015. My husband was working in one of the reputed companies in the kingdom. Back in India, I had a busy life. I was working as an assistant professor at a college and was...
By Rositsa Dorovska Just recently I read the TV anchor Mel Robin‘s bestseller, "The 5 second rule“. Although I'm not a fan of self improvement literature, I gave it a try, because I like the concept. It seems especially useful now when we are approaching the...
Introduction by WSB Founder Sally Kennedy: As the new year of 2020 starts WSB is entering a new chapter as well. Transition is part of life here is Riyadh...
By Lizzie Daniell Finding the Joy in Accepting with Grace! I was recently reminded by a gorgeous friend of mine that giving and receiving are life’s greatest pleasures. Not sure if you are like me, but I was brought up to believe and remember daily that GIVING is...
By Gladys Manalo from Marriott Hotel DQ Working in a different country is difficult, it is not a walk in the park. Although there are plenty of positives, it is not without its challenges too. In addition, the place where we are working should be our...
By Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe I have always enjoyed volunteering my time and skills to benefit animals since my college days where I worked for a veterinary clinic treating dogs and horses in Mumbai as well as supported other animal charities at exhibitions, sales and marathons. As my...
By Dr. Delayl M. Al-Qahtani with Arlen Gargagliano Foreword by Arlen Gargagliano Dr. Delayal M. Al-Qahtani, the current Chief Curator of the National Museum, boasts a myriad of accomplishments in the realm of Saudi heritage. Her MA thesis, Women’s Traditional Ornaments in Asir Province, and doctoral thesis,...
By Sally Kennedy As we go forward into a new year in Saudi Arabia, each month bringing more and more freedoms and opportunities to women, we are inspired this month by a lady who has been pushing boundaries and being “Liberated” by her own sheer will...
What was the inspiration behind starting AEON Strategy? The founders of AEON have always seen the value of sustainable practices and the importance of inclusivity and social equity in development. They understood the necessary synergy between policy and advocacy that is needed to push change and...
By Muna Alamer It is an idea that turned into a project that turned into a business that turned into a lifestyle. When we started the business 8 years ago and as students, we had no idea that we will go this far and as partners,...