FROM THE EDITOR
LOVE, LAUGHTER AND YOUR HAPPILY EVER AFTER…
Editor-in-Chief Enas Hashani Managing Editor Maria Mahdaly Executive Editor Bassma Al Toaimi
Welcome to the 25th issue of Destination Riyadh! We’ve decided to celebrate the magazine’s milestone with a special edition dedicated to one of life’s unforgettable and precious moments— Your Wedding. It is with overwhelming excitement and delight that we deliver you another hearty issue that caters to your happiest occasion while also giving you insight into the wonderful city that is Riyadh and its people. We wanted to create an edition that is a perfect match for every bride-to-be or an entourage wanting to help a loved one prep up for the big day. From preparation to celebration, we’ve got you covered with wedding tips from local gurus and inspirations for seamless planning all the way up to your kosha. But fear not single people and every Riyadhi who has simply picked up the magazine wanting to know more about the city. We’ve sprinkled the issue with insightful and relevant articles to keep you engaged and happy too! Check out our interview with the inspiring and successful sisters, Latifa and Sheikha Al Sudairy. We’re unapologetically fans of awesome happily ever afters, so we grabbed the chance to feature the Saudi art scene’s newest power couple, Yousef and Soraya. When our team made it our mission to show you the brighter side of things in Riyadh, we knew we’d be in it for the long haul. The job, so they say, is never done. There are still so many stories waiting to be shared, people to meet and places to discover. Thank you for trusting us to be your guide to the city and rest assured that in the issues to come, we will continue to be your window to all things awesome.
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