Noteworthy Netherlands
By Fariha Eshrat Land of magnificent history and ever-changing innovation, home to the arts of the masters and a culture of camaraderie and endless conversations, and…
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Interview with Ambassador Joost Reintjes
The Kingdom of Netherlands What inspired you to become a diplomat? My uncles used to travel a lot. I think I grew a certain interest in…
Transform Your Body, Transform Your Life
By Maria Cometti Fit Forever Fitness is the luxury ladies’ fitness facility in Al Yasmin district, featuring a professional full range of strength machines and free…
The Palms Fitness Center: 24-Hour Men’s Fitness Oasis
The InterContinental Hotel Riyadh is not only a haven for accommodation needs but also an oasis for people who like to combine business, leisure, and fitness…
Ramadan Oriental Carpets: A DQ Mainstay
By Maria Cometti and Fariha Eshrat Mohammad Deen’s oriental carpet shop has been a favorite of diplomats for decades. He and his sons run this family…
Volunteer with Smile!
By Fariha Eshrat We often do little acts throughout the day that benefit others – whether it’s holding a door, directing someone who’s lost, helping your…
Francesca Fraser: English Language Instructor
By Naureen Ahmed Over 10,000 residents call the DQ home, Meet Your Neighbor profiles interesting people in our international DQ Community.Learn about the diverse experience, interests,…
Travel Around the World With DQ Food
The Diplomatic Quarter (DQ) holds the world. It boasts of diversity – from the people to the embassies to the natural landscape and even to the…
The Flavors of Fresh Grills
By Alyaa Malik There’s a new restaurant in the neighborhood, and it will seriously interest your senses. The scents of their freshly-baked bread and freshly-grilled meats…
Darraq: Architectural Splendor Meets Technological Sophistication
BY DUR HOSPITALITY Imagine a place that blends all the ingredients of a dream home. That is what Darraq’s residences in the heart of of the…