Be Active
BY THE PINK TARHA We are often asked on what activities residents and visitors can do in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. If you asked us a few…
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Embassy of Bangladesh Welcomes New Ambassador to Saudi Arabia
EMBASSY COLUMN The Diplomatic Quarter is home to over 80 foreign embassies and diplomatic groups. The new Embassy column in DQ Living magazine is a space…
Embassy of Mexico Commemorates Mexico Independence Day
On the occasion of the 210th Anniversary of the Independence of Mexico, the Mexico Embassy in Riyadh held a brief Civic Ceremony attended by the Undersecretary…
The Power of Landscape Architecture
Bringing Communities to Life! When we think of inspirational art, great paintings and sculptures may come to mind, however, the design of outdoor spaces, parks, streets,…
Saudi Arabia’s First LEED Certified Hotel
Marriott Diplomatic Quarter is the first hotel in the Kingdom to achieve LEED Gold certification; one of the most prominent green building certifications in the world.…
Freewheeling in Riyadh
BY JOU PABALATE A few years ago, there were only a handful of spaces where women could ride a bicycle, the DQ being one of those…
The Organic Dates of Bateel
Bateel established its prominent brand position by creating the market for gourmet dates and date confectionery. By uncompromising focus on the quality of their fine products,…
Moving Forward
Despite the changes that COVID-19 brought in our lives, we have to go forward. After all, life is like riding a bicycle, in order to keep…
DQGA Implements COVID-19 Precautionary Measures
Through its supervisory and executive role in the Diplomatic Quarter (DQ), and in line with the precautionary measures approved by the government of the Kingdom of…
Nofa Staycation is the New Vacation
A mini vacation is less than an hour away from your homes. It involves little prepping and planning, transports you to an entirely different place, and…