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Noor Riyadh: A Celebration of Lights

What’s Noor Riyadh you may ask,

Have you noticed today that Riyadh is brighter than usual?

Have you been wondering why it’s so? 

The reason behind this brightness is that Riyadh and its people are going to have a splendidly artistic festival, more than 60 artists from 20 countries around the world are to celebrate the light, exposing many different artistic ways that catch the sense of the audience.   

If you want to experience the beauty of light and a fan of sky-gazing, along with other various light sources, then this festival is going to bring a great experience that will light up all your senses & emotions.

Noor Riyadh Festival will start from March 18 to April 10 as part of Riyadh’s Art program, one of the most impressive projects that started in 2019. Turning Riyadh to an open art gallery, combining modernity & cultural traditions.

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Riyadh Romps Around With Lights

In Noor Riyadh Festival, famous Saudi artists are going to participate, representing about 40% of the participants including popular names such as Maha Malluh, Ayman Zeidan, Lulwah Al-Homoud, and others.  In addition to the Saudi artists, international artists from 20 countries around the world are going to participate representing 60%. Those artists include Daniel Buren, Ilya, and Emilia Kabakov, among others. 

Noor Riyadh Festival will have a variety of activities including panel discussions, workshops, guided tours, art exhibitions, movies, and various celebrations starting its first event under “Elham Riyadh” title.    

Light Upon Light Exhibition

“Light Upon Light” is one of the most prominent exhibitions that include great artistic works divided into four parts, based on the concept of light:

Acknowledging Light

Experiencing Light

Light Show 

Environmental light 

With the title of “Under One Sky”, Light Upon Light Exhibition aims to represent the concept of unity, gathering of people around the light, and charming flames that brighten their hearts and gathers them under the light of love especially with COVID-19 separating all of us.  

The exhibition also includes “Arts of Light, from the 60s”. Providing the visitors with the experience of cognitive & sensational touchings.

Riyadh Brings The Stars to Right Where You Are:

As singing brightens our existence, the festival also includes the best concerts, the biggest & most original singing stars, such as Ray of Solskin, that are sure to brighten up the spring of 2021.

Many Exciting Activities & Exhibitions such as:  

  • Museums and community participation in Saudi Arabia. 
  • Ligh, carving, and painting by James Clara and Iván Navarro 
  • Light and courage 
  • Light and communication 
  • Changing of Views

Guiding tours like:

  • King Abdullah Financial District 
  • King Abdulaziz Historical City 
  • Watching stars 
  • Taking photos  
  • Virtual tour 
  • “Light Upon Light” Exhibition 
  • Light and sensations
  • Women’s guiding tours  
  • Historical tours 

Celebrations: 

  • Noor Riyadh X MDLBeast
  • Noor Riyadh X MDLBeast (Hat Claps)
  • Noor Riyadh for music 

Movies: 

  • A Vision From Light – Light Writing
  • Scales – Light Writing

 

Panel discussions: 

  • Culture and the future of cities 
  • Artistic works in public places 
  • Power of nature 
  • One sky gathers us all – light and universe art 
  • A panel discussion with Saudi art guiders 
  • Interactive environment-light and technology art 
  • Journey to light and darkness 
  • Electronic music and light art 
  • Journey to contemporary art 
  • Culture and creativity in Saudi Arabia 

Workshops: 

  • Sustainable lighting
  • Light Symphony 
  • Light and hope 
  • Tales of lights 
  • Light and creativity 
  • Creative economy 
  • Light is the vision 

 

That’s not just it, other events will also brighten Riyadh and show the effort of Saudi Arabia in increasing the level of engagement and excitement.  

We hope you have a killer time at Noor Riyadh Festival! 

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Top 5 Most-Visited Historical Places in Riyadh

The capital city of Saudi Arabia has grown from a mud-bricked trading hub in the middle of nowhere with barely any visitors to being one of the busiest and wealthiest cities in the world. Despite the well-reserved and traditional social upbringing that many of its inhabitants have had, they are among the most welcoming, generous, and kind people you’ll ever come across. As Saudi Arabia continues to focus on growing its tourism sector through the means of attracting international visitors, as well as its local people, one can expect to see a lot of historically rich places being open to the public. So if you’re looking for the most-visited historical places in Riyadh, you’ve come to the right place! 


Al Masmak Fort:

Al Masmak Fort

Built-in 1865 and located in the central part of Riyadh. It’s home to a museum that’s rated as one of the most visited tourist destinations in the city. The word “Masmak ” stands for high and forfeited, and it has served multiple functions throughout its existence. From being a warehouse for weapons and ammo to turning into a prison and later overseen and maintained by King Salman Ibn Abdul Aziz who was responsible for establishing Al Masmak Historical Museum in 1995 AD. The SCTH launched an app for a virtual tour through 3D images of Al Masmak Fort to chronologically display the history of modern Saudi Arabia. The museum houses a wide variety of historical artifacts and is an excellent place for those who want to learn about the country’s heritage. The entrance is free.

 


Deerah Souq:

Deerah Souq

Not so far from Al Masmak Fort lies quite a noteworthy shopping center, immensely popular for the gold shops that some people call it the Deerah Gold Souq. It has a plethora of small shops selling carpets, traditional clothes, and many eye-catching antiques and handcrafts. And what makes it so special is the existence of a wide variety of options selling the same commodity but with slight differences that only an expert such as yourself would be able to notice, so it’s an excellent opportunity for bargaining (most of the shop owners speak English) and comparing merchandise in order to end up with the best deal possible.

 


Murabba Palace:

Murabba Palace

Built-in 1938 as a governmental facility for hosting official meetings and conferences, it was here where the convention of opening the country for oil inspection was signed. And it was also King Abdul Aziz’s personal residence, a spacious and comfortable place to accommodate the King’s family. The Murabba Palace houses many historical artifacts and photos about the country’s creation, as well as personal belongings and gifts that the King had received.

 


The National Museum:

National museum

Part of King Abdul Aziz Historical Center, it was established in 1999 as a historical and cultural center while being the Kingdom’s biggest museum. The museum consists of 8 exhibitions walking the visitors through different periods of time in chronologically correct order: Man and the Universe, Arabian Kingdoms, The Pre-Islamic Era, Prophet Mohammad’s Mission, Islam and the Arabian Peninsula, First and the Second Saudi States, The Unification, and The Hajj and the Two Holy Mosques. It’s a charming scenery for those who seek to learn more about the history and heritage of the Arab Peninsula.

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Historical Diriyah:

Historical Diriyah

 How can we finish an article on the most-visited historical places in Riyadh without talking about the home of the Saudi Royal family and the first Saudi capital, the city of Diriyah. It’s among the 5 Saudi historical sites identified by the UNESCO List of World Heritage. One of the largest Arabian Peninsula cities before it was later destroyed in 1818 by the Ottoman armies, the city is now one of the most sought-after places worldwide, a  bright and shining cultural, historical, and tourist attraction spot.

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Top Benefits of Healthy Eating & Well Balanced Diet

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They say we only live once, so we should live life to the fullest. Since we have only one life, one body, shouldn’t we take the utmost care of it? Knowing the benefits of healthy eating is a step in that direction.

But how do you take care of your body through diet and healthy meal prep?

Eating a well-balanced diet isn’t about strict limitations, staying unrealistically thin, or depriving yourself of the foods you love. Rather, it’s about feeling great, having more energy, improving your health, and boosting your mood.

Let’s have a look at some amazing benefits of healthy eating… 

 

  • Weight Loss with Healthy Eating

Weight Loss is a crucial benefit in itself. But a lot of health-related issues also trace back to weight. Losing weight can help you reduce the risk of chronic diseases and conditions. If a person is overweight or obese, they have a higher risk of developing several ailments like heart diseases, diabetes, bone density, cancers to name a few.

Use fruits, vegetables, lean protein, and whole grains to replace high-fat, high-calorie foods. Staying within your required calorie range is vital for achieving and maintaining a healthy weight. 

Standing on the weighing scale after healthy eating
Stand proud

 

  • Improved Memory with a Balanced diet

A healthy diet may help in the prevention of dementia and cognitive decline.

A study, ‘Neurology, Psychiatry, and Brain research’ (2015) identified nutrients and foods that protect against these adverse effects. They found out that the following intakes are beneficial:

    • Vitamin D, C, and E
    • Omega-3 fatty acids
    • Flavonoids and polyphenols foods
    • Fish

Improved memory with a well balanced diet

 

  • Better Sleep for Better Health

‘Sleep apnea’ is caused by an unhealthy diet. 

In this condition, the sleep pattern is disturbed, and you wake up tired. It occurs when the airways are repeatedly blocked during sleep. The medical condition arises due to obesity, an unhealthy diet, and irregular diet patterns.  

Reducing the consumption of caffeine ensures restful sleep, whether or not a person has sleep apnea.

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Enjoy better sleep

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  • Better Mood for Better Self

Ever wondered why you feel happy after eating molten lava cake? Well, it’s just not you. It’s biology!

A study by Dartmouth has indicated the relation between food and mood varies dramatically depending on the person, so they recommend a well-balanced diet rich in protein, moderate in carbohydrates, and low in fat since this could generally improve the mood of most people.

Let’s jump into what we can do.

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Soak that sunshine too

Yalla Cook Healthy- FREE nutritional sessions

They are a team on a mission to enhance the quality of healthy eating in the Middle East. Their approach is simple which started with a slightly unconventional marriage between Jon Dean from England and Heba Faqih from Saudi Arabia. 

Yalla Cook Healthy is the way forward through Jon’s passion for nutrition, movement, sport & fitness, and Heba’s service industry background and her love for her community.

Date & Time

Saturday, 18th July

12 PM – 60 minutes fixed session

Absolutely FREE!

The session focuses on food preparation, calorie composition, and tasty, simple cooking. You’ll learn about food science, food labels, ingredients, ethical methods of eating, food link and emotions, hunger hacks, fat metabolism, and best practices to individualize your diet.

Visit their kitchen live with your kids & family as they teach you how to craft the perfect diet using real, affordable, and simple healthy ingredients. 

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Fit & Fine Lifestyle with Fitness World – Gym & Spa

What do you need to add to your Fitness regimen

When you try to eat right, exercise as much as you can, and keep yourself away from all the simple things you enjoy doing, for your well being, do you still end up feeling stressed?

If you don’t feel fresh after your workout and you experience stressed shoulders. We know what you’re missing, a holistic Spa treatment with the right professionals. 

Book your Spa treatment at Fitness World from Hala Yalla and enjoy the art of living.

Fitness World is a comprehensive gym and fitness club for men that offers a variety of globally-renowned health solutions and infrastructure to lead a fit and fine lifestyle. 

Here’s what you get with their amazing membership offers…

  • Massages!

Massage is a necessity for men who are physically active. It not only eases the onset of muscle soreness but can speed healing by boosting the body’s circulatory and immune system.

And apart from relaxation, here are some other benefits of massages in men

  • Reduce stress: By continuously receiving spa treatments you’ll be able to naturally reduce tension resulting in lowered anxiety and decreased depression side effects
  • Long-lasting Calming Effect: Regular massages help to calm the nervous system and promote a sense of mind and body relaxation and well-being
  • Better Sleep: Massages completely relax your muscles and lower your blood pressure, which also helps in maintaining a healthy heart rate, all of which results in a better night’s sleep
  • Anti Aging: Facials are known to help delay and prevent the onset of wrinkles by stimulating skin cells and hydrating the skin, even for men! Additionally, less stress and relaxation gives radiance that is specific to youth only 
  • Healthy blood flow: Spa treatments stimulate blood circulation to optimize the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to your cells by increasing blood flow to your extremities
massage
Release the tension

The Art of Living

Now that you’re aware of the magic massages can do, here’s a range of international massages and techniques offered by Fitness World.

Book from their range and lead a healthy happy life

  • Swedish Massage 
  • Thai Massage
  • Stone Massage
  • Shiatsu Massage
  • Moroccan bath with municipal soap
  • Moroccan bath with municipal clay
  • Cups Massage
  • Moroccan Bath With Variety Of Essential Oils
  • Moroccan VIP massage and bath

massages

Fitness Routine

Fitness World is more than a spa. You can continue to follow your workout and fitness regimens and receive guidance from their professional trainers. You’ll get your daily dose of motivation with the following services…

  • Fully-functional Gym
  • Muscle-strengthening machine lounge 
  • Free aerobic exercises without devices
  • Walking, seated, and elliptical bicycles hall 
  • A cinema hall for hiking, bicycles, and laptops 
  • Spinning Class Gym 
  • Hiking tracks
  • A lecture hall and self-defense games
Body building
Pull those strings

Sports in Fitness World

For the sporty in you, enjoy playing in one of the courts mentioned below as part of your gym membership:

  • Air-conditioned soccer field 
  • Basketball court 
  • Swimming pool (not a court, but hey it’s still sports)
Basketball
How well can you play?

Amenities

Lastly, Fitness World offers a variety of other non-gym services such as,

  • Buffet and a large lounge overlooking the stadium from above
  • Hot and cold jacuzzi 
  • Sauna 
  • Water vapor chamber 
  • Three massage rooms 
  • Moroccan bath distinguished with private jacuzzi 
  • Tanning Bed 
  • Cupboards with electronic locks 
Jacuzzi
Jacuzzi is waiting for you

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Best way to cleanse your body – Detoxify at home

Detoxifying is the best way to cleanse your body

Toxins, even the word sounds scary.  If you’re trying to find the best way to cleanse your body, toxins will have to exit the room entirely!

People don’t realize how harmful their favorite food can be for them. Spices, oil, meat, caffeine, everything gets stored in the body in the form of toxins. They don’t grasp how they interact with human physiology and how problematic it is.

Before understanding why detoxification is important for the body, let’s learn a bit more about toxins and why the best way to cleanse your body is to get rid of them… 

What are Toxins?

A toxin is a form of poison that comes from a plant or animal. It enters the human body through unhealthy food. They are small molecules, peptides, or proteins that can cause disease if absorbed by body tissue and biological macromolecules (enzymes or cellular receptors).

Some of them are naturally removed by body organs and some stay in the human body and hinder bodily functions.

Why Is Detoxification Important?

Simply put, natural detoxification is important to keep your body healthy and get your immune system strong, which is bound to come handy in times like these.

natural detoxification

To understand this further, let’s see how they are harmful.

  • Toxins poison enzymes

Every physiological function (esp energy production and cell structure) depends on enzymes, making them the engines of your body.

But then, unhealthy food brings toxic materials into the body that cripple body functioning. Toxins undermine hemoglobin production and accelerate aging.

  • Weak Bones

Strong bones provide strength and mobility to the body.

When toxins come in the body, it displaces the bone calcium and makes bones weaker. The calcium, cadmium, and lead, when displaced from bones, increases the risk of hearing loss and renal damage. It also affects negatively on the liver and kidneys.

tired man with weak bones
Weak bones mean aching bones

 

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  • Damaged Cell Membranes

The function of cell membranes is to catch signals from the body. It signals the cell to absorb sugar, relax muscles, etc.

But when there are toxins in the body, the cell membrane becomes polluted. The damaged membrane prevents the cell from receiving important messages in time.

  • Hormonal Imbalance

Hormonal balance keeps the body well and functioning. While hormonal imbalance is the uneven distribution of hormone levels throughout the body – some hormonal levels are too high and others are too low. 

Guess who’s responsible for hormonal imbalance? Yes, toxins!

They induce, inhibit, and block hormones. They interfere with body functions, disrupt hormone receptors on the cell, and end up disturbing your metabolism. 

acne on face due to hormonal imbalance
Acne caused by hormonal imbalance

  • Toxins Damage Organs

As we’ve mentioned earlier, toxins damage organs and body systems. 

Lungs and kidneys are natural body detoxifiers. But when these organs are toxic, they can’t detox effectively. 

Take notice of what you eat and beware of the toxins ruining your body. 

  • Gene Expression

Our genes have the ability to switch off and on to adapt to changes in our bodies and the outer environment. 

But when we eat unhealthy food, the toxins activate or suppress our genes in undesirable ways.

Since we’re what we eat, let’s switch to a healthy diet to enjoy a healthy life.

Cleanse your body at home with detox water
Drink Detox water to remove toxins from the body

Fresh citrus leaves and fruits, such as mint, orange, lemon, has natural detoxification ingredients. Start eating healthy food to detoxify your body at home.

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Why is Fitness Important for Women

4 Key Benefits of Working Out for Women

What is fitness? 

Fitness means different for different people. Fitness isn’t just about losing weight and toning up. 

It’s about caring for your health and mind. It’s about staying in shape and being happy.  

Although young women are becoming a lot more health-conscious today, there are still some middle-aged women who forgo their own health for the sake of their families. While it may seem worthwhile in the short run to only spend your responsibilities, energy, and care-giving tendencies for your family and kids, it’s important for women to look after themselves. 

The path toward fitness for women encompasses a wide range of benefits that will enhance your life, physically, mentally, and emotionally as well. Let’s have a look at these benefits.

  • Healthy Heart

A physically active boy keeps the heart healthy and strong. A healthy heart has fewer chances of cardiovascular diseases and strokes, diabetes, osteoporosis, etc,. 

An active heart also takes out functions of blood circulation and maintains cholesterol and blood pressure well. 

happy heart
make your heart smile

  • Weight Loss

Exercising less is still better than not exercising at all. 

Being overweight causes a lot of problems, from worn joints to heart disease and all problems in between. Being physically active can overcome all these challenges.

According to a survey conducted by NuffieldTrust, by 2034, 70% of women are expected to be overweight or obese. That’s why today, more than ever, it’s recommended by most doctors that women exercise for a minimum of half an hour three times a week. 

Stay fit!
Stay fit!

  • Mental Health

The benefits of physical fitness also include improved quality of life and wellbeing.

Hormones released during physical activity help women produce energy and reduce anxiety. As a result, it ensures a healthy mind that wouldn’t fall prey to negativity. 

Regular fitness routine impacts positively and fights with depression, anxiety, and much more. It also relieves stress, improves memory, helps in sleeping better, and boosts mood.

Happy mind
stay healthy

  • Boost Energy Levels

Physical activity increases the stamina and energy levels in a woman’s body. When a woman is physically active, she’s likely to get a job done more effectively and at a quick pace.

Physical fitness boosts her confidence and enhances her social life too.

happy group of people
happy group of people

How to Stay Fit at Home?

While almost every woman knows that exercise is beneficial, many of us are so busy with our families and our careers, that we have very little time for ourselves.

Since we all agree that we shouldn’t undermine the importance of staying fit, Hala Yalla has brought you fitness for ladies’ sessions.

Sands Studio provides space for all fitness freaks. They’re a team of highly qualified academic trainers from all over the world. With different backgrounds and training styles, they offer diversity in the most professional way. 

Providing an online fitness program, they ensure each person who walks into training leaves feeling happier, confident, and healthier. Their program is all about getting away from the traditional static workouts.

To join the fitness exercises for women at home, click the link below.

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What Is Theta Healing?

Live a healthy peaceful life with Theta Healing

The last two months passed in the gloomy haze of lockdown. 

We’re all in this together. We lost our focus, attention, and connection with the universe. If that’s what you’ve been feeling lately, here’s some good news for you.

Theta healing can change all your negative energies into positive. Let’s restore our connection with ourselves and be at peace, naturally.    

To begin with, let’s find out what is this?

Theta healing
inner peace

What is Theta Healing?

Theta Healing is a prominent healing method that was created in 1995 by Vianna Stibal during her personal journey of healing from a leg tumor. 

Vianna Sitbal is a renowned author, spiritual healer, and teacher of spiritual philosophy. According to her, theta healing is a technique of meditation and spiritual philosophy, irrespective of religion.

She discovered that emotions and beliefs affect us on a core, genetic, history, and soul level. 

Theta healing develops natural intuition by changing the brain wave cycle to the theta waves with the intention of exploring how emotional energy affects a person’s health.

This training is meant for the body, mind, and spirit and gives one the ability to get rid of limiting beliefs and live a life full of positive thoughts through prayer and meditation.

Simply put, it’s a meditation training technique utilizing a spiritual philosophy for improvement and evolvement of mind, body, and spirit.

What are the benefits?

A Theta Healing session usually lasts between 30 to 90 minutes, and the number of sessions varies depending on the issue you want to heal. The end result and benefits of Theta healing are worth those 90 minutes.

Here’s a list of few benefits:

  1. Reveals your creative potential
  2. Puts an end to fears and phobias
  3. Frees you from addictions and habits
  4. Makes your spiritual connection deeper
  5. Aids you in attaining personal freedom
  6. Helps you to be healthier and feel well
  7. Heals physical illnesses
  8. Treats emotional problems and trauma
  9. Assists in becoming more confident
  10. Manifests your dreams and goals
  11. Teaches you how to grow harmonious relationships
  12. Unlocks your Genius Potential

From the first session, the benefits will be evident, and you’d want to attend more sessions until you are completely healed and satisfied.

Meditation

Theta healing meditation creates physical, psychological, and spiritual healing using the Theta brain wave. While in pure theta state if mind, we’re able to connect to the Creator of All and seek peace.

Theta healing meditation is for all those who are searching for answers, knowledge, and peace. The majority of people who learn it are pure of heart and seeking to activate what lies dormant in their minds. This is what it’s designed to do, teach people how to harness their psychic abilities through spiritual awareness.

Practitioners believe that there are Seven Planes of existence, seen and unseen. The unseen lies in the forces of the cosmos that exist in different dimensions of this universe.

When a mind is in the theta phase, it enables us to perceive and absorb the positive energies.

Each of the Planes has its own particular energy i.e., vibration. The frequency of vibration is what makes the planes different from one another. The spiritual and physical inhabitants of the planes different as well.

These vibrations are the essence of life in all its forms.

Play music specifically for theta healing and start mediating.

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Life After Curfew

What will happen after the curfew is eased?

The government has eased the curfew and hopefully, it will be completely over soon. But unfortunately, ease in timings doesn’t mean that the threat of COVID-19 has passed too. 

Coronavirus is still here to haunt us and we need to stay cautious. 

Post-lockdown life will not be as we used to live it. To protect ourselves and our families we need to know how life will be changed when the lockdown is lifted.

Spread positivity, not virus
Spread positivity, not the virus

As of now, we don’t know what life after Corona will be, but we can foresee what life after curfew will be. Let’s look at different aspects of life that will evolve into a new normal.

  • Social Life

Our social life will bear the most Corona impact.

Gatherings and parties will continue to be held, but it’ll be in a simple manner with only the maximum number of people allowed by the government, in attendance.

To keep ourselves safe, we should ideally limit hosting and inviting people to parties, social functions, group meetings, large-scale conferences, and other celebrations.  

social distancing signs
Keep a safe distance

  • Tourism 

Tourism took a massive hit during this pandemic, and for the right reasons. Foreign tourists have the biggest share in uplifting the tourism industry of any country. Globetrotters became homebound and the industry came to a standstill.

Even though flights will be resumed soon, it seems that vacation plans will have to be at hold until the things return to normal and we’re at the least risk of getting infected.

Travel

  • Entertainment

Staying at home, people have made use of time to binge-watch all the seasons & movies they ever wanted to see. Netflix and Amazon Prime became the ultimate entertainment channels.

Theaters and cinema halls are still under government ban, so the couch is your best friend for much longer now. Hit us up for shows recommendations!

Netflix and chill!
Netflix and chill!

  • Education

Lockdown has pushed us to digitize our education system. Virtual classrooms and e-learning are here to stay. 

After the lockdown is lifted, schools and colleges will allow a limited number of students and social distance between each student. It appears that timings will be reduced and school functions will be prohibited for a while.

Every student will be instructed to wear masks and carry sanitizer in their bags.

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Virtual classes at home

  • Economy

A country’s economy depends on it’s GDP, no doubt about that.

GDP will increase if sales and services increase. But lockdown has brought all the finances in a difficult situation. 

The economy has faced a huge blow, and it will take years to restore the global economy back to normal. But we’ll get there, one step at a time.

Crisis

Human beings are adaptable and flexible. You’ve managed to stay under curfew for more than 11 weeks, now it’s your responsibility to make sure all safety precautions are duly met when and if you do plan to go out.

The safest way to protect ourselves from COVID-19 is to stay home even when the lockdown is over and learn to coexist with Corona.

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What’s our Civic Responsibility after Curfew Ends?

Civic Responsibilities That We Should Be Aware Of

The government has eased the coronavirus lockdown from the start of June. In the three-phase ease, the country will hopefully return to normalcy.  

From May 31st to June 20th, the curfew time will be further relaxed in the Kingdom’s regions, except Makkah, between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m.

Even though we’re getting rid of the curfew, we shouldn’t forget our civic responsibilities in order to keep our communities and families safe. The biggest challenge aka Covid-19 is still out there, so protect yourselves.

Follow the safety instructions against Corona given by the government and the WHO. Here’s a list of instructions that you can follow and learn how to avoid Coronavirus.

  • Wear Masks

The safest and most effective precaution to stop the spread of coronavirus is to wear a mask. Change your mask every day, and dispose of it the right way.

  • Wash Your Hands

A person washing hands.
Keep washing

Wash your hands for 20 seconds before wearing gloves, and after you take them off. Learn the WHO safety protocols and wash your hands accordingly. 

Wash your hands with clean water and soap. Lather your hands and rub your hands for 20 seconds.

While washing your hands, keep in mind to turn off the tap. In the midst of one global crisis, let’s not worsen another. 

  • Sanitize frequently

When the lockdown is over and you’re free to roam outside, and water and soap are not available everywhere, replace it with the sanitizer. 

Buy the pocket-sized alcohol-based sanitizer and use it frequently. Use it over your gloves after touching surfaces that are frequently touched by others.

  • Avoid Social Gatherings

be a civic responsible citizen

For Coronavirus prevention, avoid attending large gatherings even if you’re allowed outside. A gathering of more than 20 people could result in heavy penalties from the government.

Take necessary precautions before visiting malls or restaurants. Keep a safe distance from other families while visiting the park with your kids.

  • Maintain Social Distancing

We all agree on the importance of social distancing. The lockdown days are soon to be over but the social distancing protocols still stand.

It’s our civic obligation to be responsible and maintain a distance of at least 3 steps. Avoid shaking hands with people and follow hygiene etiquettes. 

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Stand at a safe distance.

Be a responsible citizen of the Kingdom and follow your civic responsibilities. 

Don’t know what to do post lockdown? Hop on to Hala Yalla and discover experiences in sports, entertainment, art, and much more!

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Eid Mubarak from Hala Yalla!

Celebrate Eid at home with our online experiences!

Eid-ul-Fitr is one of the blessed religious holidays that Muslims celebrate every year after Ramadan. It’s a celebration of gratitude where family and friends come together to eat food and share happiness.

The auspicious occasion of Eid brings a lot of happiness and delight to neighborhoods. But this year Eid will be a different experience given the lockdown situation. 

We’ve got good news for you though

This Eid, you can join Hala Yalla’s super-interactive online experiences, live-streamed all the way. Learn to stay fit, master music instruments, or brush up your painting skills in these private sessions.

If you’re wondering how to spend Eid ul Fitr at home, have a look at our online classes:

  • Learn to Play Musical Instruments

If you believe in the magical power of music, learn to play musical instruments this Eid.

Hala Yalla is bringing you, private live music classes, so you can learn without roaming outdoors. 

Book the following music sessions through the Hala Yalla app:

  • Workshop for the beginners: If you’re an amateur, learn to play guitar in private live sessions

https://hyapp.app.link/ZbI0207og6

  • Music with Rashid: If you want to learn to play the guitar, piano, or harmonium, book this live session

https://hyapp.app.link/PPNBDAZed6

Guitar
pick that up & learn

  • Enhance your Creativity Skills

Increase your creative skills to stay productive at home. Book the private sessions with the instructor of your choice to learn to be creative. 

Following are the live sessions provided on the Hala Yalla app:

  • Creative Arts with Naziya: She’s providing sessions to teach painting, fabric painting, textures & techniques

https://hyapp.app.link/11ZvZg3qg6

  • Paint & Calligraphy by Hamna: She’s offering painting and calligraphy lessons to beginners to females and children

https://hyapp.app.link/rflXjLjqg6

painting
Learn to draw

  • Learn to tap your feet to the rhythm

Stay home and learn to dance your worries away.

Download the Hala Yalla app to book amazing live-streamed dance lessons from the following:

  • Salsa Dance: Learn the Latin Dance with your partner or join solo

https://hyapp.app.link/1dJNBBbgA6

  • Dance training with Reem: Book the private live sessions to learn Hip-hop, Zumba, or Afrobeat

https://hyapp.app.link/GATUvaTqg6

Woman dancing
Woman dancing

  • Test your cooking skills

This Eid, experiment with different dishes and desserts.

Join the live cooking sessions through the Hala Yalla app and learn to cook

https://hyapp.app.link/fAuvFAUm65

Kitchen utensils
Kitchen utensils

Spend your Eid day while learning new things and experimenting with new stuff. Don’t forget to pay your Zakat al-Fitr and enjoy Eid with your family.

Eid Mubarak to all of you from all of us at Hala Yalla. May it be days of blessings, joy, special moments with family, full of peace and enjoyment

Download the Hala Yalla app to book these productive and fun activities.

Download the app today on Android or iOS