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Rana Hajjar

Riyadh
Cultural Leader • Proactive Previvor Conscious Mother • Aspiring Writer From Jeddah, living in Riyadh Join Al Jalees @jlbookclub Read • Grow • Connect
05
Jul
Five Must Read Books This Summer!

Five Must Read Books This Summer!

In light of our Summer Reading Challenge, Al Jalees proudly presents five essential reads for the season — stories chosen not
4 min read
25
Jun
Gigi Arabia & The Rise of Saudi Alternative Music

Gigi Arabia & The Rise of Saudi Alternative Music

CreativeMornings Riyadh recently hosted an event exploring Saudi Arabia’s emerging punk and alternative music scene, a cultural space still
2 min read
18
Jun
Summer Reading Challenge

Summer Reading Challenge

Summertime is here, and with it comes the perfect excuse to read more books! This season, Al Jalees Times invites
1 min read
14
Jun
Summary of To Kill a Mockingbird, by Harper Lee

Summary of To Kill a Mockingbird, by Harper Lee

What Does it Take To Stand For What’s Right Even if No One Else Does? Written By Niharika Arun,
3 min read
31
May
A Riyadh Pen in London’s High Society

A Riyadh Pen in London’s High Society

Meet Mariana De’ Carli, the Riyadh-based author behind The Knightsbridge Crowd A bold debut uncovering the world behind London’s
5 min read
30
May
Revival Reimagined: Culture, Literature, and the Self

Revival Reimagined: Culture, Literature, and the Self

Table of Contents 1. The CreativeMornings Talk 2. A Global Conversation: 249 Cities and One Theme 3. Speaker Spotlight: Moath
4 min read
10
May
The Remarkable Atomic Habits

The Remarkable Atomic Habits

Atomic Habits A Shift in Focus In Atomic Habits, James Clear reframes the idea of transformation. It’s not about
1 min read
02
May
Crossroads: Trusting the Road You Cannot See

Crossroads: Trusting the Road You Cannot See

Dear Ambitious Readers, When we hear the word crossroads, we often imagine a moment of choice: a life-defining decision, a
4 min read
19
Apr
Lyrics and Literature

Lyrics and Literature

Dear inspiring readers, Some words we read, others we hear, some we feel, and some remain in our memories forever.
1 min read
14
Apr
What Happens When We Stop Thinking

What Happens When We Stop Thinking

Our literary social club in Riyadh gathered to discuss Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury. The thoughts exchanged were powerful, sparking
1 min read

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