THE JOURNAL

Written by Abdulhadi

The Bread & Water column in Al Riyadh, alongside conversations and readings from the press archive.

Latest in the Al Riyadh archiveNEWEST FIRST
01

Taking stock of Ramadan drama

A critical look at a Ramadan television season, from ambitious themes to questions of writing, production, and dramatic quality.

02

The pandemic and the tables of the East

From the memory of regional dishes to the uncertainty of the early pandemic: food, heritage, and human concern meet in this column.

03

Milan

A reflection on a city transformed by the pandemic, and on loss, solidarity, and the hope of returning to life.

04

Abdullah Sayel

On friendship in journalism and the memory of colleagues, recalling encounters with artist Abdullah Sayel at Al Majalla.

07

Hanan’s school

Along the school run and through childhood stories, the author finds tenderness and life in small everyday moments.

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