The Sandy Times

Truly Saudi: Giving Saudi People the Space To Tell Their Stories

Meet a new platform that shows what is truly Saudi

by Alexandra Mansilla

1 May 2025

Mental Health

Meeting Hangover: What Is It And When Does It Hit?

Finally, there is a name for that drained feeling after meetings

by Alexandra Mansilla

29 Apr 2025

Bringing Egyptian Alabaster Back To Life. Interview with Omar Chakil

Discover the story of the first Arab designer to collaborate with Galerie Gastou in Paris

by Alexandra Mansilla

27 Apr 2025

Love, Hope, Struggle: Hidden Emotions In the Work Of Abdulaziz Al-Hosni

What stories lie within the colours Aziz chooses?

by Alexandra Mansilla

16 Apr 2025

Kurdish + Dutch = CHAMOS: The DJ Duo Blending Two Worlds Into One Sound

From Erbil to Amsterdam — both literally and musically

by Alexandra Mansilla

14 Apr 2025

Lifestyle

Personal Experience: Navigating Healthy Work Relationships

Cracking the age-old dilemma: to be or not to be friends with your colleagues

by Sana Bun

14 Apr 2025

Food

Restaurants

To Be a Chef: Full Femininity, No Apologies. Interview With Sara Aqel

How a girl from Jordan became a respected, recognised chef — against all odds

by Alexandra Mansilla

10 Apr 2025

Baloo: ‘I Can’t Wait To See Saudi Develop Its Own Signature Sound’

The Saudi scene has grown fast, but is there still something missing?

by Alexandra Mansilla

30 Mar 2025

The Sound Researcher: Meet Safeya Alblooshi, Sonic Ethnographer

Ever wondered what each Emirate sounds like? Find out in this piece

by Alexandra Mansilla

28 Mar 2025

Music

Who Is Najm, And Why Does He Wear a Mask? The Artist Tells Us Himself

From the bottom to Times Square — the story of a Moroccan artist paving his way entirely on his own

by Alexandra Mansilla

26 Mar 2025

Pablo del Val: ‘Art Dubai Has Always Been About Discovery’

What themes are artists diving into for the art fair we are all eagerly waiting for?

by Alexandra Mansilla

24 Mar 2025

Jamal Masarwa: "Becoming a Well-Known Artist Takes Time, But I Have No Plans To Give Up"

Discovering the journey of a Palestinian digital artist — his highs and lows, big wins, and ambitious future plans

by Barbara Yakimchuk

21 Mar 2025

Heritage

'She Didn’t Have Time To Be Scared.' What Does It Mean To Be a Mom?

Stories of two Arab moms who raised big families against all odds

by Alexandra Mansilla

21 Mar 2025

Music

DJing As a Profession: Is It Finally Taken Seriously?

And why do DJs always have to chase their money?

by Alexandra Mansilla

19 Mar 2025

Razan Seikaly: “I Have Met So Many Artists Who Deserve To Be Showcased”

The journey of a woman turning her home into a gallery, offering local and international artists a space to be seen

by Barbara Yakimchuk

14 Mar 2025

Many Facets Of Voice, Many Stories It Tells: Meet Saudi Artist DJ Mubarak

From a guy who started by recording covers and passionately writing his own songs to achieving global recognition

by Alexandra Mansilla

13 Mar 2025

Photography

8 Saudi Photographers Whose Work You Need To See

They capture Saudi through its people, everyday moments, architecture, and fashion

by Alexandra Mansilla

11 Mar 2025

Who Is Behind Future Bedouin? Meet the Artist Creating Magic With AI (And Beyond)

Sink into her airy landscapes, where Arabic heritage is seamlessly wrapped in modernity

by Alexandra Mansilla

7 Mar 2025

Fatspatrol: ‘When I Paint Big, I Feel Like a Superhero’

Let us explore the stories Fatspatrol’s murals tell

by Alexandra Mansilla

6 Mar 2025