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Riyadh is gearing up for a major metro upgrade toward Diriyah 🚇, a Saudi traveler proves adventure has no limits with a 6,000 km road trip to chase the Northern Lights ❄️🚗, and we spotlight why Zainab El Blushi continues to shape Saudi Arabia’s beauty scene 💄🇸🇦

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LOVIN NEWS

The Riyadh Metro Is Getting A Major Upgrade Toward Diriyah

• 🚆 ✨ Riyadh residents are looking forward to a major boost in city connectivity as the Riyadh Metro’s Red Line prepares for a significant expansion, bringing a faster, more efficient way to move from east to west across the capital

• 🚝 With this announcement, travel that once took well over an hour could soon be cut to around 40 minutes, reshaping how people commute, explore, and enjoy the city.

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This Saudi Man Didn’t Fly, He Drove 6,000 km To Chase The Northern Lights

• 🌈 Some trips are planned for comfort and others are planned for stories.

• 🚗 A Saudi traveler set off from Riyadh and drove more than 6,000 kilometers across countries and climates, all for a single goal: seeing the Northern Lights, also known as the Aurora Borealis, in Northern Norway.

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Why Zainab El Blushi Is One Of Saudi Arabia’s Most Influential Beauty Creators

• 🙌🏻 In a digital world saturated with trends that come and go, Zainab El Blushi stands out by doing the opposite, keeping things subtle, intentional, and deeply authentic.

• 🌟 With a growing presence across major social platforms, Zainab has emerged as one of Saudi Arabia’s most influential voices in beauty, fashion, and lifestyle, shaping a new narrative that resonates strongly with the region’s youth.

LOVIN COMMUNITY

A Heartfelt Moment From Makkah Captures Online Attention

• A simple, spontaneous moment at the Grand Mosque in Makkah 🤍

  A mosque worker noticed a pilgrim who hadn’t received a prayer mat and without hesitation, he gave him his own 🕋📿

• After the clip spread widely online, His Excellency the Advisor shared a tweet asking anyone who knew the worker to help identify him 🇸🇦

 🍿 Sharable bits and tips!

• This video of an AI cat on a rollercoaster has everyone talking! 🐱

• An interesting picnic spot had people debating! 🧺

• Riyadh now vs. 2016 shows just how much has changed in 10 years! ⏰

LOVIN COMMUNITY

Kylie Jenner Shines In Saudi Designer At The Golden Globes

• Hollywood in Saudi couture 🤍✨

• Kylie Jenner stepped onto the Golden Globes red carpet in a custom ASHI Studio gown — a proud moment for Saudi design shining on the world stage 🇸🇦👗

REGIONAL FAVORITES

Bahrain’s Local Community Has Come Together For 150 Feline Friends

• 🐱The local community recently rallied together for a heartwarming cause, ensuring a brighter future for 150 of Bahrain’s furry feline neighbors.

• 🐾This fantastic community-led initiative is focused on neutering and spaying cats, making a significant paw-sitive impact on local animal welfare.

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