Riyadh Could See Much Rainier Autumn This Year, Lojain Omran In Sahel & More!

August 30, 2026

 

Hala guys! 👋🏼

We’ve got another packed lineup for you today! First up, grab your umbrellas because weather experts predict a significantly wetter autumn season ahead across the capital and Kingdom ☁️🌧️ Next, media personality Lojain Omran captured total summer vibes during a beachside hangout in Sahel alongside prominent business leader Bassel Somakia and friends 🏝️✨ And finally, a crucial reminder for all drivers—a look into the growing dangers and traffic penalties surrounding live-streaming while driving in Saudi Arabia 🛑🚗

Let’s get into it! 👇🏼

LOVIN NEWS

  • 🌦️ Above-Average Rain Ahead: The National Center for Meteorology (NCM) forecasts higher-than-average autumn rainfall across Saudi Arabia, including parts of the Riyadh region, from September through November.

  • ⚡ October Peak: October is set to be the peak of the autumn rainy season, with forecasts predicting heavy to potentially torrential rainfall across much of the Kingdom.

  • ⛈️ Extended Wet Season: Above-average rain is expected to continue into November across Riyadh, Qassim, Hail, Makkah, and the Eastern Province.

  •  📱 Stay Updated: NCM advises keeping an eye on short-term forecasts and their Early Warning System for real-time storm updates as conditions develop.

    💡 Summary:

    Riyadh's upcoming autumn is expected to bring significantly more rain than usual from September to November, with heavy downpours peaking in October.

LOVIN NEWS

  • ⛽ Late-Night Break: A gas station worker took a brief pause from his duties under the quiet glow of the station canopy.

  •  🐾 Playful Encounter: Crouching behind a gas pump, he extended a hand to a curious, light-colored stray kitten.

  • 🎮 Paws & Play: The kitten enthusiastically joined in, playfully batting at his hand as he tapped the pavement.

  • 💖 A Pure Connection: A sweet reminder that genuine kindness and connection can unfold anywhere, even in the simplest moments.

    💡 Summary:

    A late-night gas station worker shared a wholesome, playful moment with a curious stray kitten, capturing the beauty of simple acts of kindness.

LOVIN COMMUNITY

  • 🎥 Big Vision, Low Budget: Young Saudi filmmaker Abdulmajeed Al-Qahtani led a team of aspiring creatives to make a film using basic equipment and limited resources.

  • 🍳 Behind the Scenes: The production process was humble and grounded, with the crew fueling long shooting days over simple meals of foul and liver.

  • 🌟 Critical Praise: Their short film, "Beyond the Neighborhood," released to glowing responses, proving that strong storytelling and creative drive beat massive budgets.

    💡 Summary:

    Saudi filmmaker Abdulmajeed Al-Qahtani and his young crew created the acclaimed short film "Beyond the Neighborhood" on a minimal budget, showing how far pure passion and creativity can go.

LOVIN COMMUNITY

  • 🏖️ Seaside Gathering: Saudi presenter Lojain Omran and her friends enjoyed a summer hangout along the coast in Sahel.

    • 🤝 Hosted by Bassel Somakia: The summer gathering was hosted by Syrian businessman Bassel Somakia.

    • 🥙 Shawerma Feast: The group shared a spread of shawerma, with Lojain calling it "the right people, in the right place".

    💡 Summary:

    Saudi TV presenter Lojain Omran enjoyed a coastal summer gathering in Sahel with friends and Syrian businessman Bassel Somakia, complete with a seaside shawerma feast.

LOVIN COMMUNITY

  •  🎥 Growing Distraction: Drivers in Saudi Arabia are increasingly filming, chatting with followers, reading comments, and checking view counts while operating moving vehicles.

  •  📊 Road Crash Data: Distracted driving accounts for 5.6% of identified crash-related behaviors on Saudi roads, alongside unsafe following distances (29.2%) and sudden swerving (27.9%).

  • ⚠️ Shared Risk: Glancing down for a single comment or notification endangers not just the driver, but also passengers, nearby vehicles, and pedestrians.

    💡 Summary:

    Livestreaming or checking social media while driving creates major road hazards, with distracted driving causing 5.6% of Saudi road accidents—drivers are urged to park before starting a stream.

 🍿 Sharable bits and tips!

REGIONAL FAVORITES

🇧🇭Heartwarming Moment in Manama Souq as Jewellery Shop Staff Rescue Exhausted Pigeon

  •  🏬 Uninvited Guest: An exhausted, dehydrated pigeon wandered through the open glass doors of a local store to escape the late-summer heat.

  • 💧 Makeshift Care Station: Rather than chasing it away, the store staff set up a small station on the tiled floor, giving the bird fresh water in a bottle cap and pieces of bread.

  • ❤️ Heartfelt Impact: The crew shared that making sure the bird was safe made them feel proud and happy to help when it was in distress.

  • 🕊️ Safe Release: After resting and hydrating, the pigeon was guided back outside to return safely to the wild.

    💡 Summary:

    Store staff in Manama showed heartwarming compassion by turning their shop into a temporary sanctuary for a dehydrated pigeon before safely releasing it back into the wild.

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