Riyadh’s Update, Reema’s Message And A 16.58-second Silver

October 28, 2026

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First, an important Riyadh update and Princess Reema’s message in The New York Times. Then, a little Saudi pride: silver in Japan, Chinese lessons in 300+ schools, and Yara Al-Namlah on life behind the business ❤️

Let’s get into it 👇🏼

LOVIN NEWS

Saudi Civil Defense confirmed that debris from two intercepted ballistic missiles damaged property in Riyadh.

  • The missiles were launched by the Houthi militia and intercepted and destroyed.

  • Falling debris affected a building, a project under construction and a vehicle.

  • Official response: Civil Defense responded and implemented the approved procedures.

  • The statement did not name the affected neighbourhoods or provide information about injuries or fatalities.

💡 Summary: 

Civil Defense confirmed property damage following the interceptions and said the approved response procedures were carried out.

LOVIN COMMUNITY

📰 Princess Reema Takes Her Message To The New York Times

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Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to the US, HRH Princess Reema bint Bandar Al Saud, used a New York Times opinion article to call for coordinated international action against the Houthis.

  • Her central argument: She urged countries to confront the group’s threat through a coordinated effort supporting Yemen’s internationally recognised government.

  • The action she called for: Cutting off financing, stopping weapons shipments and dismantling the group’s military capabilities.

  • A personal story behind the message: She highlighted Ebtehal bint Abdullah, an airport employee who helped passengers and emergency responders following an earlier attack at Riyadh’s airport, despite being injured herself.

  • The distinction: This is Princess Reema’s opinion piece, setting out her position and recommendations.

💡 Summary:

Princess Reema’s article combines a call for international action with a tribute to an airport employee’s courage.

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LOVIN NEWS

Saudi athlete Mohammed Al-Qahtani secured silver in the 100m T72 at the Nagoya Asian Para Games, recording his fastest personal time.

  • He topped his qualifying heat in 16.79 seconds, reported as a new Asian record.

  • He finished second in 16.58 seconds, improving on his heat time by 0.21 seconds.

  • Reports describe the heat time as an Asian record and the final time as a personal best.

  • His silver was part of a six-medal day that took the delegation’s tally to 17 medals: eight golds, eight silvers and one bronze. At that stage, Saudi Arabia led the Arab nations and ranked tenth overall.

💡 Summary: 

An Asian record in the heats, a personal best in the final and a silver medal for Saudi Arabia. كفو يا محمد! 🇸🇦

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LOVIN NEWS

More than 300 schools across Saudi Arabia teach Chinese, according to China’s ambassador to the Kingdom, Zhang Hua, in the Al Ekhbariya excerpt.

  • A cultural gathering at Princess Nourah University in Riyadh, organised by its College of Languages.

  • “The Sound of China in the Heart of the Kingdom” (中国之声在沙特之心) brought Saudi-Chinese cultural exchange to campus.

  • The programme featured bilingual poetry, graduates’ language-learning experiences, Chinese calligraphy, crafts and traditional clothing.

  • College of Languages Dean Dr. Hamdah Al-Ghamdi described the gathering as the beginning of cultural activities continuing throughout the year.

💡 Summary:

The ambassador’s school figure puts the scale of Chinese teaching into perspective, while Princess Nourah’s gathering showed the cultural connections taking shape alongside it 🇸🇦🇨🇳

LOVIN NEWS

💬 Yara Al-Namlah Gets Real About Building Beyond The Feed

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In her Mo Show interview, entrepreneur Yara Al-namlah discusses the work, setbacks and personal experiences behind her businesses.

  • She began beauty blogging at 15, before building brands and becoming the founder of When Minds Meet.

  • The conversation explores public scrutiny, personal struggles and the difference between an online presence and everyday life.

  • The episode covers disconnecting from social media, burnout, creativity and rest.

  • Authenticity, family support and learning from failure feature throughout her account of building businesses.

💡 Summary: 

Yara’s interview offers a look beyond the polished posts, with a focus on resilience, staying grounded and knowing when to step back. 💫

REGIONAL UPDATES

Bahrain’s Halloween line-up mixes family activities, themed brunches and late-night music across the October 30–31 weekend.

  • 👽 Emergency Records, Adliya: An alien-themed party with underground music and a costume contest.

  • 🪄 VIDA Beach Resort, Marassi: Potion-making, games, a costume parade and a magic show for ages 3–12, on Saturday, 1pm–6pm.

  • 🍪 IKEA Bahrain: A free family event with cookie decorating, a parade and a costume competition on Friday, 4pm–6pm.

  • 🍽️ The Gulf Hotel: Al Waha’s Friday Halloween brunch includes live music, children’s activities and a costume competition.

  • 🕸️ SUSHISAMBA: A Haunted Carnival programme with themed dining, DJs and percussion across Friday and Saturday.

  • 💀 Solymar: Día de los Muertos-inspired décor and DJs for Spook-Fest ’26, starting Friday at 7pm.

  • 🎶 Good Neighbour Social Club: Late Checkout at Socialista, Marassi, with Bahraini DJ Pokah.Dot, from 8pm Friday. Listed tickets: BHD25 presale / BHD35 regular.

💡 Summary: 

Bahrain’s weekend options span children’s activities, brunches and evening events. Check organisers’ latest timings, availability and entry requirements before heading over.

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