Makkaani is the definitive Saudi-based lifestyle and culture magazine connecting communities, spotlighting stories that matter, and shaping the narrative of modern life in the Kingdom. Makkaani was born from 30 years of living in Saudi Arabia and watching stories go untold. What makes it different is simple: we don’t chase trends, we document transitions. Every issue is built like a time capsule of the Kingdom’s cultural, social, and lifestyle evolution, told through the eyes of the people who actually live it — Saudis and expatriates alike. While most publications look for headlines, Makkaani looks for meaning.
As Saudi Arabia marks its 96th National Day, the Kingdom stands at a defining point in its story. From the unification of a nation in 1932 to the transformation reshaping its cities, economy and society today, Saudi Arabia continues to...
October 26 to 29, 2026 | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia For a decade, the Future Investment Initiative has brought some of the world's most influential voices together in Riyadh. Investors, government leaders, entrepreneurs, technology...
On September 9, the arena in Riyadh hosted a sporting contest unlike anything seen in the region before. There were no human fighters stepping into the ring. Instead, two teams sent humanoid robots into battle, controlled by people watching...
There are plenty of ways to introduce a new car. You can talk about horsepower, acceleration, battery size or screens. You can talk about design sketches and aerodynamic numbers. Or you can simply let the car make the introduction...