my feature on the emerging surfing scene in Saudi Arabia in the April issue of Vogue ๐
Saudi Arabia has nearly 2,000 kilometres of coastline, yet historically, only a small part of it has produced the consistent swell needed to sustain a surf community organically. For decades, the geography itself kept the sport at the margins. Nevertheless, the Saudi Surfing Federation ensures that surfers have the means to carry the flag to global stages.
Meet the women fostering the very beginnings of a surf culture on the Red Sea coast in this monthโs issue ๐โโ๏ธ๐
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Away from the noise of influencer fluff, living here experiencing the tiny tiniest fragments of the wider realities in the middle east is about understanding privileges, in even the most turbulent of times.
Lucky to make a home here of this region.
A Vogue writer! Covering fashion, travel and bridal for my dream (!!) magazine. Swipe for snippets >>>
Forever grateful for this legacy publication and team for their trust in my work across both social and editorial this year. @mrarnaut@leenalsaadi
