Sublime Arabia
My book has just been released!
So what is the book about?
Unlock the sights, sounds, and most of all, the tantalizing secrets of 10 exquisite cities in Arabia. With an eye towards the sublime, each city has its own unique method of profoundness.
In Tebuk, discover the magical landscapes and enigmatic past that hold the secrets to the oldest human settlement known to man. Where ancient dwellings of the Nabatean period blend seamlessly with historic artifacts dating back to the Neo-Babylonian Empire.
In northern Al’Ula, which has been affectionately dubbed “The World’s largest Living Museum,” past and present collide in its sprawling villages. From Dadan to Hegra, discover what made ancient life so precious. Al-bah is Arabia’s Greenland. Bursting with lush greenery, sparkling lakes, and dotted with ancient cities, Al-Baha is the perfect cure for any serious case of wanderlust.
From the legacy of Hatim AlTaie to camel caravans and castles, the friendly city of Ha’il resembles that of a fairy tale. Indeed, each of its three castles, each with its own allure, seem to spring from the pages. Then, in southwest Najran, ancient rock art ruins still whisper about the religious conflicts which were rife throughout the region in an almost-forgotten past.
Or perhaps it is the door to Arabia’s heart you crave. For that, you must know about Najd. It is art, it is history. But most of all, Najd holds focal points of beauty, inspired by nature, representing the culture and deep roots of sublime Arabia.
Whatever it is you seek, you are sure to find it somewhere in Arabia and in the pages of this travelogue book.
What Are Readers Saying?
“On behalf of Originals and my team, I strongly recommend the new book Sublime Arabia of Abeer S. Al Saud. Sublime Arabia is a reference for all those who know, and for all those who do not know, Saudi Arabia: a truly needed reading for people willing to visit such a unique, huge and amazing place.
Written by a truly lover of Saudi Arabia, someone who has an ageless Arabic pride flowing in her blood, Sublime Arabia is the best way to enter not only in a country, but in the very essence of Arabic people.
In Sublime Arabia, the hidden granite canyons, green forests and high perched castles follow each other, (re)presenting us the Saudi culture, values and folklore. Sublime Arabia is all about the places that make Saudi unique and give their own essence to the « people of the desert » since immemorial ages.
By reading those pages, we feel privileged -almost embarassed at start- to be able to reach a country so deeply, as if we were entering in the khaïma -tent- of an old desert king without having been invited before. But let us not be embarassed: in Saudi, guests are always welcome, and Sublime Arabia « welcomes » us in the Arabic world.
True ode to the Arabic culture, those lines have a little bit of something sacred, of secret places and words, that only the old Arabic wisdom of bearded wises could whisper to our ears in the dusk of a never-ending desert.
Dusk is the word: Sublime Arabia must be read at the light of a candle, just before the night, darkness and dreams come. Sublime Arabia, as the Arabic culture, is something that we all need today: a time which slowly passes and which gives a soul to places.”
Frantz Dhers, Founder of To Be Originals
An explorer and an exceptional writer, AlSaud brings together tales of cultures, myths, and arts to skillfully escort you back through time to find its roots in the region. Her eye for connectivity, for threading stories of history, is what creates a space for the reader to connect to such a far-away land that, across the decades, has embedded itself in all our minds with the strength of its majesty and mystery. Sublime Arabia is an impressive work and an epic love letter to an unequaled place that is finally finding itself embraced by the whole world.
-Leena Alsulaiman
“Beyond a fresh perspective on the beauty of her homeland, Abeer shares an intimate portrait of Saudi Arabia contextualized in local culture. More than a travel guide, Sublime Arabia gives the reader not only the opportunity to explore Saudi Arabia’s different landscapes, but also their history and cultural significance.”
Jenna Winton, Cultural Sustainability Assessments Expert
More Than A Truce
In More Than A Truce, Abeer explores the concept of peace and its prevalence in countries and societies today. Drawing on the historical residence of peace and how it is perceived today, the book discusses how peace may be present in times of conflict if it is found rightly.
Peace isn’t just the absence of violence but takes various forms, which may or may not be present in our society. In the direct answer to achieve peace, Abeer focuses on exploring peacebuilding and cooperation. Moreover, it highlights the conflicts between the East and the West and discusses the impact of peace treaties and agendas.
If nations work towards peace, it is no science in achieving and maintaining it through eternity; thus, in this book, dive deep into conflicts and stability and their underlying impact on countries throughout the world. Additionally, the author delves deep into sustainable development, it’s history and ecosystem. In pursuit of a peace-development-culture nexus, Abeer explores these topics separately yet believing in the co-existence of these two important concepts for the evolution of the our planet.
What Are Readers Saying?
“Peace is a right for all living things, a foundation of well-being and opportunity. To deny peace is dishonour our world and those we share it with. Abeer S. Al Saud explores the complexity of peace and sustainable futures with elegance and intelligence. With prose that is informative and poetic, deep questions are asked of ourselves and how we as a global society are interacting with each other and our planet. This is a must read book.”