With a ravaging pandemic, 2020 showed the world new lows but it has not all been bad. On our Twitter journey this year, we were committed to share the light in this unruly world. Let us walk you through our cherished Twitter moments in 2020 highlighting Arab women and Saudi milestones. Happy New Year!
January 2020
Congratulations to Lynn Al-Fouzan, the Saudi fencer who won bronze at the Arab Junior Fencing Tournament.pic.twitter.com/UK2RtozVbv
— About Her (@AboutHerOFCL) January 19, 2020
February 2020
Riyadh launched the "Riyadh Green Program" that will plant about 31,000 trees, grow 100,000 shrubs, and establish 48 major parks in the city and 3,250 parks in residential neighborhoods. pic.twitter.com/67iM0KgnSG
— About Her (@AboutHerOFCL) February 25, 2020
March 2020
Meet Lama Jamjoom, the inspirational Saudi woman who launched a Cleanup Community platform to change their encourage people to change their relationship with the environment, reduce pollution, and manage their waste more: https://t.co/JCOYFHrT8g#IWD2020 pic.twitter.com/jnrKPKtWwv
— About Her (@AboutHerOFCL) March 8, 2020
April 2020
These Saudi women have just earned themselves a spot in Forbes magazine for their trailblazing work in AI. https://t.co/St0gAytehp
— About Her (@AboutHerOFCL) April 6, 2020
May 2020
Listen to Grammy-award winning artist #BillieEilish praise the Arab World's one and only @NancyAjram: pic.twitter.com/68dYEJDUTJ
— About Her (@AboutHerOFCL) May 23, 2020
June 2020
#AboutHer: Saudi female royal guard sends Twitter into meltdown, and we’re here for it.pic.twitter.com/v7Ih47Kpt2
— About Her (@AboutHerOFCL) June 26, 2020
July 2020
The Red Sea Development Company launched a sustainable architecture project for Saudi students to design an eco-friendly residential neighborhood that will be at the heart of the Red Sea Project. pic.twitter.com/DcDOguBlTX
— About Her (@AboutHerOFCL) July 28, 2020
August 2020
Over 420 shops line the Saudi Arabian market's many alleyways, beautifully framed by wooden shutters, intricately-detailed terraces, stunning arches, and a mix of natural lighting and traditional lanterns.https://t.co/Q8daRxqtEY
— About Her (@AboutHerOFCL) August 19, 2020
September 2020
This teacher in Saudi Arabia drove himself through difficult, rocky mountains to the homes of his students to train them in using the "Madrasati" education e-platform –a heart-warming example of the love and dedication of educators. pic.twitter.com/QSgT090JZf
— About Her (@AboutHerOFCL) September 3, 2020
November 2020
At only 11-years-old, Saudi Arabia's Ritaj Hussain Alhazmi has now been nominated to enter the Guinness Book of World Records for being the youngest author in the world.https://t.co/t3mkd3FRQY
— About Her (@AboutHerOFCL) October 19, 2020
December 2020
Leading the #W20 Riyadh edition is a major achievement for @Alnahda_KSA, but it's also one of many for the nonprofit that's empowering more women to become leaders. https://t.co/rsYe2VBzFR
— About Her (@AboutHerOFCL) November 8, 2020
