Are you ready? Back to life, back to za7ma on the roads, back to school, university, and work! Personally, we’re not there yet, since our summer holidays flew by far too quickly, and most of us are still in summer mode. Our state of confusion is only outmatched by our level of excitement for the features in this issue. We came back from the holidays only to get swept up in the excitement (and rightfully so!) of the premiere of Zeyad Alhusaini’s latest movie, How I Got There. We got Up Close and Personal with the filmmaker to learn more about him and his latest movie. From movies to the exciting world of ice hockey; read the Social Culture Club’s feature that introduces us to team member Rahoma Alajmi. As always xcite has our back when it comes to the best gadgets and devices that you need whether you are heading back to school. And for nourishment we indulged in Steak and Seafood fanfare at the Radisson’s iconic Al Boom Restaurant, and delighted in the all that Indian street food has to offer at Asha’s.