JEDDAH: Planet Soap is a burgeoning company in Jeddah that offers soaps made with natural ingredients. But what sets it apart from other soap companies is the creative artistic twist in its products. Cartoon, animated and other pop culture characters are all molded into different shapes.
Its stitch ball soaps have proven very popular among children: Translucent soap balls that contain a mini caricature toy that can only be obtained once the soap ball has been fully dissolved. An alternate style of their popular stitch ball soaps includes popular video game merchandise such as the Keyblade from Disney’s “Kingdom of Hearts,” as well as the caricature Link from the popular video game “The Legend of Zelda.”
Other artsy creations that Planet Soap has produced include popular superheroes from DC and Marvel Comics such as Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman and the Incredible Hulk. It has also produced a variety of Pokemon characters in soap form, Star Wars artifacts, and an assortment of donut-shaped soaps that are complete with faux icing and sprinkles.
Its soap bars and other products are all hand-made, using only the highest quality essential oils and natural colors, as well as activated charcoal which has been known to tighten one’s pores, treat acne, and offer a soothing deep cleanse.
Planet Soap’s products are a business idea that came from sales associate Lena Abulaynain’s love of pop culture, video games, and handmade cosmetics. By combining both niche markets, Planet Soap’s products have been popular with both children and adults alike.
Its products have been featured at Comic Con Arabia last year in Riyadh and at Saudi Comic Con expo in Jeddah last March. Follow the company on Instagram for its latest soapy creations at www.Instagram.com/planet.soap
Startup of the Week: Animated soaps growing popular among youth in Saudi Arabia
Startup of the Week: Animated soaps growing popular among youth in Saudi Arabia
- Planet Soap’s products are a business idea that came from sales associate Lena Abulaynain’s love of pop culture, video games, and handmade cosmetics
Spears of Victory 2026 military exercise begins at eastern province Air Warfare Center
- Spears of Victory 2026, one of the largest air exercises in the region, aims to enhance military partnerships
- Exercise includes a series of advanced training activities, such as joint and combined tactical operations
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defense announced the start of the “Spears of Victory 2026” military exercise at the Air Warfare Center in the Eastern Region, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday.
The exercise is being conducted with the participation of branches of the Saudi Armed Forces, including land, air, naval and air defense forces, in addition to the Ministry of the National Guard, the Presidency of State Security, the Unified Military Command of the Gulf Cooperation Council and military forces from 15 allied and partner countries.
Spears of Victory 2026, one of the largest air exercises in the region, aims to enhance military partnerships, strengthen the exchange of expertise in planning and execution, raise combat readiness and achieve advanced levels of operational coordination and integration among participating forces.
The exercise includes a series of advanced training activities, such as joint and combined tactical operations, specialized academic lectures and operational missions designed to improve the performance of aircrews, technical and support personnel.
It also evaluates modern military tactics, including electronic and cyber warfare, within a multidimensional operational environment that simulates real operational conditions.
Forces participating in the exercise include those from Bahrain, Bangladesh, France, Greece, Italy, Jordan, Malaysia, Morocco, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Turkiye, the UK and the US.
Spears of Victory 2026 is being conducted at the Air Warfare Center, one of the most advanced training facilities in the region, supporting the development of combat plans, the assessment of capabilities and the testing and evaluation of systems and weapons.
