What We Are Eating Today: Itra Desserts, delicious treats — just minus the eggs

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Updated 15 October 2022
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What We Are Eating Today: Itra Desserts, delicious treats — just minus the eggs

Although eggs are a great source of protein for a healthy diet and an essential ingredient in desserts and baked goodies, they are concerning for those with an allergy.

But if you are allergic to eggs and craving a dessert in the Makkah region, then Itra Dessert is the place for you as it specializes in eggless goodies and cakes.

With an array of fresh and delicious options, Itra’s banoffee pie, which is a very popular dessert in the UK, boasts a buttery cracker crust for the base, is filled with bananas, toffee and dulce de leche, and garnished with shaved chocolate.

The shop’s premium desserts include the ultra-creamy cheesecake garnished with seasonal fruit. It is offered with flavors such as strawberry, mango, blackberry and raspberry.

Itra’s cheesecake is also available with a chocolate cocoa filling topped with the fruit of your choice.

The outlet also sells a rich chocolate cake with a fine ganache, as well as a refreshing orange variety.

Itra prides itself on the presentation of its products, making sure the customer receives picture-perfect sides and a look that is flawless from all directions, especially above.

It also offers portions in tiny sizes, which are ideal for any social occasion or as a personal treat.

Pre-orders are available via direct messages on WhatsApp if you require large quantities or live outside Makkah. For information and more details, visit Instagram page @itra.dessert.
 


RSIFF 2025: Akio Fujimoto’s ‘Lost Land,’ first ever Rohingya-language feature film, wins top prize

Updated 12 December 2025
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RSIFF 2025: Akio Fujimoto’s ‘Lost Land,’ first ever Rohingya-language feature film, wins top prize

JEDDAH: The first ever feature film to be shot entirely in the Rohingya language, Akio Fujimoto’s “Lost Land,” has won the top prize at the milestone fifth edition of the Red Sea International Film Festival.

Japanese filmmaker Fujimoto accepted the award from Academy Award-winning filmmaker Sean Baker, who headed of the Red Sea Competition jury. Baker was joined on the jury by Nadine Labaki, Olga Kurylenko, and Naomie Harris, who were all in attendance at the award ceremony, which took place in Jeddah’s historic Al-Balad district, the festival’s permanent home in the port town.

With “Lost Land,” Fujimoto offers a haunting, intimate portrait of two siblings fleeing persecution in Myanmar. With nothing but vague directions and each other, nine-year-old Somira and her younger brother Shafi begin a harrowing journey to join an uncle in Malaysia, crossing borders by sea and land and navigating a world shaped by smugglers, fear and exploitation. With a cast of non-professional actors, most of whom lived refugee experiences, the film blends realism with lyrical restraint. 

Winning the Silver Yusr Feature Film was Palestinian American filmmaker Cherien Dabis’ “All That’s Left Of You.” The third film from the actor/director, and Jordan’s Oscar hopeful, is a sweeping family saga that covers three generations of history and struggle, from 1948 through to the present day, through the lens of a single Palestinian family.

Palestinian American filmmaker Cherien Dabis won the Silver Yusr for her film “All That’s Left Of You.” (Getty Images)

Thursday evening’s ceremony kicked off with honorary awards for British actor Idris Elba, US filmmaker Darren Aronofsky, as well as veteran actor Anthony Hopkins, who all accepted their awards in person at the glittering event.

The full list of winners:

Golden Yusr Best Feature Film

“Lost Land” by Akio Fujimoto

Silver Yusr Feature Film

“All That’s Left Off You” by Cherien Dabis

Yusr Jury Prize

“Hijra” by Shahad Ameen

Yusr Best Director

Ameer Fakher Eldin for “Yunan” 

Yusr Best Screenplay

Cyril Aris and Bane Fakih for “A Sad And Beautiful World” 

Yusr Best Actor

George Khabbaz for “Yunan”

Yusr Best Actress

Seo Su-Bin for “The World Of Love”

Asharq Best Documentary

“In-I In Motion” by Juliette Binoche

AlUla Audience Award For Best Non-Saudi Film 

“My Father’s Scent” by Mohamed Siam

Golden Yusr Best Short Film

“Coyotes” by Said Zagha

Yusr Cinematic Achievement

“Nighttime Sounds” by Zhang Zhongchen