Dubai resident Nutsa Buzaladze impresses ‘American Idol’ judges 

Dubai resident Nutsa Buzaladze impressed ‘American Idol’ judges and is headed for Hollywood. (Instagram)
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Updated 01 March 2023
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Dubai resident Nutsa Buzaladze impresses ‘American Idol’ judges 

DUBAI: A Dubai resident is celebrating after auditioning for ”American Idol” and progressing to the next round by impressing Katy Perry and the rest of the judging panel, including Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan.  

Nutsa Buzaladze, 25, who is originally from Georgia, caught the attention of the reality show's judges in her audition that aired on Monday, which was also the debut episode of season 21.  

Bulzaladze’s rendition of the 1977 song “The Greatest Love of All” proved to be the clincher.   

“You nailed it,” said Richie after her performance.  

“You just need to be you. It just needs to be real and it could really be something,” Perry added. 

All three judges then waved Bulzaladze on, sending her to Hollywood for the next round.  

“All I ever dreamed in my life was this. God is real and He makes miracles, just remember that,” Bulzaladze posted on Instagram on Monday, along with a photo of her “golden ticket.”


What We Are Buying Today: Snowhite Arabia beauty products

Updated 16 January 2026
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What We Are Buying Today: Snowhite Arabia beauty products

The Saudi beauty market is saturated with shelves lined with creams, serums and promises. If you have entered a local pharmacy recently, you likely already noticed Snowhite Arabia’s products — the distinct pink packaging is hard to miss.

Consider this your sign to try it.

Founded in 2014 by Heba Al-Madani as a home-based workshop, Snowhite Arabia has since evolved into a substantial operation, manufactured at Al-Madani’s factory for Snowhite Est., proudly labeled with the “Saudi Made” stamp.

I started with the hand cream, which the package recommends using twice a day while avoiding direct sun exposure. The formula includes avocado oil, aloe vera juice and mango butter, among other ingredients.

The Snowhite hand cream is moisturizing and fragrant, but without a greasy or overly perfumed aftermath. After a few uses, my dry-prone hands felt noticeably smoother.

I also like how it is vibrantly-colored so I can easily fish it out of my tote bag to reapply when I am out and about.

For the home, I tried the Moroccan soap in the bath. Its dark color, slimy texture and pungent smell were slightly alarming at first. Once worked with a bit of water, it foamed easily, and I learned quickly that a little goes a long way. I now like it.

Snowhite Arabia also offers hair masks and other products, though these are the only ones I have tried so far. I am looking forward to trying the broccoli shampoo next.

For now, the hand cream stands out as the most practical winter companion and my current local favorite.

Follow them @snowhitesa_ on Instagram.