DHAHRAN: A three-day “Internet Cafe” exhibition hosted by King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals in Dhahran drew to a close on Friday.
Organized by Diwan and Estiraha in partnership with KFUPM Student Affairs, the exhibition recreated the era of internet cafes — once-popular hangouts where visitors paid to check emails or browse the web in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Although led by Gen Z students in their early 20s, including Diwan founder Fajer Al-Mindeel and creative director Wateen Al-Zahrani, the event appealed to all ages.
Born after the height of the internet cafe era, they decided to revive the experience in a modern setting, giving visitors a chance to relive memories or discover a piece of digital history.
Al-Mindeel said they were inspired to create the exhibition after spending more time on campus and discovering the stories behind its buildings.
