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The World in Miniature: A Tour of the Ishabil Nest Collection.

  Welcome to Ishabil Nest , where the world’s most iconic skylines and historic marvels fit right on a shelf. Our curated collection of over 50 architectural miniatures brings together the engineering of the modern world and the artistry of ancient history. From the romantic streets of Paris to the holy sanctuaries of Makkah, this is a journey across continents—no passport required. Here is an inside look at the treasures housed within the Ishabil Nest. 🏙️ Reaching for the Clouds: The Skyscrapers The crown jewels of the collection are undoubtedly the titans of the skyline. The collection features a timeline of the "World's Tallest Buildings," represented in intricate detail. The Burj Khalifa (Dubai, UAE): Standing as the tallest existing structure in the world, our metal replica pays homage to this 830-meter giant. The Petronas Towers (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia): We hold a distinct 20x4 cm iron ...

The Arabian Ascent: Trading the Shop Counter for the Saudi Hustle,

 My name is Ikbal Valiyathodi , it  is a deeply personal life story of my early working life in Kerala, the financial realities that necessitated a shift, and the often-challenging initial steps I took in Saudi Arabia to build a better future. Early Entrepreneurship in Kerala My professional life began right at home. Even during my student years, I spent my free time working at my father's shop. By 1998, I was fully integrated into the business. I managed the shop solo in my father's absence and assisted him when he was there, absorbing the essentials of trade and customer service under his guidance. Around the year 2000, my uncle launched a distribution agency for the confectionery brand  Nutrin , supplying sweets to nearby regions. My cousin Nooru and I became part of this venture. Though it was a completely new field, we managed to make headway. As the product line expanded, our mode of transport upgraded from a Jeep to a van The Gu...

The Digital Nomad: From Oorakam's Hills to Jeddah's Bytes

 My name is Ikbal, and while my daily life involves working in a private firm in the bustling Saudi port city of Jeddah, my true passion lies in the vast, ever-evolving world of the internet and computer technology. My journey is one of continuous learning, turning downtime into digital output, and transforming a childhood curiosity into a thriving online enterprise. Roots in the Green Heart of Kerala I was born in 1980 in the village of Oorakam, nestled in the Malappuram district of Kerala, India. Oorakam is a place blessed with natural beauty—rivers, hills, and lush green valleys—and my childhood was spent immersed in this idyllic setting, surrounded by the warmth of a large joint family filled with uncles and cousins. Our family's background was primarily farming, though this began to shift during my youth. I still cherish memories of that period, from tending to cows to the excitement of honey bee hunting. Ten years before my birth, my father start...