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Dr. Ashwag Alqahtany

Dr. Ashwag Alqahtany

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Ashwag Alqahtany is an Assistant Professor of Linguistics specializing in pragmatics and intercultural communication. She writes about language, culture, and communication, with a particular focus on Saudi culture and everyday social life.

Saudi Arabia
What Travellers Miss in a Riyadh Drive-Through Block
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What Travellers Miss in a Riyadh Drive-Through Block

Does a familiar street mean a place lacks culture? A TikTok exchange in Riyadh reveals how travel expectations shape what we see and what we miss.

· Dr. Ashwag Alqahtany

A Late-Night Lesson in Saudi Hospitality
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A Late-Night Lesson in Saudi Hospitality

A reflective piece on Saudi hospitality, language, and the invisible rules of politeness, told through one late-night invitation in Brighton that revealed how differently people can understand the same gesture.

· Dr. Ashwag Alqahtany