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A collection of 6 posts
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
Story First: How Museums Are Leading the Future of Cultural Tourism in Saudi Arabia
How can museums shape Saudi Arabia’s future? Explore their impact on cultural tourism, national identity, and local economies.
· Ameer Albahouth
Jarat Al-Qamar: The Mountain That Neighbors the Moon جارة القمر: فيفاء، جازان
High in Saudi Arabia's Sarawat range, a cluster of peaks folds into a single green pyramid — Jarat al-Qamar, the Neighbor of the Moon. At its top, Am Hussein Al-Faifi welcomed us with a blessing older than memory: may your steps, past and those still to come, all be counted for good.
· Dr. Siham Alhaider
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
Souk Althulatha'a سوق الثلاثاء
For nearly two centuries, Souk Athulatha’a has been more than a marketplace. It stands as a symbol of Asiri heritage, where commerce, tradition, and community have come together, preserving the cultural identity of the Asir region.
· Dr. Siham Alhaider
50 Words to Understand the Culture of Asir
Explore the heritage and culture of Asir through two conversations with Om Hatem of Rijal Almaa, featuring 50 Asiri words, marriage customs, and family traditions.
· Dr. Siham Alhaider