Opinion
A collection of 4 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
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
Wrth: Where Heritage Stops Being a Memory and Becomes a Living Practice
Saudi traditional arts date back to prehistory. They vary significantly across the Kingdom's diverse regions. They were once woven into the fabric of daily life — not as art objects but as the material culture of ordinary existence. The bisht was not worn for display.
· Ameer Albahouth