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Watch: Janbiya Dagger Making in Najran, Saudi Arabia

Discover the handcraft of Janbiya Dagger making

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Jeddah’s Historic Al Balad Neighbourhood

The world heritage site, Al Balad in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is protected by UNESCO to preserve culture and history.

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The real Middle East through the lens of local residents.
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Watch: Oud Making

A master craftsman and player, Nazi Ghaban has been making ouds for over 40 years. We visited his workshop to hear him play and learn more.

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Warriors Dance in Riyadh

Cut from the same cloth as Bedouin war rituals, Saudi Arabia's ardha remains a dance of king and kin.

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Jeddah’s Historical Al Balad Neighbourhood

Saudi Arabia is home to one of the world’s most precious architectural gems, built with coral and hand carved wood.

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Watch: Janbiya Dagger Making in Najran, Saudi Arabia

Worn as proud adornments, janbiya daggers are a rite of passage in Saudi Arabia’s Najran.

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Watch: Date Harvest in Najran

Completing the traditional date harvest with the least amount of technology ensures the craft of the harvest with time.

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Palm Leaf Weaving in Jeddah

"These days few youth know how to do it, so we are trying to revive it." In Jeddah, artisans turn a traditional craft into contemporary designs.

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