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Watch: Date Harvest in Najran

Watch the traditional harvest of the most essential fruit of the Middle East

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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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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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Janbiya Dagger Making in Najran

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

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Date Harvesting in Najran, Saudi Arabia

Dates, once an essential lifeline for people in the Arabian Peninsula, remain a much-loved culinary treasure.

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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: Pottery in Lebanon

At Bkerzay, one of Lebanon's oldest crafts is maintained by three artisans.

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Q&A: Lina Saleh, ShamsArd

The Palestinian architecture collective on the Moon House – a home in Jericho made with the traditional mud building technique.

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