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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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Maison Francis Papazian

Time stands still with the last watchmakers of Cairo.

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Salma Mohamed Tarabzouni

The real Middle East through the lens of local residents. Meet Salma, a physician seeking to save the world and healing herself.

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Owaidh Al Otaibi

The real Middle East through the lens of local residents. Discover Owaidh and his passion for his craft - acting.

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Mohamed Al Hashani

The real Middle East through the lens of local residents. Delve into student life with Mohamed.

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Agal Making in Riyadh

In the heart of Riyadh, craftsmen form the essential element to the Gulf region’s national headdress. It might seem trivial, but the black agal has an essential function – keeping Gulf men’s headdress perfectly in place.

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Flower Binding in Abha

In the mountains of southern Saudi Arabia, men decorate their hair with flower garlands and sweet-smelling herbs.