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Downtown Beirut Dreams | أحلام وسط بيروت

Downtown Beirut Dreams | أحلام وسط بيروت

Anastasia Chrome3 min read

She's the last original resident in rebuilt downtown Beirut. He's the real estate developer who needs her building. She refuses to sell; he refuses to leave. 'Inti aghla min ay 'akar' (أنتِ أغلى من أي عقار).

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Bordj Bou Arréridj Beloved

Bordj Bou Arréridj Beloved

Yasmina Khadra2 min read

Samia runs an electronics shop in 'BBA,' Algeria's tech hub. When app developer Kamel returns from Silicon Valley, she shows him innovation that doesn't need venture capital. 'El 'aql yekfi' (العقل يكفي) - Mind is enough.

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Red Sea Romance

Red Sea Romance

Layla Al-Rashid3 min read

Marine biologist Farah protects coral reefs near Jeddah. When developer's son Tariq arrives to assess building sites, she teaches him what's worth preserving. 'Al bahr aghla min ay mabna' (البحر أغلى من أي مبنى) - The sea is more precious than any building.

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סטארט-אפ ניישן | Startup Nation

סטארט-אפ ניישן | Startup Nation

Anastasia Chrome2 min read

A tech CEO and her young developer work late nights on their AI startup—until the algorithm isn't the only thing generating heat.

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Sunset Souq

Sunset Souq

Layla Al-Rashid2 min read

Souq manager Fatima preserves traditional markets amid modernization. When urban developer Jack threatens her heritage, opposition becomes attraction. 'Al souq ruh al madina' (السوق روح المدينة) - The souq is the city's soul.

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The Grandmother's Legacy

The Grandmother's Legacy

Anastasia Chrome3 min read

Big Mama raised the whole block in Brooklyn. When an urban developer wants her brownstone, she discovers some legacy includes finding love again.

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