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Aberdeen Affair

Aberdeen Affair

Anastasia Chrome1 min read

Oil rig nurse Nneka treats roughnecks offshore—but the thick Ugandan engineer who transfers to her platform needs treatment for something that medication can't cure.

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Jounieh Cable Car | تلفريك جونيه

Jounieh Cable Car | تلفريك جونيه

Anastasia Chrome3 min read

She operates the Téléférique to Harissa, watching pilgrims rise daily. He's the engineer doing maintenance who fears heights. Between sea and shrine, they find elevation. 'Inti tarfi'ini' (أنتِ ترفعيني).

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Sunderland Secrets

Sunderland Secrets

Anastasia Chrome2 min read

Shipyard welder Nneka's work is hard—but the thick Congolese engineer who joins the team makes every shift easier in ways that aren't in the job description.

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Aramco Affair

Aramco Affair

Layla Al-Rashid4 min read

Petroleum engineer Rana commands respect in a male-dominated field. When consultant Derek is assigned to her project, professional tension becomes personal fire. 'Al naft mish al waheed illi yishta'il' (النفط مش الوحيد اللي يشتعل) - Oil isn't the only thing that burns.

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Constantine Bridges

Constantine Bridges

Yasmina Khadra3 min read

Meriem runs a guesthouse near the Sidi M'Cid Bridge. When engineer Omar arrives to study the ancient structures, she teaches him that some bridges connect more than two banks. 'Qentara el qloub' (قنطرة القلوب) - Bridge of hearts.

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In Amenas Infinity

In Amenas Infinity

Yasmina Khadra2 min read

Tassadit works at the gas plant in In Amenas—one of few women engineers in the Sahara. When British consultant Richard arrives on assignment, she shows him that energy flows in more ways than pipelines carry. 'El qowwa mn el dakhel' (القوّة من الداخل) - Power comes from within.

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Jubail Junction

Jubail Junction

Layla Al-Rashid3 min read

Engineer Mariam supervises the industrial complex in Jubail. When safety inspector Walid arrives for audit, their professional clash ignites personal fire. 'Al kimya mish bas fil masani' (الكيمياء مش بس في المصانع) - Chemistry isn't just in factories.

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קריאת הכנרת | Kinneret Calling

קריאת הכנרת | Kinneret Calling

Anastasia Chrome2 min read

A water engineer monitoring the Sea of Galilee's declining levels finds romance with an environmental activist who chains herself to his research station.

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Ouargla Oasis

Ouargla Oasis

Yasmina Khadra3 min read

Fatma manages her family's date palm gardens in Ouargla. When water engineer Nordine arrives optimizing irrigation, she teaches him that some things flow better uncontrolled. 'El ma yemchi win yebghi' (الماء يمشي وين يبغي) - Water goes where it wants.

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Racing Hearts

Racing Hearts

Layla Al-Rashid3 min read

Racing engineer Marwa works the Saudi Grand Prix circuit. When veteran driver Michael needs her technical expertise, speed isn't the only thing accelerating. 'Al sur'a mish bas fil sayarat' (السرعة مش بس في السيارات) - Speed isn't just in cars.

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Solar Sovereignty

Solar Sovereignty

Layla Al-Rashid2 min read

Solar farm director Reem harnesses Saudi sun. When engineer Kwame optimizes her arrays, renewable energy powers unexpected connection. 'Al shams turhum al jamee'' (الشمس ترحم الجميع) - The sun blesses everyone.

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The Terraced Hills

The Terraced Hills

Layla Khalidi2 min read

Engineer Kareem helps Palestinian villages maintain their ancient agricultural terraces—until he meets Dalia, who teaches him some structures need hearts, not blueprints.

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Train Tracks

Train Tracks

Layla Al-Rashid2 min read

Railway engineer Muna designs Saudi's high-speed lines. When project manager Stefan coordinates construction, tracks lead to unexpected destinations. 'Al sikka tuwassal' (السكة توصل) - The tracks connect.

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Wind Farm Whispers

Wind Farm Whispers

Layla Al-Rashid2 min read

Wind turbine engineer Dalia powers Saudi's renewable future. When energy analyst Henrik assesses her project, sustainable power generates personal electricity. 'Al riyah tihmal al taghyir' (الرياح تحمل التغيير) - Wind carries change.

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