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The Kabul Dreams | أحلام كابل

The Kabul Dreams | أحلام كابل

Anastasia Chrome3 min read

An Afghan refugee in Germany. A volunteer who helps her settle. Between language lessons and asylum paperwork, they find an impossible love.

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The Syrian Refugee | اللاجئة السورية

The Syrian Refugee | اللاجئة السورية

Anastasia Chrome5 min read

A German volunteer at a refugee camp. A Syrian widow who's lost everything. In a sea of tents, they find each other.

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Glass Artist

Glass Artist

Layla Al-Rashid2 min read

Glassblower Zahra creates illuminated art installations. When gallery owner Max commissions a show, transparent becomes opaque between them. 'Al zujaj yikshif wa yakhfi' (الزجاج يكشف ويخفي) - Glass reveals and conceals.

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Hospital Hearts

Hospital Hearts

Layla Al-Rashid3 min read

Chief surgeon Layla commands the OR at King Fahd Hospital. When visiting specialist Dr. Mueller challenges her protocols, scalpels clash before hearts connect. 'Al tibb fann wa 'ilm' (الطب فن وعلم) - Medicine is art and science.

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Mountain Mystery

Mountain Mystery

Layla Al-Rashid3 min read

Geologist Fatima studies the Asir Mountains' formations. When climber Hans seeks dangerous peaks, she guides him to safer heights. 'Al jabal yakhtar man yasliquhu' (الجبل يختار من يسلقه) - The mountain chooses who climbs it.

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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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דמעות ביד ושם | Yad Vashem Tears

דמעות ביד ושם | Yad Vashem Tears

Anastasia Chrome2 min read

A Holocaust museum guide and a German tourist find unlikely connection—and an even more unlikely love—at Israel's memorial to the six million.

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