#hidden
2 stories
Souq Secrets
Layla Al-Rashid•4 min read
Antique dealer Jamila runs a shop in Riyadh's old souq. When collector Hassan seeks rare manuscripts, he finds treasure of a different kind. 'Al qeema al haqiqiya ma tat'allan' (القيمة الحقيقية ما تتعلن) - True value isn't advertised.
saudisouqantiques
The Hookah Lounge
Layla Khalidi•4 min read
In a hidden hookah lounge in Ramallah, Dina escapes her family's expectations—and finds Rami, whose smoke-ring conversations lead somewhere dangerous and sweet.
palestinianarabicramallah