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Arzew Anchor

Arzew Anchor

Yasmina Khadra2 min read

Houria fishes the traditional way in Arzew's industrial harbor. When marine safety officer Klaus arrives inspecting, she shows him that old ways navigate better than new rules. 'El bahr y'allem' (البحر يعلّم) - The sea teaches.

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Dar El Beïda Dreams

Dar El Beïda Dreams

Yasmina Khadra2 min read

Houda works at Algiers airport, helping travelers find their way. When pilot Andreas arrives on layover, she navigates him to destinations no map shows. 'El tariq f'el qalb' (الطريق في القلب) - The path is in the heart.

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In Salah Stars

In Salah Stars

Yasmina Khadra2 min read

Taklit navigates by the stars in In Salah. When aerospace engineer Dmitri arrives studying Saharan dark skies, she shows him coordinates that satellites can't see. 'El sema' dalil' (السماء دليل) - Sky is guide.

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Saoura Sands

Saoura Sands

Yasmina Khadra2 min read

Tassadit navigates the Saoura Valley's ancient trade routes. When logistics expert Jonas arrives optimizing Saharan transport, she shows him that some paths don't need optimization. 'El tariq y'aref' (الطريق يعرف) - The path knows.

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Staouéli Shores

Staouéli Shores

Yasmina Khadra2 min read

Sihem runs a sailing school in Staouéli. When naval architect Paolo arrives studying traditional boats, she shows him that some vessels sail beyond the visible. 'El bahr yehdi' (البحر يهدي) - The sea guides.

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The Fisherman's Daughter | ابْنَةُ الصَّيَّادِ

The Fisherman's Daughter | ابْنَةُ الصَّيَّادِ

Anastasia Chrome3 min read

A girl inherits her father's knowledge of the sea and becomes a legendary navigator

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The Night of Stars | لَيْلَةُ النُّجُومِ

The Night of Stars | لَيْلَةُ النُّجُومِ

Anastasia Chrome2 min read

An astronomer saves the Sultan's fleet using his knowledge of the stars

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