#pearls
3 stories
Dammam Desire
Layla Al-Rashid•4 min read
Huda manages the family pearl business in Dammam. When investor Rashid threatens a hostile takeover, their boardroom battles become bedroom surrender. 'Al lu'lu' al haqiqi ma yihtaj polish' (اللؤلؤ الحقيقي ما يحتاج بوليش) - Real pearls don't need polish.
saudidammambusiness
Pearl Diver
Layla Al-Rashid•3 min read
Historian Amal documents vanishing pearl diving traditions. When descendant Rashid shares family stories, academic interest becomes something deeper. 'Al lu'lu' al haqiqi nazir' (اللؤلؤ الحقيقي نادر) - True pearls are rare.
saudipearlshistorian
The Pearl Diver's Legacy
Layla Khalidi•2 min read
Gaza once had pearl divers—now only Abu Rashid remembers the trade. When marine biologist Lina comes to document the vanished industry, she finds treasures beyond pearls.
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