All Articles with the tag #Change

Two children inside a Saudi baqala (corner shop), one pushing a small shopping cart and the other browsing shelves filled with snacks and groceries.

Baqalas Are fading — And With Them, A Piece of Saudi Neighborhood life

Once a trusted part of daily life, Saudi baqalas are quietly disappearing. Their decline marks not just a retail shift—but the fading of neighborhood familiarity.

Jul 15, 2025

Printed business charts on a reflective office table with three Saudi men in traditional attire having a discussion in the background, symbolizing modern work culture in Saudi Arabia.

Why Saudis Are Redefining Ambition

The stereotype that Saudis are not eager to work lingers in some circles. But in today’s Saudi Arabia, that view is increasingly out of date. Across the Kingdom, a new generation is stepping up—not just to take jobs, but to reshape what work means. Ambition is no longer just about climbing a ladder; it's about building one.

Jun 26, 2025

DJ performing under colorful laser lights in front of a cheering crowd, representing the growing legitimacy of creative careers once considered unconventional.

When the DJ Has a PhD

A former university lecturer trading academia for the DJ booth might have once drawn disapproval in Saudi Arabia. Today, it draws curiosity—and quiet respect. As creative and athletic careers gain visibility, the Kingdom is reassessing what counts as meaningful work.

Jun 7, 2025

Saudi men and women working together in a modern office setting, wearing headsets and engaging at computer desks, symbolizing the changing dynamics of Saudi Arabia’s labor force.

Saudi Women Have Moved On. Has the World?

Saudi women no longer fit the old narratives. As social and economic change reshapes daily life, the world is slow to catch up.

Jun 1, 2025

Traditional Saudi majlis interior, representing spaces that may be adapted for public dining as cultural norms gradually evolve in Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Homes Turn Into Restaurants as Culture Opens Up

Saudi Arabia’s transformation is often measured in giga-projects and reform plans, but sometimes the more revealing shifts begin quietly — like the decision to turn your family’s old majlis into a dining room for strangers.

Apr 29, 2025