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Crossing Scripts: A Saudi Woman’s Study of Japan

While most language learners opt for French or Spanish, Noura Alharbi took a different route. From a quiet town in Qassim, she taught herself Japanese, earned a tourism license, and now dreams of bridging cultures between Saudi Arabia and Japan. Her journey reflects a growing spirit among young Saudis: a willingness to follow passion over convention—and to prepare even when opportunities are not yet guaranteed.