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EPISODE · Jul 31, 2025 · 1H 16M

Author and influencer Ghada AlMuhanna Abalkhail returns to discuss her latest book series and much more...

from The TWENTY30 · host Lucien Zeigler and Hanaa Almoaibed

We're so back! And so is Ghada Almuhanna Abalkhail, the TWENTY30's cultural expert, who returns to the show to discuss her latest book series that explores the concept of the Saudi homeland through archival photographs. She shares insights and observations behind creating the books and the photographs that define them,  emphasizing the emotional connection to the photographs she selects. Ghada also reflects on the challenges of compiling artifacts and textiles for her work, and highlights influential figures in her life who inspire her passion for cultural heritage and history. The conversation touches on the significance of preserving cultural narratives through photography and the importance of collaboration in her projects.  After the conversation with Ghada, the hosts catch up on just some of the latest news from Saudi Arabia, including a rise in Saudi millionaires (and wealth equality) in the Kingdom, a new law for foreign ownership of housing, and much more.  📈 The TWENTY30 is the #1 podcast on Saudi Arabia in English. Subscribe for free wherever you get your podcasts:   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thetwenty30   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0uuKNWrgbQPMBIx3XY6YGU   Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-twenty30/id1742574206   Get episodes and exclusive content delivered to your email inbox free: https://thetwenty30.com   📧 You can also email the show’s hosts with their first names (Lucien @TheTWENTY30.com) or (Hanaa @thetwenty30.com) or email Hosts @ TheTwenty30.com.   The TWENTY30 Podcast is a production of The TWENTY30 Media Group, LLC. 

We’re so back! And so is Ghada Almuhanna Abalkhail, the TWENTY30’s cultural expert, who returns to the show to discuss her latest book series that explores the concept of the Saudi homeland through archival photographs.

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