Layla navigates the commercial pulse of Khamis Mushait on a misty Thursday morning, contrasting the working souq with the heritage of Al-Mushait Palaces while reflecting on the city's resilience amid recent regional security alerts.

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Episode 48 of Saudi Arabia Travel Podcast with Layla Al Qahtani. Layla Al Qahtani is in Khamis Mushait, Saudi Arabia.

Places in this episode: Al Rabie, Thursday Souq, Al-Nuzhah, Al-Mushait Palaces, Coffee Address, Tayyib Al Ism, Quns Restaurant, Tendaha Dam.

Covered: Khamis Mushait daily life, Thursday souq market culture, Al-Mushait Palaces heritage, Regional security context, Cost of living breakdown, Residency and banking logistics.

Chapters:
00:00 Khamis Mushait
01:42 Thursday Souq
03:10 Al-Nuzhah
06:26 Riyad Bank
09:44 Cafe

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