22/05/2026
π»β€οΈ βAl Ashaβ is a Saudi drama series that gained attention because it documents a very important period in the history of Riyadh, especially during the 1980s β¨ποΈ Hereβs a detailed explanation of the story and atmosphere of the series π¬π π Main Story: The series is based on a novel with the same name by writer Ψ¨Ψ―Ψ±ΩΨ© Ψ§ΩΨ¨Ψ΄Ψ± βοΈ. Its events take place on Al Asha Street in the old Manfouha district of Riyadh π‘. The show focuses on the social and intellectual changes that happened in Saudi society during that era β³πΈπ¦, through the stories of several families living on the same street π¨βπ©βπ§βπ¦. π§ The Main Character βAzizaβ: A young woman living in the neighborhood, and through her eyes we see the struggle between traditions and the desire for change πΈπ₯. Aziza represents the younger generation that started opening up to culture, books, movies, and self-discovery πποΈπ. ποΈ Daily Life: The series beautifully portrays the close relationships between neighbors π€β€οΈ, while also highlighting the restrictions and challenges faced by women during that time π©βοΈ. π‘ The series also shows: How new ideas slowly entered the neighborhood, and how the economic boom transformed the city from simple mud houses π into a modern urban lifestyle πβ¨
