{"id":47371,"date":"2025-01-12T13:45:02","date_gmt":"2025-01-12T10:45:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/riyadh\/en\/?p=47371"},"modified":"2025-01-12T13:54:07","modified_gmt":"2025-01-12T10:54:07","slug":"saudi-merchant-goes-viral-for-welcoming-tourists-with-his-wholesome-hospitality","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/riyadh\/en\/latest\/saudi-merchant-goes-viral-for-welcoming-tourists-with-his-wholesome-hospitality\/","title":{"rendered":"Saudi Merchant Goes Viral For Welcoming Tourists With His Wholesome Hospitality"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"flex-1 overflow-hidden @container\/thread\">\n<div class=\"h-full\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-ybohr-79elbk h-full\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-ybohr-1n7m0yu\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm md:pb-9\">\n<article class=\"w-full scroll-mb-[var(--thread-trailing-height,150px)] text-token-text-primary focus-visible:outline-2 focus-visible:outline-offset-[-4px]\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-109\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\">\n<div class=\"m-auto text-base py-[18px] px-3 md:px-4 w-full md:px-5 lg:px-4 xl:px-5\">\n<div class=\"mx-auto flex flex-1 gap-4 text-base md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 md:max-w-3xl lg:max-w-[40rem] xl:max-w-[48rem]\">\n<div class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words text-start [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"5e5a15c5-f368-4d7e-a158-8467e5dfe03d\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert dark\">\n<h2>A Saudi merchant has captured the hearts of people around the world with his genuine hospitality and warm interactions with tourists and residents alike!<\/h2>\n<p>Known for his vibrant stall in a bustling Saudi market, this merchant has been making waves online through videos showcasing his thoughtful gestures toward visitors from various countries.<\/p>\n<h2>In the viral clips, the merchant can be seen joyfully welcoming foreigners to the Kingdom, celebrating their cultures, and presenting them with heartfelt gifts from his stall<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"tiktok-embed\" style=\"max-width: 605px;min-width: 325px\" cite=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@oekkpie2\/video\/7457910454090845458\" data-video-id=\"7457910454090845458\">\n<section><a title=\"@oekkpie2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@oekkpie2?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@oekkpie2<\/a><a title=\"\u266c \u0627\u0644\u0635\u0648\u062a \u0627\u0644\u0623\u0635\u0644\u064a - \u0645\u0644\u0643 \u0627\u0644\u0633\u0628\u062d \u0627\u0644\u0646\u0648\u0627\u062f\u0631 \u0633\u0648\u0642 \u0627\u0644\u0632\u0644\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/music\/\u0627\u0644\u0635\u0648\u062a-\u0627\u0644\u0623\u0635\u0644\u064a-7457910498521434897?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u266c \u0627\u0644\u0635\u0648\u062a \u0627\u0644\u0623\u0635\u0644\u064a &#8211; \u0645\u0644\u0643 \u0627\u0644\u0633\u0628\u062d \u0627\u0644\u0646\u0648\u0627\u062f\u0631 \u0633\u0648\u0642 \u0627\u0644\u0632\u0644<\/a><\/section>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>From tourists hailing from Japan to residents originally from Bangladesh, his enthusiasm and respect for their unique backgrounds are nothing short of heartwarming.<\/p>\n<p>What makes his approach so special is the personal touch he adds to each interaction. He often compliments visitors on the admirable traits of their home countries, expressing genuine curiosity and admiration.<\/p>\n<p>As a token of his appreciation, he offers them items from his collection, whether it\u2019s a handmade Bisht or a small souvenir, leaving them with a memory they\u2019ll cherish long after their visit.<\/p>\n<h2>This wholesome display of Saudi hospitality has resonated deeply with viewers, many of whom praise the merchant for embodying the Kingdom&#8217;s cultural values of generosity and warmth<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"tiktok-embed\" style=\"max-width: 605px;min-width: 325px\" cite=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@oekkpie2\/video\/7458578043745996039\" data-video-id=\"7458578043745996039\">\n<section><a title=\"@oekkpie2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@oekkpie2?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@oekkpie2<\/a><a title=\"\u266c \u0627\u0644\u0635\u0648\u062a \u0627\u0644\u0623\u0635\u0644\u064a - \u0645\u0644\u0643 \u0627\u0644\u0633\u0628\u062d \u0627\u0644\u0646\u0648\u0627\u062f\u0631 \u0633\u0648\u0642 \u0627\u0644\u0632\u0644\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/music\/\u0627\u0644\u0635\u0648\u062a-\u0627\u0644\u0623\u0635\u0644\u064a-7458578117209246481?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u266c \u0627\u0644\u0635\u0648\u062a \u0627\u0644\u0623\u0635\u0644\u064a &#8211; \u0645\u0644\u0643 \u0627\u0644\u0633\u0628\u062d \u0627\u0644\u0646\u0648\u0627\u062f\u0631 \u0633\u0648\u0642 \u0627\u0644\u0632\u0644<\/a><\/section>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>As Saudi Arabia continues to attract more international visitors, stories like his highlight the spirit of community and kindness that define its people.<\/p>\n<p>Through his viral moments, this humble merchant not only promotes the rich cultural heritage of Saudi Arabia but also leaves a lasting impression on everyone he meets\u2014proving that sometimes, the simplest gestures of kindness can create the biggest waves.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"A Saudi merchant has captured the hearts of people around the world with his genuine hospitality and warm interactions with tourists and residents alike! 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