The Jeddah Youth Chess Festival was held from 24 to 30 January in this Red Sea port in Saudi Arabia. It was a celebration of youth, chess and friendship while soaking the culture and hospitality of a welcoming nation that is opening its doors and hearts to chess and all sports. Diana Mihajlova reports.
JAZAN: If coffee has long been a significant element of Arabic life, with traditional pots kept constantly hot while serving small cups at social gatherings, then Saudi Arabia is upping the stakes and taking coffee culture to the next level. The country produces one of the world’s finest coffees, known as Khawlani, long recognized as the very best of the Arabica variety. It