Saudi Arabia is attempting one of the most ambitious environmental transformations ever undertaken in an arid country.

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Ever seen a desert camel covered in white snow and not golden sand? Yes, that happened recently when northern Saudi Arabia experienced snowfall! The images look almost unreal. But imagine a land long ...

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