'Like hell': Indoor heat overwhelms Saudi Arabia's cooks, bakers
Saturday, 16 August 2025 () Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (AFP) Aug 15, 2025
/> Baker Eid Ahmed just can't get away from Saudi Arabia's notorious heat: he makes bread next to a sweltering oven for 13 hours a day, only to step outside into summer temperatures that can soar past 45C. Armed with an ice-cold water bottle and a wet cloth, the 35-year-old Egyptian was doing his best to stay cool while wearing his mandatory mask and hair cap. "It's hot outside, but in
Saturday, 16 August 2025 ()
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (AFP) Aug 15, 2025