Why Did the Journalist Cross the Road?
All I wanted to do was see the Red Sea. Now here I was in Jeddah, a mere 50 feet from its shoreline. It was 6 p.m. and the sun was beginning to set. All I had to do was cross the Al Kumaysh Road.
Invest in independent global news
The World is an independent newsroom. We’re not funded by billionaires; instead, we rely on readers and listeners like you. As a listener, you’re a crucial part of our team and our global community. Your support is vital to running our nonprofit newsroom, and we can’t do this work without you. Will you support The World with a gift today? Donations made between now and Dec. 31 will be matched 1:1. Thanks for investing in our work!