“Saudi Arabia’s recognition as the ‘Coffee Capital of the Middle East’ is a testament to our passion for coffee and our commitment to fostering a vibrant coffee culture. We believe that this is just the beginning of our journey, and we look forward to further elevating Saudi Arabia’s standing in the international coffee community.”

-Mohamed Al Zain, Al Amjaad Group CEO, which owns the Barn coffee franchise in Saudi Arabia which currently operates more than 550 stores across Saudi Arabia – the Middle East’s largest market. Barn plans to IPO within 12 months. [worldcoffeeportal.com]