“At present, Saudi Arabia boasts over 400,000 Arabica coffee trees, yielding an impressive annual output of more than 800 tons. The regions of Jazan, Asir, and Al-Baha contribute significantly to this production, with an ambitious sector development plan targeting the planting of 1.2 million coffee trees by 2026. Celebrating International Coffee Day on October 1, the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture highlighted the Kingdom’s commitment to the coffee industry. The Southern Region alone hosts more than 2,535 coffee farms, including over 500 model coffee farms. The ministry is dedicated to increasing coffee production, focusing on crops with high economic returns.” Saudi Arabia brews success in coffee industry, aims for global prominence [Saudi Gazette]