Pope Francis is hoping to persuade a country enmeshed in a regional war that he has condemned to give Catholics more freedom when he becomes the first pontiff to set foot on the Arabian Peninsula.

Previously, studies have suggested that the area has been arid for at least 11 million years, making dispersions through the Arabian Peninsula a tricky prospect.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, July 1, 2025: In an exciting announcement, Kia Middle East and Africa unveils Tribes of Arabia, a cinematic, documentary ...