Saudi oasis town adjusts to life in the firing line

For generations, a Saudi oasis town has been a favoured spot for stressed visitors from the nearby capital Riyadh to come and decompress. But the serenity in Saudi Arabia's Al-Kharj has been rattled after it found itself in the line of fire from Iranian attacks. Renowned for its dates and palm-lined streets, the town also lies on the edge of the sprawling Prince Sultan Air Base.
2026-04-06 03:30:23