Middle East
Middle Eastern desserts have a warmth and personality that immediately draw you in. They’re the kind of sweets that feel homemade even when prepared by expert pastry chefs, because they’re rooted in traditions that go back centuries. The region’s desserts are filled with familiar ingredients — pistachios, walnuts, dates, semolina, rose water, honey, orange blossom — yet each country, and often each family, prepares them in a unique way. Across the Middle East, sweets are not just the end of a meal; they’re a symbol of celebration, hospitality, and togetherness. You’ll find them in bustling markets, small family bakeries, elegant cafés, and even roadside stalls where pastries are pulled fresh from ovens or fryers.
The Arab world has made remarkable progress in the field of education over the last few decades, producing institutions that now compete at the international level. Among these, King Abdulaziz University continues to lead the rankings as one of the region’s finest centers of learning. Founded in 1967 in the vibrant Red Sea city of Jeddah, the university started as a private institution before becoming public in 1974. Today, it stands as a model for educational excellence in Saudi Arabia and beyond.