Repair works being carried out at the Jeddah Corniche. With visitor numbers shooting up into the thousands at the start of the summer holidays, locals and outsiders alike have voiced their concern over the timing of public works. “This all should have been done months ago,” said one patron of the city's seafront. “It's extremely annoying that the mayoralty has chosen this particular moment when the area fills with tourists and other visitors.” (Okaz photo) __
