While January brings snow and ice to many parts of the world, the deserts of Africa and the Middle East are not usually among them. But this month has seen snowfall in the Sahara and temperatures in Saudi Arabia plummeting to -2C (28F). A photographer has captured ice on the sand dunes in the Sahara in dreamlike images as temperatures dipped below freezing. Meanwhile in Saudi Arabia, locals and foreigners alike flocked to the desert in the Aseer region to enjoy the rare sight. Photographer Karim Bouchetata's stunning images showed the small Algerian desert town of Ain Sefra. Mail.
