Al-Arid is a geographical region located on the Najd Plateau. It includes Mount al-Arid ( Tuwaiq ) and the surrounding area, encompassing an oasis, springs, wells, and orchards abundant with palm trees, as well as several villages and towns. This name is also used to refer to Riyadh City , the capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia , and its surroundings. Naming of al-Arid Al-Arid, was previously called al-Yamamah, Arid al-Yamamah, or Tuwaiq. It is believed that the name was derived from a tran...
Tanumah Governorate is one of the governorates in Aseer Province , located on the heights of the Sarawat Mountains in the southwest of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . It lies within the Kingdom's moderate climate zone year-round. It is the second smallest population center in the province after al-Amwah Governorate, housing 0.9 percent of Aseer Province's population, with an estimated 17,756 residents according to the Saudi Census 2022 . It is affiliated with the Mansebah Center. Locati...
Al-Bahah Province , the smallest province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia , is located southwest of the Kingdom, on the Sarawat Mountain range, with an area of twelve thousand km², representing 0.6 percent of the Kingdom's area. It is bordered by Makkah al-Mukarramah Province to the west and north, whereas Aseer Province borders it to the south and east. The city of al-Bahah is the seat of the emirate of the province that is administratively divided into nine governorates classified into t...
In June 2022, the International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Arts, and Tourism (IGCAT) announced that Aseer Province won the World Region of Gastronomy title 2024. It was the first non-European region to win the title granted to member regions of the platform, provided they meet the institute's criteria and operate in the sectors of economic, cultural, social, and environmental development fields through gastronomy, ultimately supporting sustainable regional development. The Culinary ...
Riyadh al-Khabra Governorate is one of the governorates of Qassim Province in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . It is among the five least populated governorates in the province, home to approximately 2.3 percent of the province's population, with an estimated 31,203 residents according to the 2022 Saudi census . Location of Riyadh al-Khabra Governorate Riyadh al-Khabra Governorate is located in the center of Qassim Province, seventy km southwest of Buraydah City , the regional capital. It is ...
Az-Zaymah Center is one of the administrative centers in Makkah al-Mukarramah Province , west of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is classified as a Category (A) center according to the classification of provinces, governorates, and administrative centers in the Kingdom. Location of az-Zaymah Center Az-Zaymah Center is located northeast of Makkah al-Mukarramah City , the administrative capital of the province, approximately forty-eight km away. Landmarks of az-Zaymah Center Az-Zaymah Spring is o...
Ras Tannurah Corniche is a sandy beach located in Ras Tannurah Governorate in the Eastern Province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . It overlooks the waters of the Arabian Gulf and extends over a distance of six km. It is considered one of the waterfronts suitable for swimming. Location of Ras Tannurah Corniche Ras Tannurah Corniche covers an area of 650,000 m² and extends six km in length. Several landmarks are situated along its stretch, including the Cultural Center within its area. It is ...
Al-Shumaisi Neighborhood is a neighborhood in Riyadh City in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . It is one of the first neighborhoods to emerge after the demolition of the Riyadh Wall. Its street was an important artery for traffic, shopping, and the beginnings of large restaurants. Establishment of al-Shumaisi Neighborhood The new al-Shumaisi Neighborhood was established during the expansion at the end of the 1950s. It extends from al-Batha to King Saud Medical City , commonly known among Riyadh res...
The Northern Borders Province is considered the least densely populated area in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with a population density of approximately 3.6 people/km 2 . It is followed by Najran Province , with a density of about 4.5 people/km 2 , then Hail Province at around 6.2 people/km 2 , then Tabuk Province at 6.5 people/km 2 , al-Jawf Province at approximately seven people/km 2 , and the Eastern Province with around 9.5 people/km 2 . The average population density across the Kingdom in g...
According to the Law of Provinces in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh City is the capital of the Kingdom and is part of a larger administrative geographical area, which is Riyadh Province . Riyadh City is located in the northeastern part of the province. Riyadh Province consists of twenty-two governorates, which include five hundred administrative centers, in addition to Riyadh City, which is the headquarters of the province's emirate. According to the 2022 Saudi census of the Kingdom...
Al-Hanakiyyah Governorate is one of the governorates affiliated with al-Madinah al-Munawwarah Province, west of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is the third-smallest governorate in terms of population in the province, as it is inhabited by 2 percent of the province's population, according to the 2022 Saudi Census. Based on the level of civil services in the governorate, al-Hanakiyyah is classified as a category (A) governorate with ten affiliated administrative centers. Centers in catego...
Shura Island covers an area of approximately 5.6 km² and was formerly known as 'Shurayrah Island.' It is the main island of the Red Sea Project , located on the western coast of the Kingdom. Its natural formation resembles the shape of a dolphin. Shura is one of ninety-two islands in the archipelago, which is home to the world's fourth-largest coral reef and a rich variety of wildlife and plants. The Shura Island project includes eleven resorts and hotels managed by prominent gl...