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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...

Dammam Corniche is the waterfront of Dammam City in the Eastern Province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia , stretching twenty-seven km long. One of its notable tourist attractions is al-Marjan Island, which features a circular shape. Description of Dammam Corniche Dammam Corniche covers the city's beaches and includes a waterfront area situated between the extension of the ninth and eighteenth streets. At its end, a secondary path was added to the original route, forming a triangular area th...

The city of Riyadh became the capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with the establishment of the Second Saudi State in 1824. It continued to serve as the capital during that period and later became the capital of the Kingdom on Thursday, September 23, 1932. The announcement of Riyadh as the capital of the country coincided with the declaration of the unification of the Kingdom and its designation as the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during the reign of the Founding King Abdulaziz Bin Abdulrahman Al...

Sabya Governorate is a governorate in the Jazan Province, southwest of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the biggest governorate by area and population in the province. Although the city of Jazan is the administrative capital of the province, Sabya Governorate is the largest population center in the province, with some 223,083 inhabitants, according to the 2022 Saudi Census, representing about 15.9 percent of the Jazan Province’s population. History of Sabya Governorate Sabya Governorate’s h...

Qilwa Governorate is one of the governorates of al-Bahah Province in the southwest of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is the fifth-largest governorate in terms of population, with 9.2 percent of al-Bahah province’s population, equivalent to 31,197 people, according to the 2022 Saudi Census. Designation and location of Qilwa Governorate Some believe the name derives from the Arabic qalawa , i.e., intense heat, as the area is known for its soaring temperatures during the summer. Qilwa Governora...

Al-Darb Governorate is one of the governorates in Jazan Province , southwestern Saudi Arabia. It is classified as Category (B) and has four administrative centers. It is home to approximately 4.9 percent of the population of Jazan, with around 69,000 residents, according to the latest population census. Al-Darb Governorate location Al-Darb Governorate is located north of Jazan Province, about 125 km from Jizan. It is bordered by the Maraba Center to the east, al-Shuqaiq Center to the west, Reem...