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Dhahran City  is an integral part of Dammam metropolitan area encompassing al-Khobar and Dammam. It is located in the Eastern Province, the largest region within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The name 'Dhahran' originated from a prominent limestone mountain situated at its center, commonly referred to as 'Dhahir' in Arabic, which rises to approximately one hundred m. Despite its relatively small size, Dhahran is home to several significant institutions in the Kingdom. This i...

Dammam City is the administrative capital of the Eastern Province. Dammam is part of the Eastern Province, which is a desert plain stretching from the coast of the Arabian Gulf to al-Dahna desert. The Eastern Province shares borders with Kuwait to the north, Qatar and Bahrain to the east, and the United Arab Emirates and Oman to the south. Climate of Dammam City The climate of Dammam City is generally moderate, where the weather is usually clear, and the air is refreshing. However, during the p...

An-Nabhaniyyah Governorate is one of the governorates of Qassim Province, in the center of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the sixth largest population center in the province. It is inhabited by 46,558 people, according to the 2022 Saudi Census. The governorate is located west of Qassim Province, 126 km southwest of Buraydah, the headquarters of the province's emirate. It is bordered to the north by Uqlat as-Suqur and Buraydah governorates, to the east by Riyadh al-Khabra Governorate, to ...

Uyun al-Jiwa Governorate is a governorate in al-Qassim Province in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, situated northwest of the province. It is one of the five least populated governorates in the province, with only 2.2 percent of al-Qassim Province population living there, equivalent to about 29,178 people according to the 2022 Saudi Census. Uyun al-Jiwa is a Category (B) governorate and has seven administrative centers: al-Busaiteen, Ghaf al-Jiwa, Authal, al-Taraq, al-Mukharram, Rawd al-Jiwa, and K...

Hail City is the administrative capital and the headquarters of the Emirate of Hail Province in the northern part of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is also the location of one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites registered by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). It is the most populous and largest governorate in the province, locally known as the Bride of the North and the Key to the Desert. It is renowned as the cradle of Arab generosity and hosts nat...

Uqlat as-Suqur Governorate is a category (B) governorate within Qassim Province, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is the smallest governorate in terms of population within the province, second only to al-Shamasiyah Governorate, with approximately 20,805 residents, as per the 2022 Saudi Census. This accounts for only 1.55 percent of the population of Qassim Province residing there. Geography of Uqlat as-Suqur Governorate Uqlat as-Suqur Governorate is situated west of Qassim Province, approximately 21...

Buraydah City is the headquarters of the Emirate of al-Qassim Province, located in the center of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It extends to Hail Province in the north, bordered to the east by al-Asiyah governorate, to the south by al-Shamasiyah and Unaizah governorates, and to the west by the governorates of 'Uyun al-Jiwa and al-Bukayriyah. It is the largest city in the region in terms of population, with an estimated population of around 677,647 people, according to the Saudi population c...

Khamis Mushayt is one of Asee r's governorates, southwest of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . It is located in the middle of Aseer province and its traditional trading center, which is the first in the region, and the third commercial city in the Kingdom. It is characterized by its central position, as the main roads connect the province to the rest of the Kingdom's regions and cities. Moreover, the governorate enjoys a mild climate. Centers and borders of Khamis Mushayt Governorate Kham...

Bishah Governorate is one of the governorates of Aseer Province, located southwest of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is one of the Kingdom's most important agricultural and pastoral areas. It includes about 240 villages. According to the 2022 Saudi Census, the governorate has a population of 202,096 persons. Location of Bishah Governorate It is located in the northern part of the southern region of the Kingdom. Bishah is also unique for its position amidst the central, western, and southe...

Jazan City, the administrative capital of Jazan Province in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, contains a concentration of government and administrative services headquarters. It is the second city in Jazan Province in terms of population after Sabya Governorate. It is home to the Port of Jazan, the Kingdom’s third-largest port on the Red Sea coast in terms of design capacity. Overview of Jazan City Designation of Jazan City The name Jazan typically refers to a known valley stretching from its sour...

An-Namas Governorate is one of the governorates of the Aseer Province, classified as Category (A). It is located in the southwest of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, about 140 km from Abha, atop the Sarawat Mountains. The governorate is characterized by dense forests and includes three affiliated centers. It is inhabited by approximately 38,409 people, equivalent to 1.9 percent of the region's population, according to the Saudi Census 2022. An-Namas Governorate climate An-Namas Governorate ris...

Al-Bahah City is the administrative capital of al-Bahah Province and the seat of the province's emirate. It is located in the southwest of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and stands as the most populous city in the province. The province derived its name, al-Bahah Province, from this city, which is one of the most significant tourists and agricultural cities in the Kingdom. Al-Bahah City boasts heritage sites that capture its historical significance, as well as natural landmarks including fore...