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The provinces of Saudi Arabia, also known as regions (Arabic: ... Najran Province: Southern Arabia: Najran: 1 [5] (6) 59 592,300 149,511 Northern Borders Province:
A road between Oman and Saudi Arabia, [8] [9] through the Empty Quarter, was completed in September 2021. [10] Measuring between 700 and 800 kilometres (430 and 500 miles), it extends from Ibri in Oman to Al-Ahsa in eastern Saudi Arabia. A 160 km (99 mi) stretch of the road is on the Omani side and 580 km (360 mi) on the Saudi side.
Al-Okhdood (Arabic: الأخدود) or Al-Okhdood Archaeological Site, is an ancient and historic town located in Najran Province in Saudi Arabia.Currently in ruins, the town dates back to at least 500 BCE and was formerly a hub for trading and commercial purposes.
The government of Saudi Arabia's strategic plan involves using a newly constructed dam to supply water to population centers rather than to irrigate farms. The Ministry of Agriculture and Water was concerned about the Bisha area's dependence on groundwater and initially decided to construct a dam in the Bisha Valley ( King Fahad Dam ) to ...
Bir Hima (Arabic: بئر حما) is a rock art site in Najran province, in southwest Saudi Arabia, about 200 kilometres (120 mi) north of the city of Najran. [1] [2] An ancient Palaeolithic and Neolithic site, the Bir Hima Complex covers the time period of 7000–1000 BC. [3]
Abha (Arabic: أَبْهَا, ʾAbhā) is the capital of 'Asir Region in Saudi Arabia. It is situated 2,270 metres (7,450 feet) above sea level in the fertile Asir Mountains of south-western Saudi Arabia, near Asir National Park. Abha's mild climate makes it a popular tourist destination for Saudis. Saudis also call the city the Bride of ...
Khaybar [note 1] (Arabic: خَيْبَر, IPA:) is an oasis in Medina Province, Saudi Arabia, situated some 153 kilometres (95 mi) north of the city of Medina.Prior to the arrival of Islam in the 7th century, the area had been inhabited by Arabian Jewish tribes until it fell to Muslim conquerors under Muhammad during the Battle of Khaybar in 628 CE.
Dhruma or Darma (Arabic: ضرما) is a small town located 73.4 kilometres (45.6 mi) by road northwest of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. [1] It is the center of the small Dhurma Governorate of Riyadh Province, and had a population of 10,267 people according to the 2004 census.