Saudi Arabia Tourist Destinations: 81 Years in Progress and Prosperity
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I witness many dramatic events and great changes of the country. The Kingdom had become my home while Philippines is my country – I started to like and love its very colorful history.
- Saudi Arabia a country for humanity
- Eleven oil refineries of Saudi Arabia
- Exemplary tourist destinations
- The most oil-rich region in the world
- Popular tourist destination in the summer
- The capital of Saudi Arabia
- September 23 is the Kingdom National Day
Saudi Arabia a country for humanity
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is on its 81 years of progress and prosperity from the time the oil was discovered in 1930s – the most vital asset that brings economic and cultural changes to the country. The country is also on its 79 years when Arabia was unified into a Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on September 23, 1932.
From its oil wealth, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is robustly standing among the super powers of the world. Saudi Arabia had become a country for humanity. Million of people around the world have invested their talents, efforts and hard works to help develop Saudi Arabia – including ten of thousand investors to do business in the Kingdom. The country helped million of people to reach their dreams come true.
Eleven oil refineries of Saudi Arabia
At present the Kingdom has eleven oil refineries located in the different parts of Saudi Arabia that produce thousands of barrels of oil per day and created thousands jobs for domestic and foreign workers alike such:
- Riyadh Refinery
- Rabigh Refinery
- Yanbu Refinery
- Jeddah Refinery
- Ras Tanura Refinery
- Aramco/Exxon Yanbu Refinery
- Aramco/Shell Jubail Refinery
- Aramco/Total Jubail Refinery
- Chevron
- Aramco/ ConocoPhillips Refinery
- Khilji oil refinery
Exemplary tourist destinations
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has produced some exemplary tourist destinations like Jeddah - a city located on the coast of the Red Sea and is the major urban center of western Saudi Arabia. It is the largest city in Makkah Province, the largest sea port on the Red Sea, and the second largest city in Saudi Arabia after the capital city, Riyadh.
It is an important commercial hub in Saudi Arabia. Jeddah is one of the most cosmopolitan, diverse, and tolerant of all Saudi Arabian cities, hosting expatriates from all over the world who have made Jeddah their home. Economically, Jeddah is focusing on further developing capital investment in scientific and engineering leadership within Saudi Arabia, and the Middle East.
Regionally, Jeddah is a primary resort city of the country. Jeddah was named a second-tier beta world city, according to Globalization and World Cities Study Group and Network.
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The most oil-rich region in the world
Dammam - is the most oil-rich region in the world. The judicial and administrative bodies of the province and several government departments are located in the city. Dammam is the largest city in the Eastern Province and third largest in Saudi Arabia, after Riyadh and Jeddah. It is an important commercial hub and port. Dammam, and the rest of the Eastern Province, is served by the King Fahd International Airport, the largest airport in the world in terms of land area approximately 780 km2, about 20 km to the northwest of the city. Dammam’s King Abdul Aziz Sea Port is the largest on the Persian Gulf. Its import-export traffic in the country but it is second only to Jeddah’s port.
Popular tourist destination in the summer
Khamis Mushait - a city in south-west Saudi Arabia, located 35 minutes east of Abha, the provincial seat of the Asir province. It is the capital of the Shahran Tribe. Khamis Mushait is the largest city in Asir province, nowadays one of the most populated regions in Saudi Arabia. The city’s name comes from the weekly market that is held each Thursday; “Khamis” simply meaning Thursday in Arabic. Khamis Mushait is a popular tourist destination in the summer, due to its relatively mild summer weather, frequent rainfall, and famous well maintained parks.
The capital of Saudi Arabia
At Riyadh - the Olaya District is the commercial heart of the city, with accommodation, entertainment, dining and shopping options. The Kingdom Center, Al Faisalyah and Al-Tahlya Street are the area’s most prominent landmarks. The Diplomatic Quarter, or DQ as it is popularly known, is home to foreign embassies and international organizations as well as residential structures and malls. With lush gardens and numerous sports facilities, it is also one of the city’s greenest areas.
It is especially known for its fine architecture, and is considered a model for other Islamic cities around the world. The center of the city, Al-Batha and Al-Dirah, is also its oldest part. At its heart lies the 19th-century Al Masmak fort, which is one of the city’s major attractions; to the west lies the Riyadh Museum of History and Archeology and the Murabba Palace, an old residence of first Saudi king, Ibn Saud, now a museum.
September 23 is the Kingdom National Day
For the past 17 years, I am living with the fresh and the warm desert air of Saudi Arabia, I learned that there are already six Monarchy Kings who have thoughtfully worked hard to make the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia a paradise place to live in for its citizens and foreign workers as well - they are:
- King Abdul Aziz Al-Saud – from September 22, 1932 to November 9, 1953
- King Saud – from November 9, 1953 to November 2, 1964
- King Faisal – from November 2, 1964 to March 25, 1975
- King Khalid – from March 25, 1975 to June 13, 1982
- King Fahd – from June 13, 1982 to August 1, 2005
- King Abdullah – from August 1, 2005 to present
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia celebrates its National Day every September 23 of the year. It symbolizes their national unity and sets best example of solidarity between leaders and citizens.
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2nd Nov 2011 (#)
You're a very resourceful researcher, kabs. Great article on Saudi Arabia.
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7th Nov 2011 (#)
Not really dude Buzz, nahiligan ko lang mag research. Thanks.
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7th Nov 2011 (#)
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26th Dec 2011 (#)
I don't think I would ever enter KSA kabayan, for me it's like a scary country LOL! But you wrote a very good article. Cheers!
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