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Presentation about AlAhsa city which is located on the Eastren part of Saudi Arabia.
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Al AhsaAl Ahsa
King Abdulaziz HospitalKing Abdulaziz Hospital
Prepared by, Buthaina AlMuaigel 2009 Prepared by, Buthaina AlMuaigel 2009
Slide Contents
1. Location 2. About AlAhsa 3. General Information 4. Main Cities 5. Prehistoric Times 6. Production 7. Attractions
Location
Location Advantages• 25% of Saudi Arabia (includes the empty quarter!)
From Al Ahsa (by land) to:1. Bahrain: 1h 30m.2. Qatar: 1h 45m.3. UAE: 7h 30m.4. Kuwait: 6h.5. Oman: 8h.
About AlAhsa
• 1,500,000 inhabitant• The largest oasis in Saudi Arabia. • In Ancient times, it was at the center of the trade
routes which traders followed between the east of the Arabian peninsula and India, Persia and the Far East.
• Al Ahsa is usually called Ha’sa by locals which means the sounds of water in classic Arabic.
• It has one of the best Date Palms in the worlds.
General Information
In Al Ahsa there are: Local Airport Train & Bus Stations 2 International Schools 2 Universities 2 Amusement Parks
Main Cities and VillagesMain Cities and Villages
• Al Hofuf: capital city and has lots of traditional markets.
• Al Mubarraz: is a large city with many big markets.
• Shaybah Oil town in the Empty Quarter.
• Villages: More than 50 Villages! Old Hofuf City Wall
Prehistoric TimesPrehistoric TimesNatural fresh water springs have surfaces at oasis in the region for millennia, encouraging human habitation and agricultural efforts (date palm cultivation especially) since prehistoric times.
Agriculture in AlAhsa
10,000 Hectares of agricultural lands 2 million palm trees Dates factory: 21 thousand tons annually!
ProductionsProductions
• Oil production and agriculture are the main economic activities.
• Ghwar Oil field is the largest field in the world!• Agriculture includes rice, corn, citrus and other fruits. • Livestock raising of thousands of sheep, goats, and
camels • 15 major poultry farms producing
100 million eggs a year!
Attractions
Historical RichesHistorical Riches
Juwatha Mosque is the 2nd mosque built under Islam, the first being the mosque of the Prophet (peace be upon him).
Historical Riches
Qaser (Castle) Ibrahim was built during Ottoman rule located in Hofuf.
The Beach.. Al Aqeer is situated on the Arabian Gulf.
The Mountains.. Qarah mountain in the village of the same
name.
Fresh water wellsFresh water wells
Palm Tree FarmsPalm Tree Farms
The Zoo Located in Altaraf Village
King Abdullah Park
RestaurantsRestaurants
Al Ahsa has large variety of restaurants, from high class restaurants to fast food restaurants:
Shopping Othaim Mall Hyper Markets Local Souqs
Local Festival: Hassana Fallah!
Annually in July..
Al Ahsa Heritage Museum Located in Hufof showing different traditional
handicrafts, & the old way of living..
Local Crafts
Local Mosques
Old Ahsa
Hufof Souq 1952
Traditional Architecture
Thank you!
For more information about AlAhsa please visit:http://www.alhasa.gov.sa
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