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Al AhsaAl Ahsa
King Abdulaziz HospitalKing Abdulaziz Hospital
Prepared by, Buthaina AlMuaigel 2009 Prepared by, Buthaina AlMuaigel 2009
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Slide Contents
1. Location 2. About AlAhsa 3. General Information 4. Main Cities 5. Prehistoric Times 6. Production 7. Attractions
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Location
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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.
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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.
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General Information
In Al Ahsa there are: Local Airport Train & Bus Stations 2 International Schools 2 Universities 2 Amusement Parks
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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
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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.
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Agriculture in AlAhsa
10,000 Hectares of agricultural lands 2 million palm trees Dates factory: 21 thousand tons annually!
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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!
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Attractions
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Historical RichesHistorical Riches
Juwatha Mosque is the 2nd mosque built under Islam, the first being the mosque of the Prophet (peace be upon him).
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Historical Riches
Qaser (Castle) Ibrahim was built during Ottoman rule located in Hofuf.
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The Beach.. Al Aqeer is situated on the Arabian Gulf.
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The Mountains.. Qarah mountain in the village of the same
name.
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Fresh water wellsFresh water wells
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Palm Tree FarmsPalm Tree Farms
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The Zoo Located in Altaraf Village
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King Abdullah Park
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RestaurantsRestaurants
Al Ahsa has large variety of restaurants, from high class restaurants to fast food restaurants:
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Shopping Othaim Mall Hyper Markets Local Souqs
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Local Festival: Hassana Fallah!
Annually in July..
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Al Ahsa Heritage Museum Located in Hufof showing different traditional
handicrafts, & the old way of living..
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Local Crafts
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Local Mosques
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Old Ahsa
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Hufof Souq 1952
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Traditional Architecture
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Thank you!
For more information about AlAhsa please visit:http://www.alhasa.gov.sa