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Of Sand and History: The Nefud Al-Kebir

The Nefud Al-Kebir (النفود الكبير), also known as the desert of Al-Nefud (صحراء النفود), is a vast sand dune desert in the northern Arabian Peninsula. Its name translates to “The Great Sand Dune Desert” in[...]
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Hail: From The One Thousand and One Nights to the Saudi Kingdom

The city of Hail, capital of the eponymous province, is located in the center of the northern Arabian Peninsula on the eastern side of the massive Jibal Aga and at the fringe of the vast desert of the Rub’ Al-Khali. History of Hail Its[...]
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Ha’il Province: A Land of Dreams of Ancient Arabia

Ha’il Province (Arabic: حائل‎), located in the center north of Saudi Arabia, is a land where the dream landscapes of Arabia come alive, reminiscent of the tales from the 1001 Nights. From the grandiose white volcanoes of the[...]
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The Rub’ Al-Khali (Empty Quarter): The Most Mythical Desert in the World

The Rub’ Al-Khali, whose name literally means “Empty Quarter,” was coined by the Swiss geographer Burckhardt in his 1829 book “Travels in Arabia.” It was later used by the English traveler Charles Doughty, who quoted this[...]
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Al-Uqair: The Gateway to Al-Ahsa from the Arabian Gulf

Located 70 kilometers from Al-Hofuf in the Al-Ahsa region, the port of Al-Uqair stands as a testament to the historical significance of the area as a gateway to Al-Ahsa from the Arabian Gulf. While the visible remains are over 300 years old,[...]
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