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