Tabuk Province

 ( Provinces Of Saudi Arabia ) 

Tabuk Province, also known as Tabuk Region ( ), is a province in Saudi Arabia, located along the northwestern coast of the country, facing Egypt across the Red Sea. It also borders Jordan to the north.

---

History The history of Tabuk province dates back to 5,000 years ago. The province is identified with the land of Midian.

Grace Edwards (2023). 9781784779337, Bradt Travel Guides. . ISBN 9781784779337

The province is traversed by the Hejaz railway, which was built during the Ottoman Empire under the Sultan Abdul Hamid II and was a focus for attacks during the Arab Revolt of 1916–1918. The province has traditionally been inhabited by the Howeitat tribe.

In recent years, the province has received substantial media attention due to the Saudi government's planned Neom City project in the province.

---

Population

---

Governorates

623,665

69,656

49,948

42,164

54,917

27,712

17,973

---

Economy Tabuk is an active commercial center, serving pilgrims passing through towards Mecca. Due to its moderate climate, it's also the site of several dairy and poultry farms. The region (Astra) exports flowers to Europe, mainly lilies, statices and gladiolas. In the past, a narrow-gauge railway (1,050 mm / 3 ft 511⁄32 in track gauge) ran from Damascus to Medina through Tabuk. Remains of the railway can be found in Tabuk, where a large station was built. The station has since been restored.

---

Education Tabuk has a range of educational institutions, including elementary, intermediate, and secondary schools operated by the Ministry of Education throughout the province. Higher education is available for both men and women through several institutions, including the University of Tabuk, Fahd bin Sultan University, and a branch of the Saudi Electronic University.

Technical and vocational education in the region is managed by the Technical and Vocational Training Corporation (TVTC). Colleges for male students include Umluj Technical College, Tabuk Technical College, Haql Technical College, Al-Wajh Technical College, and branches in Tayma and Duba. For female students, the Technical College for Girls in Tabuk offers vocational training.

---

Transportation

---

Air Tabuk Province is served by several airports providing domestic and international connectivity:

- Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Airport (IATA: TUU) in Tabuk City is a public and military airport offering domestic flights and limited international connections. It has experienced a 25% increase in flight operations, reflecting the region's growth and alignment with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 transportation goals.

- Red Sea International Airport (IATA: RSI) near Hanak on the Red Sea coast began operations in 2023. It supports the Red Sea Project and is expected to handle up to one million passengers annually by 2030.

- Neom Bay Airport (IATA: NUM) is located near Sharma and began limited operations in 2019. It serves as an initial air hub for the Neom development.

- Amaala International Airport is an upcoming airport under construction to serve the luxury tourism destination of Amaala along the Red Sea coast. It is designed to handle up to one million passengers annually and is expected to open in the near future.

- Al-Wajh Domestic Airport (IATA: EJH) serves Al-Wajh, providing regional air connectivity.

---

Border Crossings Tabuk Province shares two international land border crossings with Jordan, supporting both regional trade and religious tourism.

The Durra Border Crossing connects Haql in Tabuk Province to Aqaba in Jordan. Established in 1966 and upgraded in 1988, it facilitates pedestrian and vehicular movement and offers full immigration and visa services.

The Halat Ammar Border Crossing is located near the town of Halat Ammar, southwest of Tabuk city. It serves as a key point of entry for pilgrims traveling to Mecca for Hajj and Umrah. It is operated by the Saudi General Directorate of Border Guard and the Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority. In recent years, it has been upgraded as part of Saudi Vision 2030 to enhance logistical infrastructure.

---

List of governors

Ibn Saud

Abdulaziz

Abdulaziz

Abdulaziz

Abdulaziz

Abdulaziz

Abdulaziz

Saud

Saud, Faisal

Faisal, Khalid

Khalid, Fahd

Fahd

Fahd, Abdullah, Salman

---

Destinations

• Tabuk Castle
• Red Sea destination
• Amaala
• Sheybarah Island
• Sindalah
• Trojena
• Neom
• The Birds Garden
• The Park of Prince Fahd bin Sultan

---

See also

• Provinces of Saudi Arabia
• List of governorates of Saudi Arabia
• List of cities and towns in Saudi Arabia
• Hejaz

---

External links

• The-Saudi.net on Tabouk

Post Comment