Thuwal
Thuwal
ثول | |
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Village | |
 The main street in Thuwal. | |
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| Country |  Saudi Arabia |
| Province | Makkah Province |
| Governorate | Jeddah |
| Elevation | 1 m (3 ft) |
Thuwal (Arabic: ثول ) is a village belonging to the governorate of Jeddah in the Makkah Province of Saudi Arabia 80 kilometers north of Jeddah on the coast of the Red Sea. Thuwal had long been a fishing center until the Royal Saudi Navy re-constructed the village.
The King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, which officially opened in September 2009, is located in Thuwal.[1]
The town is also experiencing an increase in business due to its proximity to the King Abdullah Economic City.
See also
Notes
- ^ Slackman, Michael. "A Saudi Gamble to See if Seeds of Change Will Grow," New York Times. November 20, 2009.
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