Thuwal
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| Thuwal ثول | |
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| 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.
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Notes
- ↑ Slackman, Michael. "A Saudi Gamble to See if Seeds of Change Will Grow," New York Times. November 20, 2009.
Coordinates: 22°17′N 39°06′E / 22.283°N 39.100°E
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