Abu `Arish

Abu `Arish
city
Abu `Arish

Location in Saudi Arabia

Coordinates: 16°58′08″N 42°49′57″E / 16.96889°N 42.83250°ECoordinates: 16°58′08″N 42°49′57″E / 16.96889°N 42.83250°E
Country  Saudi Arabia
Province Jizan
Time zone EAT (UTC+3)
  Summer (DST) EAT (UTC+3)

Abu `Arish is a city in Jizan Province, in southwestern Saudi Arabia.[1] Historically, Abu `Arish well known of its farms and pure water. Abu Arish is located at the heart of the region. Due to its perfect location it is the commercial center of the region. Most of brands are there. Fast food restaurants such as Macdonalds, Kentucky, and Hardees are there. Abu Arish is really a promising city. The majority of the people of the city are well educated and open to others. [2]

References

  1. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. GeoNames database entry. (search) Accessed 13 May 2011.
  2. Prothero, G.W. (1920). Arabia. London: H.M. Stationery Office. p. 97.