Country Saudi Arabia Elevation 1 m (3 ft) Province Makkah Region | Governorate Jeddah Local time Friday 4:02 PM | |
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Weather 31°C, Wind NW at 21 km/h, 51% Humidity Colleges and Universities King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, The University of Ha'il | ||
Thuwal (Arabic: ثول) is a village belonging to the governorate of Jeddah in the Makkah Province of Saudi Arabia 80 kilometres (50 mi) 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.
Map of Thuwal Saudi Arabia
The King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, which officially opened in September 2009, is located in Thuwal.
The town is also experiencing an increase in business due to its proximity to the King Abdullah Economic City.
References
Thuwal Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA