Dammam-46-Celsius.-Statement-of-maximum-temperatures-in-some-cities-of-the-Kingdom

Dammam recorded 46 degrees Celsius according to the National Center of Meteorology’s report on maximum temperatures today.
The maximum temperatures were as follows:
– Dammam: 46 degrees Celsius.
– Makkah: 42 degrees Celsius.
– Madinah: 43 degrees Celsius.
– Riyadh: 42 degrees Celsius.
– Jeddah: 41 degrees Celsius.
– Abha: 31 degrees Celsius.
– Tabuk: 37 degrees Celsius.
– Buraidah: 42 degrees Celsius.
– Hail: 37 degrees Celsius.
– Al-Baha: 30 degrees Celsius.
– Arar: 39 degrees Celsius.
– Sakaka: 38 degrees Celsius.
– Jazan: 36 degrees Celsius.
– Najran: 38 degrees Celsius.
– Al-Kharj: 43 degrees Celsius.
– Al-Majma’ah: 40 degrees Celsius.

– Wadi Al-Dawasir: 43 degrees Celsius.
– Al-Dawadmi: 40 degrees Celsius.
– Sharurah: 42 degrees Celsius.

Eastern Region Weather

The National Center of Meteorology warned in its weather report of active winds and raised dust over parts of the Eastern Region today.
The winds will start at 10 AM and continue until 7 PM, affecting Jubail, Khobar, Dammam, Qatif, and Ras Tanura.
They will be accompanied by a decrease in horizontal visibility, with wind speeds reaching (40 – 49) kilometers/hour.
Parts of the Eastern Region will experience raised dust, starting at 9 AM and continuing until 7 PM.
The warning includes: Hafar Al-Batin, Khafji, Nu’ayriyah, Umm Al-‘Alya, Al-Ahsa, Al-Adaid, and Buqayq.
The accompanying effects are: active winds and a decrease in horizontal visibility (3 – 5) kilometers.

Dammam

Dammam is the capital of the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia and a major administrative center for the Saudi oil industry. Its modern history began in the 1920s when it was established as a fishing village, but it expanded rapidly after the discovery of oil at the nearby Dammam Well No. 7 in 1938, which launched the kingdom’s first commercial oil field. Today, it is a bustling port city and part of the larger Dammam Metropolitan Area, which also includes Dhahran and Al Khobar.

Makkah

Makkah (Mecca) is the holiest city in Islam, located in Saudi Arabia. It is the birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad and the site of the Kaaba, the most sacred shrine in Islam, which Muslims believe was built by Abraham and his son Ishmael. Every year, millions of Muslims perform the Hajj pilgrimage to the city, a religious duty that must be carried out at least once in their lifetime.

Madinah

Madinah, officially known as Medina, is a city in western Saudi Arabia of profound religious importance in Islam. It was the destination of the Prophet Muhammad’s migration (Hijrah) in 622 CE and served as the capital of the first Muslim community. It is home to Al-Masjid an-Nabawi (The Prophet’s Mosque), which contains his tomb and is one of the two holiest sites in Islam.

Riyadh

Riyadh is the capital and largest city of Saudi Arabia, serving as the nation’s political and administrative center. Historically a walled oasis town and the historic capital of the First Saudi State, it was captured in 1902 by Abdulaziz Ibn Saud, who used it as a base to unify the kingdom. It has since transformed from a traditional Najdi settlement into a modern, sprawling metropolis and global financial hub.

Jeddah

Jeddah is a major port city on Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast, historically serving as the gateway for Muslim pilgrims traveling to Mecca. Its historic district, Al-Balad, features centuries-old coral houses and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, reflecting its long history as a vibrant trading hub.

Abha

Abha is the capital of Asir Province in southwestern Saudi Arabia, a region historically inhabited by tribal confederations like the Asir and Qahtan. Known as the « Bride of the Mountain » for its mild climate and stunning highland scenery, it is a major summer tourist destination famous for its mud-brick architecture and traditional painted houses.

Tabuk

Tabuk is a city in northwestern Saudi Arabia with a history dating back to the pre-Islamic era, historically known as an important stop on the trade route between the Arabian Peninsula and the Levant. It is also significant in Islamic history as the site where the Prophet Muhammad led the Expedition to Tabuk in 630 CE. Today, it serves as a regional capital and a gateway to several important archaeological sites.

Al-Ahsa

Al-Ahsa is a vast desert oasis and a UNESCO World Heritage site in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia, renowned for its gardens, canals, and historical structures. Its history dates back thousands of years, making it one of the oldest human-inhabited areas in the Arabian Peninsula, and it was a major hub on ancient trade routes. The region is also historically significant for its date palm groves and its role as a center for knowledge and craftsmanship.