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Jeddah

Jeddah
Administration
Full nameCity of Jeddah
Official nameCity of Jeddah
Native nameجدّة Jidda
CountrySaudi Arabia
ProvinceMakkah (Mecca)
Established500+ BC
Joint Saudi Arabia1925
Government
MayorHani Abu Ras
City GovernorMish'al Al-Saud
Provincial GovernorKhalid al Faisal
Geography
Urban Area579 sq mi (1500 km2)
Metro Area1158 sq mi (3000 km2)
Demography
Total Population4000697 (2008)
Density (pop.)704.8/km2 (1826/sq mi)
Urban (pop.)3855912
Metro (pop.)4500000
Other information
Time zoneEAT (UTC+3)
- Summer (DST)EAT (UTC+3)
Postal Code(5 digits)
Area code+966-2

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Jeddah (also spelled Jiddah, Jidda, or Jedda; Jidda) is a Saudi Arabian city located on the coast of the Red Sea and is the major urban center of western Saudi Arabia. It is the largest city in Makkah Province, the largest sea port on the Red Sea, and the second largest city in Saudi Arabia after the capital city, Riyadh. The population of the city currently stands at over 3.4 million. It is an important commercial hub in Saudi Arabia.

Jeddah is the principal gateway to Mecca, Islam's holiest city, which able-bodied Muslims are required to visit at least once in their lifetime. It is also a gateway to Medina, the second holiest place in Islam.

Jeddah is the most cosmopolitan and tolerant of all Saudi Arabian cities, hosting expatriates from all over the world who have made Jeddah their home. Economically, Jeddah is focussing on further developing capital investment in scientific and engineering leadership within Saudi Arabia, and the Middle East. Jeddah was independently ranked 4th in the Africa / Mid-East region in terms of innovation in 2009 in the Innovation Cities Index.

Regionally, Jeddah is a primary resort city of the country. Jeddah was named a second-tier beta world city, according to Globalization and World Cities Study Group and Network (GaWC).

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www.facebook.com تجربة فريدة على فيديو الفيسبوك الملك عبدالله بن عبدالعزيز بصرف مليون ريال لذوي كل شهيد غرق في سيول جدة، وتعويض المتضررين في ممتلكاتهم، وتشكيل لجنة تباشر مهامها في الحال، وبتفرغ كامل للتحقيق وتقصّي الحقائق Described as the worst in 27 years, flooding killed at least xxxx people in Jeddah Wednesday after a heavy downpour
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jeddah flood 2009 Dozens are said to be missing and some reports suggest the death toll will rise further in the city of Jeddah. The authorities say they are providing food and temporary housing for those made homeless and considering how to compensate the worst affected. Apart from Jeddah, flood deaths were reported in Rabigh and Mecca. America (USA), india, pakistan, saudi arabia ,chad, ethopia, bharma, bangladesh, egypt, jordan yeman and nigeria nationalities are included the 2009 jeddah natural calamity. Silvio Berlusconi attack - Berlusconi colpito al volto a Milano الفيضانات لا يصدق في جدة بعد حوالي أسبوع من حدوث "كارثة جدة"، أمر الملك عبدالله بن عبد العزيز بفتح تحقيق غير مسبوق حول الفيضانات التي أسفرت عن أكثر من مائة قتيل وفجرت غضبا شعبيا عارما ضد بعض الدوائر الحكومية المتهمة بالفساد والإهمال واللامبالاة. لكن هناك من المواطنين من يتساءل عما إذا كانت المحاسبة ستطال التحقيقات أيضا كبار المسؤولين. وعلاوة على تشكيل لجنة التحقيق، فقد أمر العاهل السعودي أيضا بدفع تعويض يبلغ مليون ريال (267 ألف دولار) إلى عائلة كل ضحية. وذكرت صحيفة "الوطن" أن اللجنة التي يرأسها الأمير خالد بن فيصل، حاكم منطقة مكة المكرمة والتي تضم جدة ستعقد أول اجتماعاتها السبت المقبل، وأن التحقيق سيكون بأثر رجعي و"يشمل الموظفين الحاليين في مختلف الدوائر المعنية، وكذلك السابقين منهم". زينب ، لمدة ثلاث سنوات من العمر الفتاة الأمريكية ، غرقا في مياه الفيضانات بالقرب من جسر الجامعة خلال مياه الفيضانات التي اجتاحت مدينة جدة يوم 25 نوفمبر ، المدينة المنورة ذكرت صحيفة يوم الخميس. انها تسافر مع والديها والاخوة <b>...</b>
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Saudi King Abdullah on Monday ordered an inquiry into the catastrophic flash flood in Jeddah last week that killed at least 106 people and sparked a rare burst of public outrage. The SPA state news agency said he also ordered that one million riyals (267000 dollars) in compensation be paid to each family of the victims, many of whom drowned or were crushed in cars by what witnesses called "a tsunami." Prince Khalid bin Faisal, governor of the Mecca region which includes Jeddah, will head the inquiry, assess personal and property losses and establish if anyone bears any responsibility. "We are aware that we cannot overlook the fact that there are errors or omissions from certain quarters" that must be "disclosed and dealt with firmly," the king's decree said. The flash flood struck the Red Sea port on Wednesday while the authorities were focused on caring for 2.5 million hajj pilgrims in Mecca 80 kilometres (50 miles) to the east. Witnesses described a wall of water several metres (yards) high sweeping over busy roads, destroying homes and sweeping away hundreds of cars and huge trucks. Unofficial estimates put the damage in the hundreds of millions of dollars. The inability of the city's infrastructure to handle the flood and the poor reaction of some officials to the disaster sparked a never seen before wave of open criticism of the government on the Internet.
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Qusai - That's Life Directed by: D Zennie Video Produced by: Eyeshot Shot in Jeddah KSA MIP 2009 The second single from Qusai and Jeddah Legends off the Album Qusai AKA Don Legend the Kamelion. Platinum Records. For Video Production/Audio Production Inquires Contact Mirror Image Pictures: info@miplive.com or for more information please visit our website at: www.miplive.com
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لما تبنشر وش تسوي .. تنزل الكفر الاحتياطي الخلفي ولأول مره حصري لشباب جدة ( جدة بويز ) jeddah boys
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Described as the worst in 27 years, flooding killed at least 77 people in Jeddah Wednesday after a heavy downpour, a Civil Defense statement said Thursday. Authorities identified 21 bodies, for Saudis, and handed them over to their families. The downpour paralyzed the entire city, just two days ahead of the Eid holidays, leaving the citys shaky infrastructure crippled, perhaps for years to come. The Jamia (University) Bridge on the Haramain Highway, in eastern Jeddah, partially collapsed and was closed to traffic. A few old houses in the Jamia District collapsed as well. Motorists on the Haramain Highway were stranded for hours after the heavy downpour. The eastern districts of Jeddah including Abruq Al-Raghamah, Al-Ajawid, Al-Samir, and Al-Tawfiq were completely cut off from the rest of the city. The downpour continued until late afternoon. Part of the highway which links King Abdul Aziz International Airport (KAAIA) and Makkah caved in due to heavy floods coming from scattered valleys east of Jeddah. Traffic coming from the south on the highway was completely halted, while the flow of traffic from the airport to the south was crippled just a few meters from the King Abdullah Bridge, about one km from the partially collapsed bridge. The storm also left thousands of pilgrims stranded in buses headed from Jeddah to Makkah for the first full day of the Haj. The Jeddah-Makkah Highway was closed to traffic as accidents were reported on the 80-km stretch. Were stuck because of <b>...</b>
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a wedding song from the West Coast of Saudi Arabia. it is a mix between Mizmaar from West side and Rap music. i hope you enjoy it.
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جداوي فنكي ستايل. Saudi Arabian funky dance Jeddah Riyadh Saudi
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Demonstration of Cisco On Stage TelePresence Experience to King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia during the launch of King Abdullah Economic City near Jeddah on Wed 11 June 2008. Voice track in Arabic.
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Jeddah airport ups staff to avoid long passenger queues - Saudi Gazette Tweet this news
Saudi Gazette---JEDDAH-: King Abdul Aziz International Airport in -Jeddah- has increased its staff and the number of check-in counters and other services in a bid to reduce long passenger queues at check-in. A senior Saudi Arabian Airlines official said t - Date : Fri, 08 Apr 2011 03:07:08 GMT+00:00
Jeddah trade forum to boost partnerships - Arab News Tweet this news
Arab News---JEDDAH-: -Jeddah- 2011 trade forum will be held from May 16 to 18 under the theme: β€œTrade... Partnership and Investment... Development and Success.” More than 500 traders and other delegates will take part in the forum, ... - Date : Wed, 06 Apr 2011 21:28:03 GMT+00:00
Sudan: International University of Arfica - IRA Sign Memo of Understanding - AllAfrica.com Tweet this news
AllAfrica.com---Jeddah- οΏ½ A memo of understanding on boosting cooperation in charity and relief work between the International University of Africa and the Islamic Relief Agency (IRA) was signed in -Jeddah-, Wednesday. The IRA Secretary General, Adnan Bin - Date : Thu, 07 Apr 2011 11:38:04 GMT+00:00
One declared proclaimed offender in Jeddah heroin case - The News International Tweet this news
The News International--A sessions court on Wednesday declared one of the three accused as proclaimed offender in the -Jeddah- heroin trafficking case. The three accused - Syed Sarwat Hussain, his wife Shafia and their son Syed Afraz Hussain - have been c - Date : Thu, 07 Apr 2011 01:10:44 GMT+00:00
Expat teen steals businessman's cash-laden bag - Arab News Tweet this news
Arab News---JEDDAH-: -Jeddah- police arrested a 17-year-old Arab national on suspicion of stealing a bag containing 80020 British pounds from a Makkah businessman's vehicle, police said. The suspect was following the businessman on his ... - Date : Thu, 07 Apr 2011 21:33:20 GMT+00:00
Artists join hands to support orphans - Arab News Tweet this news
Arab News--Participants in the entertainment programs of the Orphan Day, which carries the theme Better Health Better Life at Al-Shelal Garden in -Jeddah- on Thursday. The event was inaugurated by Director of -Jeddah- Health Affairs Dr. Sami Badawood (mid - Date : Thu, 07 Apr 2011 21:29:22 GMT+00:00
Jeddah to host art auction for charity - Saudi Gazette Tweet this news
Saudi Gazette---JEDDAH-: The Bride of the Red Sea will for the first time hold an art auction on April 24 to support and help orphans of unidentified parents. A total of 50 -Jeddah- artists will participate with 500 paintings. The proceeds will go to Al-W - Date : Thu, 07 Apr 2011 03:27:20 GMT+00:00
VIDEO: Giant Jeddah media facade - DigitalProductionME.com Tweet this news
DigitalProductionME.com--What is surprising, however, is that it's in -Jeddah- - where conservative video content and advertising laws are sure to encroach on the screen's display possibilities. Designed, built and installed by French company Ci - Date : Mon, 04 Apr 2011 08:41:08 GMT+00:00
'Twestival' comes to Jeddah - Saudi Gazette Tweet this news
Saudi Gazette--The -Jeddah- event was well attended by people from different walks of life including those from charities, lecturers, students, marketing figures, media representatives and entrepreneurs. The meeting was addressed by four main speakers: Ma - Date : Mon, 04 Apr 2011 03:11:48 GMT+00:00
98% of Jeddah students use FB - Saudi Gazette Tweet this news
Saudi Gazette--The study, conducted by Jarih Al-Otaibi, a Master's degree student at King Saud University, stated that 98 percent of -Jeddah- university students use Facebook. About 68 percent of Riyadh students use the website according to the study - Date : Mon, 04 Apr 2011 03:11:54 GMT+00:00

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