Rabigh governorate

Rabigh () is a city and governorate in the Province of Makkah of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, situated on the coast of the Red Sea, around northwest of Mecca in the historic Hejazi region. The city had an estimated population of 180,352 in 2014 and is situated at an elevation of above sea level, close to the border with the Madinah Province. The city dates back to the era before the advent of Islam in the 7th century C.E., and up to the 17th century, was known as Al-Juhfah, or Al-Johfah ().

Key facts

Settlement.official_name: Rabigh
Settlement.native_name_lang: ar
Settlement.other_name: Al-Juḥfah
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_type1: Province
Settlement.subdivision_name1: Makkah
Settlement.subdivision_type2: Governorate
Settlement.subdivision_name2: Rabigh
Settlement.unit_pref: Metric
Settlement.elevation_m: 13
Settlement.timezone: AST
Settlement.utc_offset: +3
Settlement.area_blank1_title

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Contents

History
Ubaydah's expedition
Modern history
Transport
Culture
Natural landmarks
Sports
See also
References
External links

Due to the strategic location of Rabigh on the Red Sea, it has been the site of several high-profile projects such as the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Petro Rabigh and King Abdullah Economic City. The Rabigh Governorate is divided into 5 marākiz (, centres), Rabigh, Nuweiba, Abwa', Mastoura and al-Qadimah. It is governed by Governor Khalid al-Ghanmi.