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Eastern Region

Sealand, oil, and pearls

In the far east of Saudi Arabia lies the Eastern Province, the largest region in the country in terms of area and the richest in oil.
This region is the economic heart of the Kingdom, as it is home to Saudi Aramco, the world’s largest oil exporter, and includes 11 oil fields that produce approximately 68% of the Kingdom’s exports.
It also has three globally recognized industrial beacons, recognized by the World Economic Forum, making it one of the pillars of industrial development in the Middle East.

Its main cities are: Dammam – Al-Ahsa – Hafr Al-Batin – Jubail – Qatif – Khobar – Ras Tanura – Khafji – Abqaiq – Al-Nairiyah – Qaryat Al-Ulya – Al-Udayd – Al-Bayda.

A modern area with ancient roots

Despite its relatively recent name, the history of the Eastern Province stretches back thousands of years.
It was the stage for ancient civilizations such as Gerrha and Hajar
The current name “Eastern Region” was chosen in 1992 AD after the issuance of the Regions System, which divided the Kingdom into 13 administrative regions.

Its geographical location between Mesopotamia, the Levant, and India made it an important trading center and a passage for caravans since ancient times, thanks to the abundance of water, the fertility of the land, and the diversity of its resources.

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The Eastern Tale

Al-Ahsa: An oasis of history and life

In the heart of the Eastern Province, the Al-Ahsa Oasis shines like a green icon in the desert.
It is one of the largest palm oases in the world and was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2018.
Al-Ahsa is a global destination for cultural tourism and was chosen as the Arab Tourism Capital for 2019 by a decision of the Arab Ministerial Council for Tourism.

Al-Ahsa contains ancient historical sites, including:

Jawatha Mosque: The second mosque in Islam where Friday prayers are held, after the Prophet's Mosque (peace and blessings be upon him).

Al-Uqair Port: The oldest seaport in Saudi Arabia, used since the first millennium BC, and then, after the discovery of oil, became a platform for receiving international delegations and a place for holding historical negotiations.

Sea culture and Eastern hospitality

The Eastern Province is characterized by its cultural diversity, a blend of coastal civilization and Bedouin spirit.
Its people are known for their generosity and hospitality, and for their love of the sea and pearl fishing in the past, and of the sea markets and fresh fish in modern times.
Traditional crafts such as shipbuilding (dhows) and pearl diving are also widespread, and these are symbols that the region is proud of to this day.

Eastern cuisine

Moussaka - Muhallabia - Hasawi Rice

The popular saying: "He who does not know how to dive, should not ride the sea."

This proverb is used in the Eastern Province to indicate that someone who is not proficient in something should not undertake it.
The story behind the proverb:
It is said that a diver in the Gulf went down to the depths with an inexperienced man, who became confused and almost drowned. At that point, the diver uttered his famous phrase:
"He who does not know how to dive should not ride the sea."
It became a saying that is used for anyone who interferes in something they are not good at.

Eastern Lens

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