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Al Majma'ah () is a city and a
governorate A governorate or governate is an administrative division headed by a governor. As English-speaking nations tend to call regions administered by governors either states or provinces, the term ''governorate'' is typically used to calque divisions ...
in
Riyadh Province The Riyadh Province ( '), is a province of Saudi Arabia, located in the geographic center of the country and the center of the Arabian Peninsula. It has an area of and with a 2022 population of 8,591,748, it is the second-largest region by ar ...
, Saudi Arabia. It is located at around , and it is the capital of the
Sudair Sudair or Sudayr () is a historical region in Najd in the central of Saudi Arabia, and is located approximately 150 km north of the Saudi capital, Riyadh. The region lies in a valley directly to the east of the Tweig escarpment, which runs ...
region. The city has an area of 30,000 square kilometres. The population of the town is around 70,000, while the population of the governorate as a whole is 151,877 (2022). Al-Majma'ah Governorate borders the Eastern Province and
Al-Qassim Province The Qassim Province ( ' , Najdi Arabic: ), also known as the Qassim Region, is one of the 13 provinces of Saudi Arabia. Located at the heart of the country near the geographic center of the Arabian Peninsula, it has a population of 1,336,179 and ...
to the north, Thadig and Shaqra to the south, Rumah to the east, and Al-Ghat and Al-Zulfi to the west. Founded in 1417 CE by an immigrant from the Al-shammari tribe, Al-Majma'ah was historically considered the capital of the region of
Sudair Sudair or Sudayr () is a historical region in Najd in the central of Saudi Arabia, and is located approximately 150 km north of the Saudi capital, Riyadh. The region lies in a valley directly to the east of the Tweig escarpment, which runs ...
. It was an attractive place for many tribes such as Anazah and Shammar compared to Southern Sudair cities that had tribes such as Banu Tamim. The city today contains a museum as well as an impressive mud-brick fort that dates to the 18th century. The city is covered in green during spring, which makes it a national destination. There are many private farms consisting mostly of palm trees, but other fruits or vegetables can grow there such as citrus or berry.


Transportation


Railways

Al Majma'ah is an important stop along the North-South line, which is operated by The Saudi Arabia Railways. This railway line links the city to major destinations such as
Riyadh Riyadh is the capital and largest city of Saudi Arabia. It is also the capital of the Riyadh Province and the centre of the Riyadh Governorate. Located on the eastern bank of Wadi Hanifa, the current form of the metropolis largely emerged in th ...
, Al-Qassim, Ḥaʼil, Al-Jawf, and Qurayyat, enhancing transportation and connectivity across the region.


Sports

Al Majma'ah is home to three prominent football clubs that share the city's main stadium, Al Majma'ah Sports City. These clubs are Al-Fayha, Al-Faisaly, and Al-Mujazzal. Al-Fayha and Al-Faisaly are particularly renowned for their strong home performances and have gained a reputation for being tough opponents to top teams in the
Saudi Pro League The Saudi Pro League (SPL), also known as the Roshn Saudi League (RSL) for sponsorship reasons, is a professional association football league in Saudi Arabia and the highest level of the Saudi football league system. The SPL is regarded as th ...
. Both clubs have made significant history by winning the prestigious King's Cup, breaking the longstanding monopoly of the country's larger clubs in the competition. Their successes have solidified their place in Saudi football, highlighting Al Majma'ah as a city of competitive football talent.


Notable people

* Mohammed bin Jubair
Minister of Justice A justice ministry, ministry of justice, or department of justice, is a ministry or other government agency in charge of the administration of justice. The ministry or department is often headed by a minister of justice (minister for justice in a ...
* Adel al-JubeirSaudi Minister of State for Foreign Affairs * Sheikh Abdulaziz al-TuwaijriFormer deputy head of the National Guard


See also

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List of cities and towns in Saudi Arabia The following is a list of cities and towns in Saudi Arabia. List of Metro Cities There are 5 large cities or metropolitan area, metro cities in Saudi Arabia with the population over a million or more. Alphabetical list of cities and towns ...
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Regions of Saudi Arabia The provinces of Saudi Arabia, also known as regions (), are the 13 first-level administrative divisions of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. History After the unification of Saudi Arabia, the kingdom was divided into four provinces: the ' Asir P ...


References

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