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{{Infobox settlement {{Infobox settlement
| name = Buraidah | name = Buraydah
| native_name = {{lang|ar|بريدة}} | native_name = {{lang|ar|بريدة}}
| image_skyline = King Fahad and King Abdullah Roads.jpg | image_skyline = buraidah.jpg
| settlement_type = City | settlement_type = ]
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| image_caption = view of buraidah | image_caption = View of Buraidah
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| established_date = 1577 | established_date = 1577
| area_total_sq_mi = 498.3 | area_total_sq_mi = 498.3
| area_metro_km2 = 1290.6 | area_metro_km2 = 15060
| population_footnotes = <ref>{{Cite web |title=Buraidah Governorate |url=https://www.citypopulation.de/en/saudiarabia/asir/0601__abh%C4%81/ |access-date=2024-02-03 |website=www.citypopulation.de}}</ref>
⚫ | population_as_of = 2021
⚫ | population_total = 571,169
| population_footnotes =
⚫ | population_as_of = 2022 census
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⚫ | population_total = 745,353 (estimated)
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| population_metro = 677,647 (Buraidah Governorate)
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| coordinates = {{coord|26|20|N|43|58|E|region:SA|display=inline,title}} | coordinates = {{coord|26|20|N|43|58|E|region:SA|display=inline,title}}
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'''Buraidah''' ({{lang-ar|بريدة}} ''{{transliteration|ar|Buraydah}}'') is the capital and largest city of ] in north-central ] in the heart of the ]. Buraydah lies equidistant from the ] to the west and Persian Gulf to the east. Its known for its ] festival which is the biggest in the world with various types of dates. It has been called the city of dates.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Buraidah {{!}} Creative Cities Network |url=https://en.unesco.org/creative-cities/buraidah |access-date=2022-05-28 |website=en.unesco.org}}</ref> On November 8, 2021, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization "UNESCO" included the city of Buraidah within the UNESCO Network of Creative Cities, in the field of gastronomy. '''Buraidah''' ({{langx|ar|بريدة}} ''{{transliteration|ar|Buraydah}}'') is the capital and largest city of ] in north-central ] in the heart of the ]. Buraydah lies equidistant from the ] to the west and ] to the east. It is known for its ] festival which is the biggest in the world with extensive variety of dates. It has been called the city of dates.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Buraidah {{!}} Creative Cities Network |url=https://en.unesco.org/creative-cities/buraidah |access-date=2022-05-28 |website=en.unesco.org}}</ref> On November 8, 2021, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization "UNESCO" included the city of Buraidah among the UNESCO Network of Creative Cities.


Buraydah, the regional capital of ], is located on the edge of the ]. Buraydah, the regional capital of ], is located on the edge of the ].
Buraydah has a typical ], with hot summers, mild winters and low humidity. Buraydah has a typical ], with hot summers, mild winters and low humidity.


In Buraydah, agriculture is still the cornerstone of the economy. The traditional ] products of dates, lemon, orange and other fruits are still important. Modern introduction of wheat production has become so successful that Buraydah is one of the largest producers in the kingdom, important in making ] a net exporter of ]. In Buraydah, agriculture is still the cornerstone of the economy. The traditional ] products of dates, lemons, oranges, and other fruits are still important. Modern introduction of wheat production has become so successful that Buraydah is one of the largest producers in the kingdom, and is important in making ] a net exporter of ].
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== Notable landmarks == == Notable landmarks ==
] market in Buraidah]] ] market in Buraidah]]
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* Museum of Buraydah: it is on King Abdul Aziz Road next to King Khaled Beridp civilization, and there are days devoted for families and days for young people, and it has on display the area's heritage from all different aspects of life. * Museum of Buraydah: it is on King Abdul Aziz Road next to King Khaled Beridp civilization, and there are days devoted for families and days for young people, and it has on display the area's heritage from all different aspects of life.
* Market trades and handicrafts * Market trades and handicrafts
* King Khalid Cultural Center and Garden: in the vicinity of the Museum, a major Buraydah gardens open to visitors every day and in meetings and places for children is innocent and is in the summer, the administration of the summer activities for families and children. * King Khalid Cultural Center and Garden: in the vicinity of the Museum, a major Buraydah gardens open to visitors every day and in meetings and places for children is innocent and is in the summer, the administration of the summer activities for families and children.
* Buraidah water tower: one of the most iconic landmarks in the city of Buraidah, Saudi Arabia. It is a towering structure that stands at a height of 40 meters and has a capacity of 5,000 cubic meters of water. The tower serves as a vital source of water for the residents of Buraidah, and it has become a symbol of the city's progress and development over the years. It is opened to visitors in the summer (festival). The nearby central city park is a popular excursion destination all year round.
* Buraydah water tower: It is opened to visitors in the summer (festival).
* Buraidah Dates Market: It is the largest dates market in the world and is located in the center of buraidah.{{citation needed|date=December 2019}}<ref>{{Cite news |last=spa |url=https://www.spa.gov.sa/2265050}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=saudiarabiatourismguide.com |url=https://www.saudiarabiatourismguide.com/buraidah-date-festival/}}</ref> * Buraidah Dates Market: It is the largest dates market in the world and is located in the center of buraidah.<ref>{{Cite news |last=spa |title=اقتصادي / مهرجان بريدة للتمور ينطلق الأحد المقبل بباقة واسعة من الأنشطة والفعاليات وكالة الأنباء السعودية |url=https://www.spa.gov.sa/2265050}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=saudiarabiatourismguide.com |url=https://www.saudiarabiatourismguide.com/buraidah-date-festival/}}</ref>
* Buraidah Camel Market: The Buraidah Camel Market is the largest camel market in the world and is situated on the outskirts of Buraydah in Al-Qassim and is a spectacular sight with thousands of camels for sale. * Buraidah Camel Market: The Buraidah Camel Market is the largest camel market in the world and is situated on the outskirts of Buraydah in Al-Qassim and is a spectacular sight with thousands of camels for sale.


== Roads and transport == == Roads and transport ==
⚫ Highways link Buraydah to the major cities surrounding it. It is 317 kilometers by highway to get to ], 450&nbsp;km to get to ], and 250 kilometers to get to ]. One can travel up to the border of Jordan, in a dual network of roads. There is now a ] starting from ] to ] operated by ] with a modern rail station located at the northeast of the city. There is a train station in Buraidah with direct trains to Riyadh, Majmaa and Hail, and from there to Jouf as well.
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⚫ Highways link Buraydah to the major cities surrounding it. It is 317 kilometers by highway to get to ], 450&nbsp;km to get to ], and 250 kilometers to get to ]. One can travel up to the border of Jordan, in a dual network of roads. There is now a ] starting from ] to ] operated by ] with a modern rail station located at the northeast of the city. There is a train station in Buraidah with direct trains to Riyadh, Majmaa and Hail and from their to Jouf as well.


The ] West of ] was built in 1964 and was expanded in 1964 over an area of 55,000 km2 with a capacity of 550,000 passengers. In 2009, international flights were launched. Flights to ], ], ], ] and ] are scheduled regularly along with domestic destinations. The ] west of Buraidah was built in 1964 and was expanded in 1964 over an area of 55,000 km2 with a capacity of 550,000 passengers. In 2009, international flights were launched. Flights to ], ], ], ], and ] are scheduled regularly along with domestic destinations.


== Climate == == Climate ==
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⚫ | location = Buraidah (1991-2020)
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⚫ | single line = yes
⚫ |location = Buraidah
|metric first = 1 | metric first = yes
|Jan record high C = 32.4
⚫ |single line = 1
|Feb record high C = 35.0

|Jan high C = 19.2 |Mar record high C = 40.0
|Feb high C = 22.3 |Apr record high C = 43.0
|Mar high C = 26.5 |May record high C = 46.0
|Apr high C = 32.4 |Jun record high C = 47.5
|May high C = 38.5 |Jul record high C = 48.4
|Jun high C = 42.1 |Aug record high C = 49.0
|Jul high C = 43.2 |Sep record high C = 48.0
|Aug high C = 43.4 |Oct record high C = 43.0
|Sep high C = 40.9 |Nov record high C = 37.0
|Oct high C = 35.3 |Dec record high C = 31.0
|Nov high C = 26.7 |year record high C =
|Dec high C = 21.3 | Jan high C = 20.1
|year high C = | Feb high C = 23.3
| Mar high C = 27.7

|Jan mean C = 12.8 | Apr high C = 33.3
|Feb mean C = 15.2 | May high C = 39.2
|Mar mean C = 19.2 | Jun high C = 42.9
|Apr mean C = 24.9 | Jul high C = 43.9
|May mean C = 30.6 | Aug high C = 44.3
|Jun mean C = 33.5 | Sep high C = 41.7
|Jul mean C = 34.5 | Oct high C = 36.0
|Aug mean C = 34.8 | Nov high C = 27.2
|Sep mean C = 32.1 | Dec high C = 21.9
|Oct mean C = 26.9 | year high C = 33.5
|Nov mean C = 19.8 | Jan mean C = 13.3
|Dec mean C = 14.7 | Feb mean C = 15.9
|year mean C = | Mar mean C = 20.2
| Apr mean C = 25.6

|Jan low C = 6.3 | May mean C = 31.3
|Feb low C = 8.1 | Jun mean C = 34.8
|Mar low C = 11.9 | Jul mean C = 35.8
|Apr low C = 17.4 | Aug mean C = 36.0
|May low C = 22.7 | Sep mean C = 33.1
|Jun low C = 24.9 | Oct mean C = 27.5
|Jul low C = 25.7 | Nov mean C = 19.9
|Aug low C = 26.1 | Dec mean C = 15.0
|Sep low C = 23.3 | year mean C = 25.7
|Oct low C = 18.5 | Jan low C = 6.7
|Nov low C = 12.8 | Feb low C = 8.7
|Dec low C = 8.0 | Mar low C = 12.7
|year low C = | Apr low C = 18.0
|rain colour = green | May low C = 23.1
|Jan rain mm = 21.2 | Jun low C = 25.6
|Feb rain mm = 10.8 | Jul low C = 26.5
|Mar rain mm = 26.7 | Aug low C = 26.8
|Apr rain mm = 28.8 | Sep low C = 23.9
|May rain mm = 13.9 | Oct low C = 19.0
|Jun rain mm = 0 | Nov low C = 13.3
|Jul rain mm = 0 | Dec low C = 8.5
|Aug rain mm = 0.1 | year low C = 17.7
|Sep rain mm = 0.1 |Jan record low C = -5.0
|Oct rain mm = 4.3 |Feb record low C = -2.4
|Nov rain mm = 24.2 |Mar record low C = 1.0
|Dec rain mm = 15.6 |Apr record low C = 8.5
|May record low C = 13.0
⚫ |year rain mm =
|Jun record low C = 19.0

|Jan precipitation days = 6.2 |Jul record low C = 19.0
|Feb precipitation days = 3.0 |Aug record low C = 19.8
|Mar precipitation days = 6.3 |Sep record low C = 14.7
|Apr precipitation days = 8.1 |Oct record low C = 10.7
|May precipitation days = 3.5 |Nov record low C = 1.5
|Jun precipitation days = 0.0 |Dec record low C = -2.0
⚫ |year record low C =
⚫ |Jul precipitation days = 0.0
|Aug precipitation days = 0.1 | precipitation colour = green
|Sep precipitation days = 0.1 | Jan precipitation mm = 16.9
|Oct precipitation days = 1.4 | Feb precipitation mm = 9.0
|Nov precipitation days = 5.3 | Mar precipitation mm = 19.5
|Dec precipitation days = 4.5 | Apr precipitation mm = 23.3
|year precipitation days = | May precipitation mm = 7.2
| Jun precipitation mm = 0.0

| Jul precipitation mm = 0.0
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| Aug precipitation mm = 0.0
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| Sep precipitation mm = 0.1
| Oct precipitation mm = 2.8
| Nov precipitation mm = 29.3
| Dec precipitation mm = 16.0
| year precipitation mm = 124.3
| unit precipitation days = 1 mm
| Jan precipitation days = 2.1
| Feb precipitation days = 1.2
| Mar precipitation days = 2.6
| Apr precipitation days = 3.9
| May precipitation days = 1.3
| Jun precipitation days = 0.0
⚫ | Jul precipitation days = 0.0
| Aug precipitation days = 0.0
| Sep precipitation days = 0.0
| Oct precipitation days = 0.7
| Nov precipitation days = 2.9
| Dec precipitation days = 2.3
| year precipitation days = 17
|source 1 = ]<ref name="WMONormals">{{cite web
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|title = World Meteorological Organization Climate Normals for 1991-2020 — Gassim
|publisher = National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
|access-date = February 6, 2024}}</ref>}}


== Population == == Population ==
The city has experienced very high rates of population growth. Buraidah officially counted population in the city limits in 2010 was 614,093.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://citypopulation.de/SaudiArabia.html |title=Saudi Arabia: Regions & Major Cities - Statistics & Maps on City Population |publisher=Citypopulation.de |date=2010-04-28 |access-date=2012-11-08}}</ref> The city has experienced very high rates of population growth. In 2022, Buraidah officially counted a population of 571,169 within the city limits.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://citypopulation.de/SaudiArabia.html |title=Saudi Arabia: Regions & Major Cities - Statistics & Maps on City Population |publisher=Citypopulation.de |date=2010-04-28 |access-date=2012-11-08}}</ref>


==Education== ==Education==


===Public schools=== ===Public schools===
General Administration of Education in Qassim region enrolls over 118,589 students in primary, intermediate and high public schools in Buraidah. These students are enrolled in 381 primary schools, 211 intermediate schools and 131 public high schools.<ref name="stat">https://www.stats.gov.sa/sites/default/files/al-qaseem_region_ar.pdf {{Bare URL PDF|date=January 2022}}</ref> 9754 students are enrolled in 77 private schools.<ref name="stat"/> There are number of international schools in Buraidah as well as many private kindergartens. General Administration of Education in Qassim region enrolls over 118,589 students in primary, intermediate and high public schools in Buraidah. These students are enrolled in 381 primary schools, 211 intermediate schools and 131 public high schools.<ref name="stat">{{cite web|url=https://www.stats.gov.sa/sites/default/files/al-qaseem_region_ar.pdf|title=Al Qaseem region|website=stats.gov.sa|language=ar|access-date=15 June 2023}}</ref> 9754 students are enrolled in 77 private schools.<ref name="stat"/> There are a number of international schools in Buraidah as well as many private kindergartens.


===Colleges and universities=== ===Colleges and universities===
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] is the largest higher educational institution in Al-Qassim region located in the west of Buraidah where more than 70,000 undergraduate and graduate students attend 38 colleges. Qassim University is among Saudi Arabia's largest 29 public Universities in terms of number of students. Besides Qassim University, There are three private higher education establishments in Buraidah. is a private university where 1234 undergraduate students study in engineering, computer science, dentistry, and administrative and human sciences colleges.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://departments.moe.gov.sa/PHE/UnivAndCollageList/Pages/%D8%AC%D8%A7%D9%85%D8%B9%D8%A9%20%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%B3%D8%AA%D9%82%D8%A8%D9%84.aspx |title=الجامعات و الكليات الأهلية |access-date=2020-02-23 |archive-date=2020-03-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200322205855/https://departments.moe.gov.sa/PHE/UnivAndCollageList/Pages/%D8%AC%D8%A7%D9%85%D8%B9%D8%A9%20%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%B3%D8%AA%D9%82%D8%A8%D9%84.aspx |url-status=dead }}</ref> is another private higher education establishment where 2987 undergraduate students are enrolled in four faculties focused in dentistry, applied medical science, engineering and information technology, and administrative and human sciences colleges.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://departments.moe.gov.sa/PHE/UnivAndCollageList/Pages/%D9%83%D9%84%D9%8A%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D8%A8%D8%B1%D9%8A%D8%AF%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D9%87%D9%84%D9%8A%D8%A9.aspx |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180924025148/https://departments.moe.gov.sa/PHE/UnivAndCollageList/Pages/%D9%83%D9%84%D9%8A%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D8%A8%D8%B1%D9%8A%D8%AF%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D9%87%D9%84%D9%8A%D8%A9.aspx |archive-date=2018-09-24 |title=الجامعات و الكليات الأهلية}}</ref> The third private higher education institute is ]. ] is the largest higher educational institution in Al-Qassim region located in the west of Buraidah where more than 70,000 undergraduate and graduate students attend 38 colleges. Qassim University is among Saudi Arabia's largest 29 public universities in terms of the number of students. Besides Qassim University, there are three private higher education establishments in Buraidah. is a private university where 1234 undergraduate students study in engineering, computer science, dentistry, and administrative and human sciences colleges.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://departments.moe.gov.sa/PHE/UnivAndCollageList/Pages/%D8%AC%D8%A7%D9%85%D8%B9%D8%A9%20%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%B3%D8%AA%D9%82%D8%A8%D9%84.aspx |title=الجامعات و الكليات الأهلية |access-date=2020-02-23 |archive-date=2020-03-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200322205855/https://departments.moe.gov.sa/PHE/UnivAndCollageList/Pages/%D8%AC%D8%A7%D9%85%D8%B9%D8%A9%20%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%B3%D8%AA%D9%82%D8%A8%D9%84.aspx |url-status=dead }}</ref> is another private higher education establishment where 2987 undergraduate students are enrolled in four faculties focused in dentistry, applied medical science, engineering and information technology, and administrative and human sciences colleges.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://departments.moe.gov.sa/PHE/UnivAndCollageList/Pages/%D9%83%D9%84%D9%8A%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D8%A8%D8%B1%D9%8A%D8%AF%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D9%87%D9%84%D9%8A%D8%A9.aspx |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180924025148/https://departments.moe.gov.sa/PHE/UnivAndCollageList/Pages/%D9%83%D9%84%D9%8A%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D8%A8%D8%B1%D9%8A%D8%AF%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D9%87%D9%84%D9%8A%D8%A9.aspx |archive-date=2018-09-24 |title=الجامعات و الكليات الأهلية}}</ref> The third private higher education institute is ].


===Vocational training colleges=== ===Vocational training colleges===
In addition to the technical training high school, there are ] and the ] which are two technical colleges managed by ]. Also, there are the International Technical Colleges operated in cooperation between ] and . is a unique vocational training institute for railway technology located in the city. In addition to the technical training high school, ] and the ] are two technical colleges managed by ]. Also, there are the International Technical Colleges operated in cooperation between ] and . is a unique vocational training institute for railway technology located in the city.


===Libraries=== ===Libraries===
Besides Qassim University central libraries that hold more than 2,200,000 items,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://library.qu.edu.sa/content/p/8/%D8%A5%D8%AD%D8%B5%D8%A7%D8%A1%D8%A7%D8%AA |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180314165301/http://www.library.qu.edu.sa/content/p/8/%D8%A5%D8%AD%D8%B5%D8%A7%D8%A1%D8%A7%D8%AA |archive-date=2018-03-14 |title=عمادة شؤون المكتبات إحصـــاءات}}</ref> is the main public library in Buraidah with around 30,000 titles and it is the oldest government public library in Saudi Arabia.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.spa.gov.sa/1409153 |title=تقرير / مكتبة الملك سعود في بريدة منارة ثقافية تضم 23 ألف عنوان وكالة الأنباء السعودية |website=www.spa.gov.sa |access-date=11 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191214002538/https://www.spa.gov.sa/1409153 |archive-date=14 December 2019 |url-status=dead}}</ref> Sulaiman Al Rajhi Public library and the Literary club library are two other libraries open to the public in the city. Besides Qassim University central libraries that hold more than 2,200,000 items,<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://library.qu.edu.sa/content/p/8/%D8%A5%D8%AD%D8%B5%D8%A7%D8%A1%D8%A7%D8%AA |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180314165301/http://www.library.qu.edu.sa/content/p/8/%D8%A5%D8%AD%D8%B5%D8%A7%D8%A1%D8%A7%D8%AA |archive-date=2018-03-14 |title=عمادة شؤون المكتبات إحصـــاءات}}</ref> is the main public library in Buraidah with around 30,000 titles and it is the oldest government public library in Saudi Arabia.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.spa.gov.sa/1409153 |title=تقرير / مكتبة الملك سعود في بريدة منارة ثقافية تضم 23 ألف عنوان وكالة الأنباء السعودية |website=www.spa.gov.sa |access-date=11 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191214002538/https://www.spa.gov.sa/1409153 |archive-date=14 December 2019 |url-status=dead}}</ref> Sulaiman Al Rajhi Public library and the Literary club library are two other libraries open to the public in the city.

==National Center for Vegetation Development and Combating Desertification==
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The goals of the center are to increase green spaces, combat desertification, rehabilitate degraded vegetation sites, raise awareness among the population to reduce negatively impacting agricultural practices and improve quality of life. The campaign is in line with the mission of the National Center for Vegetation Development and Combating Desertification.<ref></ref>
The National Center, in collaboration with the National Water Company, has now completed the planting of one million trees in the Buraida oasis region. This oasis covers an area of more than 28 square kilometers in al-Qasim province and contributes to the Saudi Green Initiative (SGI) with its goals of planting 10 billion trees through the national tree planting program.
The private sector is crucial in all tree planting projects across the Kingdom. These projects, monitored by the Center, aim to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. In addition, they also focus on protecting local species' ecosystems from extinction and promoting sustainable practices. <ref></ref>

To achieve this, the Vegetation Cover Center launched the National Tree Planting Program. This program operates in 13 regional branches in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture. It includes a wide range of participants – government, private sector, non-profit organizations and volunteers. The common goal is to fulfill the objectives of the Saudi Green Initiative.<ref>Saudi Green Initiative </ref>

The center focuses on the development and protection of vegetation sites, monitoring and rehabilitation of degraded areas, including the management and use of rangelands, forests and national parks. It is also about minimizing interference with vegetation cover, combating deforestation across the Kingdom and protecting natural resources and biodiversity.<ref></ref>


==See also== ==See also==
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City in Al-Qassim Region, Saudi Arabia
Buraydah بريدة
City
View of BuraidahView of Buraidah
Buraydah is located in Saudi ArabiaBuraydahBuraydahLocation in Saudi Arabia
Coordinates: 26°20′N 43°58′E / 26.333°N 43.967°E / 26.333; 43.967
Country Saudi Arabia
RegionAl-Qassim Region
Area
 • City1,291 km (498.3 sq mi)
 • Metro15,060 km (5,810 sq mi)
Elevation650 m (2,130 ft)
Population
 • City571,169
 • Density440/km (1,100/sq mi)
 • Metro677,647 (Buraidah Governorate)
Time zoneUTC+3 (AST)
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Buraidah (Arabic: بريدة Buraydah) is the capital and largest city of Al-Qassim Region in north-central Saudi Arabia in the heart of the Arabian Peninsula. Buraydah lies equidistant from the Red Sea to the west and Persian Gulf to the east. It is known for its dates festival which is the biggest in the world with extensive variety of dates. It has been called the city of dates. On November 8, 2021, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization "UNESCO" included the city of Buraidah among the UNESCO Network of Creative Cities.

Buraydah, the regional capital of Al-Qassim Region, is located on the edge of the Wadi Al-Rummah. Buraydah has a typical desert climate, with hot summers, mild winters and low humidity.

In Buraydah, agriculture is still the cornerstone of the economy. The traditional oasis products of dates, lemons, oranges, and other fruits are still important. Modern introduction of wheat production has become so successful that Buraydah is one of the largest producers in the kingdom, and is important in making Saudi Arabia a net exporter of cereal.

Central city park in Buraidah

Notable landmarks

An open date palm market in Buraidah
Date palms
  • Museum of Buraydah: it is on King Abdul Aziz Road next to King Khaled Beridp civilization, and there are days devoted for families and days for young people, and it has on display the area's heritage from all different aspects of life.
  • Market trades and handicrafts
  • King Khalid Cultural Center and Garden: in the vicinity of the Museum, a major Buraydah gardens open to visitors every day and in meetings and places for children is innocent and is in the summer, the administration of the summer activities for families and children.
  • Buraidah water tower: one of the most iconic landmarks in the city of Buraidah, Saudi Arabia. It is a towering structure that stands at a height of 40 meters and has a capacity of 5,000 cubic meters of water. The tower serves as a vital source of water for the residents of Buraidah, and it has become a symbol of the city's progress and development over the years. It is opened to visitors in the summer (festival). The nearby central city park is a popular excursion destination all year round.
  • Buraidah Dates Market: It is the largest dates market in the world and is located in the center of buraidah.
  • Buraidah Camel Market: The Buraidah Camel Market is the largest camel market in the world and is situated on the outskirts of Buraydah in Al-Qassim and is a spectacular sight with thousands of camels for sale.

Roads and transport

Highways link Buraydah to the major cities surrounding it. It is 317 kilometers by highway to get to Riyadh, 450 km to get to Medina, and 250 kilometers to get to Ha'il. One can travel up to the border of Jordan, in a dual network of roads. There is now a railway line starting from Riyadh to Qurayyat operated by SAR with a modern rail station located at the northeast of the city. There is a train station in Buraidah with direct trains to Riyadh, Majmaa and Hail, and from there to Jouf as well.

The Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz International Airport west of Buraidah was built in 1964 and was expanded in 1964 over an area of 55,000 km2 with a capacity of 550,000 passengers. In 2009, international flights were launched. Flights to Dubai, Istanbul, Manamah, Kuwait, and Cairo are scheduled regularly along with domestic destinations.

Climate

Buraidah has a hot desert climate (Köppen climate classification BWh), with long, extremely hot summers and short, very mild winters. Precipitation is very low, which falls almost entirely between November and May, leaving summers extremely dry.

Climate data for Buraidah (1991-2020)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 32.4
(90.3) 		35.0
(95.0) 		40.0
(104.0) 		43.0
(109.4) 		46.0
(114.8) 		47.5
(117.5) 		48.4
(119.1) 		49.0
(120.2) 		48.0
(118.4) 		43.0
(109.4) 		37.0
(98.6) 		31.0
(87.8) 		49.0
(120.2)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 20.1
(68.2) 		23.3
(73.9) 		27.7
(81.9) 		33.3
(91.9) 		39.2
(102.6) 		42.9
(109.2) 		43.9
(111.0) 		44.3
(111.7) 		41.7
(107.1) 		36.0
(96.8) 		27.2
(81.0) 		21.9
(71.4) 		33.5
(92.3)
Daily mean °C (°F) 13.3
(55.9) 		15.9
(60.6) 		20.2
(68.4) 		25.6
(78.1) 		31.3
(88.3) 		34.8
(94.6) 		35.8
(96.4) 		36.0
(96.8) 		33.1
(91.6) 		27.5
(81.5) 		19.9
(67.8) 		15.0
(59.0) 		25.7
(78.3)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 6.7
(44.1) 		8.7
(47.7) 		12.7
(54.9) 		18.0
(64.4) 		23.1
(73.6) 		25.6
(78.1) 		26.5
(79.7) 		26.8
(80.2) 		23.9
(75.0) 		19.0
(66.2) 		13.3
(55.9) 		8.5
(47.3) 		17.7
(63.9)
Record low °C (°F) −5.0
(23.0) 		−2.4
(27.7) 		1.0
(33.8) 		8.5
(47.3) 		13.0
(55.4) 		19.0
(66.2) 		19.0
(66.2) 		19.8
(67.6) 		14.7
(58.5) 		10.7
(51.3) 		1.5
(34.7) 		−2.0
(28.4) 		−5.0
(23.0)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 16.9
(0.67) 		9.0
(0.35) 		19.5
(0.77) 		23.3
(0.92) 		7.2
(0.28) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.1
(0.00) 		2.8
(0.11) 		29.3
(1.15) 		16.0
(0.63) 		124.3
(4.89)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) 2.1 1.2 2.6 3.9 1.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.7 2.9 2.3 17
Source: World Meteorological Organization

Population

The city has experienced very high rates of population growth. In 2022, Buraidah officially counted a population of 571,169 within the city limits.

Education

Public schools

General Administration of Education in Qassim region enrolls over 118,589 students in primary, intermediate and high public schools in Buraidah. These students are enrolled in 381 primary schools, 211 intermediate schools and 131 public high schools. 9754 students are enrolled in 77 private schools. There are a number of international schools in Buraidah as well as many private kindergartens.

Colleges and universities

central hall of new Qassim University building, January 2024

Qassim University is the largest higher educational institution in Al-Qassim region located in the west of Buraidah where more than 70,000 undergraduate and graduate students attend 38 colleges. Qassim University is among Saudi Arabia's largest 29 public universities in terms of the number of students. Besides Qassim University, there are three private higher education establishments in Buraidah. Mustaqbal University is a private university where 1234 undergraduate students study in engineering, computer science, dentistry, and administrative and human sciences colleges. Buraydah College is another private higher education establishment where 2987 undergraduate students are enrolled in four faculties focused in dentistry, applied medical science, engineering and information technology, and administrative and human sciences colleges. The third private higher education institute is Al-Ghad International Health Sciences Colleges.

Vocational training colleges

In addition to the technical training high school, Buraidah College of Technology and the College of Food and Environment Technology are two technical colleges managed by TVTC. Also, there are the International Technical Colleges operated in cooperation between TVTC and Laureate Vocational Saudi Arabia. Saudi Railway Polytechnic is a unique vocational training institute for railway technology located in the city.

Libraries

Besides Qassim University central libraries that hold more than 2,200,000 items, King Saud public library is the main public library in Buraidah with around 30,000 titles and it is the oldest government public library in Saudi Arabia. Sulaiman Al Rajhi Public library and the Literary club library are two other libraries open to the public in the city.

National Center for Vegetation Development and Combating Desertification

entrance of the national center
greenhouses with tree seedlings at the national center
drop irrigation of young plants at areas of the national Center

The goals of the center are to increase green spaces, combat desertification, rehabilitate degraded vegetation sites, raise awareness among the population to reduce negatively impacting agricultural practices and improve quality of life. The campaign is in line with the mission of the National Center for Vegetation Development and Combating Desertification. The National Center, in collaboration with the National Water Company, has now completed the planting of one million trees in the Buraida oasis region. This oasis covers an area of more than 28 square kilometers in al-Qasim province and contributes to the Saudi Green Initiative (SGI) with its goals of planting 10 billion trees through the national tree planting program. The private sector is crucial in all tree planting projects across the Kingdom. These projects, monitored by the Center, aim to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. In addition, they also focus on protecting local species' ecosystems from extinction and promoting sustainable practices.

To achieve this, the Vegetation Cover Center launched the National Tree Planting Program. This program operates in 13 regional branches in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture. It includes a wide range of participants – government, private sector, non-profit organizations and volunteers. The common goal is to fulfill the objectives of the Saudi Green Initiative.

The center focuses on the development and protection of vegetation sites, monitoring and rehabilitation of degraded areas, including the management and use of rangelands, forests and national parks. It is also about minimizing interference with vegetation cover, combating deforestation across the Kingdom and protecting natural resources and biodiversity.

See also

Notes

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  2. "Buraidah | Creative Cities Network". en.unesco.org. Retrieved 28 May 2022.
  3. spa. "اقتصادي / مهرجان بريدة للتمور ينطلق الأحد المقبل بباقة واسعة من الأنشطة والفعاليات وكالة الأنباء السعودية".
  4. "saudiarabiatourismguide.com".
  5. "World Meteorological Organization Climate Normals for 1991-2020 — Gassim". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
  6. "Saudi Arabia: Regions & Major Cities - Statistics & Maps on City Population". Citypopulation.de. 28 April 2010. Retrieved 8 November 2012.
  7. ^ "Al Qaseem region" (PDF). stats.gov.sa (in Arabic). Retrieved 15 June 2023.
  8. "الجامعات و الكليات الأهلية". Archived from the original on 22 March 2020. Retrieved 23 February 2020.
  9. "الجامعات و الكليات الأهلية". Archived from the original on 24 September 2018.
  10. "عمادة شؤون المكتبات إحصـــاءات". Archived from the original on 14 March 2018.
  11. "تقرير / مكتبة الملك سعود في بريدة منارة ثقافية تضم 23 ألف عنوان وكالة الأنباء السعودية". www.spa.gov.sa. Archived from the original on 14 December 2019. Retrieved 11 January 2022.
  12. Goal of the national center
  13. role of the private sector
  14. Saudi Green Initiative
  15. Program of the center for 2024

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