Fun facts about Khobar
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Khobar was mainly a fishing hamlet in the early 1930s inhabited by members of the Dawasir tribe.
Khobar
Saudi Arabia
Al Khobar is a city and governorate in the Eastern Province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, situated on the coast of the Persian Gulf.
From the “History” section
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Khobar has a desert climate with very hot, dry summers and mild to warm, dry winters.
Khobar
Saudi Arabia
Al Khobar is a city and governorate in the Eastern Province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, situated on the coast of the Persian Gulf.
From the “Geography” section
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Khobar is served by King Fahd International Airport, the largest airport in the world by surface area.
Khobar
Saudi Arabia
Al Khobar is a city and governorate in the Eastern Province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, situated on the coast of the Persian Gulf.
From the “Transportation” section
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In March 2019, Khobar hosted the Bollywood Festival as part of the Sharqiah Season, featuring Salman Khan.
Khobar
Saudi Arabia
Al Khobar is a city and governorate in the Eastern Province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, situated on the coast of the Persian Gulf.
From the “Culture” section
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The most popular sport among Saudis in Khobar is football, with local teams like Al-Qadsiah and Al-Nahda.
Khobar
Saudi Arabia
Al Khobar is a city and governorate in the Eastern Province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, situated on the coast of the Persian Gulf.
From the “Sports” section
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Photo: Francisco Anzola · CC BY 2.0