Tabuk Province

An administrative province in northwestern Saudi Arabia, bordering Jordan and the Red Sea, with Tabuk as its capital.

Tabuk: A city in northwestern Saudi Arabia and the capital of Tabuk Province. The provincial capital is the region’s largest urban center and administrative seat.
Al-Badʿ: A town in Tabuk Province near the archaeological site of ancient Midian. Its nearby ruins connect the province with ancient settlements and trade routes.
Nabataean Kingdom: An ancient Arab kingdom centered on Petra and known for trade and rock-cut architecture. Nabataean settlements and tombs survive at several sites in the province.
NEOM: A planned Saudi development region in the northwest, centered on new industries and infrastructure. Its projects are a major focus of investment and planned urban growth in the province.
Red Sea: A long, narrow seawater inlet between northeastern Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. Tabuk Province’s western edge meets the Red Sea coast.
Maghaer Shuaib: A Nabataean archaeological site near Al-Badʿ in northwestern Saudi Arabia. The rock-cut tombs illustrate the province’s Nabataean heritage.
Midian: An ancient region associated with northwestern Arabia and the eastern shore of the Red Sea. Traditions and archaeological sites place Midian in or near present-day Tabuk Province.
Red Sea Project: A Saudi tourism development spanning islands and coastal areas along the Red Sea. The project targets coastal areas that include parts of Tabuk Province.
Gulf of Aqaba: A northeastern arm of the Red Sea bordered by Egypt, Israel, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia. The province reaches the gulf’s eastern shore near the Jordanian border.
Tayma: An oasis town in Tabuk Province with a long record of settlement. Its archaeological remains reveal the province’s importance along ancient routes.

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