Sayhāt in Eastern Province
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2004 Khobar massacre

In the 29 May 2004 Al-Khobar massacres in Saudi Arabia, seventeen terrorists, members of the The Jerusalem Squadron, attacked third country national personnel of two oil industry installations, the Arab Petroleum Investments Corporation building and the Petroleum Centre, and a foreign workers' housing complex, the Oasis Compound, in the Gulf city of Khobar, Saudi Arabia.

Located at 26.3213, 50.1925 (Lat. / Lng.), about 15 miles away.
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Terrorist incidents in 2004, Mass murder in 2004, Terrorism in Saudi Arabia, 2004 in Saudi Arabia, Islamic terrorism

Ras Tanura

Ras Tanura is a city in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia located on a peninsula extending into the Persian Gulf. The name Ras Tanura applies both to a gated Saudi Aramco employee compound (also referred to as "Najmah") and to an industrial area further out on the peninsula that serves as a major oil port and oil operations center for Saudi Aramco, the largest oil company in the world. Today, the compound has about 3,200 residents, with a few Americans and British expats.

Located at 26.65, 50.1667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 14 miles away.
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Ras Tanura, Geography of Saudi Arabia, Populated places in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia, Populated coastal places in Saudi Arabia, Port cities and towns in Saudi Arabia, Port cities and towns of the Persian Gulf, Saudi Aramco, Gated communities in Saudi Arabia

King Faisal University

King Faisal University (KFU) is a public university with the main campuse in the city of Hofuf in Al-Hassa, Saudi Arabia founded in 1975. KFU was initially established with four colleges: two in Dammam and the other two in Al-Hasa.

Located at 26.3885, 50.1878 (Lat. / Lng.), about 11 miles away.
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Educational institutions established in 1975, Universities and colleges in Saudi Arabia, King Faisal University

Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium

Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. It is currently used mostly for football matches, and is the home of Ettifaq FC. The stadium has a capacity of 26,000 people. It is named after Muhammad bin Fahd, who is the Governor of the Eastern Province since 1985. {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:26.427212|50.114093|type:landmark_scale:3000|||||| |primary |name= }}

Located at 26.4272, 50.1141 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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Dammam, Football venues in Saudi Arabia, Multi-purpose stadiums in Saudi Arabia,

Tamimi Group

The Tamimi Group, sometimes called the al-Tamimi group (though a different organization from the Egyptian Al-Tamimi group), is a Saudi Arabian business house with activities ranging from supermarket chains, hotels, oilfield services & supplies, road construction, power generation to bus transportation and trucking. Founded in 1953 by the late Ali Tamimi, the company is presently owned and managed by his heirs.

Located at 26.405, 50.1386 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
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Companies of Saudi Arabia

Tarout Island

Tārūt Island (Arabic جزيرة تاروت)[Lat. 20° N. ; 50° E. ] is an island in the Persian Gulf belonging to the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia, connected by two causeways to Qaṭīf. It is six kilometers from the coast, and is the longest island in the Persian Gulf after Qeshm Island, extending from Ra’s Tannurah in the north to Qaṭīf in the west. The island has an area of 70 square kilometers, and a population (1992) of 38,055.

Located at 26.5667, 50.0667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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Geography of Saudi Arabia, Islands of Saudi Arabia, Archaeological sites in Saudi Arabia, Forts in Saudi Arabia, Former Portuguese colonies, Islands of the Persian Gulf, Phoenician colonies

Safwa City

Safwa is a city in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia situated on the Gulf coast. It follows Qatif area and has a population of more than 100,000 people. Safwa administrative community include; Al-Awjam, Um Al-Sahec, Asfirh, Al-Roihih, Al-Khtrchih, Dridi, Al-Manar Village, Abu Maan and Jawan. Safwa has all basic government departments, public utilities, educational institutions and health care centers.

Located at 26.65, 49.95 (Lat. / Lng.), about 13 miles away.
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Geography of Saudi Arabia, Populated places in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia, Oases of Saudi Arabia

Dammam Community College

Dammam Community College (كلية المجتمع في الدمام) is a college located in Saudi Arabia Eastern Province, the college offers Accociate Degree of three majors, Computer Application, Accounting, Marketing, the College also provide the same kind of programs for part time students for Saudis as well as foreigners, the college is part of King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

Located at 26.3953, 50.1208 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
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Education in Saudi Arabia

University of Dammam

University of Dammam is a university in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. Dr. Abdullah Al-Rubaish is its President. It was a previously a part of King Faisal University (now in Al-hasa only). The main campus is in the coastal area of Al-Rakah. Several colleges are scattered around the eastern province (College of Medicine is in the main campus.)

Located at 26.3787, 50.1923 (Lat. / Lng.), about 12 miles away.
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Universities and colleges in Saudi Arabia, University of Dammam

Bin Quraya

Bin Quraya Est, through its rental division: BQ Rental, is the leading heavy equipment rental firm in Saudi Arabia, with one of the Middle East's largest heavy equipment fleets. The company is based in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, with clients and projects all over the Kingdom.

Located at 26.3249, 50.073 (Lat. / Lng.), about 11 miles away.
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Construction equipment rental companies, Companies of Saudi Arabia