"Muhafathat Jeddah (Jeddah Province) " a Jiddah Travel Page by arabian10

Rapid Development

Jeddah is almost a pattern for rapid development. The population of Jeddah was 10,000 in the past, increased to 25,000 with the coming of pilgrims. In 1319 H its population became 350,000 and reached 1,000,000 by the year 1400 H. by 1407 H it increased to one and a half million.

Jeddah area extended to over 300 square kilometer that is two hundred times larger than the old walled city of Jeddah. Since 1390 H, the secretariat of Jeddah governorate spent about 15 Billion Saudi Riyals on the city thus turning Jeddah into the Bride of the Red Sea. It is equally interesting to know that 60 years ago Jeddah had only one tree taken as a landmark out side Nasif house where it is still existing. Now, there are over 6 million trees planted in Jeddah streets and districts. There are over a hundred main streets in Jeddah. The city is expanding long ways to the north. There are six stations for testing air equality and ensuring that it is pollution free. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is the first Arab country that has found solutions for water and air pollution.

Links:
Pakistan International School Jeddah (English Section)
Dawah & Guidance Cooperative Office Jeddah

A number of exhibitions and shows are held in Jeddah every year, some others every two years. They attract the largest local and international establishments, companies and visitors worldwide from industrial and commercial countries.

A. MIDDLE EAST COMPUTING & BUSINESS EQUIPMENT EXHIBITION
25 - 29 April
Saudi Arabia's 15th Int'l Office Automation and Information Exhibition.

B. CMOMTEL 99
25 - 29 April
Saudi Arabia's 6th int'l Business Communication and Data Transfer Exhibition.

B. INDEX 99
09 - 13 May
Saudi Arabia's 3rd Int'l Industrial Machinery and Equipment Exhibition.

B. AUTOCARE
09 - 13 May
Saudi Arabia's Premier International Event of Equipment and Products for the Servicing of Motor cars &Commercial Vehicles.

A. SAUDI LEISURE
24 -28 May
Saudi Arabia's 2nd Int'l Event for Leisure, Sports, Travel, Tourism and Vacation Planning, BOATS & MARINE NECESSITIES.

A. SOUND, VISION & HOME APPLIANCE
06 - 11 June
Saudi Arabia's 2nd Int'l Event for Audio Visuals, Electronic & photographic Equipment and Home Appliances.

A. SAUDI HEALTHCARE
20 -24 Sept.
10th Anniversary of Saudi Arabia's Int'l Medical, Dental Pharmaceutical, Scientific Equipment & Lab ware Exhibition.

A. LIFESTYLE 99
01 - 05 Nov.
Saudi Arabia's 17th Int'l Event for Interiors, Furniture, Furnishings and Decorative Lighting.

A. SAUDI ARABIA'S 17TH INT'L TRADE FAIR
01 - 05 Nov

A. JEDDAH INT'L MOTORSHOW
14 - 19 Nov
Saudi Arabia's 21st int'l Motor Vehicle Exhibition

A: Annually B: Once every two years

The Climate of Jeddah
Climate of Jeddah Is directly influenced by its geographical location, Jeddah is situated at the middle of the eastern coast of the Red Sea at the latitude of 29.21 north and the longitude 39.07 east. As Jeddah is a coastal city, therefore the humidity is high during the summer season when it lies under the effect of humid and hot air coming from India. Humidity is reduced during winter as the area is influenced by the effect of a moderate air mass coming from North Africa.

Humidity:
It reaches its highest degree at the end of the summer season (August).

Temperature:
Lowest degree in Jeddah during December and January.
Highest degree in Jeddah during June and July.

Winds:
The predominant winds in this City are northwestern light winds, with moderate speed most of the year. The wind becomes more active at times when cold wind fronts occur during the winter season. Some other times, southern wind blows during spring and autumn seasons as a result of the thermic depression of Sudan, they are accompanied by thunderstorms and rains.

Rains:
Rain is very scarce, mostly light showers type accompanied by thunderstorms, usually fall during winter and spring.