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ʿUkāz

ʿUkāz (arabisch سوق عكاظ, DMG Sūq ʿUkāẓ) war ein Jahrmarkt im vorislamischen Arabien. Geschichte Der Marktplatz befand sich südöstlich von Mekka zwischen Naḫla und at-Tā'if inmitten des Stammesgebiets der Hawāzin sowie strategisch günstig an der Weihrauchstraße durch das westliche Arabien positioniert. Neben den beiden anderen bedeutenden Festen jener Zeit, dem Madǧanna und Ḏū l-madjāz, war ʿUkāẓ jedoch das Bedeutendste. Abgehalten wurde das Fest im Monat Ḏū l-qaʿda, gerade vor dem Antritt der Pilgerreise nach Mekka und ʿArafāt, die es bereits in vorislamischer Zeit gab. Der ʿUkāẓ-Markt war Schauplatz zahlreicher wichtiger historischer Ereignisse, wie dem Fidschar-Krieg zwischen den Quraišiten und den Hawāzin. Neben der Funktion als Marktplatz, wo es primär um den Kauf und Verkauf von Waren ging, war ʿUkāẓ auch ein wichtiger Treffpunkt für die Anführer der damaligen Stämme und somit für den Zusammenhalt der Stammesgemeinschaften. Nach dem Aufstieg des Islams verlor der ʿUkāẓ-Markt zunehmend an Bedeutung. Literatur Irfan Shahîd Artikel ʿUkāẓ in: The Encyclopaedia of Islam (New Edition), Brill: Leiden (2000), Band 10, S. 789 Nāṣir ibn Saʻd Rashīd: Sūq ʻUkāẓ fī al-jāhilīyah wa-al-Islām: tārīkhahu wa-nashāṭatahu wa-mawqiʻahu Dār al-Anṣār: University of California, 1977 Tilman Nagel: Mohammed: Leben und Legende, München : Oldenbourg (2008), S. 61, ISBN 978-3-486-58534-6
'Ukaz

ʿUkaz (in arabo ﻋﻜﺎﻅ‎?, ʿUkāẓ) è stato il principale mercato del Hijāz fino all'affermarsi pieno dell'Islam nella Penisola araba. Si trovava a SE di Mecca, fra Nakhla e Ṭāʾif, nel territorio dei B. Hawāzin. Più delle importanti fiere-mercato arabe di Majanna e Dhū l-Majāz, ʿUkāẓ poteva raccogliere ogni anno - nel mese di Dhu l-Qa'da (immediatamente a ridosso quindi del mese di Dhu l-Hijja in cui avveniva la cerimonia preislamica del hajj a Mecca) - grandi folle di persone, attratte dall'abbondanza delle merci esposte in vendita. A favorire tale afflusso va anche ricordato che ʿUkāẓ si trovava lungo la strada carovaniera, cosiddetta "del Mar Rosso", che univa Najrān a Ghaza, che facilitava lo scambio di informazioni sui fatti principali (politici, economici e culturali) che si erano prodotti nella Penisola nel corso dell'anno. In tale occasione si teneva anche una competizione tra i migliori poeti arabi che si affrontavano in tenzoni poetiche, al cospetto di poeti affermati che avevano il diritto insindacabile di attribuire la palma del vincitore a chi avessero ritenuto il migliore. La rilevanza di ʿUkāẓ era tale che sovente ad essa affluivano, con le loro merci, emissari del potere lakhmide mesopotamico, per procacciare mercanzie per i loro signori persiani Sasanidi. Note Bibliografia Ibn Ḥabīb, Kitāb al-muḥabbar, ed. Ilse Lichtenstädter, Hyderābād, Dār al-maʿārif al-niẓāmiyya, 1942 Patricia Crone, Meccan Trade and the Rise of Islam, Princeton, Princeton University Press, 1987 Collegamenti esterni Sito ufficiale, su mt.gov.sa.
Ярмарок Укязу

Ярмарок Укязу (араб. سوق عكاظ) — у доісламський період ярмарок, що проводився на початку зуль-каада (одинадцятого місяця мусульманського місячного календаря) та тривав протягом двох тижнів в урочищі Укяз поблизу Мекки. Історія Ярмарок існував приблизно у період 542—726 років н. е. Розташовувався між містом Таїф та Меккою. Точне місцезнаходження ринку визначив історик Мухаммад бін Абдаллах аль-Блахад. На ярмарок з'їжджалися аравитяни зі всього Аравійського півострова. Окрім торговельних операцій, тут відбувалися і поетичні змагання — поети декламували свої твори з надією натрапити на багатого спонсора (ним часто виступав місцевий правитель), який би винагородив їхні старання. Ці змагання збирали велику кількість слухачів. Поети заздалегідь готували свій матеріал, адже перемога означала визнання на весь Аравійський півострів. Оскільки багато чого залежало також від виконання, поет мав розумітися не тільки на віршуванні, але й бути співцем (на думку Фільштінського І. М., відомого російського сходознавця, наявність в арабському вірші цезури, яка потрібна для того, щоб вдаряти ногою в такт, пов'язана з музичним виконанням віршів). Ярмарок відігравав важливу роль не тільки для розвитку поезії, але й для мовного об'єднання аравитян. Відбувалася уніфікація арабської граматики та синтаксису, адже учасники опускали свої індивідуальні діалектні особливості та дотримувались загальноприйнятих неписаних правил. 726 року ринок зруйнували хариджити. Сучасність 2008 року уряд Саудівської Аравії відкрив павільйон поблизу того місця, де колись розташовувався ярмарок. Тепер тут знову проводиться Укязький осінній фестиваль, де відбуваються поетичні, мистецькі змагання тощо. Примітки Джерела Фильштинский И. М. История арабской литературы V — начало X века. Hariri-Rifai, Wahbi, and Mokhless Hariri-Rifai. The heritage of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Gdg Publications, 1990. pp. 252—254. Urkevich, Lisa. Music and Traditions of the Arabian Peninsula: Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar. Routledge, 2014. Посилання The Poets Of 'Ukaz. Written by Saif Ad-Din Ashoor. [Архівовано 3 листопада 2016 у Wayback Machine.]
Agricultural Development Fund of Saudi Arabia

Agricultural Development Fund of Saudi Arabia (ADF) was founded pursuant to a royal decree in 1963. The main purpose of its establishment is to finance the agricultural activities in Saudi Arabia by providing loans to farmers. The Director General of the ADF is Munir bin Fahd Al Sahli. Since its establishment 54 years ago, the ADF had paid an amount of $8.8bn to support emerging and small farmers. In 2018, the ADF allocated an amount of $800m to promote the sustainable rural development program of Saudi Arabia. References
Fayfa Mountains

The Fayfa Mountains or Faifa Mountains (Arabic: جِبَالُ فَيْفَاءَ, romanized: Jibāl Fayfāʾ) are located in the vicinity of the town of Fayfa in Jazan Province, southwest Saudi Arabia. Description They are as high as 7,000 ft (2,100 m) and they cover an area of almost 600 km2 (230 sq mi). This group of mountains constitutes a part of the Sarawat range, which is generally considered to be divided into two subranges within western Saudi Arabia: the Hijaz Mountains in the north (towards the Levant) and the 'Asir Mountains in the south (towards Yemen). Unlike many other mountains in Saudi Arabia, the temperature of Fayfa mountains is generally moderate. The jagged rock formations are covered with green flora and have many agricultural terraces. The various fields scattered around the mountains are known for their very high peaks and green terraces. Moreover, the most famous crops planted in the fields are coffee and maize. The mountains twist around each other. Thus, from a distance, the mountains appear as one pyramid-shaped mountain. Fayfa' The area of the mountain is inhabited by 20 tribes. The men of those tribes used to wear floral outfits, silver belts and colorful hair bands. They have their own traditional language, songs, poetry and tales. Jizan Museum The largest museum of Jizan is located in a castle in the mountains. It has a large number of weapons and bandoliers, ropes, carriage bags, tools, fire lanterns. See also Mountains in the Arabian Peninsula List of mountains in Saudi Arabia References
As Sayl al Kabir

As-Sayl Al-Kabīr (Arabic: ٱلسَّيْل ٱلْكَبِيْر) is a village in Makkah Region, western Saudi Arabia, which is located some distance from the city of Taif. Abdullah ibn Abbas narrated that his cousin, the Islamic Prophet Muhammad, had fixed Qarn al-Manāzil (قَرْن ٱلْمَنَازِل) as the miqat for the people of Najd. It has also been used as a miqat by people coming from places like Oman, the U.A.E., Pakistan, Malaysia and Australia. Gallery See also List of cities and towns in Saudi Arabia As-Sayl As-Saghir Regions of Saudi Arabia Sarat Mountains Hijaz Mountains Taif International Airport References External links
Sahood Fort

Sahood Fort (Arabic: قصر صاهود) is situated outside the western walls of Al Mubarraz, Saudi Arabia. The fort is used as barracks for the Saudi Arabian Armed Forces. Construction The walls and towers of the fort are built with mud bricks on two-layered bases—internal and external—and connected by palm trunks. The void between the layers of the walls was filled with mud and grit, offering multiple layers of defense. Slots were created in the walls to hold cannons, offering even more defense against intruders. Towers are connected directly to the walls for ease of surveillance. Each tower of the fort consists of two floors that ascend internally. There is a deep trench in the exterior part that makes it difficult for enemies to breach the fort. The main entrance of the fort is on its western side, facing the Al Hazm suburbs. It was designed to follow the Bent entrance system with a square-shaped surveillance room situated directly above the main entrance which also housed the soldiers' room. A storehouse and well were built on the southeastern side of the main entrance, fulfilling the water requirements at the fort. A square-shaped room to the northern side of its entrance contains a rectangular shaped mosque with a niche and tribune supported by five pillars each with four rings. A divan can also be found at the southeastern side of the fort, beside the well. The horse stables were built on the northwestern side, while bathrooms were built along the northern walls. The fort's founder is unknown, though some historical sources state that it was built in the late seventeenth century, according to the Hijri calendar. The first people to settle there were the Bani Khaled tribe. They appointed Al Mubarraz as Al-Ahsa Governorate Al-Ahsa Capital during the reign of their Prince, Barrack, who expelled the Turks from Al-Ahsa in 1082 of the Hijri calendar. Other historians refer to Saud bin Abdul-Aziz bin Muhammad bin Saud Imam Saud Bin Abdul Aziz as the fort's founder in the second decade of the 13th century of the calendar. See also Masmak Fort Barzan Palace References
At-Taysiyah Natural Reserve

At-Taysiyah Natural Reserve is a protected area in Saudi Arabia managed by the Saudi Wildlife Authority. Overview The natural reserve is situated to the north-eastern of Saudi Arabia with an area of 4272.2 km². It was designated as a natural reserve in 1995. Nature The geographic patterns of the reserve include dune areas, shallow valleys and steppe desert. Due to its nature, the reserve becomes a destination for migrant houbara bustards during the winter. The reserve is also home to Reem Gazelle, Ostrich, and Arabian oryx. See also List of protected areas of Saudi Arabia References
Al-Khunfah Natural Reserve

Al-Khunfah Natural Reserve is a protected area in Saudi Arabia managed by the Saudi Wildlife Authority. Overview Al-Khunfah Natural Reserve is located on the edge of Nafud desert covering an area of 19339.0 km². The reserve was listed as designated as a natural reserve in 1987. Birdlife The reserve is a habitat to a diversity of birds such as lappet-faced vulture, sandgrouse, rock doves and houbara bustard. See also List of protected areas of Saudi Arabia References
Al-Tubayq Natural Reserve

Al-Tubayq Natural Reserve is a protected area in Saudi Arabia managed by the Saudi Wildlife Authority. Overview Al-Tubayq Natural Reserves is located in northwest Saudi Arabia, on the border with Jordan. It covers an area of 12,105.0 km2 (4,673.8 sq mi). The reserve was designated a natural reserve in 1989. The geography of the reserve is characterized by dark rugged rocks. Birdlife The reserve is home to the Nubian Ibex as well as gazelles, wolves, foxes and hares. Birdlife inhabiting this reserve includes falcons, partridges, and eagles. See also List of protected areas of Saudi Arabia References External links Photos of Al Tubaiq Natural Reserve at the American Center of Research
Madinat Zayed

Madinat Zayed (arabsky مَـدِيْـنَـة زَايِـد) je se svými 29 095 obyvateli (údaj ze sčítání v roce 2005) největší město regionu Al Dhafra v emirátu Abú Zabí. Město založil v roce 1968 šejk Zájid bin Sultán Ál Nahján. V blízkosti města se nachází Habshan, oblast s rozsáhlými ložisky ropy a zemního plynu. Poloha Madinat Zayed se nachází 180 km jihovýchodně od hlavního města Abú Zabí a 50 km od pobřeží. Hlavní pozemní komunikací je dálnice E45, která město spojuje s dálnicí E11 na severu a s oázou Liwa na jihu. Další dálnice vede do města Ghayathi. Sport Ve městě sídlí fotbalový klub Al Dhafra FC, který hraje v nejvyšší lize Spojených arabských emirátů – v UAE Arabian Gulf League. Odkazy Reference V tomto článku byl použit překlad textu z článku Madinat Zayed na anglické Wikipedii. Externí odkazy Obrázky, zvuky či videa k tématu Madinat Zayed na Wikimedia Commons Slovníkové heslo Madinat Zayed ve Wikislovníku Projekty v Madinat Zayed a Al Dhafře Archivováno 16. 3. 2022 na Wayback Machine. Madinat Zayed
Madinat Zayed

Madīnat Zāyid (Arabic: مَدِيْنَة زَايِد, lit. 'City of Zayed') is the largest city and the administrative centre of Al Dhafra, the westernmost and largest region in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. The township was established in 1968 by Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the late Ruler of Abu Dhabi and President of the UAE. In the census of 2005, the city had 29,095 inhabitants. Location Madinat Zayed is situated 180 km (110 miles) southwest of the capital city of Abu Dhabi, and 50 km (31 miles) from the coast. The principal road is E45, which connects the town with the E11 in the north and the Liwa Oasis in the south. Another main road leads to Ghayathi. Sports Madinat Zayed is home to Al Dhafra FC, a team that once competed in the UAE top division football league, the UAE Pro League, and Al Dhafra futsal club. See also Al Ain, administrative centre of the Eastern Region Ghuwaifat References External links Projects in Madinat Zayed and Liwa, Western Region of Abu Dhabi Archived 2022-03-16 at the Wayback Machine Madinat Zayed
Madinat Zayed

Madinat Zayed (en árabe: مَـدِيْـنَـة زَايِـد , literalmente "Ciudad de Zayed") es la ciudad más grande y el centro administrativo de la región de Al Dhafra, en el Emirato de Abu Dhabi en los Emiratos Árabes. Fue fundada en 1968 por el jeque Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.​ El cercano campo de gas Habshan es un recurso natural importante. Con una población de 29.095 habitantes según el censo de 2005, Madinat Zayed está situada a 180 km al suroeste de la ciudad de Abu Dhabi,​ y a 50 km de la costa. Referencias Enlaces externos Madinat Zayed (en inglés)
Madinat Zayed

Madinat Zayed (in arabo: مَدِيْنَة زَايِد, Madīnat Zāyid, letteralmente "Città di Zayed") è la città più grande e il capoluogo amministrativo della regione di Al Dhafra, la regione più occidentale e vasta dell'Emirato di Abu Dhabi, negli Emirati Arabi Uniti. La cittadina è stata fondata nel 1968 dallo sceicco Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, l'allora emiro di Abu Dhabi e presidente degli Emirati Arabi Uniti. Al censimento del 2015, la città contava 46.862 abitanti (mentre in quello precedente del 2005 ne registrava 29.095). Geografia fisica Madinat Zayed è situata 180 km a sud-ovest della capitale Abu Dhabi, e dista circa 50 km dalla costa del Golfo Persico. Sorge nel cuore di una zona desertica, a un'altitudine di circa 117 metri sul livello del mare. Infrastrutture e trasporti L'arteria stradale principale per raggiungere il centro abitato è la E45, che collega la città con l'autostrada E11 a nord e con l'Oasi di Liwa a sud. Un'altra strada principale conduce direttamente alla città di Ghayathi. Sport Madinat Zayed è la sede dell'Al Dhafra Sport & Culture Club, squadra di calcio che milita o ha militato nella massima divisione del campionato nazionale, la UAE Pro League, e dell'Al Dhafra FC, squadra locale di calcio a 5. Note Voci correlate Al Dhafra Abu Dhabi Oasi di Liwa Altri progetti Wikimedia Commons contiene immagini o altri file su Madinat Zayed Collegamenti esterni (EN) Madinat Zayed, su bayut.com.
Madinat Zayed

Madinat Zayed (Arabisch: مَدِيْنَة زَايِد) is de grootste stad en het administratieve centrum van Al Dhafra, de westelijkste en grootste regio van het emiraat Abu Dhabi. De plaats werd in 1968 gesticht door sjeik Zayid bin Sultan al Nuhayyan, toenmalig heerser van Abu Dhabi en president van de Verenigde Arabische Emiraten. In 2015 had Madinat Zayed 46.862 inwoners. Madinat Zayed ligt 180 km ten zuidwesten van de hoofdstad Abu Dhabi, en 50 km van de kust. De hoofdweg is de E45, die de plaats verbindt met de E11 in het noorden en de Liwa-oase in het zuiden. Een andere belangrijke weg leidt naar Ghayathi. Sport Madinat Zayed is de thuisplaats van de voetbalclub Al Dhafra SCC en de gelijknamige futsalclub. De plaats is ook enkele malen start- en finishplaats geweest van een etappe van de wielerwedstrijd de Ronde van de Verenigde Arabische Emiraten. In 2022 won de Belg Jasper Philipsen hier de eerste etappe en in 2024 en 2026 won de Nederlandse Lorena Wiebes hier een etappe van de vrouwenwedstrijd.
Мадинат-Зайид

Мадинат-Зайид (араб. مَـدِيْـنَـة زَايِـد‎) — город в эмирате Абу-Даби, в Объединённых Арабских Эмиратах (ОАЭ), административный центр региона Эд-Дафра (до 2017 года — Эль-Гарбия, Западный регион). География Мадинат-Зайид расположен в 170 км к юго-востоку от столицы эмирата Абу-Даби и в 50 км от побережья. Главная дорога — E 45, которая соединяет город с трассой E 11 на севере и с оазисом Лива на юге. Другая важная дорога ведёт к Хайяти. В окрестностях города находится газовое месторождение Хабшан. История Мадинат-Зайид был основан в 1968 году эмиром Абу-Даби, шейхом Зайдом ибн Султаном. Спорт В городе базируется футбольный клуб «Эд-Дафра», выступающий в главной лиге ОАЭ. Примечания
King Abdullah Financial District

King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) is a major mixed-use financial district located in the Al-Aqeeq neighbourhood of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It serves as the country's financial centre and a central hub for banking, investment, and professional services. The district is managed by the King Abdullah Financial District Development and Management Company (KAFD DMC), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund. It was previously managed by the Raidah Investment Company on behalf of the national pension authority. Structure The King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) consists of 95 buildings, including office towers, residential structures, hotels, and entertainment facilities, covering approximately 1.6 million square meters. It is managed by the King Abdullah Financial District Development and Management Company, a subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund (PIF), and is the largest LEED Platinum-certified mixed-use district in the world. In 2025, KAFD became the first financial district globally to achieve Platinum certification under the ModeScore Communities standard, recognizing its integrated, low-emission mobility and urban planning. The district's hospitality sector expanded in late 2025 through an agreement with Hilton Hotels & Resorts to operate a 450-room flagship hotel. The master plan was overseen by Henning Larsen Architects, with individual towers designed by international firms including HOK, Omrania, SOM, Gensler, and Foster + Partners. The district's transit infrastructure is anchored by the KAFD metro station, designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, which became operational in late 2024. An internal 3.6 km driverless monorail with six stations is currently under development, with public operations scheduled for 2027. A 9.6-mile network of climate-controlled skywalks connects the district's buildings, the longest continuous network of skyways in the world. As of 2026, KAFD hosts more than 140 office tenants and over 75 regional headquarters for multinational companies, serving as a central hub for business, residential, and public activities in Riyadh. Transportation Metro The district is served by the KAFD metro station on the Riyadh Metro. The station connects Lines 1, 4, and 6, and is one of the four major interchange stations on the network. It was designed by Zaha Hadid Architects. Rail On 21 September 2025, the Royal Commission for Riyadh City announced plans for the Qiddiya High Speed Railway. The railway is planned to include three stations: one at King Salman International Airport, one in the King Abdullah Financial District, and one serving Qiddiya City. Monorail The district is planned to be served by an internal monorail system measuring approximately 3.5 km in length and consisting of six stations, providing circulation within the King Abdullah Financial District. Gallery See also Digital City KAFD metro station KAFD Grand Mosque Jeddah Economic City List of things named after Saudi kings Notes External links Official Website References
Distretto finanziario King Abdullah

Il distretto finanziario King Abdullah (in acronimo: KAFD, dall'inglese: King Abdullah Financial District) è un distretto finanziario in costruzione a Riad in Arabia Saudita da Rayadah Investment Corporation. Descrizione Nel 2011 era il più grande progetto al mondo in cerca di accreditamento nella bioedilizia. Bombardier ha poi vinto il contratto da 241 milioni di dollari statunitensi per costruire una monorotaia automatizzata. Il master plan del progetto è stato progettato dai danesi Henning Larsen Architects. Altri progetti sono stati forniti da W Architecture and Landscape Architecture. L'amministratore delegato dello sviluppo è Waleed Aleisa. Note Altri progetti Wikimedia Commons contiene immagini o altri file su Distretto finanziario King Abdullah
King Abdullah Financial District

Het King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) is een project in volle ontwikkeling in de buurt van de Saoedi-Arabische hoofdstad Riyad. Het moet het grootse zakencentrum van het Midden-Oosten worden. Het project wordt gerealiseerd door de Rayadah Investment Corporation. Het district zal 34 torens krijgen op een oppervlakte van 1,6 km². Verder zal er ook 3 km² ruimte zijn die anders ingevuld wordt. Er komen 62.000 parkeerplaatsen en er zouden 12.000 mensen kunnen wonen. In 2011 was het het grootste project ter wereld. Het Canadese bedrijf Bombardier kreeg een contract van 241 miljoen dollar om een monorail te bouwen in het district. Het project kost naar schatting 7,8 miljard dollar.
Irqah Hospital

Irqah Hospital (Arabic: مستشفى عرقة), also at times Ergah Hospital is a now-defunct and abandoned health care facility in the Irqah neighborhood of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Built in 1987, it initially housed number of Kuwaiti families fleeing the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait in 1990 besides treating combatants during the Gulf War. It was reopened in 1993 for the general public following the end of the war, functioning for nearly 8 years prior to ceasing operations around 2001. It is considered to be one of the most haunted sites in Riyadh where several incidents of unusual paranormal activities have been reported by residents living in its vicinity. History Irqah Hospital was constructed in 1987 as a private medical facility by the Saudi Ministry of Health and funded by Saudi Oger. It housed several Kuwaiti families and treated combatants during the 1990-1991 Gulf crisis. It was reopened in 1993 as a hospital and served for nearly eight years before closing down in 2001. Since its disestablishment, the site is considered to be haunted by jinns by its nearby residents and have complained of strange paranormal activities. 2012 trespassing by ghost hunters In May 2012, Al Eqtisadiah reported that a group of 30 young Saudis orchestrated an incursion on numerous suspected haunted locations across cities in Saudi Arabia, including the Irqah Hospital and termed the raid as "The National Day to Invade Dwelling Places of Jinn". The men stormed the hospital and set it ablaze, damaging 60% of the building in the process before the arrival of Saudi Civil Defense who extinguished the fire. Later, the police was alerted and a sizeable unit was mobilized towards the site after which they dispersed some of the trespassers. Soon after the incident, the Saudi Ministry of Health stated that it had revoked the affiliation of the hospital long ago as the building was beyond repair and inappropriate for use and relinquished any claim over the hospital. Renovation attempts In 2014, after two years of investigation, the National Anti-Corruption Commission (Nazaha) submitted the report to the late King Abdullah in order to decide the fate of the abandoned health care facility. References