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A Tour to the Sponsor of Arab Generosity

A Tour to the Sponsor of Arab Generosity

Would you like to go on an interesting tour to discover the charm and history of the Arabian Peninsula? Then, let’s head for Hail. Being of a distinctive, strategic site, it had been long the scene of many significant events in the region.

Hail is called the “Desert Portal” since it serves as the main crossing to the northern and southern parts of the Arabian Peninsula. it provided passageway for Muslim troops that marched east and west in order to call people to Allah and disseminate Islam. Besides, Muslim pilgrims traveling from the Levant and Iraq to Mecca used to cross Hail.

It was given such particular name, Hail, as it lies on the Adayra Valley. Therefore, it separated between the dwellers of both “Aga” and “Salma” mountains at the time when the valley’s water flowed. So “Hail” linguistically means “a barrier separating two places”.

Hail is notable for the Thamduic rock writings, estimated at an archeological site as 5431 writings. It is considered as one of the richest archeological sites in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. There is also the well that features the second strongest water flowage in the world. The well is 1000m deep. Furthermore, Hail is blessed with picturesque natural picnic sites and public gardens.

Hail is the hub of Arab original traits, bravery, adventurous journeys and, of course, matchless generosity typical of “Tayy” tribe, to which Hatim al-Tai, the model of Arab generosity, belongs.

Hail has become a destination for learners and students, especially after Arabic was threatened with much distortive alterations later during the Abbasid era.

During the last three years, Hail witnessed a remarkable economic and tourist breakthrough. There has been a rapid growth in tourist facilities, tours and other services, including vehicle hiring, shopping malls, restaurants and rest houses. In addition, many people enjoy the “Hail Rally”, a significant sports event that is held for the first time across the region. It would be a valuable gathering that is expected to highlight Hail’s significance as a tourist destination. It would also serve to promote local and foreign tourism. All such amenities have rendered Hail a capital of desert tourism in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.