Saihat City | |
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 Saihat Park | |
| Nickname: The Pearl of theGulf | |
  Saihat City Location Within Saudi Arabia | |
| Coordinates:26°28′30″N50°02′30″E / 26.47500°N 50.04167°E /26.47500; 50.04167 | |
| Country |  Saudi Arabia |
| Province | Eastern Province |
| Governorate | Qatif Governorate |
| Region | Eastern Arabia |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipality |
| • Body | Saihat Municipality |
| Area | |
• Total | 5.61 km2 (2.17 sq mi) |
| Population (2022) | |
• Total | 84,818[1] |
| Time zone | UTC+03:00 (SAST) |
| Area code | 013 |
Saihat City (Arabic: مدينة سيهات) is a city in theQatif Governorate, located in theEastern Province ofSaudi Arabia.
The oldest documents concerning Saihat, which are more than 400 years old, say that Saihat was under the division of Dhahran. During theOttoman Empire, the cities under Dhahran included Saihat, Bankat, Asseeh, and Aljabba. People in that region built the city of Sawhat on the remains of the old city Avan. This name was mentioned in Al-Musadi's book (التبية والإشراف). The city was renamed Saihat in more modern times.
InEnglish the name of Saihat has various spellings. In the past, it was written as 'Seahat,' but recently the spelling has been changed by some to 'Sayhat.'
Saihat is located directly on theGulf. Fishing and agriculture are two important industries. Fertile soil and fresh springs provide a home for palm groves. The oil companies are close to Saihat, many people work there or in activities related to the oil industry.
Saihat is a coastal city located in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. It lies within theQatif Governorate and shares its southern border with the city ofDammam. The entire eastern edge of Saihat faces thePersian Gulf, giving it a strategic and scenic waterfront. The city covers an area of approximately 5.61 square kilometers and has a population of around 85,000 residents. Saihat is home to a population ofShia Muslims
Air transport is provided byKing Fahd International Airport, the terminal is just over driving distance of 40 kilometres (25 mi) from the city.
Saihat is directly located on theHighway 613 and has its own exit. TheAbu Hadriyah Highway is also nearby, and the city is connected to Dammam via theGulf Road.
The city is home to several sports clubs, withAl-Khaleej being the largest and most successful. Based in Saihat, Al-Khaleej is the only club representing theQatif Governorate in theSaudi Pro League. While its football team is steadily growing in prominence, the club's handball section remains the most popular and accomplished, having achieved both domestic glory and continental success. Al-Khaleej is also set to further strengthen its presence with the construction of its own stadium in Saihat, the upcomingAl-Khaleej Stadium.
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