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Sudair orSudayr (Arabic:سُدَيْر) is a historical region inNajd in the central ofSaudi Arabia,[1] and is located approximately 150 km north of the Saudi capital,Riyadh. The region lies in a valley directly to the east of theTweig escarpment, which runs across Najd starting from Sudair in the north and ending nearWadi ad-Dawasir in the south.
Before the modern era, the region, like most others in Najd, depended on the valley's ability to retain rainwater, and its people mainly subsisted on the cultivation of grains and dates. Families of farmers were ruled by local Emirs in their various settlements around Sudair before the modern era.
The local variety of dates in Sudair is known askudry, and is darker in color and has a stronger flavor than other varieties of dates grown in the country. Graded as low quality locally due to its commonality, thekudry is highly prized abroad and around other regions of Arabia.
Sudair's towns and villages includeHarmah,Al Majma'ah,Al-Janobiyah,Hautat Sudair,Arrawdah,Addakhlah,Al-Ma'ashbah,Jalajil,Tumair,Al-Khotamah,Attwaim,Oshairah,al Awdah,Attar,Junaifi, andAl Hayer.
A large-scale petrochemical complex is currently being constructed near Sudair. Upon completion, the project is expected to be on the magnitude of the industrial complexes ofJubail, and will serve as a bridge between the industrial zones of Jubail on the east coast andYanbu on the west.
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