Al-Wajh (Arabic: الوجه) is a coastal governorate in northwestern Saudi Arabia, located on the Red Sea in Tabuk Province. Its seat is .
History Al-Wajh played a pivotal role during the Arab Revolt in World War I. In 1917, the city was taken by the forces of Faisal I, and it was subsequently used as a strategic base for launching a series of coordinated attacks on the Hejaz railway. (See HMS Anne for the British side of that operation.)
Historically, the city has been known by several other names, including Al-Hijr Port, Hegra, Al-Yaqoubi, and Al-Udhri.
Population
Transportation Air The governorate is served by the Al-Wajh Domestic Airport, a small airport located on its outskirts. It offers flights to several major destinations within Saudi Arabia, including Jeddah, Riyadh, and Medina.
In Art and Literature Al-Wajh is the subject of a painting by Clarkson Frederick Stanfield, an engraving of which was published in Fisher's Drawing Room Scrap Book, 1832 as along with a poetical illustration by Letitia Elizabeth Landon that reflects on the slowness of navigation amongst the numerous coral reefs in the area.
Climate
See also
Provinces of Saudi Arabia List of islands of Saudi Arabia List of governorates of Saudi Arabia List of cities and towns in Saudi Arabia
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