uraydah or Buraidah is the capital of Al-Qassim Province in northcentral Saudi Arabia in the heart of the Arabian peninsula.
Buraydahis the capital ofAl-Qassim Regionin northcentralSaudi Arabiain the heart of theArabian Peninsula. It lies equidistant from theRed Seato the west and thePersian Gulfto the east. Itis located on the edge of theWadi Al-Rummah. Buraydah has a typicaldesert climate, with hot summers, cold winters and low humidity.
In Buraydah, agriculture is still the cornerstone of the economy. The traditionaloasisproducts of dates, lemon, orange and other fruits are still important. Modern introduction of wheat production has become so successful that Buraydah is one of the largest producers in the kingdom, important in makingSaudi Arabiaa net exporter ofcereal.
