Al Wajh, Administrative division in Tabuk region, Saudi Arabia
Al Wajh is an administrative region in northwestern Saudi Arabia that includes both Red Sea coastal territory and inland areas. The governorate encompasses multiple localities spread across this varied terrain.
The region was formerly part of the Kingdom of Hijaz before being integrated into modern Saudi Arabia during the territorial reorganization of the 1920s. This restructuring shaped how the area is administered today.
The population of Al Wajh includes members of the Al Balawi, Bedaiwi-Alali, Al Huety, and Al Johani tribes, who maintain their traditional customs.
The region has a domestic airport and multiple postal zones serving different localities. Visitors will find various service centers that meet needs across the different communities.
Al Wajh Domestic Airport connects the governorate with major Saudi cities while the local port supports the regional fishing industry.
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