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Roundabout
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-09-22 16:24:07]]>

Roundabout
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-09-22 16:24:07]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/roundabout-6/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/roundabout-6/ Tue, 22 Sep 2009 16:24:07 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/roundabout-6/ 21.54654800 39.12726000

Saudi Al-Jawf Air Base
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-09-16 09:49:18
Al-Jawf Governorate is located in the north of the country, bordering Saudi Arabia on the north, with an area of 50,869 square kilometers and a population of approximately 350,000. The northern province of al-Jawf is one of 14 emirates, the primary Administrative Regions of the country. Al Jawf [Al-Jouf, Jowf variants) was formed with the 1993 union of Al Qurayyat and Al Jawf regions. In the remote northern frontier region on the edge of the Great Nafud Desert, Al-Jawf and the nearby ruins of Dumat Al-Jandal, is an important city during the Nabataean, Roman and early Islamic periods. Saudi authorities closed an airport in the northern Al Jawf region close to the border with Iraq on 21 March 2003, shortly after the United States began military strikes on Iraq, residents said. The airport in Al Jawf, which also hosts a military air base, was the second to be shut in as many weeks. Arar airport, some 15 kilometres from the frontier with Iraq, had been closed since 06 March 2003. Flights to Al Jawf Airport, some 150 kilometres south of Arar, had been cancelled, travellers quoted airport authorities as saying. No reason was given for the move.
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Saudi Al-Jawf Air Base
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-09-16 09:49:18
Al-Jawf Governorate is located in the north of the country, bordering Saudi Arabia on the north, with an area of 50,869 square kilometers and a population of approximately 350,000. The northern province of al-Jawf is one of 14 emirates, the primary Administrative Regions of the country. Al Jawf [Al-Jouf, Jowf variants) was formed with the 1993 union of Al Qurayyat and Al Jawf regions. In the remote northern frontier region on the edge of the Great Nafud Desert, Al-Jawf and the nearby ruins of Dumat Al-Jandal, is an important city during the Nabataean, Roman and early Islamic periods. Saudi authorities closed an airport in the northern Al Jawf region close to the border with Iraq on 21 March 2003, shortly after the United States began military strikes on Iraq, residents said. The airport in Al Jawf, which also hosts a military air base, was the second to be shut in as many weeks. Arar airport, some 15 kilometres from the frontier with Iraq, had been closed since 06 March 2003. Flights to Al Jawf Airport, some 150 kilometres south of Arar, had been cancelled, travellers quoted airport authorities as saying. No reason was given for the move.
]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/saudi-al-jawf-air-base/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/saudi-al-jawf-air-base/ Wed, 16 Sep 2009 09:49:18 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/saudi-al-jawf-air-base/ 29.78462300 40.10241500

Saudi Al-Kharj Air Base
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-09-16 09:46:29]]>

Saudi Al-Kharj Air Base
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-09-16 09:46:29]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/saudi-al-kharj-air-base/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/saudi-al-kharj-air-base/ Wed, 16 Sep 2009 09:46:29 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/saudi-al-kharj-air-base/ 24.06541100 47.41244300

Saudi Hail Air Base
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-09-16 09:44:21]]>

Saudi Hail Air Base
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-09-16 09:44:21]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/saudi-hail-air-base/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/saudi-hail-air-base/ Wed, 16 Sep 2009 09:44:21 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/saudi-hail-air-base/ 27.43737900 41.68907900

Saudi Air Force Academy
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-09-16 09:42:11]]>

Saudi Air Force Academy
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-09-16 09:42:11]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/saudi-air-force-academy/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/saudi-air-force-academy/ Wed, 16 Sep 2009 09:42:11 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/saudi-air-force-academy/ 24.92393000 46.38106400

Saudi patrol boat on static display
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-09-16 09:32:16]]>

Saudi patrol boat on static display
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-09-16 09:32:16]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/saudi-patrol-boat-on-static-display/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/saudi-patrol-boat-on-static-display/ Wed, 16 Sep 2009 09:32:16 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/saudi-patrol-boat-on-static-display/ 26.96209900 49.67547700

King Abdul-Aziz Naval Base
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-09-16 09:29:53
The King Abdul-Aziz Naval Base (KANB). It is the Eastern Province Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF).

It is home to the Eastern Fleet and the Naval Academy. Their Navy Ratings "SK" (Storekeeper) and "YN" (Yeoman) learned basic skills in this school.

RSNF's Western Province counterpart is in Jeddah. It is King Faisal Naval Base (KFNB).

King Fahad Naval Academy located inside this base.]]>

King Abdul-Aziz Naval Base
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-09-16 09:29:53
The King Abdul-Aziz Naval Base (KANB). It is the Eastern Province Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF).

It is home to the Eastern Fleet and the Naval Academy. Their Navy Ratings "SK" (Storekeeper) and "YN" (Yeoman) learned basic skills in this school.

RSNF's Western Province counterpart is in Jeddah. It is King Faisal Naval Base (KFNB).

King Fahad Naval Academy located inside this base.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/king-abdul-aziz-naval-base/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/king-abdul-aziz-naval-base/ Wed, 16 Sep 2009 09:29:53 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/king-abdul-aziz-naval-base/ 26.97542900 49.69051300

Saudi Panavia Tornado
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-09-16 09:25:18
The Panavia Tornado is a family of twin-engine combat aircraft, which was jointly developed by the United Kingdom, West Germany and Italy. There are three primary versions of the Tornado; the Tornado IDS (Interdictor/Strike) fighter-bomber, the suppression of enemy air defences Tornado ECR (Electronic Combat/ Reconnaissance) and the Tornado ADV (Air Defence Variant) interceptor. In 2008 Air Forces Monthly labelled the aircraft "for more than a quarter of a century... the most important military aircraft in Western Europe."]]>

Saudi Panavia Tornado
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-09-16 09:25:18
The Panavia Tornado is a family of twin-engine combat aircraft, which was jointly developed by the United Kingdom, West Germany and Italy. There are three primary versions of the Tornado; the Tornado IDS (Interdictor/Strike) fighter-bomber, the suppression of enemy air defences Tornado ECR (Electronic Combat/ Reconnaissance) and the Tornado ADV (Air Defence Variant) interceptor. In 2008 Air Forces Monthly labelled the aircraft "for more than a quarter of a century... the most important military aircraft in Western Europe."]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/saudi-panavia-tornado/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/saudi-panavia-tornado/ Wed, 16 Sep 2009 09:25:18 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/saudi-panavia-tornado/ 28.36113000 36.62275600

C-130J-30 Super Hercules
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-09-16 09:21:58
C-130 Variant with 15 ft (4.6 m) longer fuselage.

The Lockheed Martin C-130J "Super" Hercules is an American four-engine turboprop military transport aircraft. The C-130J is a comprehensive update of the venerable Lockheed C-130 Hercules, with new engines, flight deck, and other systems. The Hercules family has the longest continuous production run of any military aircraft in history. During more than 50 years of service, the family has participated in military, civilian and humanitarian aid operations. The Hercules has also outlived several planned successor designs, most notably the Advanced Medium STOL Transport contestants.]]>

C-130J-30 Super Hercules
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-09-16 09:21:58
C-130 Variant with 15 ft (4.6 m) longer fuselage.

The Lockheed Martin C-130J "Super" Hercules is an American four-engine turboprop military transport aircraft. The C-130J is a comprehensive update of the venerable Lockheed C-130 Hercules, with new engines, flight deck, and other systems. The Hercules family has the longest continuous production run of any military aircraft in history. During more than 50 years of service, the family has participated in military, civilian and humanitarian aid operations. The Hercules has also outlived several planned successor designs, most notably the Advanced Medium STOL Transport contestants.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/c-130j-30-super-hercules/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/c-130j-30-super-hercules/ Wed, 16 Sep 2009 09:21:58 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/c-130j-30-super-hercules/ 28.37116300 36.61132200

Tabuk Regional Airport / King Faisal Airbase (TUU)
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@ 2009-09-16 09:16:36]]>

Tabuk Regional Airport / King Faisal Airbase (TUU)
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@ 2009-09-16 09:16:36]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tabuk-regional-airport-king-faisal-airbase-tuu/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tabuk-regional-airport-king-faisal-airbase-tuu/ Wed, 16 Sep 2009 09:16:36 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tabuk-regional-airport-king-faisal-airbase-tuu/ 28.37524100 36.62962000

Hawk missile battery
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-09-16 09:12:19
The Raytheon MIM-23 HAWK is an American medium range surface-to-air missile. As a backronym, some consider HAWK to stand for Homing All the Way Killer. The HAWK was initially designed to destroy aircraft and was later adapted to destroy other missiles in flight. The missile entered service in 1960, and a program of extensive upgrades has kept it from becoming obsolete. It was superseded by the MIM-104 Patriot in United States Army service by 1994. It was finally phased out of US service in 2002, the last users, the US Marine Corps replacing it with the man-portable ir-guided visual range FIM-92 Stinger. The missile was also produced outside the US in Western Europe and Japan.

Although the United States never used the Hawk in a combat situation, it has been employed numerous times by foreign nations. Approximately 40,000 of the missiles were produced.

Janes reports that the original systems single shot kill probability was 0.56, I-HAWK improved this to 0.85.

Similar Soviet systems are the SA-3 and SA-6.]]>

Hawk missile battery
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-09-16 09:12:19
The Raytheon MIM-23 HAWK is an American medium range surface-to-air missile. As a backronym, some consider HAWK to stand for Homing All the Way Killer. The HAWK was initially designed to destroy aircraft and was later adapted to destroy other missiles in flight. The missile entered service in 1960, and a program of extensive upgrades has kept it from becoming obsolete. It was superseded by the MIM-104 Patriot in United States Army service by 1994. It was finally phased out of US service in 2002, the last users, the US Marine Corps replacing it with the man-portable ir-guided visual range FIM-92 Stinger. The missile was also produced outside the US in Western Europe and Japan.

Although the United States never used the Hawk in a combat situation, it has been employed numerous times by foreign nations. Approximately 40,000 of the missiles were produced.

Janes reports that the original systems single shot kill probability was 0.56, I-HAWK improved this to 0.85.

Similar Soviet systems are the SA-3 and SA-6.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hawk-missile-battery-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hawk-missile-battery-1/ Wed, 16 Sep 2009 09:12:19 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hawk-missile-battery-1/ 28.33719100 36.68992100

Monument on Saudi naval base
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-09-16 09:06:40]]>

Monument on Saudi naval base
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-09-16 09:06:40]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/monument-on-saudi-naval-base/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/monument-on-saudi-naval-base/ Wed, 16 Sep 2009 09:06:40 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/monument-on-saudi-naval-base/ 21.39667700 39.18215300

AlKhaleej Club Stadium
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@ 2009-08-10 11:19:27]]>

AlKhaleej Club Stadium
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@ 2009-08-10 11:19:27]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/alkhaleej-club-stadium/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/alkhaleej-club-stadium/ Mon, 10 Aug 2009 11:19:27 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/alkhaleej-club-stadium/ 26.47422700 50.03324700

King Abdul Aziz Stadium
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King Abdul Aziz Stadium
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-08-10 11:19:13]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/king-abdul-aziz-stadium/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/king-abdul-aziz-stadium/ Mon, 10 Aug 2009 11:19:13 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/king-abdul-aziz-stadium/ 21.48555600 39.97389000

Saudi Al Riyadh class frigates
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-06-10 09:01:23
Al Riyadh class frigates are modified versions of the La Fayette class frigate, full load 4,725 tons, armed with eight MBDA Exocet MM40 Block II surface-to-surface missiles, two eight-cell Sylver vertical launch systems for the Eurosam (MBDA and Thales) Aster 15 surface-to-air missile, main gun is the Oto Melara 76/62 Super Rapid, there are four 533mm aft torpedo tubes. The ships are armed with the DCNS F17 heavyweight anti-submarine torpedo.

The helicopter deck at the stern has a single landing spot for a medium size helicopter, such as the Eurocopter AS 365 Dauphin or the larger AS 532 Cougar or NH90 helicopters.]]>

Saudi Al Riyadh class frigates
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-06-10 09:01:23
Al Riyadh class frigates are modified versions of the La Fayette class frigate, full load 4,725 tons, armed with eight MBDA Exocet MM40 Block II surface-to-surface missiles, two eight-cell Sylver vertical launch systems for the Eurosam (MBDA and Thales) Aster 15 surface-to-air missile, main gun is the Oto Melara 76/62 Super Rapid, there are four 533mm aft torpedo tubes. The ships are armed with the DCNS F17 heavyweight anti-submarine torpedo.

The helicopter deck at the stern has a single landing spot for a medium size helicopter, such as the Eurocopter AS 365 Dauphin or the larger AS 532 Cougar or NH90 helicopters.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/saudi-al-riyadh-class-frigates/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/saudi-al-riyadh-class-frigates/ Wed, 10 Jun 2009 09:01:23 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/saudi-al-riyadh-class-frigates/ 21.43202400 39.17245600

Saudi static display aircraft
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-06-10 08:56:58]]>

Saudi static display aircraft
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-06-10 08:56:58]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/saudi-static-display-aircraft/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/saudi-static-display-aircraft/ Wed, 10 Jun 2009 08:56:58 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/saudi-static-display-aircraft/ 18.26075200 42.79555000

Al-Baha Domestic Airport (ABT)
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By: mlc1us
@ 2009-05-23 19:48:56]]>

Al-Baha Domestic Airport (ABT)
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By: mlc1us
@ 2009-05-23 19:48:56]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/al-baha-domestic-airport-abt/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/al-baha-domestic-airport-abt/ Sat, 23 May 2009 19:48:56 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/al-baha-domestic-airport-abt/ 20.29613900 41.63427800

Boeing E-3 "Sentry"
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By: Rene73
@ 2009-05-18 14:49:52]]>

Boeing E-3 "Sentry"
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By: Rene73
@ 2009-05-18 14:49:52]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/boeing-e-3-sentry-3/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/boeing-e-3-sentry-3/ Mon, 18 May 2009 14:49:52 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/boeing-e-3-sentry-3/ 24.96537700 46.73094700

Mada'in Saleh
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-05-15 14:55:59
Mada'in Saleh also called Al-Hijr ("rocky place"), is an ancient city located in northern Hejaz (modern day Saudi Arabia), around 22 km from the red-cliffed wadi town of Al-`Ula (Arabic: العلا‎). In ancient times the city was inhabited by Thamudis and Nabateans and was known as Hegra.

Some of the inscriptions found in the area date back to the 2nd millennium BC. However, all the remaining architectural elements are dated to the period of the Thamudi, Lihyan and Nabatean civilizations, between the 1st millennium BC and the second century AD.

In 2008, UNESCO proclaimed Mada'in Saleh as a site of patrimony, becoming Saudi Arabia's first World Heritage Site.]]>

Mada'in Saleh
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-05-15 14:55:59
Mada'in Saleh also called Al-Hijr ("rocky place"), is an ancient city located in northern Hejaz (modern day Saudi Arabia), around 22 km from the red-cliffed wadi town of Al-`Ula (Arabic: العلا‎). In ancient times the city was inhabited by Thamudis and Nabateans and was known as Hegra.

Some of the inscriptions found in the area date back to the 2nd millennium BC. However, all the remaining architectural elements are dated to the period of the Thamudi, Lihyan and Nabatean civilizations, between the 1st millennium BC and the second century AD.

In 2008, UNESCO proclaimed Mada'in Saleh as a site of patrimony, becoming Saudi Arabia's first World Heritage Site.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/madain-saleh/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/madain-saleh/ Fri, 15 May 2009 14:55:59 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/madain-saleh/ 26.78082000 37.94332300

Saudi urban warfare training (MOUT)
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By: kjfitz
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Saudi urban warfare training (MOUT)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-05-13 16:38:43]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/saudi-urban-warfare-training-mout/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/saudi-urban-warfare-training-mout/ Wed, 13 May 2009 16:38:43 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/saudi-urban-warfare-training-mout/ 27.95122500 45.52648600

Saudi air defense missile site
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Saudi air defense missile site
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-05-13 16:36:24]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/saudi-air-defense-missile-site-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/saudi-air-defense-missile-site-1/ Wed, 13 May 2009 16:36:24 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/saudi-air-defense-missile-site-1/ 27.86121700 45.53356100

Saudi air defense missile site
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@ 2009-05-13 16:33:35]]>

Saudi air defense missile site
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-05-13 16:33:35]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/saudi-air-defense-missile-site/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/saudi-air-defense-missile-site/ Wed, 13 May 2009 16:33:35 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/saudi-air-defense-missile-site/ 28.04696200 45.51400200

Secure Saudi military site / bunker / ??
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-05-13 16:29:46
Looks like a bunker. Also similar to the raised areas that radars are mounted on but a bit too big and the dome is off-set. Why the wide driveway to the top?

Probably not a missile site because there is a large missile site / air defense site to the SW.

Could be just major radar support site for the area defenses.]]>

Secure Saudi military site / bunker / ??
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-05-13 16:29:46
Looks like a bunker. Also similar to the raised areas that radars are mounted on but a bit too big and the dome is off-set. Why the wide driveway to the top?

Probably not a missile site because there is a large missile site / air defense site to the SW.

Could be just major radar support site for the area defenses.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/secure-saudi-military-site-bunker/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/secure-saudi-military-site-bunker/ Wed, 13 May 2009 16:29:46 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/secure-saudi-military-site-bunker/ 28.07634800 45.54402900

Saudi Nejran Air Base
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-05-13 16:23:57
Unmanned missile batteries at either end of the runway.]]>

Saudi Nejran Air Base
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-05-13 16:23:57
Unmanned missile batteries at either end of the runway.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/saudi-nejran-air-base/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/saudi-nejran-air-base/ Wed, 13 May 2009 16:23:57 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/saudi-nejran-air-base/ 17.61367400 44.41755300

Saudi Air Force C-130s at King Abdulaziz Air Base
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@ 2009-05-13 16:16:52]]>

Saudi Air Force C-130s at King Abdulaziz Air Base
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@ 2009-05-13 16:16:52]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/saudi-air-force-c-130s-at-king-abdulaziz-air-base/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/saudi-air-force-c-130s-at-king-abdulaziz-air-base/ Wed, 13 May 2009 16:16:52 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/saudi-air-force-c-130s-at-king-abdulaziz-air-base/ 21.68043500 39.18079700

Airliner on final approach to King Abdulaziz International Airport
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-05-13 16:11:52]]>

Airliner on final approach to King Abdulaziz International Airport
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-05-13 16:11:52]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/airliner-on-final-approach-to-king-abdulaziz-international-airport/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/airliner-on-final-approach-to-king-abdulaziz-international-airport/ Wed, 13 May 2009 16:11:52 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/airliner-on-final-approach-to-king-abdulaziz-international-airport/ 21.65541900 39.16736000

Duba Artistic Breakwaters
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By: hhgygy
@ 2009-05-10 04:20:27
I believe these are artistics breakwaters]]>

Duba Artistic Breakwaters
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By: hhgygy
@ 2009-05-10 04:20:27
I believe these are artistics breakwaters]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/duba-artistic-breakwaters/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/duba-artistic-breakwaters/ Sun, 10 May 2009 04:20:27 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/duba-artistic-breakwaters/ 27.33484900 35.71284500

Saudi Arabian housing development
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-04-16 14:35:42
Unusually located in Saudi Arabia]]>

Saudi Arabian housing development
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-04-16 14:35:42
Unusually located in Saudi Arabia]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/saudi-arabian-housing-development/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/saudi-arabian-housing-development/ Thu, 16 Apr 2009 14:35:42 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/saudi-arabian-housing-development/ 18.19430300 42.60371400

Ship at anchor
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By: Tyco
@ 2009-03-11 05:08:31]]>

Ship at anchor
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By: Tyco
@ 2009-03-11 05:08:31]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ship-at-anchor/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ship-at-anchor/ Wed, 11 Mar 2009 05:08:31 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ship-at-anchor/ 27.06896200 49.69088900

Patriot Battery Jeddah
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By: mlc1us
@ 2009-03-03 09:46:31]]>

Patriot Battery Jeddah
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By: mlc1us
@ 2009-03-03 09:46:31]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/patriot-battery-jeddah/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/patriot-battery-jeddah/ Tue, 03 Mar 2009 09:46:31 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/patriot-battery-jeddah/ 21.25562200 39.28191700

King Fahd's Fountain
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-01-23 14:07:39]]>

King Fahd's Fountain
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-01-23 14:07:39]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/king-fahds-fountain/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/king-fahds-fountain/ Fri, 23 Jan 2009 14:07:39 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/king-fahds-fountain/ 21.51539500 39.14494200

Prince Alwaleed's first palace.
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By: muntasir0
@ 2009-01-05 06:44:43
This palace is frequently shown in videos concerning Prince Al-Waleed. It has 3 swimming pools and large splendid palace. The mosque on the left and the palace next to it is also his. The real estate owned by HRH Prince Alwaleed personally is valued at exactly $3.196 billion.

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Prince Alwaleed's first palace.
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By: muntasir0
@ 2009-01-05 06:44:43
This palace is frequently shown in videos concerning Prince Al-Waleed. It has 3 swimming pools and large splendid palace. The mosque on the left and the palace next to it is also his. The real estate owned by HRH Prince Alwaleed personally is valued at exactly $3.196 billion.

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Kingdom Oasis
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By: muntasir0
@ 2009-01-05 06:29:05
Kingdom Oasis, currently under construction. This 4 million sq m luxury resort will not be ready until late 2009. It will include a 70,000 sq m lake and a private zoo.]]>

Kingdom Oasis
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By: muntasir0
@ 2009-01-05 06:29:05
Kingdom Oasis, currently under construction. This 4 million sq m luxury resort will not be ready until late 2009. It will include a 70,000 sq m lake and a private zoo.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kingdom-oasis/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kingdom-oasis/ Mon, 05 Jan 2009 06:29:05 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kingdom-oasis/ 25.04634100 46.97150900

Kingdom Resort
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By: muntasir0
@ 2009-01-05 06:22:56
Belongs to Saudi Billionaire Prince Alwaleed. It contains 3 lakes integrated with splendid gardens. 500,000 sq m Area. This is where he entertains his guests.]]>

Kingdom Resort
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By: muntasir0
@ 2009-01-05 06:22:56
Belongs to Saudi Billionaire Prince Alwaleed. It contains 3 lakes integrated with splendid gardens. 500,000 sq m Area. This is where he entertains his guests.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kingdom-resort/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kingdom-resort/ Mon, 05 Jan 2009 06:22:56 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kingdom-resort/ 24.65253600 46.60425100

Prince AbdulAziz Jeddah palace
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By: muntasir0
@ 2008-11-09 23:02:40
Although this prince being the favorite son of King Fahd has many palaces all over Saudi Arabia this palace looks most futuristic and elegant. Area: 85 acres! which is 0.343 sq km!
It was constructed by Saudi Oger which is owned by the Hariri family. Like most of his palaces this one has a large berth, a beautiful spring, elegant tents and splendid garden along with helipads and boats. Costs in excess of US $740 million.]]>

Prince AbdulAziz Jeddah palace
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By: muntasir0
@ 2008-11-09 23:02:40
Although this prince being the favorite son of King Fahd has many palaces all over Saudi Arabia this palace looks most futuristic and elegant. Area: 85 acres! which is 0.343 sq km!
It was constructed by Saudi Oger which is owned by the Hariri family. Like most of his palaces this one has a large berth, a beautiful spring, elegant tents and splendid garden along with helipads and boats. Costs in excess of US $740 million.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/prince-abdulaziz-jeddah-palace/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/prince-abdulaziz-jeddah-palace/ Sun, 09 Nov 2008 23:02:40 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/prince-abdulaziz-jeddah-palace/ 21.66542508 39.09898996

Bandar Jeddah Palace
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By: muntasir0
@ 2008-11-05 03:25:25
This is Bandar bin Sultan's palace in Jeddah. Area= 12 acres. Costs: US $275. Being the former ambassador of Saudi to USA, Bandar has earned billions. This gave him the ability to buy Airbus A340-211, A large palace in Aspen, A mansion in Washington and a village in Glympton in Oxfordshire which costed $90 million. He also has a palace in Riyadh, this palace in Jeddah and a palace in Morocco which still can not be spotted and pasted in virtual globe trotting.]]>

Bandar Jeddah Palace
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By: muntasir0
@ 2008-11-05 03:25:25
This is Bandar bin Sultan's palace in Jeddah. Area= 12 acres. Costs: US $275. Being the former ambassador of Saudi to USA, Bandar has earned billions. This gave him the ability to buy Airbus A340-211, A large palace in Aspen, A mansion in Washington and a village in Glympton in Oxfordshire which costed $90 million. He also has a palace in Riyadh, this palace in Jeddah and a palace in Morocco which still can not be spotted and pasted in virtual globe trotting.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bandar-jeddah-palace/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bandar-jeddah-palace/ Wed, 05 Nov 2008 03:25:25 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bandar-jeddah-palace/ 21.76713200 39.05192300

Old palace for Sultan bin AbdulAziz
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By: muntasir0
@ 2008-11-04 20:54:56
This complex of palace, polo field, workers area, helipad and swimming pool covers an area of 200 acres! This is the old palace for the current crown prince of Saudi Arabia (As of 2008) It costs in excess of US $ 475 million.]]>

Old palace for Sultan bin AbdulAziz
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By: muntasir0
@ 2008-11-04 20:54:56
This complex of palace, polo field, workers area, helipad and swimming pool covers an area of 200 acres! This is the old palace for the current crown prince of Saudi Arabia (As of 2008) It costs in excess of US $ 475 million.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/old-palace-for-sultan-bin-abdulaziz/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/old-palace-for-sultan-bin-abdulaziz/ Tue, 04 Nov 2008 20:54:56 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/old-palace-for-sultan-bin-abdulaziz/ 21.58290200 39.14120800

Palace of Naif bin AbdulAziz
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By: muntasir0
@ 2008-11-04 20:13:35
This 300 acres palace belongs to the current Interior minister of Saudi Arabia (As of Nov 2008). It has a helipad, a large berth for his yachts, tennis court and cluster of villas. Its located in a remote place north of Jeddah. It has lots of garages, swimming pools and workers quarters. It costs in excess of US $450!]]>

Palace of Naif bin AbdulAziz
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By: muntasir0
@ 2008-11-04 20:13:35
This 300 acres palace belongs to the current Interior minister of Saudi Arabia (As of Nov 2008). It has a helipad, a large berth for his yachts, tennis court and cluster of villas. Its located in a remote place north of Jeddah. It has lots of garages, swimming pools and workers quarters. It costs in excess of US $450!]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/palace-of-naif-bin-abdulaziz/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/palace-of-naif-bin-abdulaziz/ Tue, 04 Nov 2008 20:13:35 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/palace-of-naif-bin-abdulaziz/ 22.03671900 38.97200300

Sultan bin AbdulAziz Palace
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By: muntasir0
@ 2008-11-04 19:59:59
This comlex of beach front palaces, yacht berths, lush gardens and swimming pools along with helipads and garages covers an area of 1127 acres! Located north of Jeddah this complex belongs to the current Crown prince of Saudi Arabia (as of Nov 2008) Prince Sultan bin AbdulAziz who was previously the defence minister. His son: Bander bin Sultan (the infamous Ambassador of Saudi to USA) has a palace nearby. The cost of this palace is in excess of US $ 556 million.]]>

Sultan bin AbdulAziz Palace
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By: muntasir0
@ 2008-11-04 19:59:59
This comlex of beach front palaces, yacht berths, lush gardens and swimming pools along with helipads and garages covers an area of 1127 acres! Located north of Jeddah this complex belongs to the current Crown prince of Saudi Arabia (as of Nov 2008) Prince Sultan bin AbdulAziz who was previously the defence minister. His son: Bander bin Sultan (the infamous Ambassador of Saudi to USA) has a palace nearby. The cost of this palace is in excess of US $ 556 million.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sultan-bin-abdulaziz-palace/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sultan-bin-abdulaziz-palace/ Tue, 04 Nov 2008 19:59:59 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sultan-bin-abdulaziz-palace/ 21.85749600 38.98371900

Palace of Crown Prince Sultan bin AbdulAziz
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By: muntasir0
@ 2008-11-03 20:14:34
This complex of palace, swimming pools along with many garages and villas covers an area of 500 acres! Like most of the his palaces this palace also has a berth for his mega yacht: AlSalamah. The cost is in excess of US $700 million, excluding the cost of operation, electricity and gas bills.]]>

Palace of Crown Prince Sultan bin AbdulAziz
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By: muntasir0
@ 2008-11-03 20:14:34
This complex of palace, swimming pools along with many garages and villas covers an area of 500 acres! Like most of the his palaces this palace also has a berth for his mega yacht: AlSalamah. The cost is in excess of US $700 million, excluding the cost of operation, electricity and gas bills.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/palace-of-crown-prince-sultan-bin-abdulaziz/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/palace-of-crown-prince-sultan-bin-abdulaziz/ Mon, 03 Nov 2008 20:14:34 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/palace-of-crown-prince-sultan-bin-abdulaziz/ 26.34689000 50.22294400

Prince AbdulAziz bin Fahd palace
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By: muntasir0
@ 2008-11-03 18:22:13
This palace belongs to King Fahd's reportedly favourate son: Prince Abdul Aziz. As you can see its close to King Fahds palace in Al Khobar. It contains a very long and large berth to accommodate his super yacht: Prince AbdulAziz. Cost of Palace: About US $173 million.]]>

Prince AbdulAziz bin Fahd palace
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By: muntasir0
@ 2008-11-03 18:22:13
This palace belongs to King Fahd's reportedly favourate son: Prince Abdul Aziz. As you can see its close to King Fahds palace in Al Khobar. It contains a very long and large berth to accommodate his super yacht: Prince AbdulAziz. Cost of Palace: About US $173 million.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/prince-abdulaziz-bin-fahd-palace/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/prince-abdulaziz-bin-fahd-palace/ Mon, 03 Nov 2008 18:22:13 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/prince-abdulaziz-bin-fahd-palace/ 26.14290357 50.17176569

Muhammed bin Fahd beach front palace
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By: muntasir0
@ 2008-11-03 09:00:39
This 2 sq km (200 acres) beach front palace complex belongs to the governer of Al Khubar who happens to the King Fahds son. As you can see there's a large personal berth, a helipad, stables, tennis courts and swimming pools along with a cluster of palace. The cost is in excess of US $ 500 million.]]>

Muhammed bin Fahd beach front palace
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By: muntasir0
@ 2008-11-03 09:00:39
This 2 sq km (200 acres) beach front palace complex belongs to the governer of Al Khubar who happens to the King Fahds son. As you can see there's a large personal berth, a helipad, stables, tennis courts and swimming pools along with a cluster of palace. The cost is in excess of US $ 500 million.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/muhammed-bin-fahd-beach-front-palace/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/muhammed-bin-fahd-beach-front-palace/ Mon, 03 Nov 2008 09:00:39 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/muhammed-bin-fahd-beach-front-palace/ 26.11309000 50.10297700

King Fahd's Beach front palace
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By: muntasir0
@ 2008-11-03 08:53:00
This 1 sq km palace (about 100 acres!) in Khobar belonged to late king fahd. As you can see there are 2 large helipads and a berth. Its close to King Fahd causeway. The cost of building is in excess of US $300 million due to large area dredged and the cost of security.]]>

King Fahd's Beach front palace
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By: muntasir0
@ 2008-11-03 08:53:00
This 1 sq km palace (about 100 acres!) in Khobar belonged to late king fahd. As you can see there are 2 large helipads and a berth. Its close to King Fahd causeway. The cost of building is in excess of US $300 million due to large area dredged and the cost of security.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/king-fahds-beach-front-palace/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/king-fahds-beach-front-palace/ Mon, 03 Nov 2008 08:53:00 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/king-fahds-beach-front-palace/ 26.13248700 50.16602000

Crown prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz palace
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By: muntasir0
@ 2008-11-03 04:24:14
This complex covers an area of 860 acres! Its heavily guarded and is strategically located in the beautiful oasis of Hofuf. Its next to the Royal Horse breeding stable. It costs in excess of US $240 million due to large area it covers and the complexity of the palace. It belongs to the current crown prince of Saudi. (As of November 2008.)]]>

Crown prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz palace
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By: muntasir0
@ 2008-11-03 04:24:14
This complex covers an area of 860 acres! Its heavily guarded and is strategically located in the beautiful oasis of Hofuf. Its next to the Royal Horse breeding stable. It costs in excess of US $240 million due to large area it covers and the complexity of the palace. It belongs to the current crown prince of Saudi. (As of November 2008.)]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/crown-prince-sultan-bin-abdul-aziz-palace/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/crown-prince-sultan-bin-abdul-aziz-palace/ Mon, 03 Nov 2008 04:24:14 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/crown-prince-sultan-bin-abdul-aziz-palace/ 25.41966200 49.65141200

Obhur Beach palace
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By: muntasir0
@ 2008-11-03 01:27:55
This palace in the outskirts of Jeddah belonged to the late King Fahd. Now it belongs to his favourite son prince AbdulAziz who also owns a yacht named: Prince AbdulAziz. For this reason the palace has a large berth to accommodate his mega yacht. The area is 1500 acres! It contains lots of swimming pools and Helipads. Its between thuwal and obhur where there exists vast land areas. Due to this reason and many others the extimated cost is about US $245 million.
http://www.gentec.com.sa/en/proj.asp
http://www.uccl-sa.com/executed_projects.htm]]>

Obhur Beach palace
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By: muntasir0
@ 2008-11-03 01:27:55
This palace in the outskirts of Jeddah belonged to the late King Fahd. Now it belongs to his favourite son prince AbdulAziz who also owns a yacht named: Prince AbdulAziz. For this reason the palace has a large berth to accommodate his mega yacht. The area is 1500 acres! It contains lots of swimming pools and Helipads. Its between thuwal and obhur where there exists vast land areas. Due to this reason and many others the extimated cost is about US $245 million.
http://www.gentec.com.sa/en/proj.asp
http://www.uccl-sa.com/executed_projects.htm]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/obhur-beach-palace/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/obhur-beach-palace/ Mon, 03 Nov 2008 01:27:55 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/obhur-beach-palace/ 22.20637800 39.04532400

King Fahd's Azizia Island
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By: muntasir0
@ 2008-11-03 00:56:46
This exclusive island belongs to King Fahd. Here you can see the large berth for his mega yacht: Abdul Aziz. There's another berth for his brother's yacht: AlSalamah. There's also a helipad and lots of swimming pool. At its outskirts you can notice his garage and the kitchen where hundreds of chefs cook for him. The area is approximately 4 sq km which is about 1000 acres. Costs about $260 million.
http://www.kocache.com/completedprojects.html]]>

King Fahd's Azizia Island
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By: muntasir0
@ 2008-11-03 00:56:46
This exclusive island belongs to King Fahd. Here you can see the large berth for his mega yacht: Abdul Aziz. There's another berth for his brother's yacht: AlSalamah. There's also a helipad and lots of swimming pool. At its outskirts you can notice his garage and the kitchen where hundreds of chefs cook for him. The area is approximately 4 sq km which is about 1000 acres. Costs about $260 million.
http://www.kocache.com/completedprojects.html]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/king-fahds-azizia-island/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/king-fahds-azizia-island/ Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:56:46 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/king-fahds-azizia-island/ 22.09426893 39.03506756

Khalediyah farm
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By: muntasir0
@ 2008-11-02 20:26:36
This 3sq km farm which is about 2885 acres consists of 2 massive lakes and the Middle East's best stable. Its outside of Riyadh but close to other massive estates belonging to the inner circle of the Saud family.

This estate belongs to Prince Khaled bin Sultan who has worked as a general in the second Gulf war.]]>

Khalediyah farm
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By: muntasir0
@ 2008-11-02 20:26:36
This 3sq km farm which is about 2885 acres consists of 2 massive lakes and the Middle East's best stable. Its outside of Riyadh but close to other massive estates belonging to the inner circle of the Saud family.

This estate belongs to Prince Khaled bin Sultan who has worked as a general in the second Gulf war.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/khalediyah-farm/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/khalediyah-farm/ Sun, 02 Nov 2008 20:26:36 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/khalediyah-farm/ 24.39916533 45.90826035

Diriyah palace
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By: muntasir0
@ 2008-11-02 19:56:53
This royal residence which belongs to the current king of Saudi Arabia spans an area of 27.5 km which as about 26443 acres or 10577 hectares. It contains a mosque, mini stable, large farms in which vegetables and fruits are grown for daily consumption. It also has its own sewage treatment system. It is directly connected to the King Khaled International airports royal Hanger. As you can see there are many pools and 2 Helipads.]]>

Diriyah palace
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By: muntasir0
@ 2008-11-02 19:56:53
This royal residence which belongs to the current king of Saudi Arabia spans an area of 27.5 km which as about 26443 acres or 10577 hectares. It contains a mosque, mini stable, large farms in which vegetables and fruits are grown for daily consumption. It also has its own sewage treatment system. It is directly connected to the King Khaled International airports royal Hanger. As you can see there are many pools and 2 Helipads.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/diriyah-palace/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/diriyah-palace/ Sun, 02 Nov 2008 19:56:53 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/diriyah-palace/ 25.06204786 46.68286085

Bandar bin Sultans palace
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By: muntasir0
@ 2008-11-02 04:24:21
This palace belongs to Bandar bin Sultan, ex Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to USA. The palace is behind his father's which is much bigger and contains may antennas. It is very close to the palaces of the inner cirlce members of the Saudi royal family.

As you can see its much bigger than his palaces in Aspen and Washington and it has its own sewage treatment plant and lots of garage for his magnificient collection of cars. The area is 60000 sq m which is about 6 hectares or 9 acres.]]>

Bandar bin Sultans palace
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By: muntasir0
@ 2008-11-02 04:24:21
This palace belongs to Bandar bin Sultan, ex Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to USA. The palace is behind his father's which is much bigger and contains may antennas. It is very close to the palaces of the inner cirlce members of the Saudi royal family.

As you can see its much bigger than his palaces in Aspen and Washington and it has its own sewage treatment plant and lots of garage for his magnificient collection of cars. The area is 60000 sq m which is about 6 hectares or 9 acres.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bandar-bin-sultans-palace/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bandar-bin-sultans-palace/ Sun, 02 Nov 2008 04:24:21 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bandar-bin-sultans-palace/ 24.65632000 46.65456900

King Abdulla Palace and Horse Farm
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By: muntasir0
@ 2008-10-29 10:22:19
King Abdullalla's Farm & Palace in Janadriah where delegates come to visit him.]]>

King Abdulla Palace and Horse Farm
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By: muntasir0
@ 2008-10-29 10:22:19
King Abdullalla's Farm & Palace in Janadriah where delegates come to visit him.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/king-abdulla-palace-and-horse-farm/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/king-abdulla-palace-and-horse-farm/ Wed, 29 Oct 2008 10:22:19 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/king-abdulla-palace-and-horse-farm/ 24.98115700 46.77824000

Boeing 747SP-68 (Saudi Arabian Royal Flight)
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-08-29 08:39:59
HZ-AIJ]]>

Boeing 747SP-68 (Saudi Arabian Royal Flight)
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-08-29 08:39:59
HZ-AIJ]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/boeing-747sp-68-saudi-arabian-royal-flight-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/boeing-747sp-68-saudi-arabian-royal-flight-1/ Fri, 29 Aug 2008 08:39:59 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/boeing-747sp-68-saudi-arabian-royal-flight-1/ 21.67252400 39.15651100

Boeing 747SP-68 (Saudi Arabian Royal Flight)
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-08-29 08:23:04
HZ-HM1B
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Boeing 747SP-68 (Saudi Arabian Royal Flight)
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-08-29 08:23:04
HZ-HM1B
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Transport Allianz Transall C-160 in flight over Saudi Arabia
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-07-31 00:38:28
The Transport Allianz Transall C-160 is a military transport aircraft developed by a consortium of French and German aircraft manufacturers for the air forces of those two nations and that of South Africa. The name Transall comes from the contraction of Transport Allianz.]]>

Transport Allianz Transall C-160 in flight over Saudi Arabia
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-07-31 00:38:28
The Transport Allianz Transall C-160 is a military transport aircraft developed by a consortium of French and German aircraft manufacturers for the air forces of those two nations and that of South Africa. The name Transall comes from the contraction of Transport Allianz.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/transport-allianz-transall-c-160-in-flight-over-saudi-arabia/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/transport-allianz-transall-c-160-in-flight-over-saudi-arabia/ Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:38:28 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/transport-allianz-transall-c-160-in-flight-over-saudi-arabia/ 24.49575000 46.68915300

Saudi Patriot Missile Battery (Riyad)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-07-27 19:50:36]]>

Saudi Patriot Missile Battery (Riyad)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-07-27 19:50:36]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/saudi-patriot-missile-battery-riyad/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/saudi-patriot-missile-battery-riyad/ Sun, 27 Jul 2008 19:50:36 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/saudi-patriot-missile-battery-riyad/ 24.90987000 46.66351100

Saudi Patriot Missile Battery (Dhahran)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-07-27 19:48:40]]>

Saudi Patriot Missile Battery (Dhahran)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-07-27 19:48:40]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/saudi-patriot-missile-battery-dhahran/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/saudi-patriot-missile-battery-dhahran/ Sun, 27 Jul 2008 19:48:40 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/saudi-patriot-missile-battery-dhahran/ 26.22581400 50.16859500

Saudi Patriot Missile Battery (Az Zahran)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-07-27 19:44:57]]>

Saudi Patriot Missile Battery (Az Zahran)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-07-27 19:44:57]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/saudi-patriot-missile-battery-az-zahran/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/saudi-patriot-missile-battery-az-zahran/ Sun, 27 Jul 2008 19:44:57 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/saudi-patriot-missile-battery-az-zahran/ 26.36958000 50.11349200

Saudi Patriot Missile Battery (Al Qatif)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-07-27 19:43:01]]>

Saudi Patriot Missile Battery (Al Qatif)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-07-27 19:43:01]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/saudi-patriot-missile-battery-al-qatif/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/saudi-patriot-missile-battery-al-qatif/ Sun, 27 Jul 2008 19:43:01 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/saudi-patriot-missile-battery-al-qatif/ 26.61863500 49.96612600

Saudi Patriot Missile Battery (Al Jubayl)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-07-27 12:52:56]]>

Saudi Patriot Missile Battery (Al Jubayl)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-07-27 12:52:56]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/saudi-patriot-missile-battery-al-jubayl-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/saudi-patriot-missile-battery-al-jubayl-1/ Sun, 27 Jul 2008 12:52:56 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/saudi-patriot-missile-battery-al-jubayl-1/ 26.84925800 49.85987300

Saudi Patriot Missile Battery (Al Jubayl)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-07-27 12:50:48]]>

Saudi Patriot Missile Battery (Al Jubayl)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-07-27 12:50:48]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/saudi-patriot-missile-battery-al-jubayl/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/saudi-patriot-missile-battery-al-jubayl/ Sun, 27 Jul 2008 12:50:48 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/saudi-patriot-missile-battery-al-jubayl/ 27.02637800 49.61921500

Saudi Patriot Missile Battery (King Fahad International Airport)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-07-27 12:47:48]]>

Saudi Patriot Missile Battery (King Fahad International Airport)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-07-27 12:47:48]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/saudi-patriot-missile-battery-king-fahad-international-airport/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/saudi-patriot-missile-battery-king-fahad-international-airport/ Sun, 27 Jul 2008 12:47:48 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/saudi-patriot-missile-battery-king-fahad-international-airport/ 26.42487700 49.77598400

Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-07-06 10:51:17]]>

Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-07-06 10:51:17]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/prince-abdullah-al-faisal-stadium/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/prince-abdullah-al-faisal-stadium/ Sun, 06 Jul 2008 10:51:17 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/prince-abdullah-al-faisal-stadium/ 21.50041200 39.24547600

Prince Faisal Bin Fahad Stadium
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-07-06 10:22:34]]>

Prince Faisal Bin Fahad Stadium
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-07-06 10:22:34]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/prince-faisal-bin-fahad-stadium/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/prince-faisal-bin-fahad-stadium/ Sun, 06 Jul 2008 10:22:34 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/prince-faisal-bin-fahad-stadium/ 24.66243800 46.73954700

King Khalid Air Base
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By: Parabellum
@ 2008-06-14 07:16:23]]>

King Khalid Air Base
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By: Parabellum
@ 2008-06-14 07:16:23]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/king-khalid-air-base/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/king-khalid-air-base/ Sat, 14 Jun 2008 07:16:23 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/king-khalid-air-base/ 18.30403100 42.80755700

Offshore platforms
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-05-20 22:18:01]]>

Offshore platforms
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-05-20 22:18:01]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/offshore-platforms/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/offshore-platforms/ Tue, 20 May 2008 22:18:01 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/offshore-platforms/ 28.02497800 48.75758200

Saudi Beech 18 on static display
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-05-20 22:13:19]]>

Saudi Beech 18 on static display
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-05-20 22:13:19]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/saudi-beech-18-on-static-display/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/saudi-beech-18-on-static-display/ Tue, 20 May 2008 22:13:19 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/saudi-beech-18-on-static-display/ 21.50170000 39.20370300

Kuwait / Saudi Arabia border crossing
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-05-19 22:51:20]]>

Kuwait / Saudi Arabia border crossing
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-05-19 22:51:20]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kuwait-saudi-arabia-border-crossing/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kuwait-saudi-arabia-border-crossing/ Mon, 19 May 2008 22:51:20 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kuwait-saudi-arabia-border-crossing/ 28.53250400 48.39941000

Hovercrafts
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-05-04 16:35:50]]>

Hovercrafts
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-05-04 16:35:50]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hovercrafts/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hovercrafts/ Sun, 04 May 2008 16:35:50 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hovercrafts/ 21.55729500 39.11349500

Tug Action
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By: gamma
@ 2008-02-08 16:24:43]]>

Tug Action
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By: gamma
@ 2008-02-08 16:24:43]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tug-action/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tug-action/ Fri, 08 Feb 2008 16:24:43 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tug-action/ 22.73823000 39.00549900

Car Carrier
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By: gamma
@ 2008-02-08 16:10:47]]>

Car Carrier
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By: gamma
@ 2008-02-08 16:10:47]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/car-carrier/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/car-carrier/ Fri, 08 Feb 2008 16:10:47 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/car-carrier/ 21.47509500 39.16351300

Submarine
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By: gamma
@ 2008-02-08 15:55:50
I not 100 % sure but looks like a sub to me.]]>

Submarine
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By: gamma
@ 2008-02-08 15:55:50
I not 100 % sure but looks like a sub to me.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/submarine-15/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/submarine-15/ Fri, 08 Feb 2008 15:55:50 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/submarine-15/ 21.47687200 39.15111100

Shipwreck
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By: gamma
@ 2008-02-08 15:42:53]]>

Shipwreck
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By: gamma
@ 2008-02-08 15:42:53]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/shipwreck-27/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/shipwreck-27/ Fri, 08 Feb 2008 15:42:53 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/shipwreck-27/ 20.80109800 39.42341400

Plane in deep flight, on the surface of persian gulf
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By: Fugger
@ 2007-12-27 05:36:49]]>

Plane in deep flight, on the surface of persian gulf
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By: Fugger
@ 2007-12-27 05:36:49]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/plane-in-deep-flight-on-the-surface-of-persian-gulf/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/plane-in-deep-flight-on-the-surface-of-persian-gulf/ Thu, 27 Dec 2007 05:36:49 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/plane-in-deep-flight-on-the-surface-of-persian-gulf/ 24.98078700 52.35224600

Private Harbor with the Yacht of the Royal Family of Al Saud in Jiddah
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By: Fugger
@ 2007-12-17 11:23:45]]>

Private Harbor with the Yacht of the Royal Family of Al Saud in Jiddah
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By: Fugger
@ 2007-12-17 11:23:45]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/private-harbor-with-the-yacht-of-the-royal-family-of-al-saud-in-jiddah/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/private-harbor-with-the-yacht-of-the-royal-family-of-al-saud-in-jiddah/ Mon, 17 Dec 2007 11:23:45 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/private-harbor-with-the-yacht-of-the-royal-family-of-al-saud-in-jiddah/ 21.51466100 39.13024800

Palace of the Royal Family of Al Saud to escape
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By: Fugger
@ 2007-12-17 11:19:06]]>

Palace of the Royal Family of Al Saud to escape
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By: Fugger
@ 2007-12-17 11:19:06]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/palace-of-the-royal-family-of-al-saud-to-escape/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/palace-of-the-royal-family-of-al-saud-to-escape/ Mon, 17 Dec 2007 11:19:06 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/palace-of-the-royal-family-of-al-saud-to-escape/ 27.99612600 35.17818000

Royal Island owned by the Family of Al Saud in Jiddah
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By: Fugger
@ 2007-12-17 11:14:46]]>

Royal Island owned by the Family of Al Saud in Jiddah
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By: Fugger
@ 2007-12-17 11:14:46]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/royal-island-owned-by-the-family-of-al-saud-in-jiddah/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/royal-island-owned-by-the-family-of-al-saud-in-jiddah/ Mon, 17 Dec 2007 11:14:46 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/royal-island-owned-by-the-family-of-al-saud-in-jiddah/ 21.52374900 39.14248500

Third Palace of the Royal Family of Al Saud in Riadh
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By: Fugger
@ 2007-12-17 11:09:41]]>

Third Palace of the Royal Family of Al Saud in Riadh
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By: Fugger
@ 2007-12-17 11:09:41]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/third-palace-of-the-royal-family-of-al-saud-in-riadh/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/third-palace-of-the-royal-family-of-al-saud-in-riadh/ Mon, 17 Dec 2007 11:09:41 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/third-palace-of-the-royal-family-of-al-saud-in-riadh/ 24.66464600 46.64241300

Second Palace of the Royal Family of Al Saud in Riadh
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By: Fugger
@ 2007-12-17 11:06:33]]>

Second Palace of the Royal Family of Al Saud in Riadh
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By: Fugger
@ 2007-12-17 11:06:33]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/second-palace-of-the-royal-family-of-al-saud-in-riadh/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/second-palace-of-the-royal-family-of-al-saud-in-riadh/ Mon, 17 Dec 2007 11:06:33 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/second-palace-of-the-royal-family-of-al-saud-in-riadh/ 24.65766500 46.64455900

Palace of the Royal Family of Al Saud in Riadh
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By: Fugger
@ 2007-12-17 11:03:12
there is only a small part of the palace on the Thumbnail ]]>

Palace of the Royal Family of Al Saud in Riadh
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By: Fugger
@ 2007-12-17 11:03:12
there is only a small part of the palace on the Thumbnail ]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/palace-of-the-royal-family-of-al-saud-in-riadh/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/palace-of-the-royal-family-of-al-saud-in-riadh/ Mon, 17 Dec 2007 11:03:12 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/palace-of-the-royal-family-of-al-saud-in-riadh/ 24.64729000 46.64382900

Palace of the Royal Family of Al Saud in Dammam
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By: Fugger
@ 2007-12-17 10:54:08]]>

Palace of the Royal Family of Al Saud in Dammam
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By: Fugger
@ 2007-12-17 10:54:08]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/palace-of-the-royal-family-of-al-saud-in-dammam/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/palace-of-the-royal-family-of-al-saud-in-dammam/ Mon, 17 Dec 2007 10:54:08 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/palace-of-the-royal-family-of-al-saud-in-dammam/ 26.36418800 50.13791100

Hawiyah Gas Plant
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By: KRL
@ 2007-11-20 10:44:56
Large Gas Plant. New and Larger facility under construction just to the east. South of the huge Ghawar Oilfield. Link below to news item about recent pipeline explosion east of this plant.]]>

Hawiyah Gas Plant
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By: KRL
@ 2007-11-20 10:44:56
Large Gas Plant. New and Larger facility under construction just to the east. South of the huge Ghawar Oilfield. Link below to news item about recent pipeline explosion east of this plant.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hawiyah-gas-plant/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hawiyah-gas-plant/ Tue, 20 Nov 2007 10:44:56 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hawiyah-gas-plant/ 24.80539600 49.35650800

Patriot Missile site (Riyad)
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By: milwhcky
@ 2007-05-30 12:48:51
At the Riyadh Air Base]]>

Patriot Missile site (Riyad)
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By: milwhcky
@ 2007-05-30 12:48:51
At the Riyadh Air Base]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/patriot-missile-site-riyad/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/patriot-missile-site-riyad/ Wed, 30 May 2007 12:48:51 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/patriot-missile-site-riyad/ 24.73702900 46.73755600

Prince Sultan Air Base
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-05-23 13:11:55
The Prince Sultan Air Base is located 80km south of Riyadh. During the decade following Operation Desert Storm, it was host to upwards of 4,500 US military personnel and an undisclosed number of aircraft. During mid-2003 the roughly 4,500 US troops at Prince Sultan redeployed from Saudi Arabia to Qatar, leaving about 500 in Saudi Arabia, primarily at Eskan Village.

The Saudi base is very large, and it has extensive landing and plane storage facilities, with the American enclave located inside the much larger secure 80-square-mile base of the Royal Saudi Air Force. A good way of looking at Prince Sultan / Al Kharj is as a large parking lot. It has an immense 15,000-foot runway with a parking area. But as early as 1994 -- except for some construction under way -- there was nothing there. This plot of desert -- in the middle of nowhere -- was known as "Al Kharj" or "Al's Garage" during Operations Desert Shield and Storm. ]]>

Prince Sultan Air Base
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-05-23 13:11:55
The Prince Sultan Air Base is located 80km south of Riyadh. During the decade following Operation Desert Storm, it was host to upwards of 4,500 US military personnel and an undisclosed number of aircraft. During mid-2003 the roughly 4,500 US troops at Prince Sultan redeployed from Saudi Arabia to Qatar, leaving about 500 in Saudi Arabia, primarily at Eskan Village.

The Saudi base is very large, and it has extensive landing and plane storage facilities, with the American enclave located inside the much larger secure 80-square-mile base of the Royal Saudi Air Force. A good way of looking at Prince Sultan / Al Kharj is as a large parking lot. It has an immense 15,000-foot runway with a parking area. But as early as 1994 -- except for some construction under way -- there was nothing there. This plot of desert -- in the middle of nowhere -- was known as "Al Kharj" or "Al's Garage" during Operations Desert Shield and Storm. ]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/prince-sultan-air-base/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/prince-sultan-air-base/ Wed, 23 May 2007 13:11:55 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/prince-sultan-air-base/ 24.05978800 47.56719600

Five E-3 Sentry AWACS at Prince Sultan Airbase
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-05-23 12:58:27
The E-3 Sentry is a military airborne warning and control system (AWACS) aircraft that provides all-weather surveillance, command, control and communications, to the United States, NATO and other air defense forces. Production ended in 1992 after 68 had been built.]]>

Five E-3 Sentry AWACS at Prince Sultan Airbase
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-05-23 12:58:27
The E-3 Sentry is a military airborne warning and control system (AWACS) aircraft that provides all-weather surveillance, command, control and communications, to the United States, NATO and other air defense forces. Production ended in 1992 after 68 had been built.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/five-e-3-sentry-awacs-at-prince-sultan-airbase/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/five-e-3-sentry-awacs-at-prince-sultan-airbase/ Wed, 23 May 2007 12:58:27 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/five-e-3-sentry-awacs-at-prince-sultan-airbase/ 24.05744200 47.57143900

Shipwreck
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By: gamma
@ 2007-04-07 11:05:12]]>

Shipwreck
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By: gamma
@ 2007-04-07 11:05:12]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/shipwreck-19/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/shipwreck-19/ Sat, 07 Apr 2007 11:05:12 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/shipwreck-19/ 28.87672900 34.83236300

Why is there bomb damage at this Saudi facility?
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-03-14 11:47:53
This facility seems to have suffered some extensive damage. It is in southern Saudi Arabia far from the areas where the the Iraq I war was fought.

Any ideas?]]>

Why is there bomb damage at this Saudi facility?
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-03-14 11:47:53
This facility seems to have suffered some extensive damage. It is in southern Saudi Arabia far from the areas where the the Iraq I war was fought.

Any ideas?]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/why-is-there-bomb-damage-at-this-saudi-facility/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/why-is-there-bomb-damage-at-this-saudi-facility/ Wed, 14 Mar 2007 11:47:53 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/why-is-there-bomb-damage-at-this-saudi-facility/ 20.70418700 45.59423300

"Wolf Face" in mountains
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By: mikeb9991
@ 2007-02-08 11:43:51
Land creates a wolf like face in the mountains when looking to the west.]]>

"Wolf Face" in mountains
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By: mikeb9991
@ 2007-02-08 11:43:51
Land creates a wolf like face in the mountains when looking to the west.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/wolf-face-in-mountains/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/wolf-face-in-mountains/ Thu, 08 Feb 2007 11:43:51 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/wolf-face-in-mountains/ 28.60616900 35.32560500

Suspension roof on a bulk reservoir
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By: dda
@ 2006-09-04 12:55:32]]>

Suspension roof on a bulk reservoir
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By: dda
@ 2006-09-04 12:55:32]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/suspension-roof-on-a-bulk-reservoir/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/suspension-roof-on-a-bulk-reservoir/ Mon, 04 Sep 2006 12:55:32 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/suspension-roof-on-a-bulk-reservoir/ 21.43769000 39.89043500

Mina (Temporary accommodation of Mecca)
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By: dda
@ 2006-09-04 12:51:25]]>

Mina (Temporary accommodation of Mecca)
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By: dda
@ 2006-09-04 12:51:25]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mina-temporary-accommodation-of-mecca/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mina-temporary-accommodation-of-mecca/ Mon, 04 Sep 2006 12:51:25 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mina-temporary-accommodation-of-mecca/ 21.41014500 39.89198000

King Fahd International Stadium
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By: kaiken
@ 2006-07-28 08:04:27]]>

King Fahd International Stadium
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By: kaiken
@ 2006-07-28 08:04:27]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/king-fahd-international-stadium/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/king-fahd-international-stadium/ Fri, 28 Jul 2006 08:04:27 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/king-fahd-international-stadium/ 24.78805900 46.83840800

Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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By: kaiken
@ 2006-07-28 07:59:10]]>

Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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By: kaiken
@ 2006-07-28 07:59:10]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ministry-of-foreign-affairs-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ministry-of-foreign-affairs-1/ Fri, 28 Jul 2006 07:59:10 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ministry-of-foreign-affairs-1/ 24.64933800 46.69245200

Ministry of Interior
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By: kaiken
@ 2006-07-28 07:54:55]]>

Ministry of Interior
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By: kaiken
@ 2006-07-28 07:54:55]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ministry-of-interior/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ministry-of-interior/ Fri, 28 Jul 2006 07:54:55 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ministry-of-interior/ 24.67030100 46.69590700

333 meters Tanker
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By: dda
@ 2006-07-24 18:23:40]]>

333 meters Tanker
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By: dda
@ 2006-07-24 18:23:40]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/333-meters-tanker/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/333-meters-tanker/ Mon, 24 Jul 2006 18:23:40 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/333-meters-tanker/ 26.66464100 50.18347600

Al Faisaliyah Center
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By: mikeb9991
@ 2006-07-15 12:59:03
The Al Faisaliyah Center was the first skyscraper constructed in Saudi Arabia, and the second tallest building in the country after the Kingdom Center. The golden ball that lies atop the tower is said to be inspired by a ballpoint pen. Inside the ball is a restaurant; at ground level, a shopping center with major world brands.]]>

Al Faisaliyah Center
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By: mikeb9991
@ 2006-07-15 12:59:03
The Al Faisaliyah Center was the first skyscraper constructed in Saudi Arabia, and the second tallest building in the country after the Kingdom Center. The golden ball that lies atop the tower is said to be inspired by a ballpoint pen. Inside the ball is a restaurant; at ground level, a shopping center with major world brands.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/al-faisaliyah-center/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/al-faisaliyah-center/ Sat, 15 Jul 2006 12:59:03 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/al-faisaliyah-center/ 24.69042300 46.68526400

Kingdom Centre
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By: mikeb9991
@ 2006-07-15 12:51:13
Kingdom Centre, in Riyadh, is the tallest skyscraper in Saudi Arabia. ]]>

Kingdom Centre
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By: mikeb9991
@ 2006-07-15 12:51:13
Kingdom Centre, in Riyadh, is the tallest skyscraper in Saudi Arabia. ]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kingdom-centre/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kingdom-centre/ Sat, 15 Jul 2006 12:51:13 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kingdom-centre/ 24.71151600 46.67464300

Sharply cut buildings
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By: romulusnr
@ 2006-06-28 19:07:37
This is just weird. It looks like someone took a scimitar to a normal industrial neighborhood and carved it up. The edges of all the buildings all seem to follow the same jagged line. Shadows on the west sides of the buildings on the edge suggest it is not a stitching error. I guess Riyadh is very anal about building within city boundaries?]]>

Sharply cut buildings
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By: romulusnr
@ 2006-06-28 19:07:37
This is just weird. It looks like someone took a scimitar to a normal industrial neighborhood and carved it up. The edges of all the buildings all seem to follow the same jagged line. Shadows on the west sides of the buildings on the edge suggest it is not a stitching error. I guess Riyadh is very anal about building within city boundaries?]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sharply-cut-buildings/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sharply-cut-buildings/ Wed, 28 Jun 2006 19:07:37 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sharply-cut-buildings/ 24.65187300 46.77824000

Kaaba, The
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By: dda
@ 2006-06-09 11:39:23]]>

Kaaba, The
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By: dda
@ 2006-06-09 11:39:23]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kaaba-the/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kaaba-the/ Fri, 09 Jun 2006 11:39:23 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kaaba-the/ 21.42223000 39.82621200

Al Sulayyil Missile Base
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By: kjfitz
@ 2006-03-29 16:15:53
In March 1988, two years after the deal was struck, it was discovered that Saudi Arabia had bought an undisclosed number of CSS-2 "East Wind" intermediate range missiles from China. (1) The number of missile varied by source from 30 to 120. The number was later put at 50 missiles and nine launchers. (2) According to Assistant Secretary of State Richard Clarke, the missiles were still not operational in late 1989. (3) However, in early June 1990, Flight International reported that, according to Israeli intelligence, the CSS-2 missiles were deployed and operational at two sites: al-Sulaiyil, about 500 km south of Riyadh and al-Joffer, 100 km south of Riyadh. According to the article, each site houses four to six concrete launch pads and stores approximately 60 missiles. (4)

The East Wind's modified range/payload (5) of 2,500 km/2,000 kg (conventional load) brings many countries within striking range, including Israel, the former Soviet Union, and Iran, though the missiles are said to be targeted on Tehran and other Iranian population centers, rather than Israel. The 2.5 km CEP of the CSS-2 missiles, combined with the cost of the purchase (6) has led to a great deal of speculation about Saudi Arabia's intentions. The missiles are far too inaccurate to be used against any point target with either HE or chemical warheads. King Fahd has pledged that Saudi Arabia will not arm the missiles with unconventional warheads nor use them in a first-strike mode. (7) According to a study by the Congressional Research Service, the Reagan administration received an assurance in writing that the Saudis would not obtain or use chemical or nuclear warheads with the CSS-2 missiles. (8) To further allay such fears, Saudi Arabia signed the NPT in April 1988. To date (August 1996), no ballistic missiles other than the CSS-2 are reported to be operational or under development in Saudi Arabia.

None of the CSS-2s was fired during Desert Storm. In an interview with the Washington Times, Saudi Prince Bandar bin Sultan, acknowledging the inaccuracy of the CSS-2 and its consequent potential for killing civilians, said, "King Fahd ruled out that option [launching the missiles against Iraq] because of the fact that you cannot conrol it [the missiles] accurately. Our problem is that our war was not with the Iraqi people; it was with Saddam Hussein and his clique." (9) However, the multi-billion dollar King Khalid Military City is reported to include nuclear missile silos and nuclear-proofed underground command bunkers with full arming and firing capabilities. (10)

At one point during the original construction process up to 1,000 Chinese technical advisors participated in the construction of the complex. Continued Chinese presence is required for technical support, maintenance and training.

Since 1995, considerable expansion has been observed to the housing and administrative areas 27 kilometers south of the the missile launch complex. In 2002, conventional weapon storage area was detected, occupying 15 square kilometers, with a capacity of between 2.1 and 2.3 million cubic feet. This facility is believed to be associated with the airbase at Al Sulayyil, which reportedly has at least 25 hardened aircraft shelters in support of Tornado fighters.

This also thought to be the loction of the Saudi nuclear program.]]>

Al Sulayyil Missile Base
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By: kjfitz
@ 2006-03-29 16:15:53
In March 1988, two years after the deal was struck, it was discovered that Saudi Arabia had bought an undisclosed number of CSS-2 "East Wind" intermediate range missiles from China. (1) The number of missile varied by source from 30 to 120. The number was later put at 50 missiles and nine launchers. (2) According to Assistant Secretary of State Richard Clarke, the missiles were still not operational in late 1989. (3) However, in early June 1990, Flight International reported that, according to Israeli intelligence, the CSS-2 missiles were deployed and operational at two sites: al-Sulaiyil, about 500 km south of Riyadh and al-Joffer, 100 km south of Riyadh. According to the article, each site houses four to six concrete launch pads and stores approximately 60 missiles. (4)

The East Wind's modified range/payload (5) of 2,500 km/2,000 kg (conventional load) brings many countries within striking range, including Israel, the former Soviet Union, and Iran, though the missiles are said to be targeted on Tehran and other Iranian population centers, rather than Israel. The 2.5 km CEP of the CSS-2 missiles, combined with the cost of the purchase (6) has led to a great deal of speculation about Saudi Arabia's intentions. The missiles are far too inaccurate to be used against any point target with either HE or chemical warheads. King Fahd has pledged that Saudi Arabia will not arm the missiles with unconventional warheads nor use them in a first-strike mode. (7) According to a study by the Congressional Research Service, the Reagan administration received an assurance in writing that the Saudis would not obtain or use chemical or nuclear warheads with the CSS-2 missiles. (8) To further allay such fears, Saudi Arabia signed the NPT in April 1988. To date (August 1996), no ballistic missiles other than the CSS-2 are reported to be operational or under development in Saudi Arabia.

None of the CSS-2s was fired during Desert Storm. In an interview with the Washington Times, Saudi Prince Bandar bin Sultan, acknowledging the inaccuracy of the CSS-2 and its consequent potential for killing civilians, said, "King Fahd ruled out that option [launching the missiles against Iraq] because of the fact that you cannot conrol it [the missiles] accurately. Our problem is that our war was not with the Iraqi people; it was with Saddam Hussein and his clique." (9) However, the multi-billion dollar King Khalid Military City is reported to include nuclear missile silos and nuclear-proofed underground command bunkers with full arming and firing capabilities. (10)

At one point during the original construction process up to 1,000 Chinese technical advisors participated in the construction of the complex. Continued Chinese presence is required for technical support, maintenance and training.

Since 1995, considerable expansion has been observed to the housing and administrative areas 27 kilometers south of the the missile launch complex. In 2002, conventional weapon storage area was detected, occupying 15 square kilometers, with a capacity of between 2.1 and 2.3 million cubic feet. This facility is believed to be associated with the airbase at Al Sulayyil, which reportedly has at least 25 hardened aircraft shelters in support of Tornado fighters.

This also thought to be the loction of the Saudi nuclear program.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/al-sulayyil-missile-base/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/al-sulayyil-missile-base/ Wed, 29 Mar 2006 16:15:53 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/al-sulayyil-missile-base/ 20.71501500 45.58879900

Shaybahgosp-2 oil refinery
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By: Hinkkanen
@ 2006-02-02 16:12:44]]>

Shaybahgosp-2 oil refinery
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By: Hinkkanen
@ 2006-02-02 16:12:44]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/shaybahgosp-2-oil-refinery/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/shaybahgosp-2-oil-refinery/ Thu, 02 Feb 2006 16:12:44 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/shaybahgosp-2-oil-refinery/ 22.52924600 54.04212400

Circuit City
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By: noooby
@ 2005-08-15 15:28:06]]>

Circuit City
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By: noooby
@ 2005-08-15 15:28:06]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/circuit-city/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/circuit-city/ Mon, 15 Aug 2005 15:28:06 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/circuit-city/ 25.44924200 49.52190400

Polka Dots
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By: noooby
@ 2005-08-15 15:24:10]]>

Polka Dots
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By: noooby
@ 2005-08-15 15:24:10]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/polka-dots/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/polka-dots/ Mon, 15 Aug 2005 15:24:10 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/polka-dots/ 27.46319500 47.66212500