Heart of Saudi Oil | Birthplace of Aramco
Iconic cultural complex by Saudi Aramco
Top-ranked technical university in the region
Historic well that started Saudi oil production
Popular beach destination nearby
Headquarters of Saudi Aramco, world's most valuable company. Part of Dammam metropolitan area, Saudi Arabia's 3rd largest. King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM) is region's leading technical institution. Ithra cultural center hosts world-class exhibitions and events.
Oil discovered in 1938 at Well #7, transforming Saudi Arabia. Aramco (originally CASOC) established headquarters here. Developed as company town with modern amenities. Dhahran Air Base played strategic role in Gulf War. Name derives from Arabic "dhahrah" meaning ridge or hill.
Bureau Chief μ§μμλ λ¬Όλ‘ , Dahranλ₯Ό λ°©λ¬Ένμλ λͺ¨λ λΆλ€μ μν΄
νΈλ¦¬ν μ¬ν μλΉμ€λ₯Ό μλ΄ν΄λ립λλ€
β μ΅μ κ° λ³΄μ₯ β’ 24μκ° μ λ¬΄λ£ μ·¨μ β’ μμ ν μμ½