📊 City Information

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💼 Economy & Development

Saudi Arabia's first oil well discovered here—birthplace of the kingdom's oil wealth. King Abdul Aziz Seaport is 2nd largest on Persian Gulf with 2M+ TEU capacity. Part of "Triplet Cities" with Khobar and Dhahran. King Salman Energy Park (Spark) attracts investment. Key role in Vision 2030 economic diversification.

📜 History

Transformed from fishing village after oil discovery in 1938. Capital of Eastern Province and administrative center for Saudi oil industry. Saudi Aramco dominates local economy. Part of Dammam Metropolitan Area stretching along Gulf coast. Growing service sector, cultural projects, and Vision 2030 infrastructure development.