Time Zone |
Asia/Riyadh |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+3 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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America/Chicago |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-6 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC-5 |
Abu Yar Ali (Jubail) is a major coastal city in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia, located on the Persian Gulf coast, about 400 kilometers from the capital city of Riyadh. As one of the core hubs of Saudi industrialization, Jubail has one of the largest industrial cities in the world - Jubail Industrial City and Jubail Royal Commission City, covering diversified industries such as petrochemicals, metal manufacturing, and desalination, making it one of the largest petrochemical production bases in the Middle East. Its deep-water port, Jubail Port, is a major hub for Saudi Arabia's maritime trade, connecting it to the global shipping network, while the city's periphery boasts a world-class desalination plant, which provides Saudi Arabia with a large amount of fresh water resources. Jubail is one of the key cities in Saudi Arabia's "Vision 2030" to promote economic diversification due to its favorable geographical location, excellent industrial infrastructure and strategic economic position.
Ruby is a small incorporated town in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States, located about 60 miles northeast of the state capital of Baton Rouge and adjacent to the Mississippi border, and characterized by a quiet rural atmosphere and a deep community culture. Sparsely populated, with fewer than 500 people according to the most recent census, the town dates back to the late 1800s and, with its early rise to an agricultural economy (e.g., cotton and soybean farming), still retains the rustic look of a traditional Southern town. The town's landmarks include a century-old community church and several Victorian-style homes, and the annual fall "Ruby Family Day," which blends elements of local Cajun and Creole culture, has become a shared memory for the surrounding residents. Despite its small size, Ruby epitomizes the serenity of the American countryside with its simple folk and distinctive Louisiana southern flavor.