Time Zone |
Asia/Riyadh |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+3 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Time Zone |
Asia/Kabul |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+4.5 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Al-Aflaj is a city in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia, about 300 kilometers southeast of the capital, Riyadh, in the interior of the Arabian Peninsula. The city is known as the "Garden of the Desert" due to its vast oases and well-developed agricultural irrigation system. Thanks to abundant groundwater resources and traditional Falaj (underground waterway) irrigation techniques, the area around Afif is one of the most important agricultural regions in Saudi Arabia, producing dates, wheat and vegetables. The local climate is hot and dry, with summer temperatures often exceeding 40 degrees Celsius, but the presence of oases provides the city with a pleasant ecological environment. Epitomizing traditional Saudi culture, Afif retains a rustic appearance and its inhabitants are known for their Bedouin traditions and hospitality, making it an ideal destination to experience rural life in the Saudi interior.
Alakht is a small city in Parwan Province, Afghanistan, located northwest of the capital city of Kabul in the plains of the foothills of the Hindu Kush Mountains, surrounded by a predominantly agricultural landscape. The local economy is based on plantation, with residents growing crops such as wheat and corn, and a certain amount of livestock. As the sub-administrative center of Parwan province, Alakht has basic educational and healthcare facilities, but the overall level of development is relatively limited. Historically, the region has been affected by the surrounding political situation at different times due to its geographical proximity to strategic corridors, and in recent years it is gradually restoring social stability and working to improve livelihood infrastructure.