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 |
Africa/Niamey |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+1 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Located in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia, Al-Ahsa is one of the important cities in Saudi Arabia, known for its rich oil resources and deep cultural heritage. As one of the core cities in the Eastern Province, Al-Khaji is not only an important base for the Saudi oil industry, but also has a vast oasis agricultural area that produces high quality agricultural products such as dates. The city has a long history and is home to the UNESCO-recognized World Heritage Site of the Al-Ahsa Oasis, which demonstrates the perfect fusion of traditional irrigation systems and urban development in the Arabian Peninsula. In recent years, with the advancement of Saudi Arabia's "Vision 2030", Al Khaji has continued to make efforts in industrial diversification and tourism development, becoming an important node connecting the economy and culture of the eastern region of Saudi Arabia.
Diffa, the capital of the Diffa region in southeastern Niger, is located on the southern edge of the Sahara Desert and shares a border with Nigeria, making it one of the most important border cities in Niger. The city is located in the lower Niger River basin around the climate of the tropical desert climate, hot and dry throughout the year, the average annual precipitation is less than 300 millimeters. The economy is based on agriculture and animal husbandry, and the surrounding areas are rich in millet, sorghum and livestock. Diffa, as a regional trade center, undertakes the function of cross-border trade with neighboring countries, such as Nigeria, and is especially famous for the trade of livestock, agricultural products and handicrafts. The city is culturally diverse, with Hausa, Tuareg and Kanuri ethnic groups living in the area, and is unique in its crafts such as traditional leather weaving and silversmithing. Despite infrastructural challenges, Diffa remains an important economic and cultural node in the south-east of the Niger, thanks to its strategic location and rich cultural heritage.