Al-Ahsa is situated in the Eastern Province and is a vast agricultural oasis home to around four million date palms, predominantly of the ‘Al-Khalas’ variety. Al-Ahsa is characterised by its stunning natural beauty, abundant underground springs and fresh water, and its historical sites which bear witness to the history of many civilisations. The Al-Ahsa Oasis has been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List and has also been entered into the Guinness Book of Records as the largest palm oasis in the world.