The city of Al-Fal, Al-Kadi, the Pearl of Tihama and the Emerald of the Red Sea is home to lush, beautiful valleys and towering mountains that reach up to the clouds. Over the years, it has been distinguished by its strategic location, which has made it an important stop on the route to Yemen, as well as its strong trade links with the African continent throughout its history. It is renowned for agriculture, as well as for fishing. The annual Al-Harid Festival is held in Farasan, and the region is home to the Wadi Jazan Dam, one of the Kingdom’s largest dams. It comprises several governorates, including Abu Arish, Sabya, Fifa and the Farasan Islands.