Nestled northeast of Jubail City, Al-Jabal Al-Bahri stands tall as a timeless witness to the city’s history, pride, and spirit. For generations, this mountain has watched over the people of the Arabian Gulf once home to thriving fishing and pearl trading that shaped the lives of those who lived by the sea. Even Jubail’s very name is said to come from this ancient landmark a reminder of how deeply the city’s identity is tied to its land and waters.
In his book The Geographical Dictionary of Saudi Arabia, the renowned historian Hamad Al-Jasser wrote that “Jubail” comes from a small mountain found within the old port. That simple detail gives Al-Jabal Al-Bahri a voice in the story of Jubail not just as a mountain but as a symbol of belonging and continuity for its people.
Long before oil transformed the region the mountain’s surroundings buzzed with life. Fishermen cast their nets nearby pearl divers returned with their treasures and families built their lives around the rhythms of the sea. Al-Jabal Al-Bahri was more than a landmark it was the heart of a community that drew strength from the ocean’s bounty.
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