Jabal Soudah Explained

Jabal Soudah
Native Name:Arabic: جَبَل ٱلسُّوْدَة
Elevation M:3,015
Elevation Ref:[1]
Range:Asir Mountains
Map:Saudi Arabia
Label Position:right
Location:Saudi Arabia
Coordinates:18.2667°N 42.3683°W

Jabal Soudah (ar|جَبَل ٱلسُّوْدَة , pronounced as /ar/) is a peak in the Soudah mountains in Saudi Arabia. Jabal Soudah is officially recognized by the Saudi authorities as the highest point in Saudi Arabia, with an elevation of 3015m (9,892feet).[2]

The village of Al Souda is located nearby. The town is a tourist centre and has a cable car[3] to the top of the mountain.[4]

Soudah Peaks

See main article: Soudah Peaks. On 25 September, 2023, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman announced Soudah Peaks Project. Al Soudah Peaks is a luxury mountain tourism destination 3,015 meters above sea level. The project is part of Saudi Vision 2030 and is expected to contribute $7.732 billion to Saudi's GDP and generate thousands of jobs. The project aims to attract 2 million tourists throughout the year by 2033.[5]

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Notes and References

  1. https://aldalila.moc.gov.sa/en/route-detail/8b3c81c0-f12f-11ec-8d21-9bb43ea79bd5/grid
  2. Web site: Wild landscapes and ancient history . . visitsaudi.com . 2024-04-17 .
  3. News: . Habla draws adventure lovers in droves . . 2018-07-18 . 2019-01-14.
  4. Web site: Mt. Al Souda Cable Car - Cable Car, Abha Traveller Reviews. 2022-01-05. Tripadvisor. en-AU.
  5. News: . 25 September 2023. Saudi crown prince launches ‘Soudah Peaks’ masterplan . Arab News . 19 January 2024.