alHamid

AlHamid is a small town in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. It is situated about 45 kilometres southeast of the provincial capital Dammam and lies at the intersection of the Al-Mithri–Al-Kharrab road with the coastal highway that runs along the Arabian Gulf. The population of AlHamid was estimated at roughly 3,200 residents in the 2010 national census, and the community has grown modestly in the past decade.

The area around AlHamid has historically been part of the ancient trade routes that connected the interior of the Arabian Peninsula with the Gulf coast. During the early 20th century, the town gained a modest reputation for its small-scale agriculture, especially date palm cultivation, which benefited from the region’s irrigation canals. In the post‑Oil era, the town’s economy diversified with the establishment of a local market and small workshops producing traditional handicrafts.

AlHamid is governed by the local municipal council under the broader administrative jurisdiction of the Eastern Province authorities. Public facilities in the town include a primary school, a community health clinic, and a small mosque that serves as a gathering place for residents. The town is also known for its participation in regional cultural festivals that showcase traditional music, dance, and culinary practices typical of the Eastern Province.