Quassim University

Quassim University — Al-Qassim is one of Saudi Arabia’s administrative regions, with its emirate based in Buraidah, the region’s largest city.

Regional Agriculture

Al-Qassim is characterized by abundant groundwater and supplies Saudi Arabia with some of the finest varieties of dates and vegetables.

Major Cities

The region’s main cities include Buraidah, Unayzah, Al-Rass, Al-Mudhanb, Al-Bukayriyah, Al-Bada’i, Al-Khubara, Riyadh Al-Khubara, Al-Asiyah, Uqla Al-Saqur, Dhariya and Uyun Al-Jawa, among others.

Literary Heritage

Poets associated with the pre-Islamic era who lived in this geographical area include Antarah bin Shaddad, Zuhair bin Abi Salma and his son Kaab bin Zuhair. Kaab later praised the Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, in his famous poem.