The Saudi Geographical Society has undertaken a number of research activities including forums and conferences attended by prominent geographical research figures from all over the Kingdom. Such activities have contributed greatly in enriching the role of the society and making it a more effective research institution.

Forums

    1. The forum on The Teaching of Geography in Saudi Arabia held on 24/5/1990 at King Saud University. The   following modules were discussed:
        a. the books and curricula module
        b. the geography teacher module
        c. the geography student’s opinion module
        d. the geography teacher’s opinion module
The forum was attended by contributors and participants from the following Higher education institutions:
        a. King Saud University
            - College of Education in Abha
            - College of Arts
        b. Teachers’ College in Jeddah (males)
        c. College of Arts (women Section) in Riyadh
        d. King Abdul Aziz Military Academy in Riyadh

    2. The forum on Geographical Information Systems (GIS) in coordination with the Greater Riyadh Development Organization held on 6/5/1993.
    3. The forum on The Evaluation of University Graduate to Undertake Activities in Topographical Scanning and Cartography held 13/4/1995 and attended by:
            a. Major General Mrai’e Al Sharani, Military Topography General Director
            b. Mr. Souleyman Al Rbaish, Deputy Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources.
            c. Dr. Abdul Razaq Al Youssouf, faculty member, Geography Dept. Imam Mohamed bin Saud Islamic University
            d. Dr. Uthman Al farra, faculty member, Geography Dept. King Saud University as a moderator of the forum.
    4. The forum on The System of Geographical Location Denomination and Annotation in Saudi Arabia held on 11/4/1995 and attended by:
            a. Major General Mrai’e Al Sharani, Military Topography General Director.
            b. Prof. Asad Suleiman Abdoh, Faculty member, Geography Dept., King Saud University.
            c. Dr. Hassan Bin Ayel Yahya, Faculty member, Teachers Training College, Jeddah.
            d. Prof. Mohamed Shawqui Makki, Faculty member, Geography Dept. King saud University.
            e. Prof. Nasser Abdullah Al Saleh, Vice Rector for Graduate Studies and Research, Um Ul Qura University, Makkah al Mukarramah as the moderator for the forum.


    5. The forum on Remote Sensing held at King Saud University on 21/5/1995 and attended by:
            a. Dr. Abdul Kader Mohamed AS Sirri, King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology
            b. Dr. Abdullah Mohamed Al Garni, College of Engineering, King Saud University.
            c. Dr. Fahd Mohamed Al Kleybi, Geography Dept, King Saud University.
            d. Dr. Zafer Ali Al Garni, College of Engineering, King Saud University.
            e. Dr. Abdullah Salem Al Zahrani, Geography Dept. King Saud University as the moderator of the forum.
    6. The Forum on Geographical Information Systems held on 3/3/1999 at King Abdul Aziz University in Jeddah and attended by:
           a. Dr. Mohamed Hazzami Aziz, Geography Dept. King Saud University.
           b. Dr. Nasser Mohamed Salami, Geography Dept., King Saud University.
           c. Dr. Badr Dine Taha Uthman, Geography Dept. King Saud University.
           d. Dr. Fahd Mohamed Al Kleibi, Geography Dept., King Saud University as the moderator of the forum.


Lectures

The Society, in coordination with geography departments in all Saudi universities has organized a series of lectures related to the society’s fields of interest, among which are the following:
        1. The Experience Gained From The Space Research Expedition In Relation to The Scientific Advancement in Saudi Arabia given by his Royal Highness Prince Sultan bin Salman bin Abdulaziz in cooperation with Dr. Abdullah Bin Issa Al Dabbagh, Director of the Research Institute, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals. The lecture was held on 25/7/1415 at King Saud University.
        2. Fisheries Resources in Saudi Arabia given by Dr. Nasser Bin Uthman Al Saleh, General Manger of The Saudi Fish Company and held on 23/5/1416 H at Um ul Qura University, Makkah.
        3. The Experience Gained From The North and South Poles’ Expeditions and their Research Benefits to Saudi Arabia given by his Royal Highness Prince Sultan bin Salman bin Abdulaziz in cooperation with Dr. Ibrahim Alem Deputy Mayor of Jeddah and Dr. Mustapha Muammar, College of Marine Sciences, King Abdulaziz University in Jeddah and held on 21/6/1416 H at Imam Mohamed bin Saud Islamic University in Riyadh.
        4. Geography Curricula in Primary and Junior High Schools given by Dr. Abdullah Al Ajaji, Curriculum Dept. College of Education, King Saud University in Riyadh and held on 5/7/1416 H at the teachers’ college in Jeddah.
        5. Saudi Arabian Water Security given by Dr. Mohamed Al Hame Al Qneybitt, Economy Dept. College of Agriculture, King Saud University in Riyadh on 16/10/1416 H at King Saud University.
        6. Saudi Arabia’s Adhesion to the World Trade Organization (WTO) by Dr. Youssouf Trad Al Sadoune, Director, International Organization Dept. Ministry of Commerce held on 10/10/1417 H at King Saud University.
        7. Regional Development in Saudi Arabia: Trends for General Education by Dr. Mohamed Abdulaziz Mshakhass, Geography Dept. King Saud University held on 27/11/1418 at king Saud University.
        8. Urban Strategy for Riyadh City: Site Models and Research Dimensions by Prof. Linzy Robert Nielson, professor of Urban Planning and Chairman of the Developing Cities Center of the University of Kimbra with the cooperation of the Department of Geography, King Saud University in Riyadh on 20/4/1999.
        9. Human Activity Impact on Earth’s Climate Changes by Dr. Ibrahim Al Aroud, Associate Professor, and Geography Dept. King Saud University held on 1/8/1420 H at King Saud University.
       10. Behavioral Analysis on Industrial sites in Saudi Arabia: Facilities and Attainable Horizons by Dr. Mohamed bin Abdul Hameed Mshakhass, Geography Dept. King Saud University held on 15/8/1420 H.
       11. The Geographical Methodology used in Climatologic Curriculum of the French School by Dr. Jihad bin Mohamed Guirbah, associate Professor, Geography Dept. on 29/12/1420 H at King Saud University.

Geographical research Series

The Saudi Geographical Society sponsors the publication of a geographical research series consisting of research works in the society’s field of interest submitted for publication by members of the society. The society proceeds to the arbitration, publication and distribution of these works. The society has already published 43 different research works covering all areas of the society’s field of specialization as indicated in the list below:


    1. A Model of placing Arabic Typography on General and Topographic Map symbols (in Arabic) by Dr. Nasser M. Salma.

    2. Population Estimation of Saudi Arabian Small Urban Centers from Aerial Photographs (in Arabic) by Dr. Khalid M. Al-Ankary.

    3. Temperature and the Cost Of Extending Tomato’s production season in Green Houses in Al-Hassa Oasis (in Arabic) by Dr. Abdullah Ahmed Al-Taher.

    4. The Utility Of Sand Grain Size in Distinguishing Between Various Depositional Environments. Dr. Abdulhafiez M. S. Sagga

    5. Characteristics and Problems of Vegetable Production in Greenhouse in Riyadh Area. Farmers perspective (in Arabic) Dr. Abdullah S. Al-Hudaithy.

    6. Food-Processing Industries in Riyadh Saudi Arabia: Geographical Characteristics and Future Prospects (in Arabic) by Dr. Abdulaziz I. Al-Horrah.

    7. Coin Telephone Booths in the City of Riyadh : A Geographical Study of Characteristics and Spatial Distribution (in Arabic) Dr. Subhi A. G. Al-Saeed.

    8. The Distribution of Gas Stations in Riyadh, 1988 (in Arabic) by Dr. Abdul Rahman Al-Shariff.

    9. Desalination of the Seawater in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) A Geographical Analysis (in Arabic). Dr. Khalid N. Al-Mudaiheem.

   10. Migration Intention and Location Preference for Saudi University Students (in Arabic). Dr. Mohammad A. Al-Gabbani.

   11. Spatial Analysis of Development Services in Wadi Tindaha-Asir province (in Arabic). Dr. Mohammad M. Al-Kahtani, Dr. Hussein Snaf Rimmawi.

   12. River and Wadi Meandering : An Applied Geomorphologic Study some Emphemeral Wadis in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (in Arabic) by Dr. Abdullah N. Al-Welaie.

    13. Climatic Region in Saudi Arabia: A Comparative Application of Cluster Analysis and Principal Components Analysis (in Arabic) by Dr. Mohammad A. Al-Jerash.

    14. Study of Urban Expansion in the City of Riyadh via the Use of Aer Mosaics and Remotely-Sensed photographs (1950 - 1989), (in Arabic) by Dr. Issa M. Al-Shair.

    15. Vertical Land Use in the Central Area of the City of Jeddah (in Arabic) by Dr. Abdulhafiz Samarkandi.

    16. Regional Evaluation of Food Security Systems in the Third World with Special Reference to Arab Countries by Dr. Salakuddin Qureshi.

    17. Frequency Analysis of Rainfall in the Al-Quwayiyah Area, Saudi Arabia (in Arabic) by Dr. Mohammed A. Al-Saleh.

    18. Qualities and Efficiency of Irrigation Water and its Effect on the Agricultural Land in Yabrin Osis, Saudi Arabia by Dr. Abdullah A. S. Al-Taher.

    19. Geomorphology of Mamlahat Al-Qasab in Saudi Arabia (in Arabic) by Dr. Gouda Fathy AltorKoman

    20. Residential Mobility in the City of Riyadh: A Study of its Directions, Reasons and Characteristics (in Arabic). Dr. Rshood M. Khraif.

    21. Rainfall probability and Reliability in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (in Arabic) Dr. Abdel Malik Gasm El-Seed Mohamed.

    22. Towards A Unified Methodological Approach in Applied Geography A Suggested Model. Dr. Yahya M. Sh. Abolkhair.

    23. Short-Wave Solar Radiation at the Ground Surface in Saudi Arabia (in Arabic) Prof. Mohammad A. Al-Jerash.

    24. Effects of Dust and Sandstorms on the Soil of Cultivated land in Al-Hassa Oasis, Saudi Arabia (in Arabic) Dr. Abdullah Ahmed S. Al-Tah

    25. The Location Pattern of Land Uses Within Riyadh Central Area (in Arabic) by Dr. Abdulaziz A. Al-Sheikh.

    26. Hydro-Chemical Characteristics and the Degree of Karstic Corrosion in Ain Al Fijah Karstic Spring : Syria (in Arabic) Dr. Mohammad Fayed S. Hajj Hassan.

    27. Evaluation of the Mobile Sprinkler Irrigation Method : A case Study in the Agricultural Geography of Wadi Addwasir Area (in Arabic) by Dr. Abdullah S. Al-Hudaithy.

    28. Soil Characteristics of Sand Dunes and their Potential for Dry Farming in Al-Hassa Oasis, Saudi Arabia (in Arabic) by Dr. Abdullah A. S. Al-Taher.

    29. Foreign Trade of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during 1965-1993 (in Arabic) by Dr. Feryal Mohammed Al-Hajri.

    30. The Importance of the School Atlas for Teaching Geography in Public Schools. Dr. Nasser M. Salma

    31. The Spatial and Temporal Relationships of Weekly Markets and Their Geographic Characteristics in Al-Hasa Oasis, Saudi Arabia (in Arabic) by Dr. Mohammad T. Al-Yousef.

    32. Electronic Field Survey Using GPS & Geolink (in Arabic) by Dr. Gazy Abdulwahed Al-Makky.

    33. Agro-Ecological Assessment in Wadi Al-Miyah, Saudi Arabia (in Arabic) by Dr. Abdullah Ahmed Al-Taher.

    34. Multivariate Statistical Analysis of the Barchan Dune Grain Size Characteristics in Al-Thuwayrat Sand Field: A Case Study in Al-Ghatt District (in Arabic) by Dr. Yahya M. Sh. Abolkhair.

    35. The Periodic Markets of Jazan : A Study in Their Spatial Structure and Economic Role (in Arabic) by Dr. Mohammad A. Habib.

    36. Effects of Ground Water Use on Soil and Some Crops Yields in the Tebrak Area.

    37. Spatial Distribution of Population and Development in Saudi Arabia 1394 - 1413 (1974 - 1992) (in Arabic) by Dr. Mohammed A. Al-Gabbani.

    38. The Wadies Entering The Sacred Zone of Al-Madinah Region (in Arabic). Dr. Mahmoud I. Doaan.

    39. The School Locations and Ways of Raising Pupil Traffic Safety standard in Riyadh City - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (in Arabic). Dr. Aamer Nasser Al-Meteer.

    40. Frequencies and Succession of Northern Winds in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (in Arabic) by Dr. Jehad Mohammed Kerbe.

    41. The Labor Force in Saudi Arabia: Spatial Dimension and Socioeconomic and Demographic Characteristics (in Arabic) by Dr. Rshood M. Khraif.

    42. Characteristics of Asir Tourists and Their Importance for Planning and Tourism Investment (in Arabic). Dr. Mohammad M. Sh. Al-Kahtani.

    43. Mapping Saudi Arabia: Have A Century in Supporting Development and Planning. Dr. Subhi A. Kassim Al-Saeed

    44. The Relationship Between Solid Transport Varration Rainfall & Runoff in the Drainage Basin of Oued Kebir-Rhumel (Qriental Tell-Algeria). Dr. Mohammed Foudil Bourouba

    45. Modeling of Morphometric Analysis of Nisah Valley. Dr. Masheal M. Al-Saud

    46. Cuesta’s Morphomology in Najd Platean Applied Study on AL-Wutah Cuesta. Dr. Mohammed Fayed S. Haj Hassan.

    47. Surface Climatic Teleconnection Between Saudi Arabia and Northern Hemisphere. Dr. Fahad M. A. Al-Kolibi.

    48. The Role of Development Plans in Dealing With the Regional Equality Issues in Saudi Arabia: An Evaluation Study of Regional Development Between 1970-1995. Dr. Mohhamed A. Mishkes.

    49. Evolution of the Spatial Distribution of Tuberculosis and its Spread in the World. Dr. Fatima A.M. Al-Baiouk.

    50. The Relationship Between Rise in Water Table and Rainfall in Wadi Muhayrigh Basin Saudi Arabia. Dr. Mohaamed H. Al-Saleh.

    51. Small Industrial Scale in Saudi Arabia. Dr. Abdallah A. Al-Solai.

    52. Similarities, Dissimilarities and Prospects of the Technical and Methodological Integration Between Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing. Dr, Dafer Ali Algarni

    53. Morphometric Characteristics of yakhref Basins: Saudi Arabia Comparative Applied Approach. Dr. Mohammed F. bourouba.

    54. The Regional Variation of the Developing of Foodstuffs Industries in Saudi Arabia, (1953-1997), Geographical Analysis. Dr. Abduaziz I. Al-Harrah.

    55. Geographic Distribution of Health Care Service in Makkah Al-Mukarramah Province. Dr. Ramze A. Al-Zahrani.

    56. The Impact of the Optimum Crop Pattern Agriculture Location in Makkah – Al-Mukarramah region. Dr. Abdulmohsen R. Al-Shareef.

    57. Simulation of the Effects of Propagating Error of the 1:50000 Topographic Maps During Analysis In GIS. Dr. Ali M. Al-Ghamdi.

    58. GIS Detailed Thematic Mapping of Agro-Pastoral Ecological Variables in Saudi Arabia. Dr. Badr-Eldin T. Osman.

    59. The Importance of Road Networks to Tourism Development for Al’uqayr in the Eastern Province Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Dr. Najah M. Al-Qaraawi & Dr. Saad N. Al-Hussein.

    60. Economic Development Criteria in theKingdom of Saudi Arabia: Geography Study. Dr. Feryal Mohammed Al-Hajri.

    61. Cartographic Analysis of AlmazSar Imagery of Riyadh. Prof. Abdullah Elsadig Ali.

    62. The Saudi Women Participation in the Work Force. Dr. Huriyah S. Aldosary.

    63. Rainfall Generated by Prevalent Wind Circulation over Mountainous Lands in ABHA Area, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Prof. Jehad KERBE

    64. The Effect of Aridity on Plant Cover Distribution In al Ardah Creek, trib. Wadi at Tauqi, Riyadh area. Dr. Assaf A. Alhawas.


Geographical Studies Series

1. Guidelines for Geographic Education Elementary & Secondary School, Translated by Permission the Association of American Geographers. And the National Council for Geographic Education. Dr. Hassan Ayel A. Yahya.
2. Geomorphological Dimensions of Land Development in Deserts-With Special Reference to Saudi Arabia. By. R.U.Cooke, H. C. Doornkamp, D. Brunsden, D.K.C. Jones, Translated with added comments by: Dr. Abdullah N. Alwelai.
3. The Geographic Education National Project (GENIP) With the Cooperation of Rand McNably & Company: Geography: Themes, Key Ideas, and Learning Oppurtunties, Translated by Dr. Hassan Ayel A. Yahya.
4. Ozone Layer Problems, Prof. Nader Mohammed Siam.
5. Geography in Grades 7-12 Themes Key Ideas and Learning opportunities, Geography: Themes, Key Ideas, and Learning Opportunities, Translated by Dr. Hassan Ayel A. Yahya.
6. Studies: on: Phytogeography of the Arabian Peninsula, Desmond Foster Vesey-Fitzgerald, Translation and Comments by: Dr. Abdulatif H. Al-Nafie.
7. Geolinguistics: Language Dynamics and Ethnolinguistic Geography Roland J. L. Berton, Translated By: Awad A. Al-Ahmadi.
8. Development of Tourism in the Govern Orate of Jeddah: A Study in the Geography of Tourism, Dr. Abdulrazak S. A. Abu-Dawood.
9. Riyadh City-Center District “Characteristics and Challenges” Study in Urban Geography. Dr. A. Al-Faqeer.

1. The Geographical Newsletter
2. A guide for the M.A. & Ph. D. theses in the Saudi University
3. A guide for the abstracts of M.A. & Ph. D. theses to some of the member of the Saudi Geographical Society.
4. A guide of geography departments and Geography staff members in Saudi Universities.
5. A guide for the M.A. & Ph. D. theses in geography departments in the Saudi University.
6. A guide for geographical locations in Saudi Arabia for GPS.
7. The Geography of Saudi Arabia (2 vols): physical & human     8. The geographical Encyclopedia of Places in Saudi Arabia (a CD - Rom).