Core drilling in Saudi Arabia

摘要

Over the years the port of Jeddah has become important as an international trade centre, not only because of its close proximity to the historic Islamic cities of Mecca and Medina. Lying on the eastern coast of the Red Sea, with its excellent transport connections the port has developed into one of the major industrial areas of Saudi Arabia. Part of the modern industrial complex is occupied by a new plant for the processing of raw sugar, which is located directly adjacent the port and associated facilities.