Tabuk

	Tabuk Tabuk may refer to: Tabuk, Kalinga, the capital city of Kalinga province of the Philippines Tabuk Province, a province of Saudi Arabia Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, capital city of the province Tabuk Regional Airport Expedition of Tabuk, a military expedition initiated by the Islamic prophet Muhammad in October, AD 630 Tabuk Sniper Rifle The Tabuk Sniper Rifle is an Iraqi semi-automatic designated marksman rifle, made from a modified version of the Zastava M76 sniper rifle. The Tabuk Rifle was manufactured at the Al-Qadissiya Establishments in Iraq , an Iraqi rifle {{disambig, geo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Tabuk, Kalinga Tabuk, officially the City of Tabuk (; ), is a component city and capital of the province of Kalinga, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 121,033 people making it the most populous in the province. Etymology The term ''Tabuk'' comes from the word ''Tobog'' which refers to a living stream that flows from Sitio Paligatto in Barangay Balawag to the Chico River. The lands passed by this watercourse were also known as Tobog. ''Tabuk'' arose from misunderstanding letter ''G'' for ''C'' (Tobo''g'' to Tobo''c'') and letter ''A'' for letter ''O'', resulting in T''a''boc. Finally, in later years, they preferred to spell the letters ''oc'' as ''uk'', resulting in the current Tab''uk''. History Early history Tabuk was previously known as the "Valley of Gamonangs" after the Kalinga tribe that ruled Northern Kalinga centuries ago, according to one of the early Spanish missionaries. They lived in the huge valleys and densely forested plains between the Chico ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Tabuk, Saudi Arabia Tabuk ( ', ) is the capital city of the Tabuk Province in northwestern Saudi Arabia. It has a population of 594,350 (as of 2022). It is close to the Jordan–Saudi Arabia border and houses the largest air force base in Saudi Arabia. History and prehistory The historical place of Midian roughly corresponds to what is now Tabuk Province, region of Tabuk. Tabuk Castle, known as the castle of ''Midian, Aṣ-ḥāb al-Aykah'' ("Companions of the Wood"), is mentioned in the Quran. The castle dates back to about 3500 BCE and has been restored many times; the last was in 1652. Several forts and stations were built along the Syrian pilgrimage route, from the Jordanian border to Medina to welcome the Hajj, pilgrims. The fort consists of two floors built around an open courtyard with a mosque, a well, and a stairway leading to the watch towers used by the guards. Tabuk Castle is considered an archaeological landmark of the region and is open to visitors. Ptolemy mentioned a place by the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Tabuk Province Tabuk Province, also known as Tabuk Region ( '), is a province in Saudi Arabia, located along the northwestern coast of the country, facing Egypt across the Red Sea. It also borders Jordan to the north. History The history of Tabuk province dates back to 5,000 years ago. The province is identified with the land of Midian. The province is traversed by the Hejaz railway, which was built during the Ottoman Empire under the Sultan Abdul Hamid II and was a focus for attacks during the Arab Revolt of 1916–1918. The province has traditionally been inhabited by the Howeitat tribe. In recent years, the province has received substantial media attention due to the Saudi government's planned Neom City project in the province. Population Governorates Economy Tabuk is an active commercial center, serving pilgrims passing through towards Mecca. Due to its moderate climate, it's also the site of several dairy and poultry farms. The region (Astra) exports flowers to Europe, main ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Tabuk Regional Airport Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Airport, also known as Tabuk International Airport (; ) is an international and public airport in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. Formerly, it was an exclusively military airport until its renovation to become a public airport in 2011. Despite being an international airport, it only serves a few foreign destinations. There are plans to increase the number of international destinations to neighboring countries. The airport has a single terminal building which uses air bridges for planes to disembark and load passengers. The airport was named after the late minister of Defence and crown prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz. Military use King Faisal Air Base (KFAB) of the Royal Saudi Air Force shares the airport site and boundaries but uses a separate runway for operations. The base is home to:"Threats to Israe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Expedition Of Tabuk The Expedition of Tabuk (; ''Ghazwat Tabūk''), also known as the Campaign of Hardship (''Ghazwat al-ʿUsrah''), was a military campaign that was initiated by the Prophets and messengers in Islam, Islamic prophet Muhammad in October 630 CE (Rajab AH 9), in response to reports of a potential Byzantine Empire, Byzantine invasion of northern Arabia. He led a force of as many as 30,000 north to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, Tabuk, near the Gulf of Aqaba, in present-day northwestern Saudi Arabia. Although no direct battle occurred, the campaign was significant for asserting Muslim presence in the region and securing strategic alliances. Background After the Muslim victory at the Battle of Hunayn in the Muhammad after the conquest of Mecca, aftermath of the conquest of Mecca, the political landscape of Arabia shifted in favour of the emerging First Islamic state. Reports were received by the Prophet Muhammad that the Byzantine Empire, under Emperor Heraclius, was mobilising troops in the Leva ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]