Buraydah, the regional capital of Al-Qassim Province, is located on the
edge of the Wadi Al-Rummah. Buraydah has a typical desert climate, with
hot summers, cold winters and low humidity.
In Buraydah, agriculture
is still the cornerstone of the economy. The traditional oasis products
of dates, lemon, orange and other fruits are still important. Modern
introduction of wheat production has become so successful that Buraydah
is one of the largest producers in the kingdom, important in making
Saudi Arabia a net exporter of cereal
