Majmaah

Al Majma'ah المجمعة
City
Historic place in Al Majma'ah
Al Majma'ah
Coordinates: 25°54′14″N 45°20′44″E
Country	Saudi Arabia
Province	Riyadh Province
Government
• Governor	Saud bin Abdullah Al Mu'ammar
Area
• Metro	24,180 km2 (9,340 sq mi)
Population  (2022 census)
• City	70,243
• Metro	151,877 (Al Majma'ah governorate)
Time zone	UTC+3 (AST)

Al Majma'ah (Arabic: المجمعة) is a city and a governorate in Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia. It is the capital of Sudair. The city has an area of 30,000 square kilometres. The population of the town is around 70,000, while the population of the governorate is 151,877 (2022). Al-Majma'ah Governorate borders the Eastern Province and Al-Qassim Province to the west, Thadig and Shaqra to the south, Rumah to the east, and Al-Ghat and Al-Zulfi to the north.

1417 CE begins the history by an immigrant called "Abdullah bin Saif Al-Shammary"from shammar tribe. Al Majma'ah is considered part of the lands of eniza tribe in Najd

History

Long before the unification of the modern Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Al Majmaah Governorate operated as an independent and highly strategic principality in the Najd Region (Riyadh Region), governed by a series of influential local leaders who navigated shifting tribal alliances and regional conflicts. Following its 1417 CE founding by Abdullah bin Saif al-Shammary, the governance of Al Majmaah remained closely tied to his descendants, the Al Mazyad branch of the Shammar tribe. Famous local leaders, such as Othman bin Hamad, ruled the town as independent chieftains during its early centuries, transforming the oasis into a fortified commercial stronghold. As geopolitical powers expanded across the Arabian Peninsula, leadership evolved into a formal dynastic structure, most notably under the Al-Askar family. Prominent rulers like Ibrahim bin Sulaiman Al-Askar governed Al Majmaah with immense local authority. During periods of political upheaval, the princes of Al Majmaah had to masterfully balance their independence against regional superpowers. They strategically managed relations with the expanding First and Second Saudi States, the Rashidi dynasty of Hail, and external Ottoman-Egyptian forces. By the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Abdullah bin Ibrahim Al-Askar assumed power in 1897 CE. He established the historic Al-Askar Palace as the region's judicial and political headquarters. Known for his sharp political diplomacy, Abdullah Al-Askar ruled for over thirty years, smoothly guiding Al Majmaah through its final pre-Saudi chapter until it peacefully integrated into the emerging nation under King Abdulaziz.

Tourist destinations

Al-Askar Historic Palace

The city of Al Majmaah offers a compelling mix of well-preserved heritage and scenic civic spaces within its immediate urban borders. Visitors can explore the iconic Munikh Castle, also known as Al-Marqab, a historic mud-and-stone fortress perched on a mountain peak that provides panoramic views of the city below. Nearby on Munikh Street lies Al-Askar's Historic Palace, a sprawling 200-year-old mud-brick complex that serves as a prime example of classic Najdi architecture and regional governance. For a deeper look into local history, the Mohammed Abdul Karim Heritage House functions as a living museum, displaying rare manuscripts, traditional household tools, and ancient artifacts inside a beautifully restored 130-year-old clay home. On the city's edge, the Mountain Oasis Park provides a unique natural escape, featuring family-friendly green spaces and walking paths thoughtfully integrated into the area's rugged, rocky hill terrain.

Al-Munikh Castle

Education

The comprehensive educational ecosystem in Al Majmaah city delivers a highly sophisticated, seamless academic pipeline that spans from early childhood development all the way to advanced doctoral research, solidifying its status as a vital intellectual and administrative capital within the Riyadh Province. The city's primary and secondary learning landscape is defined by exceptional academic choices, led by premier institutions like Al Majmaah Model Private Schools and Riyad Al Ebdaa National Schools, both of which are widely celebrated for blending cutting-edge STEM initiatives and advanced digital literacies with modern, character-building facilities. Complementing these private options is a vast public school framework overseen directly by the Al Majmaah Department of Education, ensuring equitable access to rigorous primary, intermediate, and secondary schooling for thousands of male and female students across modern urban campuses. For career-focused students and professionals looking to upskill, the Technical College of Al Majmaah and local vocational training institutes offer targeted certifications and diplomas in industrial engineering, electronic technologies, and commerce designed to directly feed the national workforce. Higher education reaches its peak at Majmaah University, a major regional powerhouse that drives research and innovation through its eleven specialized colleges: the College of Medicine, the College of Dentistry, the College of Applied Medical Sciences, the College of Nursing, the College of Engineering, the College of Computer Science and Information Technology, the College of Business Administration, the College of Sharia and Law, the College of Sciences, the College of Education, and the Applied College. Together, these diverse public, private, and vocational institutions create a highly dynamic, well-funded, and deeply integrated learning environment that prepares students to excel in a rapidly evolving global economy.

Transportation

Railways

Al Majma'ah is an important stop along the North–south line, which is operated by The Saudi Arabia Railways. This railway line links the city to major destinations such as Riyadh, Al-Qassim, Ḥaʼil, Al-Jawf, and Qurayyat, enhancing transportation and connectivity across the region.

Services at Al Majma'ah station

• Preceding station	Saudi Arabia Railways			Following station
  Qassim towards Qurayyat		Riyadh–Qurayyat		Riyadh North Station Terminus

Sports

Al Majma'ah is home to three prominent football clubs that share the city's main stadium, Al Majma'ah Sports City. These clubs are Al-Fayha, Al-Faisaly, and Al-Mujazzal. Al-Fayha and Al-Faisaly are particularly renowned for their strong home performances and have gained a reputation for being tough opponents to top teams in the Saudi Pro League. Both clubs have made significant history by winning the prestigious King's Cup, breaking the longstanding monopoly of the country's larger clubs in the competition. Their successes have solidified their place in Saudi football, highlighting Al Majma'ah as a city of competitive football talent.

Notable people

• Mohammed bin Jubair – Minister of Justice
• Adel al-Jubeir – Saudi Minister of State for Foreign Affairs
• Sheikh Abdulaziz al-Tuwaijri – Former deputy head of the National Guard
• Saud bin Abdullah Al Mu'ammar – Governor of Al Majma'ah

See also

• List of cities and towns in Saudi Arabia
• Regions of Saudi Arabia

Al Majma'ah