Unayzah (Paris Najd) is one of Al-Qassim cities which are located in Saudi Arabia. It is an ancient historical city. The city got its importance long ago due to its unique geographical location. It is in the north central part of Najd plateau and toward the south of the stream of Arrimah valley, the largest valley in the Arabian Peninsula. Historically, Unaizah was an important stop for Muslim pilgrims traveling from Mesopotamia and Persia to Makkah. The city may have existed before Islam, as it is mentioned in poems by pre-Islamic Arabian poets such as Imru' al-Qais.
Unaizah
محافظة عنيزة | |
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Governorate | |
 The internal ring road in Al-shrimyah district and Unaizah Mall | |
  Unaizah Location in Saudi Arabia | |
| Coordinates: 26°5′2.4″N 43°59′38.4″E / 26.084000°N 43.994000°E | |
| Country |  Saudi Arabia |
| Province | Al Qassim Province |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | سليمان بن عبدالعزيز |
| • Borough Governor | Fahad Al Sulaim |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 163,729 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 |
| • Summer (DST) | UTCDST not observed |
| Postal Code | 51911 |
| Area code | +966-16 |
| Website | um |
Geography
changeUnaizah is in southern Al-Qassim Province, in the historical region of Najd. It is about 30 km from Buraydah and more than 300 km north of Riyadh. The city is south of Wadi al-Rummah and is surrounded by sand dunes to the north and west. The Al-Ghadha Woods are north of the city, while the Al-Aushaziyah salt lake is nearby.
Climate
changeUnaizah has a desert climate, with very hot summers and mild winters. Temperatures can reach about 44 °C in August. Rain is uncommon, but most rainfall occurs in March and April. Dust storms can sometimes reduce visibility to less than 10 meters.