Scenes from Qatif, Saudi Arabia, with time-lapse technology

ArabiaWeather.com- Qatif is located in the Eastern Province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and extends from Safwa in the north to Dhahran in the south. It is a coastal oasis located on the western bank of the Arabian Gulf and is rich in oil, dates, palm trees , fruits and fresh fish.

Qatif was known for its pearl trade and extraction before the Japanese invented artificial pearls at the beginning of the twentieth century. Qatif Oasis is one of the oldest inhabited areas in the Arabian Gulf, dating back 5,000 years. Civilizations arose on its level and successive states followed it.

The climate of Qatif is described as hot and dry continental, with high humidity in summer and cold in winter. Its economy depends mainly on oil, as it produces 800,000 barrels per day. Qatif also has fertile soil for agriculture.