Shaqra (Saudi Arabia)

Shaqra (Arabic: شقراء), is a governorate in Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia. It is located in the western part of the province.

The governorate includes the city of Ushaiger, which is the original home of the House of Thani, the ruling family of Qatar.

Education

The governorate is home to Shaqra University, a public university established in 2009. The university has contributed to the development of higher education in the governorate and serves students from Shaqra and surrounding areas.

See also

Provinces of Saudi Arabia List of governorates of Saudi Arabia List of cities and towns in Saudi Arabia

References