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Jiddah

British  
/ ˈdʒɪdə /

noun

  1. a port in W Saudi Arabia, on the Red Sea: the diplomatic capital of the country; the port of entry for Mecca, 80 km (50 miles) east. Pop: 3 807 000 (2005 est)

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Roughly 700 Indians have arrived in Jiddah, Saudi Arabia, by an Indian navy ship and two aircraft, officials in New Delhi said Wednesday.

From Washington Post ● Apr. 26, 2023

The president personally visited Saudi leaders in Jiddah in July, taking part in a two-hour meeting that included Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the country’s de facto ruler.

From Washington Post ● Oct. 11, 2022

Biden spoke last week in Jiddah to a group of Arab leaders about America’s partnerships in the Middle East, saying, “The United States is not going anywhere.”

From Washington Post ● Jul. 18, 2022

In Jiddah, the United States and Saudi Arabia announced new cooperation on a range of issues following the meeting.

From Washington Post ● Jul. 15, 2022

There is Mocha, so dear to the coffee-drinker; Jiddah, the port for the holy city of Mecca, whither innumerable pilgrims repair; Hodeida, and Locheia.

From The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 1 by Frederick Whymper

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