Hail: A city of green parks
Congoo Monday 2nd January, 2012
(MENAFN - Arab News) The northern city of Hail is one of the most beautiful cities in the Kingdom with breathtaking natural sceneries. The city is located in the Jabal (mountain) Shamar area to the west of Hail valley and extends like an arrow around the mountain. In addition to its natural beauty,
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