Al-Jouf Providence, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
30° 30’ 56” N 38° 13’ 18” E
Al-Jouf province is one of the most important agricultural regions of Saudi Arabia, with the majority of land in Al-Jouf owned by the Watania Corporation. Watania switched to an entirely organic portfolio in 2005, producing olives, dates, wheat, and other fruits and vegetables. A 2013 UN study suggests that the underlying aquifer supplying water to the region is dropping significantly and may run dry if groundwater extraction is not adjusted.