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{{Infobox settlement
{{Infobox settlement
| name                    = Jabiyah City
| name                    = Jabiyah  
| settlement_type        = City
| settlement_type        = Capital City
| official_name          = Municipality of Jabiyah City
| official_name          = Greater Jabiyah
| image_skyline          = Zaitunay_Bay,_Downtown_Beirut,_Lebanon.jpg
| image_skyline          = 2019-11-19_Chongqing_重慶,_China.jpg
| imagesize              = 400px
| imagesize              = 400px
| nickname                = Pearl of Thrismari
| nickname                = Pearl of Thrismari
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| subdivision_name        = {{flag|Gassasinia}}
| subdivision_name        = {{flag|Gassasinia}}
| subdivision_type1      = Province
| subdivision_type1      = Province
| subdivision_name1      = Metropolitan Jabiyah Province
| subdivision_name1      = Bisouri Province  
| government_footnotes    = <!-- for references: use<ref> tags -->
| government_footnotes    = <!-- for references: use<ref> tags -->
| government_type        = Unitary Municipality under a {{wp|Mayor-Council government}}
| government_type        = {{wp|Mayor-Council government}}
| governing_body          = Jabiyah City Council
| governing_body          = Jabiyah City Authority
| leader_title            = {{nowrap|Mayor of Jabiyah City}}
| leader_title            = {{nowrap|Mayor of Jabiyah City}}
| leader_name            = Nicolas Saad
| leader_name            = Nicolas Saad
| leader_party            = [[Liberal Party (Gassasinia)|LIB]]
| leader_party            = Social Democratic Movement
| unit_pref              = Metric
| unit_pref              = Metric
| area_total_sq_mi        = 47.6
| area_total_sq_mi        = 476
| area_total_km2          = 303.97
| area_total_km2          = 1,233
| population_total        = 2,250,000
| population_total        = 10,249,891
| population_density_km2  = 7,402
| population_density_km2  = 8,211
| population_demonym      = Jabiyan  
| population_demonym      = Jabiyan  
| website                = https://jabiyah-city.gov.ga
| population_urban        = 12,179,229
| population_metro        = 16,511,217
| website                = https://jabiyah-city-authority.gov.ga
}}
}}
Jabiyah is the capital city of [[Gassasinia]], and the largest city in the country. Jabiyah's history dates back about two thousand years, and was historically a major Phoenician city state. The city would first come to be known as Jabiyah when it became the capital city of the Ghassanids. Under Islamic rule, the capital city of the North East Marigic Gulf region would exchange repeatedly between Lawdada and Jabiyah. Following the end of Islamic rule, and the unification of the country in the late 1800's, Jabiyah would once more become the de-jure capitol of Gassasinia. However, from 1891 Jabiyah remained under Riamese colonial rule as one of the city state concessions of Gassasinia, meaning that the de-facto administrative seat of the Protectorate of Gassasinia was relocated to Asur.
Today, Jabiyah is a major cosmopolitan city of Midwestern Thrismari, and is home to a variety of cultural and economic landmarks. Jabiyah is the seat of the Gassasinian parliament, and is a leading centre of finance and business within the region, being home to a wide variety of corporate headquarters. Furthermore, the city is a major hub for education, research and development, and is home to a wide variety of well-esteemed universities specialising in finance, {{wp|STEM}} and {{wp|liberal arts}} studies.
Gassasinia is made up of several districts, including Old Jabiyah, Downtown Jabiyah, Buryana, Elizabeth Square, Aziallis Town, Nasidariyah and Jabalah.




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==Municipal Council of Jabiyah City==
==Municipal Council of Jabiyah City==
The administration of Jabiyah City is handled by the Municipal Council of Jabiyah City. The Municipal Council is made up of a 20 seat proportionally-elected assembly and a directly elected mayor. The Municipal Assembly holds legislative powers to enact city bylaws, whereas the mayor holds the executive power. Elections for the Municipal Council are held every four years. The seat of the Municipal Council of Jabiyah City is located at the City Hall building in the Downtown district.
The Municipal Council of Jabiyah City has been a Liberal Party powerhouse since the party's formation. Liberals have held a majority in the City Council since the 60's, except for a period of time between 1993 and 1997 where the Labour Party managed to hold 11 of the council's 20 seats.
The Municipal Council is responsible for budgeting and management of the city's various services, including education, transport, infrastructure, public services and local regulations. They also cooperate closely with government agencies such as the [[Gassasinian National Police|police]], [[Gassasinian Civil Defence Force|civil defence]], [[Emergency Medical Services Agency (Gassasinia)|emergency medical services]] and Disability and Social Services Agency to manage the administration of public safety and social services.
The Municipal Council of Jabiyah City in 2000 launched a project to make Jabiyah a pedestrian friendly city, launching initiatives to strengthen the city's public transport infrastructure. In 2005, Jabiyah attracted international attention for instituting a $100 "day-pass" on non-exempt drivers in Jabiyah City, which is automatically paid using an RFID chip within the car owner's licence plate.


==Government Services==
==Government Services==

Revision as of 05:01, 4 June 2023

Jabiyah
Capital City
Greater Jabiyah
2019-11-19 Chongqing 重慶, China.jpg
Nickname: 
Pearl of Thrismari
Country Gassasinia
ProvinceBisouri Province
Government
 • TypeMayor-Council government
 • BodyJabiyah City Authority
 • Mayor of Jabiyah CityNicolas Saad (Social Democratic Movement)
Area
 • Capital City1,233 km2 (476 sq mi)
Population
 • Capital City10,249,891
 • Density8,211/km2 (21,270/sq mi)
 • Urban
12,179,229
 • Metro
16,511,217
DemonymJabiyan
Websitehttps://jabiyah-city-authority.gov.ga


History

Government

Government of Gassasinia

Parliament House, home to both houses of the Gassasinian Parliament. Parliament House is notable for its' combination of traditional Midwestern Thrismari elements with modernist architecture.

Jabiyah is the seat of the Government of Gassasinia. The Parliament House, which hosts the House of Representatives and House of Peers, is located in Jabiyah, along with the Prime Minister's residency and the central headquarters for Gassasinia's ministries and government agencies.

Many of these government offices are located within Jabalah, a quarter of the city which is located outside of the down-town business and commerce districts of Jabiyah and more towards the suburbs of the city.

Municipal Council of Jabiyah City

Government Services

The Municipality of Jabiyah City Fire Brigade is the primary Civil Defence unit responsible for providing fire and rescue coverage to the city. Jabiyah City falls within the jurisdiction of the Jabiyah Provincial Division of the National Police, and the Municipality of Jabiyah City Police Service is the primary National Police unit responsible for day-to-day policing alongside provincial units.

Trials of criminal cases within Jabiyah City falls within the jurisdiction of the Jabiyah Province Circuit. Most criminal cases are tried at the assize court attached to the Prisons and Probation Agency-run Tarine Prison, a Class 3 closed prison containing separated sections for convicted prisoners and persons awaiting trial.

The Municipality of Jabiyah City is also home to the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court of the State of Gassasinia.

Healthcare is administered and managed by the Jabiyah Health Board.

Demographics

Economy

Education

Healthcare

Housing

Transportation

Culture

Museums

Tourism

Media

Sports

Art

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