Uyun AlJiwa (Officially: Uyun AlJiwa Governorate | a.k.a Al Uyun, Al Jiwa, and Oyounaljewa | Arabic: محافظة عيون الجواء) is a Saudi governorate that is located in northwestern AlQassim Province less than 30 km northwest of Buraydah, the province capital city. The name literally translates to The Valley's Ponds, and it derives from the water ponds which used to surround the area. It is most famous for the past societies which used to live in the area and its ancient historic sites. People of Al Jiwa are distinguished from other people in AlQassim by their unique accent.