JEDDAH: The Saline Water Conversion Corporation (SWCC) signed several contracts aimed at increasing water supply to some governorates in the Makkah region as well as ensuring supply to areas without water at a cost of more than SR9 billion ($2.4 billion).
The projects include the construction of the desalination plant in Jeddah (phase 4) with reverse osmosis (RO) at Shoaiba, the transfer of technology and the purchase of produced water through the establishment of a multi-desalination plant at the Shoaiba power and desalination plant, the Shoaiba Mina water transfer system (B).
The second phase in Taif, manufacture and supply of water transfer pipes from Arafat to Taif, implementation of pumping stations and the extension of pipelines of the water transfer system from Arafat to Taif.
These projects also include the manufacture and supply of the Rabigh-Jeddah-Makkah water transfer system, the implementation of pumping stations, the extension of the pipelines of the Rabigh-Jeddah-Makkah water transport system and the implementation of Taif-Turubah-Ranyah-Al-Khurma pumping stations system.
During the annual visit of Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal to various parts of the region, citizens had reportedly urged the authorities to ensure adequate water supply to their areas.
They also demanded the establishment of campuses of various universities and called for the provision of electricity and other civic amenities to some villages. The Makkah governor is actively pursuing progress on these projects.
Makkah region’s water infrastructure to be expanded at a cost of SR9 billion
Makkah region’s water infrastructure to be expanded at a cost of SR9 billion
WHO to accredit Asir region for governance and public services
- Praise for community participation, education, health
- Asir can be used as model for other areas, says WHO
RIYADH: The World Health Organization will accredit several areas in Asir region for the quality of their governance and integrated services, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday.
During a recent visit, the WHO delegation rated the cities of Abha, Tareeb, and Muhayil Asir, as well as King Khalid University.
The delegation praised the level of institutional performance of the Healthy Cities and Quality of Life Program Office at Asir principality, describing it as an advanced national model in governance and cross-sectoral integration.
The assessment was part of a field visit by the delegation from Dec. 14 to 22. The WHO officials were accompanied by a team from the Ministry of Health.
The delegation recorded positive impressions regarding the level of community participation, the integration of health with quality of life, and pride in local identity.
The delegation recommended continued support of Asir’s Healthy Cities and Quality of Life Program Office as a national center of expertise, completion of the accreditation procedures for the cities, and building on developmental observations.
It also called for Asir region to be used as a model for other areas.
The visit included a review of health, education and community initiatives and tours of government entities and municipalities.
