Saudi National Water Co. launches 25 projects in Asir

These projects include 1,410 km of pipelines and networks, along with 19 tanks with a total capacity of 109,350 cubic meters, costing SR907 million. (SPA)
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Updated 30 July 2024
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Saudi National Water Co. launches 25 projects in Asir

  • The 23 water projects, which are spread across the city of Abha and several governorates, will provide sustainable drinking water to various neighborhoods and villages

The National Water Co. announced 25 water and sanitation projects in the Asir region, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday.

These projects involve constructing pipelines and networks over 1,481 km at a cost of SR960 million ($256 million).

“We have initiated 25 projects in the Asir region to enhance water and environmental service coverage,” the company stated.

The 23 water projects, which are spread across the city of Abha and several governorates, will provide sustainable drinking water to various neighborhoods and villages.

These projects include 1,410 km of pipelines and networks, along with 19 tanks with a total capacity of 109,350 cubic meters, costing SR907 million.

Additionally, two sewage projects in Khamis Mushayt will cover several neighborhoods with pipelines and networks exceeding 71 km, costing SR53 million.

These initiatives support Saudi Vision 2030, aiming to improve water and environmental sectors’ efficiency and quality.

National Water Co. is committed to enhancing water distribution, increasing service coverage, and providing sustainable drinking water to improve the quality of life and regional development.

 


Saudi Arabia expresses regret over damage to Qatar’s embassy building in Ukraine

Updated 10 January 2026
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Saudi Arabia expresses regret over damage to Qatar’s embassy building in Ukraine

  • Qatar said that its embassy in the Ukrainian capital was damaged during Russian strikes the night before but that its staff were unharmed

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has expressed regret over damages sustained by the building of Qatar’s embassy in the Ukrainian capital during a Russian attack. 

Qatar said that its embassy in the Ukrainian capital was damaged during Russian strikes the night before but that its staff were unharmed.

The Saudi foreign ministry said in a statement shared on X that the kingdom “expresses its profound regret over the damage sustained by the embassy building of the fraternal State of Qatar due to shelling in the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv.” 

Saudi Arabia also “renews its supporting position for diplomatic efforts aimed at resolving the Russian-Ukrainian crisis by peaceful means,” it added. 

The ministry also affirmed the need to provide protection for members of diplomatic missions, and their premises, in accordance with the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations.