The Jeddah municipality plans to construct five new intersections on Prince Majed Road at a cost of SR1 billion to ease traffic congestion, a senior official said recently.
Mohamed Al-Buqami, spokesman of the municipality, said the intersections would extend down to the corniche. There would also be other projects carried out to build a highway along the same route, linked to the Jeddah-Laith Highway. Contractors would start the projects in the next few weeks.
Al-Buqami said the intersections would link with Old Makkah Road, Al-Falah Bridge, Television Street, King Faisal Street, South Corniche and then Al-Khamra. It would take the form of a ring road and run parallel to Al-Haramain Road.
He said that the construction time frame depends on how quickly the city is able to assess and compensate people for property appropriations. He urged citizens to cooperate by submitting their documents. The city plans to pay compensation of SR5,000 per square meter.
Al-Buqami said the designs for the project have been completed. There would be three lanes in both directions, he said.
SR1bn Jeddah projects to ease traffic congestion
SR1bn Jeddah projects to ease traffic congestion
Saudi aid agency launches food distribution projects in Djibouti and Guinea
- Projects to benefit 40,000 individuals across Djibouti and 50,000 in Guinea
- KSrelief's aid programs have reached a total of 113 countries across four continents
RIYADH: The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) has launched its 2026 food distribution projects in the African republics of Djibouti and Guinea.
The initiatives are part of Saudi Arabia’s broader humanitarian relief efforts to enhance global food security for vulnerable populations, according to statements carried by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).
In Djibouti, Saudi Ambassador Mutrek Al-Ajaleen and other local officials rolled out the fifth phase of the year’s project. It consists of 6,715 baskets of essential food items designed to support 40,000 individuals across multiple regions of the country.
In Guinea, Saudi Ambassador Dr. Fahad Al-Rashidi led the launch ceremony for a similar initiative. Under this project, 8,400 food baskets will be distributed, benefiting 50,000 people nationwide.
Since its establishment in 2015, KSrelief has served as Saudi Arabia's primary humanitarian arm, making food security one of its largest and most critical operational sectors. According to the center's official statistics, KSrelief has implemented over 1,150 dedicated food security projects at a total cost of more than $2.2 billion.
These specific food distribution initiatives have successfully delivered vital sustenance to vulnerable populations in 86 countries worldwide. Broadening the scope beyond just food security, KSrelief's overall humanitarian and development aid programs have reached a total of 113 countries across four continents.
