King Abdullah City for Atomic and Renewable Energy (KACARE) plans to construct solar energy-based power plants in five provinces soon, local media said.
The announcement comes with the KACARE’s intention to enter into the field of power production to provide citizens with alternative energy sources. Last week, KACARE announced plans to produce limited electric power from an old waste dump in Jeddah, a local daily said.
KACARE has received a request from the Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) for the establishment of solar energy plants in Qaisumah, Rafha, Wadi Al-Duwasir, Mahd Al-Dhahab, and Shororah, the paper said quoting an informed source. Regulatory approvals have been completed for the implementation of the projects, the source said.
KACARE has received lands allocated for the proposed plants in the five areas and, in cooperation with SEC, prepared to accept proposals (bids) to construct the plants beginning from Mahd Al-Dhahab, Madinah Region, he said.
Solar energy plants in five regions
Solar energy plants in five regions
The founding economy: A blueprint for stability in the First Saudi State
- The establishment of the First Saudi State created a secure environment that facilitated the arrival of caravans, secured vast trade routes, and revived commerce across the Arabian Peninsula
RIYADH: The economy during the founding stage of the First Saudi State served as a fundamental pillar in building the nation, consolidating its influence, and ensuring its stability. This early economic growth was inextricably linked to achieving security, unifying regions, and organizing society—factors that directly stimulated trade, stabilized markets, and enhanced the foundations of daily life in Diriyah and its surrounding areas.
According to Dr. Abdullah Al-Saleh Al-Othaimeen's "Diriyah: Origins and Development during the First Saudi State," published by the King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives (Darah), the founding economy stands as a historical model reflecting the reciprocal relationship between political stability and early economic prosperity.
The establishment of the First Saudi State created a secure environment that facilitated the arrival of caravans, secured vast trade routes, and revived commerce across the Arabian Peninsula.
Beyond its political and intellectual prominence, Diriyah emerged as a vibrant economic hub. Its active markets attracted merchants and students from across the region, all of whom benefited from the state-provided stability. The local society relied on diverse activities for its livelihood, including trade, agriculture, and livestock breeding, with horses and camels playing crucial roles in transportation, commerce, and securing roads.
The social and administrative organization upon which the state was founded ensured the continuous availability of goods and sustained market stability. Ultimately, the close relationship between public security and economic growth during this founding phase solidified Diriyah's position as a premier political and commercial center in the Arabian Peninsula.
