Municipalities Minister Launches Al-Baha Development Projects Worth Over SAR1. 67 Billion - Business Today Middle East
Minister of Municipalities and HousingMajed Al-Hogailhas visitedAl-Baha Regionto review the progress of municipal, housing and development initiatives, inaugurating completed projects and laying the. . .
Minister of Municipalities and HousingMajed Al-Hogailhas visitedAl-Baha Regionto review the progress of municipal, housing and development initiatives, inaugurating completed projects and laying the foundation stone for new developments with a combined investment value exceedingSAR1. 67 billion. During the visit, Al-Hogail also distributed housing units to beneficiaries of theDevelopmental Housing Program, reaffirming the ministry’s commitment to expanding housing opportunities and improving quality of life for citizens across Saudi Arabia. The minister inaugurated municipal projects valued atSAR464 millionand launched new municipal projects worthSAR873. 5 million. The initiatives cover a wide range of infrastructure improvements, including road development, pedestrian pathways, street lighting, flood protection systems, parks and recreational facilities aimed at enhancing urban environments for residents and visitors. In the housing sector, Al-Hogail inaugurated projects worthSAR185. 7 million, including theTelal Al-Baha (Al-Baha Hills)project and developmental housing developments inBaljurashiandQilwagovernorates. He also laid the foundation stone for new housing projects worthSAR150 millionunder the off-plan sales programme, supporting increased housing supply and helping more families achieve homeownership. As part of the visit, the minister inaugurated16 municipal investment projectsgenerating total revenues ofSAR284 million, reflecting efforts to strengthen private-sector participation and unlock new investment opportunities within the municipal sector. Al-Hogail also handed over19 housing unitsto beneficiaries of developmental housing programmes and recognised major donors who contributed to theJood Eskan campaign for 1447 AH, highlighting the importance of community partnerships in supporting housing initiatives. The minister chaired a meeting with officials fromAl-Baha Municipalityto review key performance indicators, evaluate project implementation progress and discuss ongoing development plans. He also met with residents to understand their priorities and held discussions with investors and business leaders regarding opportunities in the municipal and housing sectors. During the visit, Al-Hogail inspected the municipality’sEmergency and Crisis Center, which has become fully operational at its new headquarters. He emphasised the importance of strengthening emergency preparedness systems and improving response capabilities to enhance the resilience of municipal services. The visit forms part of the minister’s ongoing efforts to monitor development programmes, accelerate project delivery and strengthen coordination between government entities, investors and local communities. These initiatives support the objectives ofSaudi Vision 2030by promoting sustainable development, improving quality of life and expanding investment opportunities across the Kingdom.