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Madinah Municipality is the entity responsible for developing and providing municipal services and their advancement in the al-Madinah al-Munawwarah region . It is one of seventeen municipalities distributed across the thirteen provinces of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Madinah Municipality   is organizationally affiliated with the Ministry of Municipal Rural Affairs and Housing. The municipality's headquarters is in al-Madinah al-Munawwarah, about one km from the region's Emirate. It...

The Environmental Rehabilitation Project of Wadi al-Aqiq is a project launched by al-Madinah Region Development Authority in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The project aims to preserve the natural environment of Wadi al-Aqiq, restore its function as a natural water drainage basin, rebalance the environmental and natural aspects of the valley, and revive its cultural identity. It is a key outcome of the comprehensive plan for Wadi al-Aqiq. Activities of the Environmental Rehabilitation Project of ...

Wafi Program is the entity responsible for issuing real estate sale permits for off-plan property sales in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as well as issuing real estate registration licenses for real estate developers in the developers' registry. It is supervised by the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing. Objectives of Wafi Program Wafi Program aims to reduce the costs of owning real estate units, protect buyers' rights through laws and procedures, and enhance transpare...

The Modern Construction Initiative is an initiative launched by the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing as part of the integrated housing ecosystem in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It aims to support the transition from traditional construction to modern construction methods, enabling citizens to find high-quality housing at competitive costs in a short time. This is achieved by supporting investment in advanced technologies and contributing to keeping pace with industrial development. The in...

The General Secretariat for Municipal Councils Affairs is a governmental body established by the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing to assist municipal councils in communicating with citizens who benefit from their services. It relies on the Municipal Councils Electronic Information System, which allows for keeping up with updates and changes, and developing laws, regulations, and mechanisms that enhance the efficiency of municipal councils' performance. Operational mechanisms of the G...

Building construction in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia involves both traditional and modern construction systems in the Kingdom, and their design and construction are governed by a set of official rules that align with the social reality and the local environment. Identity of buildings in the Kingdom The architectural identity in the Kingdom is closely linked to the local culture, and the traditional architectural styles vary according to the regional environments. For example, the architecture o...

The Tabuk Amana is one of the seventeen municipalities distributed within the thirteen regions of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . Its primary role encompasses advancing the Tabuk region while fostering collaboration with various governmental bodies to formulate comprehensive urban plans for cities, governorates, and centers situated within the region. By assuming these responsibilities, the amana ensures the provision of essential municipal services to both citizens and residents. The subordinati...

Al-Qassim Municipality is one of the seventeen municipalities distributed across the thirteen regions of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . It is responsible for the urban development of al-Qassim Region, in order to achieve sustainable tourism development, preserve the cultural and environmental heritage, and promote it locally and in the Arab world. One of its responsibilities is to provide innovative municipal services to citizens and residents. Additionally, the municipality is responsible for d...

The Holy Makkah Municipality is the entity responsible for developing the city of Makkah al-Mukarramah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia , to be one of the top ten global cities in terms of municipal services that enhance the quality of life. It is responsible for providing municipal services to citizens and residents. Furthermore, it is the sole municipality out of the seventeen municipalities spread across the regions of the kingdom that has a name different from the region it is a part of. Esta...

Establishment of the Eastern Province Amana The Eastern Province Amana is one of seventeen amanas in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . Its headquarters is located in Dammam , and it is responsible for the urban development of the Eastern Province and coordinating with governmental entities to prepare structural plans for cities, provinces, and centers in the province. Its responsibilities also include providing municipal services. On August 21, 2005, the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and ...

Hafr Al-Batin Municipality is the authority responsible for the development of the Hafr al-Batin Governorate in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is one of seventeen municipalities distributed across the Kingdom's thirteen provinces, with its headquarters located in the Hafr al-Batin Governorate. Hafr al-Batin Municipality is among the most recent municipalities established at the regional secretariat level. On April 24, 2018, the Council of Ministers approved the upgrading of the organizati...

Taif Municipality is the entity responsible for the urban development of Taif Governorate in Makkah Province in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is concerned with coordinating with government entities to develop the structural plans of the governorate and its suburbs. Its responsibilities include providing municipal services to citizens and residents. It is one of seventeen regional municipalities distributed across the thirteen provinces of the Kingdom. Taif Municipality is organizationally aff...