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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...

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 Qassim Province, 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 deliv...

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 Municipalities and Housing (know...

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. Establishment of Hafr Al-Batin Municipality Hafr al-Batin Municipality is among the most recent municipalities established at the regional secretariat level. On April 24, 2018, the Council of Minist...

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. Affiliation of Taif Municipality Taif Mun...

Jeddah Municipality is the entity responsible for the development of Jeddah and its suburbs in Makkah Province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is concerned with coordinating with governmental 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. The municipality officer is called th...

Al-Jouf Amana is the entity responsible for the urban development of al-Jouf Amana. It is one of the seventeen municipalities distributed across the thirteen provinces of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Its headquarters is located in the city of Sakaka, approximately 4.4 km from the headquarters of the region's emirate. Its responsibilities include providing municipal services to citizens and residents, achieving sustainable development, and coordinating with government entities to prepare st...

Riyadh Municipality is the entity responsible for developing and providing municipal services in Riyadh Province in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is one of the seventeen municipalities distributed across the thirteen provinces of the Kingdom. It focuses on the urban development of Riyadh Province and aims to achieve its sustainable development. In addition, it is responsible for providing municipal services to citizens and residents. Riyadh Region Municipality was established as a municipalit...

Jazan Province Municipality is responsible for urban development in the Jazan Province in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and coordination with government agencies to prepare structural plans for the region's cities, governorates, and centers. Its responsibilities include providing municipal services to citizens and residents. It is one of seventeen municipalities distributed in the thirteen provinces of the Kingdom. The establishment phase of the Jazan Province Amana The establishment of the...