Technology Oasis in Taif
The Technology Oasis in Taif is a smart technology city that endeavors to enhance the efficiency, performance, and interaction of urban services. It seeks to reduce costs and minimize the consumption of resources. It is located in Taif Governorate in Makkah Al-Mukarramah Province. Its establishment was announced on May 23, 2011. It was inaugurated on October 1, 2017, within the framework of a series of projects affiliated with the New Taif City project. It is overseen by King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST).
Objectives of the Technology Oasis in Taif
The Technology Oasis in Taif seeks to enhance the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's knowledge-based economy and instill a large-scale urban vision for Taif Governorate, ultimately becoming a model in this respect.
Fields of work of the Technology Oasis in Taif
The Technology Oasis in Taif focuses on several fields, including developing medical and health services, employing biotechnology and information technology, establishing database centers, leveraging the city's nature to develop its agriculture and agro-industry, and expanding the field of perfume production.
The oasis also endeavors to develop military and aerospace capabilities, employ wind and solar energy as alternative and renewable sources of conventional energy, and invest in training, education, and tourism.
Governmental and global partnerships at the Technology Oasis in Taif
Taif Technology Park mainly invests in the education fields and facilities. It maintains close relationships with universities in Makkah Al-Mukarramah Province, such as King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), King Abdulaziz University, Taif University, and Umm Al-Qura University. It leverages international expertise by concluding agreements with global universities, such as Stanford University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
Projects of the Technology Oasis in Taif
The design of the Technology Oasis in Taif was overseen by a consortium of international companies. It was governed by a contract concluded between King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) and representatives of Morganti Group. In this respect, two lands were allocated in favor King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology to establish the Technology Oasis project, covering an area of thirty-five million m.
The project encompasses four projects, as follows:
An Antonov aircraft manufacturing and assembly project, established over an area of five hundred thousand m, featuring the establishment of a dedicated airport for manufacturing purposes, equipped with a 3.5 km long runway for trials.
A solar panel production plant construction project, covering an area of 25,000 m, where the plant would provide a mix of renewable energy sources with a capacity of 9.5 MW by 2030.
An electricity production project using photovoltaic cells and clean energy, based on a solar power plant with a daily production capacity of one MW up to thirty MW.
A fifty-thousand m ultra-growth fodder project, characterized by its use of limited amounts of water, rapid reproduction, and high production.