King Salman launches SAR 82 bln projects in Riyadh

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for 1,281 projects costing SAR 82 billion in Riyadh region, state news agency SPA reported on Wednesday.

The King inaugurated 921 projects costing SAR 52.3 billion and laid the foundation stone for 360 projects worth SAR 29.8 billion, which aim to enhance the region’s infrastructure, such as transportation and housing, as well as improve amenities, environment and education.

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Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Prince Sultan Bin Salman, chairman of the board of the Saudi Space Authority, and Prince Rakan Bin Salman were present at the launch ceremony.

The program includes: 15 housing projects in Riyadh and its governorates; the establishment of the largest Islamic museum in the capital; a huge environmental project for the lakes south of Riyadh covering an area of 315,000 square meters; sports cities; seven medical cities; 16 educational projects; quality entertainment facilities; the expansion of airports and the development and upgrading of the road network.  

Photos courtesy of SPA