HRH Prince Faisal bin Bandar chairs ADA’s third meeting of 1439H
On June 03, 2018, HRH Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdul Aziz, chairman of the Council of Arriyadh Development Authority (ADA), chaired ADA’s third meeting of 1439H.
HRH, ADA Chairman, raised thanks and appreciation to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, and HRH Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince, Vice President of the Council of Ministers, Defense Minister, and Chairman of the Council of Economic and Development Affairs, for the recent Cabinet’s approval of the “Regulation on the Provinces and Cities Development Authorities”.
The meeting, HRH added, discussed many topics that concern the residents of Riyadh, took the appropriate decisions thereon, and officially gave the green light for the commencement of major private projects across the city.
Riyadh among the WCCD’s “local 2030 data hubs”
HE CEO of Arriyadh Development Authority, Engr. Tariq Bin Abdulaziz Al-Faris, referred that Riyadh was one of eight cities selected by the World Council of Cities Data (WCCD) to be the “local 2030 data hubs”, which culminates the city’s achievements in this field, shortly after winning the WCCD ISO 37120 golden certification.
In a related context, the meeting agreed to launch the “Riyadh Geoinformatics Portal“, a platform that provides accurate and up-to-date information and studies on the Riyadh province and city, including:
- High-definition space and aerial imagery
- Land use maps
- Real-time data on air quality, valley water levels and traffic
- Advanced spatial analysis tools
Approval of the Comprehensive Plan for Wadi Al-Sulay
The meeting also approved the Comprehensive Plan for Wadi Al-Sulay, which aims to enhance the valley’s environmental, urban and recreational potentials and protect its course and tributaries as a natural area subject to special environmental regulations.
The plan will rehabilitate the valley’s course to allow its 2400-km2 natural drainage basin to accommodate the permanent and seasonal waters.
The plan also focuses on protecting the natural environment of the valley and its tributaries by preserving the existing local trees, improving overall afforestation, and designating strategic locations as public parks.
17 areas open for public-private investments
The new plan provides attractive investment opportunities to the private sector at 17 key zones along the 110-kilometer-long valley.
Amendments to the regulations of the furnished apartments and other uses on the 30/36-meter-wide streets
The meeting also discussed the ADA’s decision on the “Improved Building Regulation”, whereby an additional floor was allowed with 50 percent use for plots on commercial 30/36-meter-wide streets. However, the regulation requires all such units to shift from commercial to residential uses in all metropolitan residential neighborhoods, excluding the old ones.
Moreover, the meeting stressed the units must be used only for residential purposes, not including the use of furnished apartments and other uses.
Groundwater level reduction project in Al-Arid and Al-Narjis neighborhoods
On another issue, the meeting approved the awarding of the contract of a groundwater level reduction project in Al-Arid and Al-Nargis neighborhoods to the Al-Khorayef Water & Power Technologies Company.
Two new hospitals and a rehabilitation & training center
The meeting also approved the commencement of major private projects across the city, including:
§ Dallah Health Company: The project comprises a 300-bed hospital in Al-Arid neighborhood, over an area of 45,000 square meters.
§ Middle East Healthcare Company: The project comprises a 200-bed hospital in Al-Qairwan neighborhood on Prince Turki Bin Abdulaziz I Street, with a total area of 38,000 square meters.
§ Gulf Oasis Co.: The Company is going to carry out an 18000-square-meter integrated rehabilitation project to serve people with special needs, especially those diagnosed with autism and Down syndrome.