Saudi government has announced development projects worth SR5.1bn ($1.3bn) in Madinah region including the setting up of new power plants as well as implementation of sanitary drainage network, said a report.
The announcement was made by Saudi King Salman during his second official visit to the city since his ascension to the throne, reported Saudi Gazette. The King launched a number of projects with focus on the health, education, cultural and services sector. He allocated SR693m $185m for development of key facilities at Taibah University and an Islamic University in Madinah to be set up at an investment of SR843m ($225m).
To boost up the power sector in Madinah, the monarch unveiled new services projects worth SR1bn $266m. As per the deal, Saudi Electricity Company will be setting up a new plant in downtown Madinah besides revamping the existing plants in Uhud, among others.
