Governor of Medina: Yanbu Industrial Complex Promotes Sustainable Development in KSA

Governor of Medina Prince Faisal bin Salman bin Abdul Aziz during his tour to Yanbu (SPA)
Governor of Medina Prince Faisal bin Salman bin Abdul Aziz during his tour to Yanbu (SPA)
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Governor of Medina: Yanbu Industrial Complex Promotes Sustainable Development in KSA

Governor of Medina Prince Faisal bin Salman bin Abdul Aziz during his tour to Yanbu (SPA)
Governor of Medina Prince Faisal bin Salman bin Abdul Aziz during his tour to Yanbu (SPA)

The establishment of an integrated industrial complex in Yanbu industrial city in partnership with Aramco and Saudi Basic Industries Corp. (SABIC) will contribute to creating opportunities for setting up small and medium enterprises and factories, stated Governor of Medina Prince Faisal bin Salman bin Abdul Aziz.

The Prince indicated that the complex will play a role in national economic diversification and promote sustainable development.

Prince Faisal made the remarks during a visit to Yanbu province, where he congratulated the people on the project, which he described as one of the mega projects in the world, explaining that it will be developed with Saudi manpower and unprecedented international technology.

Aramco and SABIC announced last week that Yanbu will be the site for an integrated industrial complex they plan to build to convert crude oil to chemicals.

The governor pointed out that the Center for Economic Development in the region will coordinate with the Royal Commission in Yanbu, Aramco, and SABIC to develop training programs in order to raise the level of competencies and professionalism.

He thanked Aramco and SABIC for this project which is a remarkable leap in the petrochemical world.

CEO of Royal Commission of Yanbu and Jazan, Alaa Nasif, lauded the project of converting crude oil to chemicals, executed by Aramco and SABIC, which is a revolution in the petrochemical industry globally.

Naseef said the project will be built according to the highest engineering standards. It is expected to process 400,000 barrels per day of crude oil, which will produce around 9 million tons of chemicals and base oils annually. It is expected to start operations in 2025.

Nassif noted that the project offers new opportunities to build leading industries in the Kingdom through enhancing the value of crude oil production in Saudi Arabia, ensuring comprehensive integration to hydrocarbon industries, contributing to economic diversification by producing ready-made or semi-ready materials, and developing advanced technologies.

The CEO stressed the project will generate about 30 thousand direct and indirect employment opportunities for Saudi youth in general, and young people in the area of Medina in particular.



First Saudi Relief Plane Arrives in Syria to Aid Fire-affected Syrians in Latakia

This marks the 17th aircraft in the Saudi air bridge initiative, with this flight being the first dedicated to supporting the Syrian people - SPA
This marks the 17th aircraft in the Saudi air bridge initiative, with this flight being the first dedicated to supporting the Syrian people - SPA
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First Saudi Relief Plane Arrives in Syria to Aid Fire-affected Syrians in Latakia

This marks the 17th aircraft in the Saudi air bridge initiative, with this flight being the first dedicated to supporting the Syrian people - SPA
This marks the 17th aircraft in the Saudi air bridge initiative, with this flight being the first dedicated to supporting the Syrian people - SPA

The first Saudi relief plane landed at Aleppo International Airport in Syria, carrying urgent relief aid, including shelter materials for those affected by wildfires in Latakia Governorate. This aircraft marks the beginning of the Saudi air bridge operated by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), in cooperation with the Ministry of Defense.

In a statement to the SPA, Advisor at the Royal Court and Supervisor General of KSrelief Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Rabeeah noted that this humanitarian assistance reflects the spirit of brotherly and humanitarian solidarity that characterizes the government of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. He noted that this marks the 17th aircraft in the Saudi air bridge initiative, with this flight being the first dedicated to supporting the Syrian people.

Dr. Al Rabeeah stressed that the Kingdom prioritizes humanitarian work as a core mission stemming from its noble values and long-standing generosity, and out of its belief that human dignity is a fundamental right for every individual on earth.

KSrelief also signed a cooperation agreement yesterday with the Syrian Ministry of Emergency and Disaster Management to provide essential equipment, supplies, and machinery needed to combat wildfires in the town of Kassab, in Latakia Governorate. The agreement aims to enhance the rapid and effective response capacity through technical and logistical support for field firefighting teams.

These humanitarian efforts are part of the Kingdom's ongoing commitment, through KSrelief, to easing the suffering of those affected and fulfilling its substantial humanitarian role in aiding the needy and disaster-stricken people worldwide.