First Green Residential Complex to be Developed in Eastern Saudi Arabia

The SPARK residential complex, which will be developed in phases as of 2022, expands over an area that exceeds 110,000 square meters. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
The SPARK residential complex, which will be developed in phases as of 2022, expands over an area that exceeds 110,000 square meters. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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First Green Residential Complex to be Developed in Eastern Saudi Arabia

The SPARK residential complex, which will be developed in phases as of 2022, expands over an area that exceeds 110,000 square meters. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
The SPARK residential complex, which will be developed in phases as of 2022, expands over an area that exceeds 110,000 square meters. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

The King Salman Energy Park (SPARK), the global integrated system in the field of localization of energy industries and services in Saudi Arabia, revealed an agreement to develop the Spark residential complex, to be the first sustainable green residential compound in the Kingdom.

The project, which will be developed in phases as of 2022, expands over an area that exceeds 110,000 square meters. It will be taken over by the Saudi Al-Maskan Al-Misar Company, which is affiliated with the Abdullah Bin Saedan & Sons Real Estate Group, with an investment of 375 million riyals (USD 100 million).

The design of the residential complex, which is located in eastern Saudi Arabia, is in line with the green initiatives adopted in Vision 2030, and will integrate green technologies with the latest sustainability standards, while providing the best amenities and competitiveness for the tenants.

CEO of SPARK, Saif Al-Qahtani, said that the success in forming a sustainable ecosystem that attracts international investors would support the Saudi society not only because of its strategic location, but also as it is built on the foundations and concepts of good living, work and leisure.

“It will enable our tenants to safely lodge their employees while offering first class amenities. This is paramount for their sustainable growth and localization value creation,” he added.

SPARK has almost completed the implementation of the first phase of the project, which consists of infrastructure, roads, facilities and real estate assets that were built over an area of 17 square kilometers.

The King Salman Energy Park adopts an integrated industrial ecosystem, and extends over an area of 50 square kilometers that is being developed to become the gateway to the regional energy sector in the future. It is also the first industrial city in the world to receive a LEED Silver certificate.

SPARK provides solutions for infrastructure, roads, utilities and real estate in accordance with international standards, to global investors in the oil and gas, machinery and equipment, electricity, environmental, non-metal and technical industries.



Saudi Ministry of Environment Issues First License for Aeroponics Agriculture in the Middle East

Saudi Ministry of Environment Issues First License for Aeroponics Agriculture in the Middle East
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Saudi Ministry of Environment Issues First License for Aeroponics Agriculture in the Middle East

Saudi Ministry of Environment Issues First License for Aeroponics Agriculture in the Middle East

The Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture issued the first operational license for a commercial agricultural project utilizing aeroponics in the Middle East, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Saturday.

The project aims to contribute significantly to the local market's agricultural needs through sustainable production.

The Ministry's Undersecretary for Agriculture, Eng Ahmad Al-Ayada, made the announcement during a ceremony attended by representatives of a coalition local and international companies: Tamimi Markets Group from Saudi Arabia, Mitsui Group from Japan, and Zero Group from Italy.

Through the Green Dunes Company, the coalition will come up with modern agricultural solutions powered by cutting-edge technologies and AI. These efforts align with the Kingdom's National Agriculture Strategy and the broader goals of Vision 2030, which aim to build a sustainable agricultural future.

According to the ministry, the project's first phase has been completed. It entailed the establishment of an aeroponics farm to produce various vegetable varieties. The method is noted for its efficiency, as it reduces water consumption by 95% compared to traditional farming techniques and enables year-round productivity.

The project integrates AI and automation at all production stages, employing advanced monitoring systems and performance indicators to optimize output.