“The cost of the new projects is 28 percent higher than the projects implemented last year (SR750 million),” the governor pointed out.
Speaking to reporters at the conclusion of his visit to Jamoom, a small town 72 km northeast of Jeddah, he said the number of delayed projects in Jamoom was less compared to those completed.
Jamoom is one of the gateways to Makkah and lies 52 km north of the holy city. It has an area of 1,000 square km and a population of 45,000.
“I am happy to see remarkable progress in Jamoom,” Prince Khaled said and commended the Transport Ministry for constructing new roads in the city.
“People will be happy when things become better than before,” the governor pointed out. He expected a budget allocation for Jamoom Hospital next year.
Prince Khaled was in Jamoom at the start of a wide-ranging tour that will cover all the 11 cities of the province, crossing more than 3,000 km by car. The tour will continue for two weeks.
Since he was appointed governor of Makkah region about five years ago, the prince has made it customary to tour all areas of the province every year.
Prince Khaled disclosed plans to implement the regional development plan in Jamoom and other cities of the province. He described Jamoom’s administration’s machinery as exemplary.
During the visit, the governor attended a reception organized by the people of Jamoom and chaired a meeting of its local council.
“I am happy to visit Jamoom to realize the hopes and aspirations of its people and improve its services,” Prince Khaled told the council. He urged ministries and government departments to complete the various development projects as quickly as possible.
He watched a video presentation on the various projects implemented in Jamoom last year. It also referred to new projects including a park on the Makkah-Madinah Expressway, establishment of a livestock market, a vegetable market and a ground for public celebrations.
Prince Khaled was accompanied by directors of all government departments in the Makkah region. “The previous visits of the governor have proved the usefulness of direct contact between officials and citizens,” said the director of the department of studies and public relations at the governorate, Sultan Al-Dousari. “Decisions will be taken on the spot to resolve all problems facing residents and to take immediate action on their demands and requests," he added.
