Saudi Arabia unveils 27 projects to boost water desalination in Asir regionRIYADH: In a move to boost the water supply to wider parts of the cou...
RIYADH: In a move to boost the water supply to wider parts of the country, Saudi Arabia has unveiled 27 development projects worth SR4 billion ($1.07 billion) in the Asir region that will serve about 160,000 new beneficiaries.
Inaugurated by Asir Gov. Prince Turki bin Abdulaziz, the projects are aimed at developing the drinking water system, securing the supply, and expanding the availability of services in the region.
The schemes will also enable water and environmental sustainability in the Asir region in accordance with the Kingdom's Vision 2030.
During the inauguration, the governor recognized the efforts of Abdul Rahman Al-Fadhli, the minister of environment, water, and agriculture, for ideating these projects.