Prince Faisal launches projects worth SR100m

Madinah Gov. Prince Faisal bin Salman launched a series of charity and developmental projects during his recent visit to Khaibar Province at costs exceeding SR100 million.

They included municipal projects at Khaibar, Al-Salsah and Al-Ashash Municipalities at a cost of SR16 million, SR50 million and SR22 million respectively, in addition to the building of the Commission for Promotion of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice (Haia) at a cost of SR5 million and a charity warehouse at over SR13 million.
Earlier, Prince Faisal met with citizens of the Khaibar Province and listened to their proposals, projects and services. He also chaired a joint meeting of the local and municipal councils which explored achievements so far.
The two councils expressed thanks to Prince Faisal for his efforts to upgrade the level of services provided to the citizens and his continued follow-up of services and realization of their aspirations.
During the meeting, Prince Faisal stressed the importance of development and beautification of the province, improvement of agricultural environment, exploitation of tourist potentials in Khaibar and cooperation of all sectors to work as one system to achieve objectives sought by the government of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques.
He also agreed on the formation of a committee for tourism development and national heritage in Khaibar Province, whose membership included a group of selected men of thought, businessmen, intellectuals and those concerned with tourism sector, so as to exploit potentials enjoyed by the province.
Prince Faisal also stressed the importance of continued support to the local festival under the name of “popular heritage festival.”