Najran completes urban projects to boost city identity on World Cities Day

Najran has completed 12 urban projects in 2025, valued at over 117 million riyals, to strengthen the city's identity. These projects encompassed improvements to roads, water systems, and public facilities, aligning with World Cities Day, celebrated annually on October 31. The Najran Municipality disclosed that around 12 development initiatives were finished in 2025, totalling more than 117 million riyals (SAR).

These included four road projects, five drainage initiatives, two beautification efforts, and one project focused on municipal buildings and facilities. Additional works involved paving, sidewalk construction, lighting installations, removal of visual pollution, and the creation of parks, walkways, and public squares to enhance the city's livability.

To foster a stronger sense of community, the municipality established 44 sports walkways in parks and recreational areas across Najran city and its governorates. They also launched public space activation programs, such as the "Bahja" initiative, which aims to humanize the city. King Fahd National Park, one of the region's principal recreational spaces, spans approximately 4.25 million square meters. The park boasts over 653,000 square meters of green areas, 35,215 trees and palms, and a 2,660-meter cycling track.

The region has been actively pursuing urban development throughout the year. Last year, the General Authority for Roads launched three major road projects, covering a total of 159 kilometers and costing 110 million riyals. These projects focused on maintenance, resurfacing, flood damage repairs, and road safety enhancements along sections of the Najran–Sulayyil and Sharurah–Riyadh highways.

In the water and sanitation sector, the National Water Company executed six water projects worth over 201 million riyals and three sewage network projects exceeding 122 million riyals. These works encompassed expanding water networks, relocating pipelines that interfered with stormwater drainage systems, and other measures to keep pace with urban growth.

These initiatives strive to improve public services, upgrade facilities, and reinforce coordination among service agencies, all while preserving Najran's unique urban identity and supporting Saudi Vision 2030's objective of creating a sustainable urban environment.