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Due to the high importance of
Riyadh city as the political and historical capital of the Kingdom of Saudi
Arabia, a high planning Commission has been established for its development
in all economic, social, cultural, architectural and environmental aspects. The commission is responsible
also for drawing policies and procedures aiming to raise the efficiency of
services and facilities connected with raising the living standard of
citizens and their welfare.
The High Commission for the
Development of Ar-Riyadh and its executive branch Ar-Riyadh Development
Authority has been established by virtue of the resolution of the Council
of Ministers No 717 issued on 28/5/1394H. Other regulations and rules were
formulated stating its developmental and planning role by the resolution of
the Minister of Interior No 4/212 issued on 20/1/1395 H. These regulations
allow for high degree of flexibility in administration and financing and
wide range of powers and jobs.
The Council of Ministers, by its
resolution No 221, issued on 2/9/1403H stated the independent nature of the
Commission and that it is the authority concerned with planning in the
city. To enable and facilitate implementation of its powers, the resolution
declared the establishment of Projects and Planning Center. The resolution
stated the role of the center and its responsibility for the comprehensive
development projects in the city in addition to conducting planning works
and studies.
The Council of Ministers has
issued a number of resolutions aiming to enable the Authority to handle its
increasing responsibilities. On 11/2/1402H, the Council of Ministers
decided to give the Authority additional duties to control, coordinate and
implement the basic infrastructure projects in the city.
RDA Address
P. O. Box: 94501
Riyadh 11614
Tel: 01 488331
Fax: 01 4829331-
KSA
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