The Secretary of the Qassim Region, Engineer Muhammad bin Mubarak Al-Majali, signed a contract for the project to maintain streets, sidewalks and lighting within the eastern area of Buraidah city, with a total value of 20.99 million riyals, as part of the Secretariat’s efforts to develop the road network, raise the efficiency of the infrastructure and maintain the quality of urban facilities.
The official spokesperson for the Qassim Region Municipality, Naif bin Abdulrab Al-Nafiei, explained that the project aimed to raise the efficiency of streets, sidewalks and lighting, through the implementation of the necessary maintenance work, which contributes to improving the flow of traffic, providing safer routes for pedestrians, in addition to preserving the urban appearance of the city.
He added that the project came within the Secretariat’s directions to develop the urban environment and raise the level of municipal services, and improve the residents’ experience in using public facilities, in line with the goals of urban development and supporting the Quality of Life Program, one of the programs of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.
Delivery of 200 housing units
The Qassim Region Municipality delivered 200 housing units in the Qassim region during the third quarter of this year 2026, as part of developmental housing efforts, in cooperation with relevant charitable associations, which contributes to enabling beneficiary families to obtain suitable housing, enhancing family and social stability, and creating a residential environment that supports quality of life.
The official spokesperson for the Qassim Region Municipality, Naif Al-Nafie, explained that these efforts come as an extension of the municipality’s role in supporting development initiatives and enhancing integration with the non-profit sector and charitable associations to achieve a sustainable impact that addresses the needs of beneficiary families and translates development goals into tangible achievements on the ground.
Al-Nafie explained that developmental housing is not limited to providing a housing unit only, but its impact extends to building family stability and giving beneficiary families an opportunity to move towards a more stable and secure future, stressing that the partnership with charitable associations represents an important pillar in reaching beneficiaries and enhancing the efficiency of housing initiatives and achieving their humanitarian and social goals.
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