Faisal was also briefed by Darwesh Al-Ghamdi, Director General of Planning and Coordination, according to a report published today by the Jeddah-based Saudi Gazette. Al-Ghamdi revealed that a total of 2,096 projects will be carried out in the plan's first stage in many different sectors. The plan, he said, aims for better socio-economic integration in the region, the establishment of new development centers and diversification of the economic base. The development centers will raise the living standards of the citizens, he added. “The efforts are guided by the relative advantage for the sites of activities and aim to benefit from available resources, improve the urban environment and upgrade infrastructure and public utilities,” he said.
