Medina Province (Saudi Arabia)

Madinah shines at the Global Smart City Forum

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Madinah Urban Observatory at Madinah Region Development Authority launched the Madinah Region's State of Sustainable Development during the Global Smart City Forum in Riyadh. An event that brought together worldwide experts and technology companies to reflect on the future of cities. Only Madinah participated with its own pavilion in the forum, due to its unique character. And once again, the city shone with its own light.

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The city has once again demonstrated its total commitment to the SDGs at the Global Smart City Forum, in Riyadh.
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Madinah Urban Observatory at Madinah Region Development Authority launched the Madinah Region's State of Sustainable Development during the Global Smart City Forum in Riyadh.
The report is aligned with Madinah's human-centered smart city strategy, where sustainability is one of the key outputs.
Furthermore, the Madinah Region's State of Sustainable Development report, supports setting the compass towards the right direction in implementing the smart city use cases.

Saudi Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources Invites Investors to Explore 716 Square Kilometers of Mineral Potential at Umm Hadid, Bir Umq and Jabal Sahabiyah Sites

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023

The Ministry and the Saudi Geological Survey presented geological and technical information about the sites to the bidders to further examine the sites' mineral potential.

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The Ministry and the Saudi Geological Survey presented geological and technical information about the sites to the bidders to further examine the sites' mineral potential.
The visited sites are the following: Bir Umq in the Madinah Province, covering an area of 187 square Kilometers, which contains mineral potential of copper and zinc; Umm Hadid in the Riyadh Province, spanning 246 square Kilometers, featuring potential of silver, lead, zinc and copper; and the Jabal Sahabiyah site in the Aseer Province, covering 283 square kilometers, which holds potential of zinc, lead, and copper.
These must include employment and local purchases from the local communities adjacent to the sites, which will contribute to the growth and development of these regions.
They will also demonstrate their ability to develop an innovation plan in the sites.

Saudi Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources Invites Investors to Explore 716 Square Kilometers of Mineral Potential at Umm Hadid, Bir Umq and Jabal Sahabiyah Sites

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023

The Ministry and the Saudi Geological Survey presented geological and technical information about the sites to the bidders to further examine the sites' mineral potential.

Key Points:

The Ministry and the Saudi Geological Survey presented geological and technical information about the sites to the bidders to further examine the sites' mineral potential.
The visited sites are the following: Bir Umq in the Madinah Province, covering an area of 187 square Kilometers, which contains mineral potential of copper and zinc; Umm Hadid in the Riyadh Province, spanning 246 square Kilometers, featuring potential of silver, lead, zinc and copper; and the Jabal Sahabiyah site in the Aseer Province, covering 283 square kilometers, which holds potential of zinc, lead, and copper.
These must include employment and local purchases from the local communities adjacent to the sites, which will contribute to the growth and development of these regions.
They will also demonstrate their ability to develop an innovation plan in the sites.

The city of Madinah has signed a Letter of Intent with the United Nations Human Settlements Program (UN-Habitat) to join its Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Cities Global Initiative

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022

MADINAH, Saudi Arabia and LAUSANNE, Switzerland, Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Holy City of Madinah has signed a Letter of Intent with the United Nations Human Settlements Program (UN-Habitat) to join its SDG Cities Global Initiative. It is a clear recognition of the firm commitment of the Saudi city to be an inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable city. Indeed, Madinah's efforts are focused on putting the well-being of the citizens at the center and to advance in the direction of the Sustainable Development Goals. Madinah Region Development Authority has decided to begin the onboarding process for obtaining the required certification of SDG Cities Global Initiative.

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MADINAH, Saudi Arabia and LAUSANNE, Switzerland, Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Holy City of Madinah has signed a Letter of Intent with the United Nations Human Settlements Program (UN-Habitat) to join its SDG Cities Global Initiative.
It is a clear recognition of the firm commitment of the Saudi city to be an inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable city.
Madinah Region Development Authority has decided to begin the onboarding process for obtaining the required certification of SDG Cities Global Initiative.
The SDG Cities Global Initiative is intended to catalyze local governments' sustainability efforts and build their capacity to localize the SDG.

The city of Madinah has signed a Letter of Intent with the United Nations Human Settlements Program (UN-Habitat) to join its Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Cities Global Initiative

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022

MADINAH, Saudi Arabia and LAUSANNE, Switzerland, Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Holy City of Madinah has signed a Letter of Intent with the United Nations Human Settlements Program (UN-Habitat) to join its SDG Cities Global Initiative. It is a clear recognition of the firm commitment of the Saudi city to be an inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable city. Indeed, Madinah's efforts are focused on putting the well-being of the citizens at the center and to advance in the direction of the Sustainable Development Goals. Madinah Region Development Authority has decided to begin the onboarding process for obtaining the required certification of SDG Cities Global Initiative.

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MADINAH, Saudi Arabia and LAUSANNE, Switzerland, Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Holy City of Madinah has signed a Letter of Intent with the United Nations Human Settlements Program (UN-Habitat) to join its SDG Cities Global Initiative.
It is a clear recognition of the firm commitment of the Saudi city to be an inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable city.
Madinah Region Development Authority has decided to begin the onboarding process for obtaining the required certification of SDG Cities Global Initiative.
The SDG Cities Global Initiative is intended to catalyze local governments' sustainability efforts and build their capacity to localize the SDG.