Jazan Strategic Office concludes urban planning capacity program

The Strategic Office for Jazan Region Development has concluded a workshop marking the end of its national capacity-building program in urban planning. The initiative, part of a broader knowledge transfer program, aimed to improve the quality of urban planning and enhance the efficiency of planning practices within the Jazan region.

The specialized training track spanned four months and targeted specialists and executive leaders from various government and semi-government entities. Participating organizations included the Emirate of Jazan, the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, the Ministry of Energy, the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture, the Ministry of Transport and Logistic Services, the Jazan Municipality, the National Center for Wildlife, and the National Water Company.

Discussions during the workshop focused on urban development regulations, the role of transport and logistics in regional development, and the integration of ports, airports, road networks, and production zones to support economic and urban growth. The program was implemented under the direction of Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Mohammed bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Jazan and Chairman of the Supervisory Committee for the Strategic Office.