1435-2014

GUIDEYour guide to Yanbu Al-Sinayiah

Yanbu Al-Sinayiah

Kingdom of Saudi ArabiaRoyal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu

Royal Commission at Yanbu

Administrative Services Department

Reproduction and Graphics Section

Rabea I 1435 - January 2014

Message of the Executive President for the Royal Commission at YanbuDr. Alaa Nassif

With the sunrise of every day, how close and loyal we feel to our precious homeland. Our veins pulsate with your magnificence. Indeed, our kingdom of generosity became a lucrative destination for the modern world. Here, you can see Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah standing aloof since it was established in the seventies of the last century. This desert area became the city of the century land home of industries while, at the same time, meets modern life needs.

Dear visitor: the following pages of this guide give you a glimpse and a summary of this unique city and its prosperous future. On its pages, you will be acquainted with the architectural, industrial and commercial Renaissance that Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah witnesses. The guide shows the living standards in terms of education, health care, housing, transportation, public services and infrastructure. The guide also contains a directory of services along with the names and phone numbers of commercial, entertainment and housing facilities among other things.

We wish you a happy living, a special residency, an enjoyable visit, a pleasant workplace or fruitful learning and you are always welcome to your city. We pray that Allah keep and protect our leadership who preserve and protect our homeland.

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The history of Yanbu goes back 3,000 years, and it shows the commercial connections with Egypt, Syria, Palestine, and Iraq. Through these areas, Yanbu was connected to other parts of Africa and the Middle East.

The spice merchants used to cross this area back and forth on caravan paths that are spread throughout the Peninsula. Some civilizations left a footprint in this area such as the Roman Empire that fortified the coast of Yanbu.

During the early Islamic period, the port of

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Yanbu became the gate for arriving pilgrims heading towards the two Holy Mosques: Makah and Medinah.

The inhabitants of Yanbu used to provide service to those pilgrims in return for a wage. But most Yanbu residents mastered traditional trades such as agriculture, fishing and commerce. This life style continued until the 1970’s. It was then that the Saudi government took a bold decision to build a new industrial city from scratch- in the desert- just 20 kilometers south east of Yanbu Al-Bahr.

The Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu was established by the Royal Decree in 1395 Hijri. With the sustainable effort exerted by the government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in implementing the development plans in order to fulfill its growth strategy expansion of the industrial base, the diversification of sources of income and the development of the technical sector in order to achieve self-sufficiency, the desert location became a thriving community.

After over 30 years, with a population that exceeds 96,000. Most of Yanbu residents live in it permanently. It also became the industries strong base for the whole area. As planned, the prosperity that Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah created expanded to Yanbu Al-Bahr where its community increased in number with better income and more job opportunities which were certainly a welcomed bonus for both Yanbu Al-Bahr and its surrounding areas. Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah is still making history by the help and guidance of Allah.

Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah is located in the coastal area of the Red Sea about 350 Kilometers north-west of Jeddah. This young city -just over 30 years- became a center for modern industries. It plays a major role in the Kingdom’s gross national income.

Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah represents the last station for the raw oil and liquid natural gas pipelines. These pipes stretch almost 1200 kilometer though the Kingdom starting from oil wells

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and gas separation factories in the eastern province to Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah, where most oil is exported to international markets and the rest is used- along with natural gas- as fuel in refineries and other industries. Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah has a strategic location that is close to European markets.

The Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu has a pioneering experience in city comprehensive management including public services, education, colleges, health services, landscaping, irrigation and roads. The Royal Commission for Yanbu constitutes the supervisory management for Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah as well as the catalyst for the economic and industrial development in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu received numerous awards including the best area for attracting investment in the Middle East according to Financial Times Newspaper. This is a result of the available

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attractive factors and investment incentives offered by the Royal Commission and other entities that deal with local and foreign investment in the Kingdom.

InfrastructureThe integrated infrastructure is one of the most important distinguishing factors for investment in Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah. The Royal Commission does not spare an effort in the development of infrastructure facilities to attract investors, industries and the private sector. The Royal Commission is currently implementing several projects to develop the infrastructure and prepare sites for pre-planned areas. This includes planning of area and construction of main and tertiary roads in addition to service projects concerning industrial and residential area as well as construction of public facilities and permanent buildings, medical and education facilities and other.

The amount of money spent by the Government for the construction of distinguished infrastructure is considered as an important basis in developing investment, constructing major industrial projects and encouraging businesses to invest in Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah.

The Royal Commission is capable of attracting major industries as well as projects in different economic sectors. This made Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah a real destination that attracts businesses and investors. The Royal Commission provides the suitable environment for investment by offering a quality of services to help support and diversify the national income.

The suitable infrastructure is considered one of the most important pillars for attracting local and foreign investors. The Government has been spending huge amounts of money in order to develop the city so as to prepare the sites for industries starting from the preparation of architecture designs, rough grading,

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demolishing, construction of pipeline corridors and connection of irrigation and storm drainage systems. The financial cost for developing a square meter of the areas allocated to industries is estimated with more than 150 riyals. This is due to the special requirements for such type of industries.

With such available solid economic base, Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah is considered as the focal point for investors in the industrial, commercial and residential fields.

The area allocated for industrial use is about two-thirds of the city which is 185 square kilometers. Currently, there are 32 facilities for the hydrocarbon, petrochemical and mineral industries as well as 51 facilities for light and support industries. There are also about 14 primary and secondary industrial facilities in various stages of construction or planning. In addition, there are more than 30 applications for investment in the field of primary, secondary, light and support industries.

It is easy to explain the fast growth Yanbu is witnessing since employment opportunities and promising investment are available as well as wonderful residential communities beautified by lush landscaping. The total green areas are about 15 million square meters which is 20% of the residential and commercial areas- about 174, 5 square meters per individual. The coastal area which was chosen carefully as well as other areas of entertainment made the city well qualified for offering the highest level of living standards for its inhabitants. The business environment and investment opportunities in Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah offer investors a welcoming opportunity for success and prosperity.

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With this solid economic base, Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah is considered an active center for all fields of investments

whether industrial, commercial or residential, industrial investors spent close to 77 billion Saudi Riyals in Yanbu; while investment by new planned industries in Yanbu is estimated at 115 billion Saudi Riyals.

The commercial and residential investors followed the path of industrial investors by providing different kinds of goods, services and housing units for Yanbu residents. The actual investment volume exceeded 5.2 billion Saudi Riyals for serving a population that exceeds 96,000, with a growth rate of 6% per year.

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QUALITY OFLIFE

TransportationSecurity and SafetyCable TVElectricity and WaterFree Internet coverage in Parks and Gardens

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Quality of LifeTransportationRoads, Airport and Taxis

Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah is connected to all other cities in the Kingdom through a network of modern highways. Yanbu is the gate for those who are traveling from north to south of the Kingdom. King Abdul Aziz highway connects Jeddah with the coastal northern areas. Secondary roads are branching out of this highway that serves industrial and residential areas. There is also the new eastern road that connects the city eastern boundaries with Yanbu Al-Bahr and Yanbu Al-Nakhl. This road is also connected with the international road down to the northern parts of the Kingdom. The paved road network allows smooth and safe mobility of vehicles in the city. The main roads also help in organizing, dividing and facilitating mobility within the communities.

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Secondary and tertiary roads are also extended all over the residential areas for serving residents and commercial activities. Road traffic is organized and controlled by a synchronized control system

and is computer operated. In addition to that, there are sidewalks for pedestrians that connect different neighborhoods to commercial ones as well as schools, entertainment facilities and dwelling units.

These sidewalks which are beautified with trees form the distinctive character of the city civilization.The new airport became operational in 2009. This airport connects Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah and Yanbu Al-Bahr with the major cities in the Kingdom such as Jeddah and Riyadh from which passengers can fly to different parts of the Kingdom and overseas. The new airport also operates some international flights and is being expanded to accommodate additional flights to other cities which helps facilitate arrival to Yanbu. The city also has rental car offices and a bus station that connects the city to other cities in the Kingdom. The road network in Yanbu is more than 485 square kilometers long.

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School TransportationThe Royal Commission provides school transportation services to transport 16,000 school and kindergarten male and female students to their respective destinations through specified routes and assembly points and at schedules timelines.

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C I T Y B U SA modern and air-conditioned busses started services for the public on designated routes. Some of these buses are for families. These buses aim to serve the residents of the city to reach their destinations. More buses will be available and new routes will be established to serve as many residents as possible. Their operation is on a daily schedule back and forth to the Prince Abdul Muhsin Bin Abdulaziz Airport coinciding with domestic flights schedule.

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Safety and SecurityThe Royal Commission Security and Safety Department supervises and ensures safety and security in the city, prepares reports and implements follow-up corrective actions as well as increases the level of awareness and monitors local stores for safety violations. The Security and Safety Department also issues licenses to stores after observing Safety standards. It also prepares and implements emergency and crises management plans as well as coordinates these plans with region, province, city as well as security and industrial authorities.

Emergency Number 1911 This feature facilitates coordination of security efforts and services between departments and facilities of the Royal Commission and security agencies and other services. Operators receive and pass calls through the operation room to emergency service, security, ambulance, fire prevention, rescue, maintenance of public utilities then follow up operation and maintenance of security surveillance systems. 1911

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Transportation System and Traffic ControlThe traffic control system organizes traffic in Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah especially around schools, colleges, Royal Commission Headquarter, parking areas, markets and commercial centers. It also organizes and plans traffic control for different occasions (social, sports, and official conferences). The traffic control system deals with traffic accidents, issues tickets. It supports different sectors, companies, contractors and follows-up main and tertiary roads excavations in order to ensure safety of people and properties. It also contributes, in cooperation with Traffic Police, in inspection campaigns in Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah. In addition to that, it removes abandoned vehicles and equipment which distort the general image of Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah.

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Cable TVThe Royal Commission established cable TV that is connected to all neighborhoods in Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah. It aims at providing a television service through private channels of the Royal Commission. Through these channels, it provides a variety of programs such as entertainment, awareness and emergency announcements. 24 hour channel for weather information updates is available.

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Electricity and WaterElectricityThe total capacity of the power generating plant of MARAFIQ in Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah is 1030 megawatts. The plant contains 9 gas turbines: 8 of which produce 56.2 megawatts, and 1 produces 68 megawatt- a total of 517.6 megawatt. It also has three turbine units that run on steam, each one produces 127.5 megawatts- a total of 382.5. In addition, there is one steam turbine unit that produces 130 megawatts. The steam turbine units are able to provide additional steam to the parallel desalination plant in emergency cases. Two steam units are under-construction with an expected output of additional 500 megawatts. Electricity is produced at 13.8 kV and is raised then to 115 kV through generators to enable transfer and distribution of electrical energy. Gas turbines use gas as the main source for fuel to generate electricity while Diesel is used as an alternative source. However, steam engines use heavy fuel as main source of energy. The gas engines are connected to 5 steam generators that produce 811 megawatt of steam and supply the desalination plant with the necessary steam. The steam is also added to the heavy fuel tanks to maintain the right temperature for pumping. There are also two units with a capacity of 4.2 megawatt to supply electricity in case of power outage.The power complex also contains a plant to produce Hydrogen. It has two generators with a capacity of 424 cubic meters per hour each. This produces 99% of pure hydrogen used in petrochemical industry mostly to create bio-fuel and ammonia.The electricity is transferred and distributed through underground cable network with a capacity of 115 kilovolts, 34.5 kilovolts and 13.8 kilovolts. The electricity transfer and distribution system in Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah is connected with the 380 kilovolt of Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) network through connection point between Marafiq and SEC.QU

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Drinking WaterThe MARAFIQ desalination plants supply water to Jubail and Yanbu. This water meets both the Royal Commission and the international standards for the quality of drinking water. This is verified through analyzing samples in the laboratory and installing equipment to ensure continuous quality of water.

The main desalination plant capacity is 146.160 cubic meters daily. Water from the Red Sea is pumped into the desalination plant, and through different stages, the steam is condensed into pure water.

There are also two reverse osmosis plants in Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah that add chlorine and minerals to pure water to become potable water. The remaining water is used for the industrial sector. Drinking water is stored in three tanks, while pure water is stored in another separate three tanks. Each tank capacity is 40,000 cubic meters. The water is distributed all over the city for both domestic and industrial uses through many pump stations using underground pipes with a length of 510 kilometers.

Sanitary Sewage SystemThe sewage treatment plant in Yanbu was designed to accommodate capacity of 27,000 cubic meters daily. Currently, the plant receives 20,000 to 24,000 cubic meters daily that come from the residential areas.

The sewage collection system in Yanbu consists of 52 lift stations, 36 of which are used to collect sewage, while the rest is used to collect sewage from industrial areas. The total length of sanitary sewage water collection system is 484 kilometers and 54 kilometers for the industrial waste water collection system.

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Free Internet Coverage in Parks and GardensIn order to implement the smart city project, residents of Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah, as well as visitors, enjoy free Internet coverage. The first stage covers the Ladies Park in Al-Semairy, the industrial lake Park, Al-Munasabat and Al-Sobh beach for families and singles alike.

There is also a plan to expand coverage to all public places in Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah. In addition, the project supports school networks using the best fiber optic cables to ensure strong and fast Internet connection.

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Free Internet Coverage in Parks and Gardens

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ResidentsHousing DevelopmentHotels and Apartments

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BIRD’S-EYE-VIEW OF YANBU Al-Sinaiyah

HousingSince the foundation of Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah in 1980, the Royal Commission focused on the comprehensive service concept by constructing the needed housing units. Due to the increasing population in Yanbu, the Royal Commission involved the private sector (Industries and real estate developers) in the construction of new housing units; whereas the Royal Commission assumed development of necessary land lots by providing all required services, which are then, to be handed over to the private sector to construct new housing units. Afterwards, some districts are subdivided and certain undeveloped parts hereof are allocated to industries and investors to provide infrastructure for needed housing units. The community area is 5,587 Hectares; 1450 Hectares of which are developed residential areas divided into 23 neighborhoods.

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Population:The population of Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah exceeds 96,000 where Saudi nationals represent 70%. The population’s annual rate of growth is more than 6.5%; the age average is 20.

Residential Development:Al-Sawari and Al-Nawa districts, located in the eastern part of the residential area, were the first residential areas developed by the Royal Commission in Yanbu. Afterwards, the neighborhoods of Radwa and Al-Semairi were developed to be the first permanent residential areas. Al-Nahdha district was the last location developed by the Royal Commission; it was designated for the students and employees of Yanbu Industrial College. The rate of construction is fast and vast in order to cope with the increasing population. Not only that, the Royal Commission and the private sector were involved in the development of the residential communities. The Royal Commission

developed 15600 residential units including villas, houses, apartments and dormitories. The number of current beneficiaries from the Royal Commission housing ownership program made for its employees reached 2533; those on the waiting list reached 915 employees and 796 deeds were issued. Companies like SABIC, ARAMCO, Crystal, and Marafiq provide ownership and rental housing for their employees. By mid-2009, the number of residential units developed by the private sector reached 4219 units.Although the Royal Commission is organizing and supervising all housing and public utilities construction, the private sector has been allocated different locations in Haii Al-Faisal, Al-Meshaireef, Al-Jar, and partially Al-Jabriyah, and Ain-Al-Nawa.Some areas are developed and provided with all services exclusively by either the private sector or other governmental departments where their employees are the main beneficiaries. The number of units under construction is 497 villas, and 67 different types of residential units. Despite of all, there is a

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need for construction of new housing units to meet the increasing demand resulted from the expected industrial growth.

Hotels and ApartmentsMövenpick Hotel Located in the residential area of Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah with astonishing views of the Red Sea, the five-star hotel provides its residents with the comfort and privacy they seek. It allows its residents to indulge in a variety of food choices provided by different restaurants in the hotel. Radwa is the main restaurant in the hotel and Al-Marjan is a specialized seafood restaurant. Further, the ‘Tea Leaves’ coffee lounge offers different coffee and food choices for the residents. The hotel contains 201 rooms of different types as suites, villas, and duplexes all with an amazing sea view.

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The hotel also provides another 141 rooms having 12 deluxe double rooms, 48 apartments, and different royal suites. It has a private swimming pool, and a health club.

Al-Fanar Global Hotel Suites/ Al-Balood Palace Hotel Al-Fanar Global Hotel is located in Radwa 6, and the Al-Balood Palace Hotel is in Taybah gas station on King Abdulaziz road. Each contains 22 apartments with an unlimited Internet connection (DSL) and a launderette.

The Cove Residential ComplexOn the waterfront, the luxurious Cove is located in king Abdullah Road. It only takes a few minutes to get to the industrial and commercial areas. It includes several villas and apartments; it provides residents with free internet services, swimming pool, sport courts for squash, basketball, and tennis. There is also a health club as well as other facilities.

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URBAN EXPANSION

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MosquesCultural, Social and Sports Facilities in the cityCultural and Sports Facilities Cultural, Sports and Recreation Festivals Women ActivitiesEquestrian Center

Rel igious,Cultural and Recreat ion Faci l i t ies

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Mosques:There are several mosques in all areas of Yanbu

Al-Sinaiyah. There are 20 Friday-prayer (Juma'h)

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mosques with a capacity of 500 worshippers, 9

district mosques, and 3 mosques located in the

beach area. The design and planning of these

mosques go along with the Islamic culture. The

Royal Commission took in consideration the time

needed to reach mosques by building them within

five-minute walk from residential areas.

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Cultural, Social and sports FacilitiesAs the Royal Commission focuses on cultural, social, and the well-being of its residents, it established 26 sport

and recreation centers for males and females, 14 equipped football fields, 15 tennis courts, a cricket court, and

a number of basketball courts. In addition, there are a women’s park, a multi-purpose hall for celebrations and

gatherings for men and women.

Also, there is a well-equipped public library with a digital library system. Furthermore, there are two libraries for

children and two for females at the recreation centers. All of these facilities serve Yanbu residents and visitors. In

addition to that, the city has a cultural and art center that serves a large segment of writers, intellectuals, and

artists.

The Royal Commission focused on marine activities and thus created a diving club. There is a youth beach, gives

visitors full excitement of the fascinations of the sea. In addition, there are several events organized by the

Royal Commission throughout the year that cover sports, cultural festivals, and entertainment.

Cultural, Sports and Recreation FestivalsEvery year, different festivals are held to serve the community including social, entertainment, sport, and mass-

awareness activities. It includes bazaars, folk-culture shows, Eid festivals, voluntary work festivals, spring festival,

Youth Football Championship, and many more.

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Cultural and Sports Facilities

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1Royal Commission employee Recreation

Center7593 Haii Al-Fayroz

2 Al-Aqeeq west center 1493 Haii Al-Aqeeq (1 )

3 Sports Center at Radwa 1Radwa 1 near to Al-Baraem Primary

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4 Sports Center at Al-Semairi Haii Al-Semairi

5 Al-Nawah Sports Center Near King Fahd Civic Center

6 Al Marjan Women CenterNear to first girls secondary school at Haii

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7 Al-Yaqoot Women Center 2792 Near Alqasr Resturant at Yaqoot

8 Women Park at Al-SemairiAt Haii Al-Semairi near to Ibn Senaa

Intermediate school

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9 Central Library Radwa 4

10 Art and Cultural CenterHaii Al-Aqeeq (1) near to the Manpower

Development Department

11 Sports Center at Radwa 3 Radwa 3

12 Football field (planted) Al-Aqeeq (3)

13 Football field (Artificial Grass) Al-Aqeeq (3)

14 Football field (Artificial Grass) Al-Aqeeq (3)

15 Football field (Artificial Grass) Radwa 2

16 Ground Tennis Courts Radwa 3

17 Ground Tennis Courts Radwa 8

18 Ground Tennis Courts Haii Al-Aqeeq

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19 Aramco Club (1) 2993 Haii 2

20 Aramco Club (2) 2592 Haii 2

21 Aramco Club (3) 5592 Haii 5

22 Aramco Club (4) 5993 Haii 5

23 Crystal Club 3593 Haii 3

24 Yanpet Club 7193 Haii

25 Yansab Club 4592 Haii 4

26 Ibn Rushd Club 4391 Haii 4

27 Samref Club Haii Al-Oyoun

28 Diving Club 2693 Haii 2

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Women’s ActivitiesThe Royal Commission paid attention to the women related activities. In addition to Al-Semairi Women’s Park, different activities are organized for women on a regular basis as well as different events and celebrations are held. One of the objectives of these different programs is to provide women with training courses in various aspects of knowledge. Moreover, there are women and children festival as well as spring, autumn, summer festivals; in addition to health and fitness programs; one of these programs (The biggest Winner) is held twice a year. Recently, a Family Consulting Center was established in Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah, with a number of accredited female consultants. There are cooperation efforts with entities in the city to host various activities / dialogues and seminars including but limited to King Abdul Aziz center for National Dialogue, Charity societies and kindergartens.

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Equestrian CenterThe Equestrian Center of Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah is a new addition to the efforts of the Royal Commission in Yanbu to provide different choices of entertainment and sport. The equestrian center came to be one of the facilities that contribute to popularizing equestrian sports. The center also contributes to the equestrian sport in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by organizing local and national tournaments as well as the active participations in the equestrian championship in all of the Kingdom's regions. Horse jumping is considered one of the important activities organized by the center. The Center has organized many tournaments in the Kingdom, such as the final competition for the sports season 1420 Hijrah ‘the cup of the founder of Saudi Arabia King Abdul Aziz’, and ‘the shield of the Saudi Equestrian Federation’. The center also hosted a number of Open Jumping Championships at the national level.

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Goals of the Center:• Provide training for horseback riding for all willing

residents of the province and its neighboring areas.

• Develop the equestrian sport by employing specialized trainers.

• Develop an equestrian school that provides programs for all levels.

• Organize competitions for the equestrian sport, participate in local and national championships and arrange for recreational trips.

• Provide an opportunity for the residents of the province to possess horses and designate stables for them to look after their horses.

The Center Capabilities:• The center contains (6) stables that include (4)

rooms for horse needs, bathroom for horses, and there is a seventh stable which includes a veterinary clinic, pharmacy, and room for the

veterinarian. Also, it contains (4) stables to separate the sick (infectious) horses. There is also an area for horse-food storage and all the stables’ needs.

• A residential unit for the stableman, and a dustman taking care of the horses and the stables.

• A spotlight racetrack with the international standard of 100X50m for horse jumping.

• An area for training fresh amateur jockeys of 20X40m.

• An area for horse jumping training of 25X50m.• A 10m, round-shaped area for training

children and horses.

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The second horse jumping championship in the

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Educational servicesEducation began in the Royal Commission at Yanbu with three schools in 1399/1400 Hijrah, The boys’ school (Al-Baraem) had 17 students in its first year, and a girl’s school that had 12 students. There were two international schools that accomodated 227 students of both genders. In 1401 Hijrah, the Education Services Department was established to manage all boys’ educational services provided. Currently, there are 16 schools; three of them are secondary, four are intermediate, and eight are elementary. Also, there is an elementary and intermediate complex for Quran memorization. The department follows the rules and regulations approved by the Ministry of Education.

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TeachersA highly qualified teaching staff has been selected to work in the Royal Commission’s schools; after fulfilling the high quality standards approved by the Royal Commission at Yanbu.

School buildingsThe educational environment is considered one of the most influential factors for successful education process; thus, the Royal Commission has excreted an effort to create an evoking and interactive teaching environment that helps achieving the modern education objectives.

Features of school buildingsAll schools’ buildings are horizontal so they only consist of one story building. The average school size area is 8000 square meters. Air conditioning at the Royal Commission schools is centralized. The average size area of classrooms is 42 square meters. Schools are equipped with surveillance cameras to maintain safety. They are also equipped with means of security and safety like emergency exits, fire extinguishers and fire alarms.

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Student/class ratio:The average of students’ number per class ranges from 25 to 30 students.

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Department Centers and Educational Support:

First: Education Training Center and Education Technologies

Based on the policy of the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu, which pays special attention to its staff by enhancing their cognitive abilities to keep up with the latest developments on the local and international scene, especially in Education, the Educational Services Department at Royal Commission in Yanbu focused on providing training to its staff within the available resources through various training programs like Educational programs, Computer programs, English programs, science and specialized programs and self-development programs.

The role of education technologies is to support the process of education at the time of the modern education variables and horizons. These education technologies make the necessary tools and elements available for the teachers to innovate and manipulate them in accordance with the curriculum and students requirements.

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Second: Quality Unit

It aims at developing the Royal Commission schools of the in Yanbu to obtain the ISO certificate according to the international standards (9001-2000). There are 15 schools in the Royal Commission at Yanbu that received international accreditation.

Benefits of obtaining the ISO certificate:• Save time and effort and provide the best service to the

concerned parties (Teacher – Student – Parents).

• Simplify procedures and encourage innovation.

• Work documentation through gathering the processes and forms used in the educational system.

• Enlighten school staff on quality policies.

• Prepare goals for each process, identify suitable means of measurement to ensure achievement of goals and identify success indicators for each goal.

• Achieve the integration and distinctiveness of the educational process through various education

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methodologies.

• Accomplishing the integration and distinctiveness of the educational process through various educational ways.

• Prepare preventive and corrective instruction programs to take care of and follow-up cases of non-compliance.

• Take care of students and provide healthy and secure environment.

• Gather, classify, analyze data and reflect them in charts to serve decision-making; and to show the stability of the educational process in the schools.

• Communicate with student parents.

• Simplify work procedures and utilize all available resources.

• Distinctive features of administration and school in the local, regional and national levels in respect of students, schools and teachers

• Students have obtained advanced positions at local, regional and global levels in the Olympics

of science, mathematics and scientific innovations.

• Keep up with modern technology in education. All schools have been equipped with all modern technologies. Teachers are provided with Laptop computers.

• Currently, the Education Services Department is working on computerizing all educational process through the Education Information Systems project to cope with the smart learning.

• Teachers distinctively took the initiative to cope with Electronic Education. They have equipped themselves with all necessary electronic tools for providing high quality of teaching.

Students' transportation mechanism

Coordination is made between the Educational Services Department and the Transportation Department to provide transportation to all students in all districts.

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• Yanbu International School that applies the American Curriculum

• Radwa International School that applies the American and the Indian Curriculum.

Below is an overview of each of them:

Yanbu International SchoolYanbu International School is an educational institution offering a 12-grade education level before the University level. It is committed to apply the American education standards. The education experts help all students of different nationalities to achieve their dreams in a world continues to expand without limits.The Royal Commission of Yanbu established the International School in 1979, which was administered by the International Schools Services Company, New Jersey USA. In 1988, it became a member of International School Organization at Al-Dahran, and then a member of the International Schools Group.

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The International School is located in Radwa District at Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah. It is an educational institution that is certified by the U.S. education system and a member in the International Schools Group in the Kingdom. The International Schools Group is an organization that consists of eight international schools across Saudi Arabia. The region’s superintendent and the board of trustees at Dharan administer the schools. It is certified by the Ministry of Education in Saudi Arabia

The school teaches the American Curriculum and approved it as the basis for the Education plan that includes arts, languages, math, sciences, social-Arabic-culture studies, and physical Education. In addition to that, other courses may be included as foreign languages, technology, modern literature, health and other specialized subjects. Graduate students may be admitted in many universities all over the world such as the United States, Canada, Australia, Europe, East Asia, and the

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The school takes in students of kindergarten stage (4 years) to the twelfth grade. The school provides a certified curriculum from the Union of Schools and the Central States Colleges for intermediate and secondary stages. There are about 450 students at the school from different nationalities (15 countries). Most students came from (Pakistan, India, Malaysia, the United States, Canada, the Philippines and Saudi Arabia).

The educational year consists of 179 days divided into two semesters. The first semester starts in September and the second starts in February. The grades are issued every three months. Students study full time from Sunday to Thursday— lectures last for a period of 50 minutes. There are 36 educational weeks per year.

Radwa International School:Radwa International School was established on the

19th of June, 2004. It offers intermediate and high-secondary education in English in Yanbu City. It follows the Central Board of Secondary Education at Delhi (Membership No. 5730021). Also, It is approved by the Ministry of Education in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (License No. 197/G). Today, it is proud of its 800 students compared to the 200 students when it first started.

Radwa School – with American Curriculum – was established in the 1st of September 2012, and it provides English instructed intermediate education at Yanbu which is certified by “Advanced Education” in the United States of America.

Also, it was certified and approved by the Ministry of Education in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (Licensed No. 4321940003).

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the American Curriculum and the Ministry of Education Curriculum in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia for Arabic and Islamic Studies. The International School at Radwa, currently, includes preliminary level to the (8th) grade. It will open grades 9 to 12 next year.

StudentsThere are about (800) students at school with different nationalities like Indians, Pakistanis, Sri-Lankans, Indonesians, Bengalis, Afghans, Egyptians, Eritreans, Syrians, Palestinians, Jordanians, Nigerians and many other countries. The school has teaching staff of (63) members and (20) administrative staff as up to 15/2/2012, with a students’ growth rate of 35% compared to 2009-2010.

The schools initiatives focus on the society of Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah. Most of the parents are employees of different local companies. The Radwa International

School took responsibility for supporting the next generation to keep up with the developments all over the world. The school supervises three sections: Boys, girls, and kindergarten.

Curriculum: Radwa International School – Central Board of Secondary Education

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- Yanbu Industrial College (YIC)- Yanbu University College (YUC) - Yanbu Technical Institute (YTI)

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Yanbu Industrial College was established in 1409 H, corresponding to 1989 Gregorian, with the aim of technical preparation of qualified Saudi cadre to operate industries and infrastructure in Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah. The college administration and business programs have recently been academically accredited by the ACBSP organization. Furthermore, it was accredited by the American organization ABET for engineering and technological programs.

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• Department of engineering technology

• Department of electric power

• Department of electronics engineering and precision instruments

• Department of information technology and computer science

• Department of mechanical engineering technology

• Department of geomatic technology

• Department of chemical engineering technology

• Department of industrial administration technology

The college also offers BS programs in chemical engineering technology, mechanical engineering technology, electric power engineering technology and electronics engineering and precision instruments.

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Department of computer science and computer engineering (males and females), offering two programs:• A five-year BS degree program in computer

science: one preparatory year followed by four academic years.

• A five-year BS degree program in computer engineering: one preparatory year followed by four academic years.

Department of Administration sciences (males and females), offers two tracks: Business administration contains human resources and accounting. The department offers two five-year BS programs of study (one preparatory year followed by four academic years).Department of applied linguistics (females): offers a five-year BS program, one preparatory year followed by four academic years. Department of interior design (females): offers A five-year BS degree program in interior design which is one preparatory year followed by four academic years.

Future plans of the college include establishment of the following new degree programs:1. Computer engineering (communication)2. Computer engineering (networks)3. Computer engineering (multimedia)4. BS in business administration (Finance and

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the latest technological devices needed for theoretical training in addition to computers to facilitate the training process in order to achieve technological excellence, which constitutes the primary objective of the strategy of the institute.

The institute adopts training programs for employment. Furthermore, the institute is characterized by offering a flexible multi training tracks for obtaining specialized and occupational certificates in addition to multi-

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level specialized certificates. Additionally, the institute conducts developmental training sessions in the different specializations in line with the second objective of the institute strategy.

On the basis of the third objective of the institute, Yanbu Technical Institute - as one of the Royal Commission's constructional systems - pays special attention to its social responsibility by offering programs that contribute to the development of the community and its needs.

Yanbu Technical Institute develops its programs and training courses based on the field surveys and statistics pertinent to the city needs in cooperation with concerned specialized agencies. This is in accordance with the fourth objective of the institute which focuses on building ties with the private and government sectors. This, in turn, goes hand in hand with Yanbu Technical Institute's practice of establishing relationships and partnerships with internationally recognized training agencies to

support the training process and fulfill the needs of local partners.

For achieving the fifth objective of the strategy, YTI pays special attention to the trainees in order to equip them with the highest level of dedication to their jobs and work ethics in addition to high standards of technical skills.

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above mentioned strategies which are attainable only by a wise leadership that preserves the stability of the institute, achieves justice in the education organization, ensures the right of education and training for all Youth of the country, ensures the quality of education outputs, extends efforts to raise both the students and instructor level and maintain the training capabilities of YTI to keep up with the international scientific development.

The English Language Center (ELC)The English Language Center was established as an independent unit to teach English language courses to the male and female students of the colleges and institutes in Yanbu. The Center is also responsible for conducting different training programs in the field of the English language to the companies, factories, Royal Commission's departments, and the residents of Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah.

The following are the programs and the services offered by the center:

1. Preparatory English Program

2. Associate Degree English Program

3. BA English Language Program

4. Industrial and Technical Training English Program

5. English Placement Tests

6. TOEFL Program Preparation

7. Translation Services

8. ESP English Programs

ELC is the first internationally accredited center in the Kingdom by the Commission on English Language Accreditation (CEA) to teach the English language at national level. Furthermore, the center offers its services to the colleges, institutes, companies, factories, the Royal commission, and the residents of Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah.

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The Royal Commission Medical CenterMedical DepartmentsPrimary Health Care Centers (Family and Community Medicine)Private Hospitals and Polyclinics.

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Ground floor the medical department, the department of radiology, the department of physical therapy, the dialysis unit, Emergency department, the pharmacy, and the department of patient relations and medical records.

First floorthe medical department, the department of radiology, the department of physical therapy, the hemodialysis unit, Emergency department, the pharmacy, and the department of patient relations and medical records.

Second floormen surgery department, women internal medicine department and pediatrics department.

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Third floor:men internal medicine department, the one-day-care department and the library.

Medical Departments:Internal medicine: Comprises different units that include digestive diseases, endoscopies, Hemodialysis unit, endocrine glands diseases, diabetes, heart diseases, psychiatric and neurological diseases, dermatology, rheumatism and thoracic diseases, and respiratory diseases. The department also contains several labs such as those used for examination of heart using sound waves (ECG), lung functions, nerves conduction velocity and Electroconvulsive therapy.Internal Medicine EchocardiographyGastroenterology and endoscopiesPulmonology

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Surgical Department:

Contains different specializations such as neurosurgery, urology surgery, orthopedics, general surgery, pediatric surgery, eye surgery, and ear, nose, and throat surgery.

Pediatric medicine:

Consists of pediatrics unit, intensive care unit for children and intensive care unit for premature babies with 31 beds (the biggest in the region).

Obstetrics and Gynecology Department:

Contains gynecology unit, obstetrics unit, nursery unit, labor and delivery unit which receives mothers during the labor stage until they give birth.

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It consists of a number of clinics: Dental treatment, endodontic, orthodontic, facial surgery, and maxillofacial surgery. At the moment, there are nine dental clinics as well as a specialized center for dental treatment in all specializations currently under construction.

Diagnostic Radiology

Department of Radiology:

The department is equipped with the latest digital equipment; it includes the services offered by x-ray scan, colored x-rays, MRI, CT scan, ultrasound imaging, breast and bone density imaging, and vascular imaging.

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Anesthesia Department:Contains anesthesia unit and intensive care unit. The operations complex consists of five operating theatres in addition to gynecology operations rooms and an endoscopy room. At present, the intensive care unit consists of nine beds, but it will nearly be increased to fifteen beds.

Emergency Department:Consists of the triage, critical cases treatment area, and severe cases area. The department contains 18 beds. Furthermore, it has been equipped with the latest devices necessary for treating emergency cases.

Ambulance services:The ambulance department has seven ambulances and more than twenty ambulance technicians and specialists to deal with emergency calls. All ambulance units of the department are highly prepared for all medical emergencies.

The Laboratory:Consists of the following units: chemistry, tissues, hormones, microbiology. At the moment, several devices in the department are being updated. In 2004, the chemistry department was classified as one of the best labs in the Middle East.

The Pharmacy:Consists of four pharmacies serving the emergency departments, outpatient clinics, inpatient departments in the medical center, and primary health care centers.

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Primary Health Care Centers

(Family and Community Medicine)The Royal Commission Health Services Program offers specialized primary health care services through seven health centers spread all over neighborhoods of Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah. These centers are:

Al-Shafa Primary Health Care Center ( Radhwa 4)Radhwa 3 Primary Health Care Center ( Radhwa 3)Al-Sawari Primary Health Care CenterComprehensive Health care Center: serving residents and visitors of Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah.Comprehensive Health care Center, diabetes. (Haii Khalid )Al-Semairi Comprehensive Health care CenterAl-Bathna Health care Center

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Private Hospitals and PolyclinicsThe private sector operates two hospitals and four polyclinics with a capacity of 120 beds. All health specializations are available in these facilities which are all equipped with the latest medical equipment. They are all characterized by high standards of quality and competence. Furthermore, they employ a distinguished medical staff and offer services in the areas of pharmacy, emergency ambulance, and acceptance of medically-insured patients.

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The Royal Commission supervises the centers and shops in line with its rules and regulations with the aim at reflecting their good image. This is achieved by continuous maintenance of these centers that showcase an urban character conforming to the city's landscape. Additionally, the Royal Commission carries out inspection visits over 708 commercial facilities that provide services and consumer goods to satisfy the needs of Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah's residents.

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Most retail shopping facilities and service centers in Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah fall into two major types:

- Neighborhood commercial centers: to serve the residents of neighborhoods and can easily be reached. These include markets, small shop outlets, and a variety of restaurants.

-Commercial centers in residential areas: These are larger than neighborhood centers and consist of complexes that provide consumers with the greater part of their needs for different products and services.

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G a r d e n s a n d P a r k s• Al-Bahr Garden

• Al-Nasmah Garden

• Al-Kourneish Garden

• Al-Buhairah Garden

• Al-Badr Garden

• Al-Bustan Garden

• Al-Kawthar Garden

• Al-Zuhoor Garden

• Al-Tilal Garden

• Al-Shafaq Garden ( Radhwa 6)

• General Residential Areas Parks

• A. Residential Areas Parks

• B. Neighborhood Parks

• C. Local Parks

• D. The Green Park

• Al-Shurooq Park

• Al-Sidr Park

• Al-Ghuroob Park

• Al-Dhilal Park

• Al-Gamrah Park

• Wild Plants Park

• Al-Munasabat Park

• Yanbu Lake Park

• The Green Belts

• Flower Festivals

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Gardens and ParksAl-Bahr Garden:This is located in Haii Al-Oyoun with an area of 6873 square meters. The garden is provided with services and facilities such as games, toilets, kiosks for selling refreshments, in addition to playgrounds for children. The garden is restricted to families and used by the residents of Al-Oyoun neighborhood as a place of relaxation after a long day's work. The wavy lines were considered in the design of the garden so that the general shape of the garden will suit its name (Sea). This garden is classified as an open garden since it covers the whole neighborhood. More services have now been introduced in the garden and it continues to be extensively maintained more frequently than its counterparts in the same neighborhood. The garden opens during the morning and the evening periods and closes after 10 PM. For security reasons, the lights are not turned off at night and the evening police patrols are often seen operating in the area.

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Al-Nasmah Garden:This garden is located at Haii Al-ayoon (Harah 5) in Osman Ibn Affan Street with an area of 5658 square meters. It is characterized by favorable climatic factors enabling it to receive the fresh breeze coming from the direction of the sea and preventing dusty winds to blow towards it. Further, it is also characterized by being located adjacent to housing complexes which makes it easily reachable by the residents of these complexes. This garden also contains shaded seating areas and children's playgrounds. The garden is a neighborhood adjacent. Furthermore, the use of plants and aromatic flowers in this garden added an atmosphere soothing to the nerves, especially when accompanied by the fresh sea breeze and the laughter of children all over the place. This garden is open 24 hours since it has no barriers to prevent visitors from coming day or night.

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Corniche Garden:This garden, with an area of 109,060 square meters, is located at Al-Shati Street in Haii Al-Sobh. It is characterized by its location near the city's corniche and its big size. It is also open all day for the public and attracts most of the city's residents and visitors. This garden is classified as a city garden as it combines the beauty of the green grass, the breeze and relaxation near the sea. The garden has different kinds of services such as toilets, kiosks, seating areas, places where visitors can relax on rugs, footpath, children's playgrounds, car parking, pray shelter and places dedicated for youth and others for families. All safety procedures and supplies are readily available in this garden. In addition, lights are never turned off for security reasons. The garden also contains many green areas used by visitors as a venue for joyful play and fun. Further, the garden is adorned with seasonal flowers to create a lovely relaxing atmosphere.

Al-Buhairah Garden:This garden, with an area of 72,172 square meters, is located in Buraydah Street at Haii Al-Oyoon (Hara1). The garden provides many facilities to its visitors such as children's games and playgrounds, shaded seating areas and footpath for walking sports. This garden is open at all times and has no barriers to prevent people from visiting. However, for safety purposes, it is fenced by trees to prevent children from wandering out suddenly to the neighboring street. This garden is one of the most important gardens in the city attracting a large number of visitors. Therefore, it is intensively maintained to preserve its beauty so the family visitors who are looking for a relaxing atmosphere can enjoy it.

Al-Badr Garden:This garden, with an area of 11,250 square meters, is located in the juncture of Al-Andalus and Al-Hamra Street at Haii Al-Bathna (Hara 5).

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Al-Bustan Garden:This border-area garden is located at one of the outskirts of one of the housing complexes in order to separate the neighborhood from the main street.

Al-Kawthar Garden:This garden, with an area of 6,218 square meters, is located in Haii Al-Oyoun (Harah 5) in Othman Ibn Affan Street.

Al-Zuhoor Garden:This is a central garden, serving the neighborhood and hence is supplied with children's games and seating areas. Also, it is adjacent to one of the sporting clubs.

Al-Tilal Garden:The general planning concept: This garden, which occupies an area of 14,725 square meters, is located in Haii Al-Nawa. It contains 93 trees, 1,109 shrubs, and green lawn areas occupying 707 square meters.

The garden is dedicated to women and children only. Consequently, the constructional concept is based on opening the heart of the garden from the inside by reducing tent-like trees, intensifying cultivation of the lawns, and covering the soil in the center of the garden, with the rain water drainage channel forming a water barrier to this region. On the opposite side lies an elevated tree-filled area where many vertical trees surrounding the garden's fence from the outside and the inside are planted to block the view, achieving privacy and reflecting an unseen dimension of the original boundaries of the garden.

Al-Shafaq Garden (Radwa 6):The general planning concept: This garden is located in Haii Radwa and occupies an area of 3,000 square meters. It contains 94 trees, 241 shrubs, and lawn occupying 897 square meters with a length of 120 meters of footpaths. The car parking designated for this park is shared by Jumaa Mosque car parking. The constructional concept of the garden was based on dividing the park into different areas designated

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for games and others for sitting on the grass as well as area designated for shaded seating. The construction of the garden was decorated by rocks in an artistic and innovative manner with the intention of introducing new concepts, symbols, and shapes in order to enjoy their beauty.

Public Residential Areas ParksThese parks are characterized by a balanced distribution of land with the aim of securing residents’ needs for houses, facilities, general services and green parks. Since the visitors of these general parks come from all segments of society, the parks have been distributed in a balanced way within the urban character so that they can be easily reached by those who desire comfort, relaxation, entertainment and amusement.

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Residents rush to visit these places for being well designed, equipped and prepared to the benefit of the individual and society as a whole in ways that keep pace with up to date developments in different fields. The residential area parks consist of the following types:

Residential area parks:These occupy an area no less than 50,000 square meters and are located near the neighborhood centers for which they are dedicated. Further, these parks are characterized by being surrounded by an extensive green belt to protect them from adverse climate conditions. The green belts also provide a maximum degree of privacy to the visitors of these parks and isolate them from the surrounding industrial environment.

Neighborhood Parks:These types of parks occupy an area no less than 20,000 square meters near neighborhood centers

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and blocks which make it possible to merge the car parking in one location for both residents and visitors of the parks.

Local Parks: These types of parks occupy an area no less than 6,000 square meters so that the parks will be near the residential houses and could be used by the residents as venues for relaxation, rest, and play. There are several types of parks under this category in all neighborhoods depending on the population density in each.

The Green Park:This park, which is dedicated to families, is located in Al-Semairi neighborhood and occupies an area of 12,000 square meters. It contains 177 trees, 1,416 shrubs, lawns occupying 4,683 square meters, in addition to walkway with a length of 311 meters each. Further, 126 car parking area has been designated for the park visitors. The park

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is characterized by providing privacy, quietness, amusement, and entertainment. This becomes apparent by controlling aspects of construction which can be observed by the choice of the location of parks entrances away from the streets, the way the seating areas are distributed across the park and the construction of plant barriers to block the view. The seats in the park are directed in a thought-out manner as a further attempt to provide a sense of privacy.

Further, the low and high hills in the park are postured in such a way to give the feeling of natural environment. Several children’s playgrounds are provided in the park. It is also worth mentioning that this park is directly connected to one of the parks dedicated to automated children’s games. The park also offers light meals provided by the private sector which gives it a special importance among other parks in the city.

Al-Shurooq Park:This is a regulatory-redundant area which was exploited as a park. The plants were presented in

such a way to allow a clear view of the sunrise. It can be noted that no special preparations were made in this park and it is therefore possible for visitors to relax under the shade of trees. In the spring, the park is adorned with groups of flowers that add glamour to its beauty, increasing its visitors’ sense of relaxation

Al-Sidr Park:The Sidr Tree (Arabic name) is one of the most beautiful trees in the Gulf Region. It carries healing and spiritual grand meanings as well as it carries aromatic smell. The honey extracted from this tree is one of the best kinds of honey. Honoring this tree, this park was to be used as a park under the shades of the Sidr trees. It is also a regulatory-redundant area where visitors can relax on.

Al-Ghuroob Park:This is a regulatory-redundant area exploited as a park and is located in the opposite direction in which Al-Shurooq Park is located. The plants in the park are

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distributed in such a way to make the sunset visible to visitors. It is noted that no equipment and facilities were provided in the park whereas visitors can relax on rugs under the shades of trees. The park is adorned in the spring by groups of flowers, adding beauty and splendor as well as bringing comfort to visitors.

Al-Dhilal Park:This is a regulatory-redundant area being used as a park. It is regularly cultivated by ever-green trees to provide shades to its visitors and can be used as venue of relaxation on rugs. The park, which can be adorned by flowers in the spring, is located in the residential area adjacent to the housing units so as to enable children to enjoy it all the time safely.

Al-Qamrah Park:This park occupies an area of 6,850 square meters and is located in Haii Al-Bathnah , Hara (5). This park fully serves the neighborhood and families, where it contains children's playgrounds, toilets for ladies

and gentlemen, kiosks for selling beverages, and shaded seating areas. The park also contains areas where visitors can relax on rugs. It also has garbage bins to preserve the general landscape of the park and ensure its cleanness. The park operates continuously since it has no barriers. For security reasons, its lights are kept on at night.

Wild Plants Park:The design of this park represents the geographic and environmental regions and desert where there are heights like plateaus as well as areas like valleys and plains with planted areas that are similar to the nature. Paved pathways for pedestrians connect the different parts of the park. Also, car parking is available for the visitors. This park is dedicated to wild plants' cultivation as main objective and is used in artistic coordination to be displayed to the public and school pupils since this park represents a part of our valuable wild life wealth.

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it is used for studies and school trips. There is no provision for sitting or relaxing on rugs although it is open all day.

Al-Munasabat (Events) Park:This park is located in the green belt at the junction of King Fahd and King Abdulaziz Roads. It occupies an area of 25,0000 square meters and is characterized by its big size and being open at all times. The park attracts most of the city's residents and visitors and is classified as one of the best parks in Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah. The park has been constructed for the benefit of the Royal Commission's events and celebrations. Some of the most important of these events held in this park may be: Eid is happiness, celebrate Eid with us, and the Flowers and Gardens Festival, which makes the park the focus of attention among all the residents and visitors of Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah. The park is provided with all types of services- toilets, seating areas, areas for relaxation on rugs, footpath for walking, car parking, and prayer shelter. All requirements of safety are available in

addition to security precautions such as keeping the lights on at night. There are many green areas in the park adorned by seasonal flowers to add a pleasant relaxing atmosphere.

Yanbu Lake Park:This park is located in the green belt along the Mina Street and occupies an area of 21,750 square meters. The park is characterized by its big size and being open at all times. It attracts most of the city's residents and visitors and is classified as one of the best parks in Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah. It is provided with all kinds of services- toilets, seating areas, areas for relaxation on rugs, footpath for walking, car parking and prayer shelter. All requirements of safety are available, in addition to security precautions such as keeping the lights on at night. There are many green areas in the park adorned by seasonal flowers to add a pleasant relaxing atmosphere.

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The Green Belts:These green belts surround the residential area. They consist of three land phases and one coastal phase along the beach. The first, second and third phases have been completed, the fourth phase is under process. The green belt area, however, is a group of shrubs arranged in a wavy shape along the borders of Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah comprising 11,099 trees of different kinds which are dry climate resistant plants. These green belts combine many types of parks, sports playgrounds, and cultural centers such as Yanbu Artificial Lake Park, the Equestrian Club, the History Museum, and the Scout Training Camp which area all of high importance.

The Flowers Festival: Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah established locations dedicated for festivals, exhibitions and celebrations. The most important and beautiful one of these locations is

the Flowers Festival held annually by creating a big flower carpet adorned by various types of flowers. This is in addition to providing services such as children's games, the open-air theatre, and public talks, which increase the city residents’ awareness of the importance of planting trees.

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Basic Industries

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• Grading of Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah site.• Construction of flood control channels.• Electric power generation plant.• Sea water desalination plant to produce

drinking water and distilled water for industrial use.

• Sea water pumping station for the purpose of cooling industries.

• Industrial and sewage water treatment plant.

• Network and telecommunications, telex, microwave and cable TV.

• Road network • King Fahd Industrial Port.

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Housing, schools, mosques, a number of colleges and hospitals, and commercial and entertainment centers.The development in the field of infrastructure made all city facilities and theme parks perform services necessary for the industrial construction and provide all the needs for humans and utilities, which rely on most of the above-mentioned services.

Basic Industries The availability of dependable source of raw materials is a prerequisite for the success of any chemical and hydrocarbon industries. The basic industries in Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah produce many products that can be used as raw materials in the secondary industries such as Methane - Propane - butane - natural gasoline - fuel oil - high-density polyethylene - gasoline - sulfur - polyethylene LLDPE - pure acid - gasoline - LPG - ores lubricating oil - gasoline tri-methyl - butyl ether of polypropylene- Tervatalat polyester - caustic soda - kerosene - aromatic solvents and fatty - poly Brolin

- nitrogen - carbon dioxide - diesel oil - ethylene glycol- xylene – oxygen

Light Industries The industry of final products is considered the future for industrial investment by the private sector, where petrochemical and mining industries for the primary and secondary industries products are converted to intermediate and useful consumer products. The products that can be categorized according to being produced from primary and secondary industries have been previously explained in detail. There is also a wide range of industrial opportunities that hydrocarbon or mineral raw materials are not involved in its usage as essential material. These industries include technology such as the manufacturing of solar panels as well as traditional manufacturing including paint production and metal pouring.

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The manufacturing industry, at the beginning, focused on the production of building materials such as concrete and components construction. It has recently focused on products related to industries and residential areas such as production of chemical, steel manufacturing and refining edible oils.

Support industriesThere are many opportunities for companies marketing for products and basic services to other industries and to the community. These industries include equipment sales, services, construction materials, engineering design services and maintenance operations. By establishing new industries and manufacturing development, there will be an increase in demand for support industries for both industrial and residential areas.

King Fahd Industrial Port It is the largest port on the Red Sea specialized in loading crude oil and refined products and

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petrochemicals. It is located in the middle of the line which connects America and Europe through the Suez Canal and the Far East through Bab El- Mandeb. The port was specially built to serve industrial complexes and meet their needs in addition to exporting crude oil and its refined products and solid and liquid petrochemicals to global markets. The industrial complexes also import their needs such as mechanical equipment and factories components through the port. The handling capacity of the port is 130 million tons per year.The port contains a general cargo and containers station, bulk material station, crude oil station, petroleum derivatives export terminal, petrochemicals terminal, natural gas plant, local refinery plant and storage areas

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WaterfrontThe Royal Commission in Yanbu started project of sea excavation, marine dredging for the development of waterfront of Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah. The project includes the construction of infrastructure of roads, water and electricity networks, recreational sites and parks, lighting and pedestrian routes, sports facilities, aesthetic models, investment shops, and all marine and recreational services.The waterfront projects stretch to about 11 km along the entire waterfront residential area in Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah, with a total cost of about 750 million riyals. The project is to be implemented in five phases and divided into four projects, one of which is a dredging project. The other three projects are still under construction to develop the waterfront.

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It also includes reshaping and protecting the shoreline, land reclamation, building a channel for boats (1.3 km long), and construction of two bridges and seven beaches and lakes for swimming. Beach protection is included in this project as well.

The Second Project: This project involves the development of more than 120 hectares (1.2 square kilometers) which includes site and infrastructure development, public facilities and entertainment for the whole family including playgrounds, toilets and mosques, a café, sports facilities, a first aid building, a rescue center, and beaches and swimming pools for children.

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a building for First Aid, mosques, toilets, and parking lots. In addition, the project involves development of infrastructure for businesses such as restaurants, hotels and recreation facilities.

The Fourth Project: The work of this project includes the development of forty-five hectares and is characterized by the existence of Al-Nawras Island with approximately twenty-three hectares. It contains: a diving village, a marina area, a camping area, an aquamarine museum, a fishing pier, recreational parks, two protected areas, an equestrian club and a boat club.This project will link with the coastal road that connects Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah with Yanbu Al Bahr passing Haii Al- Bathna on the waterfront and connects the city center via two bridges opposite to Haii Khalid. The project is implemented with high quality standards, which contribute to the completion of roads on the waterfront and provide Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah communities with investment and W

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• Tourist Resort• The Village• Coastal Resort• Parks and Golf Club• Al-Marjan Island• Camping Area

City CenterThe city center was designed to be the focus of commercial and residential activities in Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah, with its sea view and ring-shaped structure. It was dredged to be a bay valid for navigation surrounded by scores of ladders to facilitate access to the water area.

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The final plans that have been recently completed include shared facilities sites for commercial and residential purposes and the new headquarters building for the Royal Commission at Yanbu.

The city center occupies an area of 19.5 hectares with estimated total investment reaching 2 billion Saudi Riyals. It includes the Civic Center building which consists of a three-storey building constructed on a total building area of approximately 15,000 square meters. It includes the development of the site on an area of 28,000 square meters for car parking of almost 27,000 square meters, as well as the Cultural Center, which is two-storey building on a total building area of 12,000 square meters. Development of the site on an area of 36,000 square meters, which includes the following:

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The Red Sea The coral reefFishEnvironment ControlBirds of Yanbu Al-SinaiyahEnvironment Control ProgramsMangrove Trees Reserves

1 1 Environment

The Red Sea Since the formation of the Red Sea, it is considered as an extraordinary and a unique sea. It has its own characteristics, biodiversity and a strategic location. The Red Sea was formed as a result of the great rift that separated the continent of Asia from the continent of Africa on length of approximately 2,000 km and average width of 280 km. The Arabian Peninsula is moving away from the continent of Africa at a rate of 1 cm per year in the northeast direction.The Red Sea occupies an important strategic position in the world. It is linked to the north with the Mediterranean Sea via the Suez Canal which forms a narrow (6 km) and shallow passage (with an average depth of 20-30m). The Red Sea is also linked to the south with the Indian Ocean through the Strait of Bab El-Mandeb (29km). So, the Red Sea constitutes an important hub for maritime traffic. The secret of the Red See beauty is represented in the purity of its water which attracts scuba divers from all

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over the world to enjoy the unique biodiversity. The bottom of the sea is covered with splendid coral reefs which can only be compared to the barrier reef of the coasts of Australia. The living creatures interact with the environment within an integrated system connected to a series of complex food and shelter for each living creatures which reduces the risk of competition between them. The coast of the Red Sea is characterized by a wide variety of environments where living creatures are closely related to the nature of the bottom. There are salty marshes, rocky, muddy, and sandy beaches. Most of the living creatures in the Red Sea live within a narrow physical and chemical range as a result of natural factors surrounding it. The Red Sea is located between two continentals which provide its water with warmth throughout the year. The temperature of its surface rarely drops into 17 °C in February and rises to 32 °C in August. This temperature is suitable for the growth of many types of coral reefs. The Red

Sea is one of the most saline bodies of water in the world. The salinity concentration increases in most of its surface water to about 40 ppt. The warm marine valleys distinguish the Red Sea from other seas where large amounts of deposited minerals serving as a strategic stockpile which is hard to be exploited in the near term as it languishes in deep abyss.

The Coral ReefThe coral reefs are considered as one of the richest environments on the surface of earth sloping towards the open sea. Its slope opposite to the open seas makes it face the movement of currents and waves and safeguard quiet bays interspersed with cavities and caves. This provides safe shelter and sanctuary for many living creatures. The coral reefs are ranked second after the tropical rain forests in terms of species and flourishing wildlife. More than half a million different species including 7,000 different

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types of fish live in this environment. According to scientists, coral produces 25 tons of fish every year per square kilometer.The coral reefs have effectively contributed to the protection of marine life through an integrated eco-system which provides a harmonious environment for all sea living creatures. The barrier reef extends along the coast of Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah as a natural barrier protecting the port and the beach from the waves. It also has a precious environmental value.

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Coral reef fish represents 25% of the total number of the Red Sea fish (the largest number among the Red Sea fish). Recently, more than 1280 species in the Red Sea were recorded. The number of commercial types sold in the markets for consumption is 180 species. These types do not differ much from those in the countries bordering the Red Sea coast north and south. In addition to the sport of diving in the Red Sea, there is also the sport of fishing. The fish in the Red Sea is of shining colors and beautiful shapes. This is an attraction for tourists who cover thousands of kilometers to enjoy this sport. Professional fishermen also practice fishing in the Red Sea, especially in coral reef areas where fish of different types and colors exist. As we go deeper, fish diversity increases and it reaches its peak when we reach the depth of 10 to 15 meters.

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There is an area of coastal cliffs in the Red Sea that contains sources of food for herbaceous fish which makes it a target for fishing hobbyists who use small boats for fishing.

Birds of Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah witnesses large influx of birds at certain times of the year. Some of these species reside in the city throughout the year. It is known that birds migrate from one place to another searching food and seeking suitable environment for breeding.

The Arabian Peninsula is considered an area for migratory birds from Asian Europe to Africa and the Indian subcontinent. Birds that migrate to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia come from the far west of the central islands. Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah is considered the most appropriate environment for studying the movement of birds to and from Africa.

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of the region from the African mainland where food is available in abundance for migratory passerine birds, taking enough food before crossing the Red Sea. The migration patterns could be classified based on the observations recorded in the region of Yanbu as follows:

Migratory birds on their way from Asian Europe to Africa and some of them could reach short distances to Africa after migrating from Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah in autumn. These birds migrate to Sudan (Plover White-tailed) or to Eritrea (songbirds) and some migrate to the south of the equator, such as (nightingale, the swamps singing bird, and the golden oriole).

It is possible to determine the area of breeding, in many cases, from the distinctive characteristics (color, head shape, larynx, and tone).

It is also possible to get specific and clear information from the loops that encircle the feet of birds. It seems that encircling the feet with loops in areas of origin and

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in specific areas of the Middle East (particularly in The Oasis of Azraq in Jordan) has enabled us to determine the pathways of migration clearly. Accordingly, some of the migrations were discovered through the information provided by the loops for the small white-crowned wheatear bird, swamps singing bird and the red-backed shrike bird.

The trip of passerine birds entering Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah begins in late February and may continue until the first week of June and then resume in mid-July. Strong birds could also be seen in the area in early December. The trip of some species may continue for a long period. We find that some birds that come from different regions cross Yanbu from early August to November, while some birds cross the area for a relatively short period (a few weeks).

It is known that birds make their own way across the Red Sea based on the observations on the beach or at the sea. Some birds that cross the region of Yanbu may spend the winter along the coast and the land adjacent

to the Red Sea, such as ducks and singing birds.

- Birds that make their way from Europe and North Africa to the Indian subcontinent are likely to be fly-hunter and red –chest. - It is probable that migratory birds from the cold regions of the Eastern Mediterranean are likely to be long-tailed duck, gray goose, and goldfinch.

- Migrating birds within the Arab region such as the long-tail pigeon, pale rockfinch and sand-grouse.- birds that prevail in the area such as seating semi-collared bird. - Migratory birds that lose their natural way of migration (olive tree singing bird and green chiffchaff bird). - Many seabirds leave the Red Sea to spend the winter in the Indian Ocean (like arctic tern, most of white-cheeked tern birds as well as some of the brown booby birds).

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the Red Sea. Based on direct observations from the

movements of hawks from east to west from the city

of Al-Wajh to Yanbu and Yanbu to Jeddah, birds

looking for their prey, particularly hawks and eagles

follow their route topographic-features such as

mountain ranges to take advantage of rising thermal

current.

These eagles and hawks cross the region of Yanbu

between the months of September and November. It is

likely to continue their way along the Arabian coast to

reach the tip of the Arabian Peninsula before crossing

the sea through Bab El-Mandeb. It is also known that

a large number of birds of prey fly directly to Africa

via the Suez Canal, then return back in Spring. The

scarcity of great migrations of these birds in spring in

Yanbu indicates that they only take the eastern way

in autumn. It is quite possible that the difference in the

numbers and species of birds using this way in autumn

can be attributed to inappropriate weather conditions

in Sinaa.

It is observed in spring, most notably during the month

of March that ducks head for Aqaba Gulf where a large

number of flocks on the beach may be noticed. There

are also some indications of migration during autumn

and that black seagull may pass through same path

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Environment MonitoringEnvironmental Challenges: the Royal Commission

in Yanbu insisted on the application of modern

methods of environmental management and

sustainable development even before Brundtland

report of the United Nations in 1987, which included

a formal definition adopted globally for sustainable

development and its modern concept. It focuses

on development that meets the needs of the

present without compromising the ability of future

generations to meet their own needs.

Royal Commission in Yanbu took into account

the principle of conserving natural resources from

depletion and pollution with securing a healthy and

safe environment for the residents of Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah on the short and long terms. The limits of pollutants must be within permissible international levels so as to avoid causing any damage to

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the environment as a result of the construction of factories, facilities, main roads, bridges, drilling and backfilling, extension of tubes and other industrial activities. Thus, the RC main goal was to achieve economic growth through a correlation between the laws and regulations of the global economy by doubling strategic investment industry and stopping non-productive projects to ensure long-term economic growth. The Royal Commission sought to reduce levels of pollution in Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah to maintain health of individuals and for future planning for propose of attracting more developmental industries. As a result, an integrated city was constructed to achieve sustainable development.The Royal Commission succeeded in overcoming major industrial challenges to enter a new phase of environmental challenges which are natural consequences for this success. It has dealt with this issue carefully through the application of environmental management standards. The Royal Commission has also formulated performance

standards (KPI) and performance indicators (Balance Score Cards).

That city is Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah

Environment Monitoring Program The Royal Commission formed a specialized environmental management which has locally trained staff to implement the following environmental programs:

Air Quality Monitoring and Modeling Program

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The Royal Commission selected six ideal locations for stations to measure air quality in Yanbu. These stations are equipped with mathematical models software that works automatically to measure air control rates of the following major gaseous pollutants:Nitrogen oxides NOx, sulfur oxides SO2, suspended particles PM, carbon monoxide CO, and Ozone O3. The total number of readings recorded is about 9000 monthly.In addition to the information from the meteorological unit as: heat, humidity, air pressure, wind speed and direction, etc. This information is broadcasted via a computer integrated network which is recorded and analyzed on daily basis, then the measurements are analyzed and compared with the Royal Commission standards to find a scientific relationship among each other. The field- surveyed results have shown that since 1981 the rate of gaseous pollutants in the city

is within the permissible limits. Computer models are also used to study the prediction of the spread of pollutants in the city and recognize the effect of each industrial facility which contributes to the success of future planning to the city.

Water Quality Monitoring Program The Royal Commission in Yanbu pays great attention for monitoring the characteristics of treated industrial wastewater. So, Environmental System prohibits dumping sewage water directly into the sea, and it also seeks to achieve the principle of Zero Discharge to preserve the marine environment.

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Potable WaterThe desalinated water in Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah is very pure. Salt, minerals and chlorine are added with special rates to prevent the growth of bacteria in the water distribution network. Scientific studies are conducted on potable water using the latest international standards to make sure that quality conforms to the specifications of World Health Organization (WHO).

Industrial WastewaterIt is prohibited to dump sanitary wastewater directly into the sea before being processed by the factory itself. It must be treated first (in-house treatment) and then it shall go through various stages of processing in the wastewater treatment plant to be processed biologically by using Activated Sludge Process.

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Sanitary WastewaterSanitary wastewater passing from communities and other various facilities is processed in a special plant to be re-used in landscape irrigation. This water is subject to periodic monitoring to ensure compliance with Irrigation Water Standards.

Hazardous Waste Program

The Royal Commission Policy Regarding Management of Hazardous Waste The Royal Commission environmental policy considers recycling and re-using hazardous waste as one of the high priorities of management of hazardous waste as well as implementing environmental requirements of treatment and disposal of hazardous or semi-hazardous waste by all industries. The Royal Commission imposes restrictions on factories

located within its limits. Each factory, according to the environmental permit, must provide the Royal Commission with detailed information about hazardous waste (quantity, chemical composition, place of final disposal...etc) by filling a special form (Manifest Form). In case of hazardous waste, the Royal Commission, according to environmental permit, requires transferring hazardous waste to specialized companies in the field of hazardous waste management.

Environmental Awareness Program

The Royal Commission played an important role in the fields of environmental awareness and education before 2007.

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in the city as part of the national environmental and social role which should be played by the investors and industries in the city.

Environmental PermitThe system of environmental permit for operation and construction imposed by the Royal Commission on industries is considered an effective tool that controls the environmental performance of the factories and reduces their environmental impact to below the permissible levels stated in the Royal Commission Environmental Standards System. The environmental permit is itself a legal binding contract which requires industries to comply with the requirements of the Royal Commission to avoid any potential environmental risk. This gives the Royal Commission the role of monitoring all industrial facilities operating in Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah. Marine Monitoring ProgramIt is clear that the Royal Commission pays special attention to maintain the environment of the Red Sea

by monitoring the marine environment on a weekly basis during the whole year in order to protect it from any source of pollution. Then the source of pollution can be traced and investigated. The most important areas of marine environment is intensively monitored.

Environmentally Sensitive AreasThe environmental sensitive areas were a priority of marine surveillance program to follow-up, monitor and protect as much as possible from industrial and natural pollutants. These areas include:

A. Seawater intake channel for the power and desalination plantDesalinated water is a source of potable water for Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah. Therefore, special rubber barriers and oil sensors were placed in the sea and connected to computers to detect any oil spills in the sea.

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B. SeaportsThis includes King Fahad Industrial Port, jetties, oil

tankers, ships and refineries. It is more likely that oil

spills might occur in these places because of vessel

traffic and loading and unloading of petroleum and

petrochemical products and fuel.

C. Barrier ReefIt extends along the coast of Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah which

acts as a natural barrier that protects the beach from

the waves. In addition, it has a precious environmental

value.

D. Recreational Beach The recreational beach has become a tourism

landmark. Tourists come to this place for strolling, or

playing marine sports such as swimming and boating.

The beaches of Yanbu are well-known for diving

sports. Many annual festivals are held on these

beaches.

Mangrove Monitoring Mangrove trees can resist salinity. These trees grow in

tidal zones which are protected by coral reefs. Three

reserves of bushes have been allocated in Yanbu Al-

Sinaiyah. These reserves are monitored on a regular

basis as these types are of ecological importance for

many sea living creatures. Avecinia Marina, a type

of mangrove, grows above the surface of mud soil to

absorb oxygen from the air.

Mangrove plants produce flowers and a lot fruit in early

autumn until spring. These fruit are rich in nutrients

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animals like crabs and gastropods that can be found

in the mud at the roots of the mangrove trees. This

place constitutes shelter for micro-organisms, young

fish, shellfish and mollusks whether permanently or

during any stage of their life.

Mangrove trees provide a natural protective wall for

the beach from wave effect and erosion. Reserves

are considered as a rest station for migratory birds.

Sign boards such as No Swimming, No Chopping, No

Hunting, No Fishing and Don’t Litter were installed to

clarify the rules that must be observed when visiting

these places.

In 1986 and 2006, the Royal Commission, for

increasing biodiversity, imported another type of

mangrove (Rhizophora Mucronata). This type can

be found 170 km north of Yanbu. The farming of this

type has been very successful as well as growth of

Rhizophora Mucronata is monitored continuously.

Mangrove ReservesStatus of the three Mangrove reserves and

development programs:

Reserve Number (1) This reserve is located within the residential area.

It covers an area of 50.45 hectares. Mangrove plants

spread naturally in this reserve but their growth is very slow due to the existence of substrate from mangrove fossils, the soil layer is thin with a high percentage of sand. To develop this reserve, three basins were made. The basins were provided with fertilizers and rare soil elements (N.P.K. Micro Elements) to increase the spread of mangrove trees along the coast of the Red Sea. Three more basins were fertilized to measure the rate of growth of these plants. The upper parts of the trees were trimmed out of (plant length, number of stalks, wet weight, dry weight, size of leaves …)

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Reserve Number (2)This reserve is located south of the residential area. It covers an area of 118 hectares.More care and intention for development is being considered due to the location of this reserve. In spite of the density of the trees in this reserve, some internal parts suffer from lack of water access which affects their growth and spread in this part. The concentration of salt in this area prevented trees from spreading. To develop this area, a two-thousand-square meter field was prepared and an irrigation network was installed for utilizing the excess irrigation water.

The development plan includes the following:

The Jojoba plant was brought and planted in the area. This plant has an environmental and economic importance. It can be planted in very salty soils. A part of the field was allocated for planting mangrove beside Jojoba plants. In addition, Manitoka was planted surrounding the field.

Reserve Number (3)This reserve is located south of Aramco Liquified gas export platform of the industrial area to the north of Al-Awael Port (Al-Baydha’ Costal Guard). It covers an area of 194 hectares. Although, location of this reserve is in the of Heavy Industries Area, mangrove plants grow in high densities. Some of the trees reach a height of approximately 4 meters.

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Important Phone NumbersName of Organization Phone Number

Ministry of Interior 990

Royal Commission Operations 1911

Road Security Police 996

Police 999

Traffic Police 993

Border Guard 994

Civil Defense 998

Passport Department 992

Narcotics Control 995

Ambulance 997

Tourist free call line 8007550000

Al Hadhba Auto Transportation 0143910459

Marafiq Emergency ServiceElectricity 0143963222

Water 0143963555

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1 Danah Mall (Haii Al Aziziah (King Fahd Street

2 Al Zikry (Haii Khalid (King Fahd Street

3 Star Market (Haii Al Jabriah (King Fahd Street

4 Al-Nawa (Haii Al-Nawah (Radwa Street

5 Al Wuroud (Haii Al Semairi (Al Hizam Street

6 Al Safwah Plaza (Haii Radwa (Al Sahl Street

7 Al Zikry (Haii Radwa (Al Sahl Street

8 Al Shaghdaly (Haii Al Subh (Prince Migrin Street

9 Al Shifa (Radwa (Prince Migrin Street

10 Al Ashour (Haii Al Nakheel (Hamzah Bin Abdulmutalib Street

11 Al Jawharah Center (Haii Al Jabriah (King Fahd Street

12 Al Jabriah Center (Haii Al Jabriah (Um Al Gura Street

13 Al Bathnah Center (Haii Al Bathnah (Khalid Bin Al Waleed Street

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Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah

Name of Club Phone Number Location

1 Aramco Club 1 3211911 (Haii 2 (Building No. 2993

2 Aramco Club 2 3962767 (Haii 2 (Building No. 2592

3 Aramco Club 3 3968551 (Haii 5 (Building No. 5592

4 Aramco Club 4 3962962 (Haii 5 (Building No. 5593

5 Crystal Club 3960601 (Haii 3 (Building No. 3593

6 YANPET Club 3968505 (Haii 7 (Building No. 7193

7 YANSAB Club 3962342 (Haii 4 (Building No. 4592

8 Ibn Rushd Club 3250607 (Haii 4 (Building No. 4391

9 SAMREF Club 3925083 Haii Al Oyoun

10 Equestrian Center 3212038 (Al-Mina Street ( Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah

11 Scuba Diving Club 3962707 (Haii 2 (Building No. 2693

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Sport ClubsRecreational Clubs and Centers

Center Phone Number Contents

1 (Haii 1 Recreation Center Building No.(1493 3210907 Swimming pool+ Games Hall

2 (Haii Al-Semairi Recreation Center (6193 3960686 Swimming pool + Games Hall

3 (Haii 7 Recreation Center Building No.(7593 3212217 Swimming pool + Games Hall +Hospitality Hall

4 Radwa 1 Recreational Center 3921143 Swimming pool + Gymnasium + Tennis Court

5 (Haii 4 Celebration Hall Building No.(4693 3210883 Swimming pool + Hospitality Hall

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Center Phone Number Location

1 Women’s Activity Center 3961255 (Haii 2 Building No. (2792

2 Radwa 4 women’s Center 3923605 Radwa 4

3 Al-Murjan women’s Club 3960731 Haii 4

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Sport ClubsSport Stadia and Playgrounds

Name of Stadium Phone Number Location

1 Radwa 3 Sport Center 3928708 Radwa 3

2 Cricket Stadium --- Haii 1

3 Tennis Courts --- Radwa 8+ Haii 1+ Haii 3

4 Soccer Fields ---Radwa 2+ Radwa 5+ Southern Al-

Semairi+ Haii 3 + Sunset Beach

5 Health Club 3968868 Haii Al-Nawah

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Name of Organization Phone Number Bank Account Name of Bank

Yanbu Da’wa and Guidance Office

Female Branch

3908000 014

3918885 014

35157122000102

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Al Ahli Bank

Al Waqf Account(Al Rajhi(Bank

Al Rajhi Bank

Charity Association for Marriage andFamily Care

3904494 014

3960085 014

Zaah:432608010065595

Sdaqah:432608010065892Al Rajhi Bank

World Assembly of Muslim Youth 3227006 014 327608010087415 Al Rajhi Bank

Islamic Relief Association 3211254 014 327608010020200 Al Rajhi Bank

Yanbu Idustrial City Da’wa Office 3210777 014 327608010041180 Al Rajhi Bank

Quran Memorization Association in YanbuAl-Sinaiyah 3255111 014 150608010133005 Al Rajhi Bank

Quran Memorizers House 3250555 014 294608010128275 Al Rajhi Bank

Radwa Women’s Association 3227128 014 35112444000104 Al Ahli Bank

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Banking services in Madinat Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah

Name of Bank Hotline Phone Number Location

Al Riyadh Bank 8001242225 King Fahd Street

Al Ahli Commercial Bank 920001000 Radwa 8

Al Rajhi Bank 920003344 Haii Al-Semairi

Samba Bank 8001242000 King Fahd Street

Al Bilad Bank 8001230000 King Fahd Street

Saudi-Holland Bank 8001242525 King Fahd Street

Saab Bank 8001248888 King Saud Street

National Arab Bank 8001244040 King Fahd Street

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Name of Hospital Phone Number Location

Royal Commission Medical Center 3937700 King Fahd Street

Al Ansari Hospital 3926444 King Fahd Street

Yanbu National Hospital 3962000 Al-Nawah Commercial Center

Clinics and DispensariesRadwa 3 Primary Health Care Center 3923988 Radwa 3

Radwa 4 Primary Health Care Center 3922278 Radwa 4

Al-Sawari Comprehensive Health Care Center 3961226 Haii Al Sawari

Haii Khalid Health Care Center (Diabetics Center) 3216867 Haii Khalid

Haii Al Semairi Comprehensive Health Care Center 3216866 Haii Al-Semairi

Haii Al Bathna Health Care Center 3216869 Haii Al-Bathnah

Pretty Smile Dental Center 3929090 Haii Al-Nakheel

Cupping Medical Center 3935555 Radwa 8

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H E A L T H S E R V I C E SClinics and Dispensaries

Dr. Ghassan Pharaon Polyclinic 3923222 Radwa 8

Al Amal clinic 3963187 Radwa 5

Dr. Irfan and Sameer Al Saeedi Polyclinic 3925000 Radwa 8

PharmaciesAl Nahas Pharamacy 3931018 Beside Royal Commission Hospital

Al Amal Pharmacy 3963024 Haii 5

Al Salamah Pharmacy 3962829 Al-Nawah Commercial Market

Al Nawa Pharmacy 3961595 Southern AL-Semairi Commercial Market

Al Shifa Pharmacy 3922389 Radwa 4

Dr. Irfan and Sameer Al Saeedy Polyclinic Pharmacy 3925000 Radwa 8

Al Nahdi Pharmacy 3924808 Al Zikri Commercial Market-Haii Khalid

Al Nahdi Pharmacy 3930885 Al Bathnah Commercial Market- Haii Al

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Universities and Colleges in Madinat Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah

Name of Institution Location Phone Number

1 Yunbu Industrial College (YIC) King Fahd Street 3946111

2 Yunbu University College (YUC)-Male Campus Haii Al Jabriah 3922830

3 Yunbu University College (YUC)-Female Campus Haii Faisal 3932960

4 Yanbu Technical Institute (YTI) Haii Ain Al-Nawa 3213888

Boys Schools in Madinat Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah

Name of School Location Phone Number

Ibn Hayan Secondary School Radwa 4 3922106

Ibn Khaldoun Secondary School Haii Ain Al-Nawa 3932648

Ibn Al Nafees Secondary School Haii Al Jabriah 3932074

Ibn Sina Intermediate School Haii Al Semairi 3212213

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Educational Services Boys Schools in Madinat Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah

Name of School Location Phone Number

Ibn Al Beetar Intermediate School Haii Khalid 3929594

Ibn Al Atheer Intermediate School Haii Al Oyoun 3925270

Al Imam Nafie Quran Memorization School Haii Al Nakheel 3924732

Al Bara’im Primary School Radwa 1 3920089

Al Farabi Primary School Radwa 3 3920435

Al Ghazali Primary School Khalid 3928039

Al Nawawi Primary School Haii Al Semairi 3961290

Al Bayrouni Primary School Haii Al Bathnah 3925605

Al Imam Malik Primary School Haii Al Subh 3925095

Al Idreesi Primary School Haii Al Jabriah 3933578

Al Farahidi Primary School Haii Al Oyoun 3932387

Ibn Hayan Night School Radwa 4 3922020-120

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Girls› Schools in Madinat Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah

Name of School Location Phone Number

First Secondary School Haii Al Murjan 3210416

Second Secondary School Haii Al Oyoun 3933470

First Intermediate School Haii Khalid 3926988

Second Intermediate School Radwa 5 3920110

First Primary School Radwa 4 3920981

Second Primary School Radwa 2 3921237

Third Primary School Radwa 3 3921203

Fourth Primary School Haii Al Subh 3923056Serv

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Girls› Schools in Madinat Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah

Name of School Location Phone Number

Fifth Primary School Haii Al Oyoun 3932467

Sixth Primary School Haii Al Semairi 3962825

Seventh Primary School Haii Al Oyoun 3927440

Quran Memorization School Haii Al Bathnah 3921380

Adults School Haii Al Murjan 3255445

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Kindergartens in Madinat Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah

Name of Kindergarten Location Phone Number

1 Center of Special Needs Haii Al Yagout 3212815

2 Daily Care Kindergarten Haii Al Yagout 3962622

3 Al Yagout Kindergarten Haii Al Yagout 3210553

4 Al Rihab Kindergarten Radwa 3 3922117

5 Al Safa Kindergarten Haii Al Yagout 3253395

6 Al Amaal Kindergarten Radwa 4 3922031

7 Al Mahd Kindergarten Radwa 1 3920139

8 Al Oula Kindergarten Radwa 1 3931451

9 Al Thikr Al Hakeem Kindergarten Haii Al Yagout 3211217

10 Al-Nakheel Kindergarten Haii Al-Nakheel 3255624/3961310

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Kindergartens in Madinat Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah

Name of Kindergarten Location Phone Number

10 Radwa Organization Kindergarten Haii Al Yagout 3961771

11 Bara’im Al Ghad Kindergarten Haii Al Semairi 3961666

12 Al Ibda’a Kindergarten Haii Al Yagout 3257475

Private Schools in Madinat Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah

Name of School Phone Number

1 Yanbu International School 3921088

2 Radwa International School 3980378

Boys Education Section 3227666

Girls Education Section 3224811

Education Services Deparment 3966577

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Swimming and Scuba Diving Areas in Yanbu

Swimming Areas in Yanbu

No Area Location

1 Al-Baridi region North Al-Kotaiaa 45 km North Yanbu

2The beginning of the North Valley and Al-Eaqa in

Sharm Yanbu10 km North Yanbu

3 Sunrise, Sunset and al-Sobh Beaches Yanbu Industrial City

4 Swimming Area in Al-Rayis 4 km South Al-Rayis

5 Swimming Area in Al-Maajjiz 2 km North Al-Maajjiz Center

6 White Sand Beach (Aramco Beach) 17 km South Al-Maajjiz Center

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Swimming and Scuba Diving Areas in Yanbu

Swimming Areas in Yanbu

No Area Location

1 North Al-Mokrif Center Throughout four nautical miles

2 Nourth and South Al-Lagog Center Throughout four nautical miles

3 South Al-Maajjiz Center Throughout four nautical miles

4 South Al-Breka Center Throughout four nautical miles

5 North and South Al-Sharm Throughout four nautical miles

6 Training and Diving area in MYAS In front of Al-Bathna Center

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Swimming Areas in Yanbu

North

Uroug Al Majra Shu’ab Al Amriyat Shu’ab Ba hdhail Shu’ab Al Jabrah

Git’at Al Hirjah Shuab Khamal Shu’ab Al Taweel Shu’ab Al Shu’bah

Git’at Al Sharm Git’at Al Shu’bah Shu’ab Al Girsh Shu’ab Bayoudh

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Um Jazwa Abu ShanakilAl Shuban Al Sab’aah Shu’ab Al Grean

Uroug Al Grean Shu’ab Al DroukMansy Al Kabeer Shu’ab Makharij

Um Khashah Abu SahlShabrour Bakheet Shu’ab Al Ajzi

Mansy Al Sagheer Shu’ab Al Saflani

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Restaurants in Madinat Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah

Name of Restaurant Phone Number Location

Indian Ocean Chinese Restaurant 3930111 Radwa 8

Juha Restaurant 3210060 Southern Semairi

Delfi Fish Restaurant 3213644 Southern Semairi

Al Sayyad Fish Restaurant 3961169 Southern Semairi

Al Siraj Restaurant 3961130 Southern Semairi

Al Wajbah Restaurant 3961010 Southern Semairi

Al Kabsah Restaurant 3210707 Southern Semairi

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Restaurants in Madinat Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah

Name of Restaurant Phone Number Location

Al Deewan Restaurant 3254157 Southern Semairi

Shawayat Al Hijaz (Al Hijaz Grill)Restaurant 3255999 Southern Semairi

Jraif Restaurant 3212222 Southern Semairi

Babel Restaurant 3212888 Southern Semairi

Al Marsah Restaurant 3211555 Southern Semairi

Haddah Restaurant 3968884 Southern Semairi

Aalam Al-Bukhari 3925276 Radwa 4

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Restaurants in Madinat Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah

Name of Restaurant Phone Number Location

Al Dolphin Restaurant 3924556 Radwa 4

Aalam Al Bukhari Restaurant 3925276 Radwa 4

Pizza Hut Restaurant 3933290 Radwa 7

Ustourah Restaurant 3933331 Radwa 7

Ocean Fish Restaurant 3928902 Radwa 8

Al Hamad Restaurant 3922240 Radwa 8

Bayt Al Mathlouthah Restaurant 3933033 Radwa 8

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Restaurants in Madinat Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah

Name of Restaurant Phone Number Location

Al Zaeem Broast Restaurant 3924813 Radwa 8

Bilad Al Sham Restaurant 3927444 Radwa 8

Shamiyyat Restaurant 3929192 Radwa 8

Ulfat Al Halwani Restaurant 3925907 Radwa 8

Al Hawwat Fish Restaurant 3929132 Radwa 8

Alhout Al-Aswad Restaurant 3211994 Al Aqeeq - West (1)

Radwa Restaurant 3212286 Al Aqeeq - West (1)

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Restaurants in Madinat Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah

Name of Restaurant Phone Number Location

Asmak Al Sayadiyah Restaurant 3961940 Al Aqeeq - West (1)

Al Gasr (The Palace) Restaurant 3960735 Al Yagout (2)

Shangrla Chinese Restaurant 3960834 Al Murjan (4)

Al Tazij Restaurant 3255333 Al Murjan (4)

Shaheen Restaurant 3258008 Al Lulu (5)

Al Salam Restaurant 3929862 Al Nakheel

Asmak Al Najil Restaurant 3926187 Al Nakheel

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Restaurants in Madinat Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah

Name of Restaurant Phone Number Location

Shamiyyat Restaurant 3929191 Al Nakheel Disrict

Al Rayan Restaurant 3960438 Al Nawah Disrict

Aryab Restaurant 3251222 Northern Semayri Market

Sheikh Al Pizza Restaurant 3212015 Al Nawah Disrict

Cady Restaurant 3935595 Star Market

McDonalds Restaurant 3921515 Dana Mall

Babel Restaurant 3923366 Dana Mall

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Restaurants in Madinat Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah

Name of Restaurant Phone Number Location

Kudu Restaurant 3922851 Beside Star Market

Al Baik Restaurant King Fahad Street Beside Star Market

Canton Restaurant 3928629 Dana Mall

Taco Hut Restaurant 3928628 Dana Mall

Dominos Pizza Restaurant 3922688 Al Bathnah

Kaza Restaurant 3211213 Al Semairi

Humus Reefy Restaurant 920006002 Al Bathnah

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Al-Mahar Island: It contains ‘Sunset’ and ‘Sunrise’ Family beaches. This island has tourist places and shaded areas and offers all kinds of services to the visitors.

Equestrian Center: It has a horse barn and a horse jumping track. It is located along Port Street.

Al Bathnah Anchorage: It is Located on King Abdullah Road. It contains boats for sea trips, fishing, and scuba diving .

Al Subh Parks: They are located directly on the beach front along Beach Street. They contain green areas and playing fields for children. The parks are equipped with all necessary public services and facilities.

Al Munasabat Events Family Park: It is located along King Fahd Street. The park has green areas and playing fields for children and equipped with all necessary public services and facilities.

Al Fairouz Educational Park: The park has green areas and playing fields for children, and it is equipped with all necessary public services and facilities.

Industrial Lake: It is located along Port Street. It has green areas and benches overlooking the lake.

Men’s Beach: It is located along Beach Street. The park is equipped with all kinds of services, Entertainment games, and sport playgrounds for men.

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Women’s Park: It is located along King Khalid Street. The park has green areas and playing fields for children. The park is equipped with all necessary public services and facilities. It is for women only.

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Tourist Agencies in Madinat Yanbu Al-SinaiyahName of Agency Phone Number Location

Saudi Airlnes 3210135 Al Nawah Commercial Center

Saudi Office Travel Agency 3210642 Al Nawah Commercial Center

Al ‘Attar (1) for Transportation 3210100 Al Nawah Commercial Center

Al ‘Attar (2) for Transportation 3211211 Al Nawah Commercial Center

ACE Transportation 3210551 Al Nawah Commercial Center

British Airways 3210202 Al Sayed and Al Dhaim Center

Samara Travel Agency 3961755 Al Sayed and Al Dhaim Center

Al Zouman Travel Agency 3213541 Al Sayed and Al Dhaim Center

Kanoo Transportation 3213541 Al Sayed and Al Dhaim Center

SAPTCO 3213333 Al Nawah Commercial Center

Al Tayyar Travel Agency 3255528 Al Nawah Commercial Center

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Residential Places in Madinat Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah

NO Name of Place Phone Number Location

Hotels

1 Movenpeck 0143933333 Oysters Island

Furnished Suites

1 Al Fanar 0143920000 Al Sahl Street

2 Al Baloud Palace 0143968888 King Abdulaziz Road

Residential Complexes

1 The Cove 0143928780 King Abdullah Road

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Car Rental Companies and Limousine Services Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah

Name of Company Phone Number LocationBudget Car Rental 3211191 Al Nawa Commercial Center

Al Safi Car Rental 3211345 Al Nawa Commercial Center

Hala Car Rental 3961411 Al Nawa Commercial Center

Al -Rihaili Car Rental 3213177 Al Nawa Commercial Center

Hanco Car Rental 3968030 Al Nawa Commercial Center

Al Miftah Car Rental 3210078 Al Nawa Commercial Center

Daleel Car Rental 3961122 Al Nawa Commercial Center

Ayaan Al Saudiyah Car Rental 3961133 Al Nawa Commercial Center

Aalam Al Sayaraat Car Rental 3922860 Radwa 8

Aalam Al Sayaraat Car Rental 3256524 Al Nawa Commercial Center

Al Jabr Car Rental 3257331 Al Nawa Commercial Center

Al shareef Limousine 3211223 Al Zikry Commecial Center /Haii Khalid / Haii Al Semairi Northern Market

Al Dibisi Limousine 3925050 Haii Al Semairi

Al Hilaibi Limousine 3920808 Haii Khalid 2

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Mecca Al Mukaramah 369 kmAl Madinah Al-Munawwarah 240 km

Jeddah 291 kmAl Riyadh 1056 km

Duba 473 kmAl Wajh 315 kmUmluj 148 km

Buraidah 734 kmAbha 932 kmAl Taif 458 km

Al Dammam 1454 kmTabuk 652 kmHail 686 km

Najran 1186 kmArar 1307 kmJizan 1013 kmHagl 699 km

Halat Ammar 747 kmAl Jubail 1531 kmAl Baha 636 kmSkaka 1115 kmAl ’ula 597 km

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Tourist Information CenterEstablishing an information center is a wonderful idea. It is the first tourist information center established in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Besides being the first of its kind in the kingdom, the center keeps pace with tourist orientation which has started recently with the creation of the General Commission for Tourism and Antiquities in the kingdom. The center was opened on Monday 22/1/1422 H by his Royal Highness Prince Miqrin Bin Abdul Aziz, the prince of Al Madinah Al Munawarah region in the presence of his Highness Prince Saud Bin Thunayan Al Saud, the Chairman of the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu.

The following are some of the services provided by the center:

• Providing electronic services on its website

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• The website contains all the necessary tourist information about Yanbu.

• Providing Bluetooth services for tourists. This is a unique service by which tourists are provided with information via mobile Bluetooth messages.

• Offering tourist guides to Yanbu visitors to give them a general idea about the city.

• Distributing Brochures about some of the tourist attractions in the city.

• Presenting sufficient illustration to the visitors of the center, which helps them better know the region.

• Conducting surveys for the region and collecting more information about it.

• Providing visual presentation for visitors.

The Tourist Information Centre is a milestone located on King Abdulaziz Road. The building has a distinctive design and is built of pottery bricks. It can be seen from a remote distance because of its considerable height.

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Table of ContentsThe Executive President Message 1

Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah: An Overview 2

Quality of Life 11

Housing 25

Religious, Cultural and Recreational Facilities 31

Schools 41

Colleges and Institutes 55

Health Care 63

Facilities and Commercial Services 75

Gardens and Parks 81

Infrastructure and Industries 97

Water-front and City Center 103

Environment 115

Services Directory 134

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GUIDEYour guide to Yanbu Al-Sinayiah

Yanbu Al-Sinayiah

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Royal Commission for Jubail & Yanbu