“He follows these projects earnestly and asks me about their new developments in minute detail and with utmost interest,” he said while addressing the executive committee for carrying out rainwater drainage projects in the city.

The prince said the king had instructed him to continue work on the project around the clock and seven days a week. “I have promised him that it will be done.”

Prince Khaled hoped that the Jeddah flood projects would bring about a total change in the methodology of implementing giant projects in the country.

“Citizens and residents are looking forward to this project with great hope and are following its every detail and development,” the governor said.

He stressed the need for implementing the city’s eastern ring road within three years. “The government has already allocated funds for this road project and there is no excuse for any delay,” he added.

Top officials including Jeddah Gov. Prince Mishaal bin Majed, Jeddah Mayor Hani Aburas, and CEO of National Water Company Luay Al-Musallam attended the meeting.