The department of studies and public relations at the governorate said Prince Khaled Al-Faisal would meet with the dignitaries and heads of government departments in the city and would also hold talks with the members of the local municipal council.
According to the department, the governor will receive a comprehensive report about progress in Rabigh and the development projects being implemented there. The department also said the prince would listen to the demands and requirements of the residents.
During the last four years, Rabigh took great strides in various sectors, including education, health, social care, roads, electricity, water, communications and services.
Six giant complexes were built to accommodate all general-education male students during the current academic year. Five new buildings are being constructed to accommodate girl students.
A branch for King Abdulaziz University was built in Rabigh, where more than 6,500 male and female students are studying sciences, arts, medicine, engineering, computer and information technology. A SR401 million contract was signed to expand the university hospital in Rabigh to accommodate 300 beds.
The Higher Institute for Water and Power Technologies (HIWPT) began studies this academic year with 300 students being enrolled in the preparatory year.
More than 18,000 cubic meters of desalinated water were daily pumped in Rabigh. The National Electricity Company has completed about 58 percent of a new water tank with a capacity of 4,000 cubic meters.
The electricity company has supplied power to about 99 percent of Rabigh’s six districts. During the year 2011, the company provided electricity to 3,651 new subscribers taking up their total number to more than 28,000.
Rabigh has an area of 14,000 square km and has a population of more than 92,000. It has an industrial city and a number of tourist and economic establishments.
