ALKHOBAR: Tariq Al-Sheikh, regional representative of the United Nations Human Settlements in the Gulf, has confirmed ongoing work on a futuristic program in 17 Saudi cities which are to become prosperous.

The program is being implemented by the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs which is working with the UN for the prosperity of 17 Saudi cities including Riyadh, Dammam, Tabuk, Jeddah, Al-Ahsa, Buraidah, Abha, Madinah, Jazan, Najran and Hail.

The program creates the basic infrastructure and sustainable development to improve the quality of life.