RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has formed the board of directors for the Al-Ahsa Development Authority, to be headed by Prince Ahmed bin Fahd bin Salman, deputy governor of the Eastern Province, Saudi Press Agency reported citing a royal order.
The board includes Prince Saud bin Talal bin Badr, governor of Al-Ahsa; Princess Haifa bint Mohammed, assistant minister at the ministry of tourism, and Hamed bin Mohammed Fayez, deputy minister of culture, Saudi Press Agency reported.
The board also includes Ibrahim bin Mohammed Al-Sultan, advisor at the Royal Court; Mansour Al-Mushaiti, deputy minister of environment, water and agriculture, and a representative from the ministry of energy.
Al-Ahsa Development Authority will work to enhance the potential of the governorates while helping in developing the tourism, heritage, and cultural components, the Saudi agency reported.
The authority will also contribute to creating a balanced and sustainable development environment that supports the governorate’s economy and promotes development, modernization and diversity.
Characterized by its strategic and logistical location, Al-Ahsa holds the Guinness World Records for being the largest self-contained oasis in the world.
