The remaining 30 slums, which are mostly inhabited by Saudi nationals, have a number of random structures but are not currently being removed.
Jeddah Saudi Arabia, First Published Feb 12, 2022, 11:33 PM IST
Riyadh: As part of Jeddah’s Jeddah development plan, 34 of the city’s 64 slums will be completely removed. Jeddah Mayor Salih al-Turki said the slums were overcrowded with unoccupied houses and that the area was in a state of disrepair.
The remaining 30 slums, which are mostly inhabited by Saudi nationals, have a number of random structures but are not currently being removed. He said detailed plans have been drawn up to develop the slums and give ownership of the buildings to the homeless and other homeless citizens.
The demolition of the building in Jeddah will be stopped during Ramadan
Riyadh: The demolition and removal of buildings in the old districts of Jeddah will be temporarily halted during the month of Ramadan, municipal officials said. The local newspaper quoted Jeddah Municipality spokesman Mohammed al-Bukhmi as saying. The spokesman said work would resume after Ramadan as per a pre-arranged schedule.
Slums are being removed with the aim of streamlining major cities, providing high quality infrastructure and better designs, and eliminating adverse effects experienced in certain areas that threaten the safety of citizens. The number of old districts in Jeddah is estimated to have reached 60. The municipality has previously stated that it intends to demolish more than 50,000 old buildings from various parts of the country. Many old buildings have already been demolished.
Proceedings have also been initiated to pay compensation to the owners. Steps are being taken by the municipality to rehabilitate the indigenous people living in the demolished areas to safer places.
Last Updated Feb 12, 2022, 11:35 PM IST
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