Your guide to Yanbu Al-Sinayiah

GUIDE
Yanbu Al-Sinayiah

1435-2014
 Introduction by the Chief Executive Officer of the Royal Commission at Yanbu
Dr. Alaa Nassif

With the sunrise of every day, how close and loyal we feel to our precious homeland. Our veins pulsate with your
magnificence. Indeed, our kingdom of generosity became a lucrative destination for the modern world. Here, you can see
Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah standing aloof since it was established in the seventies of the last century. This desert area became
the city of the century land home of industries while, at the same time, meets modern life needs.
Dear visitor: the following pages of this guide give you a glimpse and a summary of this unique city and its prosperous
future. On its pages, you will be acquainted with the architectural, industrial and commercial Renaissance that Yanbu
Al-Sinaiyah witnesses. The guide shows the living standards in terms of education, health care, housing, transportation,
public services and infrastructure. The guide also contains a directory of services along with the names and phone
numbers of commercial, entertainment and housing facilities among other things.
We wish you a happy living, a special residency, an enjoyable visit, a pleasant workplace or fruitful learning and you are
always welcome to your city. We pray that Allah keep and protect our leadership who preserve and protect our homeland.

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 Yanbu
Al-Sinaiyah
The history of Yanbu goes back 3,000 years,
Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah: An Overview

and it shows the commercial connections

with Egypt, Syria, Palestine, and Iraq. Through
these areas, Yanbu was connected to other
parts of Africa and the Middle East.
The spice merchants used to cross this
area back and forth on caravan paths that
are spread throughout the Peninsula. Some
civilizations left a footprint in this area such
as the Roman Empire that fortified the coast
of Yanbu.
During the early Islamic period, the port of

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Yanbu became the gate for arriving pilgrims heading
towards the two Holy Mosques: Makah and Medinah.
The inhabitants of Yanbu used to provide service
to those pilgrims in return for a wage. But most
Yanbu residents mastered traditional trades such
as agriculture, fishing and commerce. This life style
continued until the 1970’s. It was then that the Saudi
government took a bold decision to build a new
industrial city from scratch- in the desert- just 20
kilometers south east of Yanbu Al-Bahr.
The Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu was
established by the Royal Decree in 1395 Hijri. With
the sustainable effort exerted by the government of
the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in implementing the
development plans in order to fulfill its growth strategy
expansion of the industrial base, the diversification
of sources of income and the development of the
technical sector in order to achieve self-sufficiency,
the desert location became a thriving community.
After over 30 years, with a population that
exceeds 96,000. Most of Yanbu residents live in it
permanently. It also became the industries strong
base for the whole area. As planned, the prosperity
that Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah created expanded to Yanbu
Al-Bahr where its community increased in number
with better income and more job opportunities
which were certainly a welcomed bonus for both
Yanbu Al-Bahr and its surrounding areas. Yanbu
Al-Sinaiyah is still making history by the help and
guidance of Allah.
Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah is located in the coastal area
of the Red Sea about 350 Kilometers north-west
of Jeddah. This young city -just over 30 years-
became a center for modern industries. It plays a
major role in the Kingdom’s gross national income.
Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah represents the last station for
the raw oil and liquid natural gas pipelines. These
pipes stretch almost 1200 kilometer though the
Kingdom starting from oil wells
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 and gas separation factories in the eastern province
to Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah, where most oil is exported to
international markets and the rest is used- along
with natural gas- as fuel in refineries and other
industries. Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah has a strategic
location that is close to European markets.

The Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu has

a pioneering experience in city comprehensive
management including public services, education,
Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah: An Overview

colleges, health services, landscaping, irrigation

and roads. The Royal Commission for Yanbu
constitutes the supervisory management for Yanbu
Al-Sinaiyah as well as the catalyst for the economic
and industrial development in the Kingdom of Saudi
Arabia.

The Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu

received numerous awards including the best
area for attracting investment in the Middle East
according to Financial Times Newspaper. This is a
result of the available

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attractive factors and investment incentives offered by the Royal Commission and other entities that deal with local and
foreign investment in the Kingdom.

Infrastructure
The integrated infrastructure is one of the most important distinguishing factors for investment in Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah.
The Royal Commission does not spare an effort in the development of infrastructure facilities to attract investors,
industries and the private sector. The Royal Commission is currently implementing several projects to develop
the infrastructure and prepare sites for pre-planned areas. This includes planning of area and construction of main
and tertiary roads in addition to service projects concerning industrial and residential area as well as construction
of public facilities and permanent buildings, medical and education facilities and other.
The amount of money spent by the Government for the construction of distinguished infrastructure is considered as
an important basis in developing investment, constructing major industrial projects and encouraging businesses to
invest in Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah.
The Royal Commission is capable of attracting major industries as well as projects in different economic sectors.
This made Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah a real destination that attracts businesses and investors. The Royal Commission
provides the suitable environment for investment by offering a quality of services to help support and diversify the
national income.
The suitable infrastructure is considered one of the most important pillars for attracting local and foreign investors.
The Government has been spending huge amounts of money in order to develop the city so as to prepare the sites
for industries starting from the preparation of architecture designs, rough grading,

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demolishing, construction of pipeline corridors and connection of irrigation and storm
drainage systems. The financial cost for developing a square meter of the areas
allocated to industries is estimated with more than 150 riyals. This is due to the special
requirements for such type of industries.
With such available solid economic base, Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah is considered as the focal
point for investors in the industrial, commercial and residential fields.
The area allocated for industrial use is about two-thirds of the city which is 185 square
kilometers. Currently, there are 32 facilities for the hydrocarbon, petrochemical and
mineral industries as well as 51 facilities for light and support industries. There
are also about 14 primary and secondary industrial facilities in various stages of
construction or planning. In addition, there are more than 30 applications for investment
in the field of primary, secondary, light and support industries.
It is easy to explain the fast growth Yanbu is witnessing since employment opportunities
and promising investment are available as well as wonderful residential communities
beautified by lush landscaping. The total green areas are about 15 million square meters
which is 20% of the residential and commercial areas- about 174, 5 square meters
per individual. The coastal area which was chosen carefully as well as other
areas of entertainment made the city well qualified for offering the highest level of living
standards for its inhabitants. The business environment and investment opportunities in
Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah offer investors a welcoming opportunity for success and prosperity.

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With this solid economic base, Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah
is considered an active center for all fields of
investments

whether industrial, commercial or residential,

industrial investors spent close to 77 billion Saudi
Riyals in Yanbu; while investment by new planned
industries in Yanbu is estimated at 115 billion
Saudi Riyals.

The commercial and residential investors followed

the path of industrial investors by providing
different kinds of goods, services and housing units
for Yanbu residents. The actual investment volume
exceeded 5.2 billion Saudi Riyals for serving a
population that exceeds 96,000, with a growth rate
of 6% per year.

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1 QUAL I T Y O F
LIFE
Transportation
Security and Safety
Cable TV
Electricity and Water
Free Internet coverage in Parks and Gardens
Quality of Life
Transportation
Roads, Airport and Taxis
Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah is connected to all other cities in
the Kingdom through a network of modern highways.
Yanbu is the gate for those who are traveling from
north to south of the Kingdom. King Abdul Aziz
highway connects Jeddah with the coastal
northern areas. Secondary roads are branching
out of this highway that serves industrial and
residential areas. There is also the new eastern
road that connects the city eastern boundaries
with Yanbu Al-Bahr and Yanbu Al-Nakhl. This road
is also connected with the international road down
to the northern parts of the Kingdom. The paved
road network allows smooth and safe mobility
of vehicles in the city. The main roads also help
in organizing, dividing and facilitating mobility
within the communities.

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 Secondary and tertiary roads are also extended and is computer operated. In addition to that, there
all over the residential areas for serving residents are sidewalks for pedestrians that connect different
and commercial activities. Road traffic is organized neighborhoods to commercial ones as well as
and controlled by a synchronized control system schools, entertainment facilities and dwelling units.

These sidewalks which are beautified with trees form

the distinctive character of the city civilization.
The new airport became operational in 2009. This
airport connects Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah and Yanbu Al-
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Bahr with the major cities in the Kingdom such as

Jeddah and Riyadh from which passengers can fly to
different parts of the Kingdom and overseas. The new
airport also operates some international flights and
is being expanded to accommodate additional flights
to other cities which helps facilitate arrival to Yanbu.
The city also has rental car offices and a bus station
that connects the city to other cities in the Kingdom.
The road network in Yanbu is more than 485 square
kilometers long.

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School Transportation
The Royal Commission provides school transportation services to transport 16,000 school and kindergarten
male and female students to their respective destinations through specified routes and assembly points and at
schedules timelines.

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 CITY BUS
A modern and air-conditioned busses started
services for the public on designated routes. Some
of these buses are for families. These buses aim
to serve the residents of the city to reach their
destinations. More buses will be available and
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new routes will be established to serve as many

residents as possible. Their operation is on a daily
schedule back and forth to the Prince Abdul Muhsin
Bin Abdulaziz Airport coinciding with domestic
flights schedule.

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Safety and Security
The Royal Commission Security and Safety
Department supervises and ensures safety and
security in the city, prepares reports and implements
follow-up corrective actions as well as increases
the level of awareness and monitors local stores for
safety violations. The Security and Safety Department
also issues licenses to stores after observing
Safety standards. It also prepares and implements
emergency and crises management plans as well
as coordinates these plans with region, province, city
as well as security and industrial authorities.
Emergency Number 1911

1911
This feature facilitates coordination of security efforts
and services between departments and facilities of the
Royal Commission and security agencies and other
services. Operators receive and pass calls through
the operation room to emergency service, security,
ambulance, fire prevention, rescue, maintenance
of public utilities then follow up operation and
maintenance of security surveillance systems.

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 Transportation System and Traffic
Control
The traffic control system organizes traffic in Yanbu
Al-Sinaiyah especially around schools, colleges,
Royal Commission Headquarter, parking areas,
markets and commercial centers. It also organizes
and plans traffic control for different occasions (social,
sports, and official conferences). The traffic control
system deals with traffic accidents, issues tickets. It
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supports different sectors, companies, contractors

and follows-up main and tertiary roads excavations
in order to ensure safety of people and properties. It
also contributes, in cooperation with Traffic Police,
in inspection campaigns in Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah. In
addition to that, it removes abandoned vehicles and
equipment which distort the general image of Yanbu
Al-Sinaiyah.

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Cable TV
The Royal Commission established cable
TV that is connected to all neighborhoods
in Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah. It aims at providing a
television service through private channels
of the Royal Commission. Through these
channels, it provides a variety of programs
such as entertainment, awareness and
emergency announcements. 24 hour
channel for weather information updates is
available.

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 Electricity and Water
Electricity
The total capacity of the power generating plant of MARAFIQ in Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah is 1030 megawatts. The plant
contains 9 gas turbines: 8 of which produce 56.2 megawatts, and 1 produces 68 megawatt- a total of 517.6 megawatt. It
also has three turbine units that run on steam, each one produces 127.5 megawatts- a total of 382.5. In addition, there is
one steam turbine unit that produces 130 megawatts. The steam turbine units are able to provide additional steam
to the parallel desalination plant in emergency cases. Two steam units are under-construction with an expected
output of additional 500 megawatts.
Electricity is produced at 13.8 kV and is raised then to 115 kV through generators to enable transfer and distribution of
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electrical energy.
Gas turbines use gas as the main source for fuel to generate electricity while Diesel is used as an alternative source.
However, steam engines use heavy fuel as main source of energy. The gas engines are connected to 5 steam
generators that produce 811 megawatt of steam and supply the desalination plant with the necessary steam. The
steam is also added to the heavy fuel tanks to maintain the right temperature for pumping. There are also two units
with a capacity of 4.2 megawatt to supply electricity in case of power outage.
The power complex also contains a plant to produce Hydrogen. It has two generators with a capacity of 424 cubic
meters per hour each. This produces 99% of pure hydrogen used in petrochemical industry mostly to create bio-fuel and
ammonia.
The electricity is transferred and distributed through underground cable network with a capacity of 115 kilovolts, 34.5
kilovolts and 13.8 kilovolts. The electricity transfer and distribution system in Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah is connected with the
380 kilovolt of Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) network through connection point between Marafiq and SEC.

Source: Marafiq Company Website

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MARAFIQ COMPANY IN YANBU Al-Sinaiyah

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 Drinking Water
The MARAFIQ desalination plants supply water to Jubail and Yanbu. This water meets both the Royal Commission
and the international standards for the quality of drinking water. This is verified through analyzing samples in
the laboratory and installing equipment to ensure continuous quality of water.
The main desalination plant capacity is 146.160 cubic meters daily. Water from the Red Sea is pumped into the
desalination plant, and through different stages, the steam is condensed into pure water.
There are also two reverse osmosis plants in Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah that add chlorine and minerals to pure water to
become potable water. The remaining water is used for the industrial sector. Drinking water is stored in three tanks,
while pure water is stored in another separate three tanks. Each tank capacity is 40,000 cubic meters. The water is
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distributed all over the city for both domestic and industrial uses through many pump stations using underground
pipes with a length of 510 kilometers.

Sanitary Sewage System

The sewage treatment plant in Yanbu was designed to accommodate capacity of 27,000 cubic meters daily.
Currently, the plant receives 20,000 to 24,000 cubic meters daily that come from the residential areas.
The sewage collection system in Yanbu consists of 52 lift stations, 36 of which are used to collect sewage, while
the rest is used to collect sewage from industrial areas. The total length of sanitary sewage water collection
system is 484 kilometers and 54 kilometers for the industrial waste water collection system.

Source: Marafiq Company Website

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MARAFIQ Company

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 Free Internet Coverage in
Parks and Gardens
In order to implement the smart city project,
residents of Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah, as well as visitors,
enjoy free Internet coverage. The first stage covers
the Ladies Park in Al-Semairy, the industrial lake
Park, Al-Munasabat and Al-Sobh beach for families
and singles alike.
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There is also a plan to expand coverage to all public

places in Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah. In addition, the project
supports school networks using the best fiber optic
cables to ensure strong and fast Internet connection.

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Free Internet Coverage in Parks and Gardens

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2 Housing
Residents
Housing Development
Hotels and Apartments
Housing
Since the foundation of Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah in
1980, the Royal Commission focused on the
comprehensive service concept by constructing
the needed housing units. Due to the increasing
population in Yanbu, the Royal Commission
involved the private sector (Industries and real
estate developers) in the construction of new
housing units; whereas the Royal Commission
assumed development of necessary land lots by
providing all required services, which are then, to
be handed over to the private sector to construct
new housing units. Afterwards, some districts
are subdivided and certain undeveloped parts
hereof are allocated to industries and investors
to provide infrastructure for needed housing
units. The community area is 5,587 Hectares; 1450
Hectares of which are developed residential areas
divided into 23 neighborhoods. BIRD’S-EYE-VIEW OF YANBU Al-Sinaiyah

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 Population:
The population of Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah exceeds 96,000
where Saudi nationals represent 70%.
The population’s annual rate of growth is more than
6.5%; the age average is 20.
Residential Development:
Al-Sawari and Al-Nawa districts, located in the
eastern part of the residential area, were the first
residential areas developed by the Royal Commission
H o u s i n g
in Yanbu. Afterwards, the neighborhoods of Radwa
and Al-Semairi were developed to be the first
permanent residential areas. Al-Nahdha district was
the last location developed by the Royal Commission;
it was designated for the students and employees of
Yanbu Industrial College. The rate of construction
is fast and vast in order to cope with the increasing
population. Not only that, the Royal Commission and
the private sector were involved in the development
of the residential communities. The Royal Commission
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developed 15600 residential units including villas,
houses, apartments and dormitories. The number
of current beneficiaries from the Royal Commission
housing ownership program made for its employees
reached 2533; those on the waiting list reached 915
employees and 796 deeds were issued. Companies
like SABIC, ARAMCO, Crystal, and Marafiq provide
ownership and rental housing for their employees. By
mid-2009, the number of residential units developed
by the private sector reached 4219 units.
Although the Royal Commission is organizing
and supervising all housing and public utilities
construction, the private sector has been allocated
different locations in Haii Al-Faisal, Al-Meshaireef,
Al-Jar, and partially Al-Jabriyah, and Ain-Al-Nawa.
Some areas are developed and provided with all
services exclusively by either the private sector
or other governmental departments where their
employees are the main beneficiaries. The number of
units under construction is 497 villas, and 67 different
types of residential units. Despite of all, there is a
need for construction of new housing units to meet
the increasing demand resulted from the expected
industrial growth.

Hotels and Apartments

Mövenpick Hotel
Located in the residential area of Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah
with astonishing views of the Red Sea, the five-
star hotel provides its residents with the comfort
and privacy they seek. It allows its residents to
indulge in a variety of food choices provided by
different restaurants in the hotel. Radwa is the main
restaurant in the hotel and Al-Marjan is a specialized
seafood restaurant. Further, the ‘Tea Leaves’ coffee
lounge offers different coffee and food choices for the
residents. The hotel contains 201 rooms of different
types as suites, villas, and duplexes all with an
amazing sea view. Mövenpick Hotel

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 The hotel also provides another 141 rooms having 12
deluxe double rooms, 48 apartments, and different
royal suites. It has a private swimming pool, and a
health club.

Al-Fanar Global Hotel Suites/ Al-

Balood Palace Hotel
Al-Fanar Global Hotel is located in Radwa 6, and the
Al-Balood Palace Hotel is in Taybah gas station on
King Abdulaziz road. Each contains 22 apartments
with an unlimited Internet connection (DSL) and a
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launderette.

The Cove Residential Complex

On the waterfront, the luxurious Cove is located in
king Abdullah Road. It only takes a few minutes to
get to the industrial and commercial areas. It includes
several villas and apartments; it provides residents
with free internet services, swimming pool, sport
courts for squash, basketball, and tennis. There is
also a health club as well as other facilities.

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 Religious,Cultural and
3 Recreation Facilities
Mosques
Cultural, Social and Sports Facilities in the city
Cultural and Sports Facilities
Cultural, Sports and Recreation Festivals
Women Activities
Equestrian Center
Mosques:
There are several mosques in all areas of Yanbu
Al-Sinaiyah. There are 20 Friday-prayer (Juma'h)
mosques with a capacity of 5000 worshipers, 38
mosques with a capacity of 500 worshippers, 9
district mosques, and 3 mosques located in the
beach area. The design and planning of these
mosques go along with the Islamic culture. The
Royal Commission took in consideration the time
needed to reach mosques by building them within
five-minute walk from residential areas.

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 Cultural, Social and sports Facilities
As the Royal Commission focuses on cultural, social, and the well-being of its residents, it established 26 sport
and recreation centers for males and females, 14 equipped football fields, 15 tennis courts, a cricket court, and
a number of basketball courts. In addition, there are a women’s park, a multi-purpose hall for celebrations and
gatherings for men and women.
Also, there is a well-equipped public library with a digital library system. Furthermore, there are two libraries for
children and two for females at the recreation centers. All of these facilities serve Yanbu residents and visitors. In
addition to that, the city has a cultural and art center that serves a large segment of writers, intellectuals, and
Religious,Cultural and
Recreation Facilities

artists.
The Royal Commission focused on marine activities and thus created a diving club. There is a youth beach, gives
visitors full excitement of the fascinations of the sea. In addition, there are several events organized by the
Royal Commission throughout the year that cover sports, cultural festivals, and entertainment.

Cultural, Sports and Recreation Festivals

Every year, different festivals are held to serve the community including social, entertainment, sport, and mass-
awareness activities. It includes bazaars, folk-culture shows, Eid festivals, voluntary work festivals, spring festival,
Youth Football Championship, and many more.

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 Cultural and Sports Facilities

No Facility Building No. Address

Royal Commission employee Recreation
1 7593 Haii Al-Fayroz
Center
2 Al-Aqeeq west center 1493 Haii Al-Aqeeq (1 )
Radwa 1 near to Al-Baraem Primary
3 Sports Center at Radwa 1
School
4 Sports Center at Al-Semairi Haii Al-Semairi
5 Al-Nawah Sports Center Near King Fahd Civic Center
Near to first girls secondary school at Haii
6 Al Marjan Women Center
Al-Marjan
7 Al-Yaqoot Women Center 2792 Near Alqasr Resturant at Yaqoot
At Haii Al-Semairi near to Ibn Senaa
8 Women Park at Al-Semairi
Intermediate school

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 No Facility Building No. Address
9 Central Library Radwa 4
Haii Al-Aqeeq (1) near to the Manpower
10 Art and Cultural Center
Development Department
11 Sports Center at Radwa 3 Radwa 3

12 Football field (planted) Al-Aqeeq (3)

Religious,Cultural and
Recreation Facilities

13 Football field (Artificial Grass) Al-Aqeeq (3)

14 Football field (Artificial Grass) Al-Aqeeq (3)

15 Football field (Artificial Grass) Radwa 2

16 Ground Tennis Courts Radwa 3

17 Ground Tennis Courts Radwa 8

18 Ground Tennis Courts Haii Al-Aqeeq

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No Facility Building No. Address
19 Aramco Club (1) 2993 Haii 2

20 Aramco Club (2) 2592 Haii 2

21 Aramco Club (3) 5592 Haii 5

22 Aramco Club (4) 5993 Haii 5

23 Crystal Club 3593 Haii 3

24 Yanpet Club 7193 Haii

25 Yansab Club 4592 Haii 4

26 Ibn Rushd Club 4391 Haii 4

27 Samref Club Haii Al-Oyoun

28 Diving Club 2693 Haii 2

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 Women’s Activities
The Royal Commission paid attention to the women
related activities. In addition to Al-Semairi Women’s
Park, different activities are organized for women on
a regular basis as well as different events and
celebrations are held. One of the objectives of
these different programs is to provide women with
training courses in various aspects of knowledge.
Moreover, there are women and children festival as
Religious,Cultural and
Recreation Facilities

well as spring, autumn, summer festivals; in addition

to health and fitness programs; one of these programs
(The biggest Winner) is held twice a year. Recently, a
Family Consulting Center was established in Yanbu
Al-Sinaiyah, with a number of accredited female
consultants. There are cooperation efforts with
entities in the city to host various activities / dialogues
and seminars including but limited to King Abdul Aziz
center for National Dialogue, Charity societies and
kindergartens.

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Equestrian Center
The Equestrian Center of Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah is a new
addition to the efforts of the Royal Commission in
Yanbu to provide different choices of entertainment
and sport. The equestrian center came to be one of
the facilities that contribute to popularizing equestrian
sports. The center also contributes to the equestrian
sport in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by organizing
local and national tournaments as well as the active
participations in the equestrian championship in all of
the Kingdom's regions. Horse jumping is considered
one of the important activities organized by the
center. The Center has organized many tournaments
in the Kingdom, such as the final competition for the
sports season 1420 Hijrah ‘the cup of the founder of
Saudi Arabia King Abdul Aziz’, and ‘the shield of the
Saudi Equestrian Federation’. The center also hosted
a number of Open Jumping Championships at the
national level.

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 Goals of the Center:
• Provide training for horseback riding for all willing
residents of the province and its neighboring
areas.
• Develop the equestrian sport by employing
specialized trainers.
• Develop an equestrian school that provides
programs for all levels.
• Organize competitions for the equestrian sport,
participate in local and national championships
Religious,Cultural and
and arrange for recreational trips.
Recreation Facilities
• Provide an opportunity for the residents of the
province to possess horses and designate stables
for them to look after their horses.
The Center Capabilities:
• The center contains (6) stables that include (4)
rooms for horse needs, bathroom for horses,
and there is a seventh stable which includes a
veterinary clinic, pharmacy, and room for the
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veterinarian. Also, it contains (4) stables to
separate the sick (infectious) horses. There is
also an area for horse-food storage and all the
stables’ needs.
• A residential unit for the stableman, and a
dustman taking care of the horses and the
stables.
• A spotlight racetrack with the international
standard of 100X50m for horse jumping.
• An area for training fresh amateur jockeys of
20X40m.
• An area for horse jumping training of 25X50m.
• A 10m, round-shaped area for training
children and horses.
 The second horse
jumping championship in the
Equestrian Center

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4 Schools
Educational services
Teachers
School buildings
School buildings specifications
School buildings Facilities
Student to classroom ratioprocess
Supporting units and department for the eductional process
National and foreign education
Educational services
Education began in the Royal Commission
at Yanbu with three schools in 1399/1400
Hijrah, The boys’ school (Al-Baraem) had
17 students in its first year, and a girl’s
school that had 12 students. There were two
international schools that accomodated 227
students of both genders. In 1401 Hijrah,
the Education Services Department was
established to manage all boys’ educational
services provided. Currently, there are 16
schools; three of them are secondary, four
are intermediate, and eight are elementary.
Also, there is an elementary and intermediate
complex for Quran memorization. The
department follows the rules and regulations
approved by the Ministry of Education.

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 Teachers
A highly qualified teaching staff has been selected to work
in the Royal Commission’s schools; after fulfilling the high
quality standards approved by the Royal Commission at
Yanbu.

School buildings
The educational environment is considered one of the
most influential factors for successful education process;
thus, the Royal Commission has excreted an effort to
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create an evoking and interactive teaching environment

that helps achieving the modern education objectives.

Features of school buildings

All schools’ buildings are horizontal so they only consist
of one story building. The average school size area
is 8000 square meters. Air conditioning at the Royal
Commission schools is centralized. The average size
area of classrooms is 42 square meters. Schools are equipped with surveillance cameras to maintain safety.
They are also equipped with means of security and safety like emergency exits, fire extinguishers and fire alarms.

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 Schools’ Facilities
Elementary Intermediate Secondary
school school school

Educational
1 1 1
resource center

Science
1 2 3
laboratories

Computer labs 1 2 3

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 Elementary Intermediate Secondary
school school school

Art education lab 2 2 ‫ـ‬

English
1 1 1
S c h o o l s

Language lab

Quran lab 1 1 1

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 Elementary Intermediate Secondary
school school school

The Islamic
awareness 1 1 1
Center

First Aid room 1 1 1

Gym 1 1 1

Student/class ratio:
The average of students’ number per class ranges from 25 to 30 students.

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 Department Centers and Educational Support:
First: Education Training Center and Education Technologies
Based on the policy of the Royal Commission for Jubail
and Yanbu, which pays special attention to its staff by
enhancing their cognitive abilities to keep up with the
latest developments on the local and international
scene, especially in Education, the Educational Services
Department at Royal Commission in Yanbu focused
on providing training to its staff within the available
resources through various training programs like
S c h o o l s

Educational programs, Computer programs, English

programs, science and specialized programs and self-
development programs.
The role of education technologies is to support the
process of education at the time of the modern education
variables and horizons. These education technologies
make the necessary tools and elements available for the
teachers to innovate and manipulate them in accordance
with the curriculum and students requirements.

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Second: Quality Unit
It aims at developing the Royal Commission schools of
the in Yanbu to obtain the ISO certificate according to
the international standards (9001-2000). There are 15
schools in the Royal Commission at Yanbu that received
international accreditation.

Benefits of obtaining the ISO certificate:

• Save time and effort and provide the best service to the
concerned parties (Teacher – Student – Parents).
• Simplify procedures and encourage innovation.
• Work documentation through gathering the processes
and forms used in the educational system.
• Enlighten school staff on quality policies.
• Prepare goals for each process, identify suitable
means of measurement to ensure achievement of
goals and identify success indicators for each goal.
• Achieve the integration and distinctiveness of the
educational process through various education

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 methodologies.
• Accomplishing the integration and distinctiveness
of the educational process through various
educational ways.
• Prepare preventive and corrective instruction
programs to take care of and follow-up cases of
non-compliance.
• Take care of students and provide healthy and
secure environment.
• Gather, classify, analyze data and reflect them in
charts to serve decision-making; and to show the
S c h o o l s
stability of the educational process in the schools.
• Communicate with student parents.
• Simplify work procedures and utilize all available
resources.
• Distinctive features of administration and school in
the local, regional and national levels in respect of
students, schools and teachers
• Students have obtained advanced positions at
local, regional and global levels in the Olympics
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of science, mathematics and scientific innovations.
• Keep up with modern technology in education.
All schools have been equipped with all modern
technologies. Teachers are provided with Laptop
computers.
• Currently, the Education Services Department
is working on computerizing all educational
process through the Education Information
Systems project to cope with the smart learning.
• Teachers distinctively took the initiative to cope
with Electronic Education. They have equipped
themselves with all necessary electronic tools
for providing high quality of teaching.
Students' transportation mechanism
Coordination is made between the Educational
Services Department and the Transportation
Department to provide transportation to all students
in all districts.
National and Foreign Education
Following are the schools at Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah that
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apply International Curriculum:
• Yanbu International School that applies the
American Curriculum
• Radwa International School that applies the
American and the Indian Curriculum.
Below is an overview of each of them:

Yanbu International School

Yanbu International School is an educational
institution offering a 12-grade education level
before the University level. It is committed to apply
the American education standards. The education
experts help all students of different nationalities to
achieve their dreams in a world continues to expand
without limits.
The Royal Commission of Yanbu established the
International School in 1979, which was administered
by the International Schools Services Company,
New Jersey USA. In 1988, it became a member of
International School Organization at Al-Dahran, and
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The International School is located in Radwa District at
Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah. It is an educational institution that
is certified by the U.S. education system and a member
in the International Schools Group in the Kingdom.
The International Schools Group is an organization
that consists of eight international schools across
Saudi Arabia. The region’s superintendent and the
board of trustees at Dharan administer the schools.
It is certified by the Ministry of Education in Saudi
Arabia

The school teaches the American Curriculum and

approved it as the basis for the Education plan that
includes arts, languages, math, sciences, social-
Arabic-culture studies, and physical Education. In
addition to that, other courses may be included as
foreign languages, technology, modern literature,
health and other specialized subjects.
Graduate students may be admitted in many
universities all over the world such as the United
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Middle East.
The school takes in students of kindergarten stage
(4 years) to the twelfth grade. The school provides a
certified curriculum from the Union of Schools and
the Central States Colleges for intermediate and
secondary stages. There are about 450 students at
the school from different nationalities (15 countries).
Most students came from (Pakistan, India, Malaysia,
the United States, Canada, the Philippines and Saudi
Arabia).
The educational year consists of 179 days divided into
two semesters. The first semester starts in September
and the second starts in February. The grades are
issued every three months. Students study full time
from Sunday to Thursday— lectures last for a period
of 50 minutes. There are 36 educational weeks per
year.
Radwa International School:
Radwa International School was established on the
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19th of June, 2004. It offers intermediate and high-
secondary education in English in Yanbu City. It
follows the Central Board of Secondary Education at
Delhi (Membership No. 5730021). Also, It is approved
by the Ministry of Education in the Kingdom of Saudi
Arabia (License No. 197/G). Today, it is proud of
its 800 students compared to the 200 students
when it first started.
Radwa School – with American Curriculum – was
established in the 1st of September 2012, and it
provides English instructed intermediate education at
Yanbu which is certified by “Advanced Education” in
the United States of America.
Also, it was certified and approved by the Ministry of
Education in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (Licensed
No. 4321940003).
Radwa International School admits students from
different nationalities. It operates in accordance with
the American Curriculum and the Ministry of Education School took responsibility for supporting the next
Curriculum in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia for Arabic generation to keep up with the developments all over
and Islamic Studies. The International School at the world. The school supervises three sections: Boys,
Radwa, currently, includes preliminary level to the girls, and kindergarten.
(8th) grade. It will open grades 9 to 12 next year.
Curriculum: Radwa International School – Central
Students Board of Secondary Education
There are about (800) students at school with different Yanbu Industrial College
nationalities like Indians, Pakistanis, Sri-Lankans,
Indonesians, Bengalis, Afghans, Egyptians, Eritreans,
Syrians, Palestinians, Jordanians, Nigerians and
many other countries. The school has teaching staff
of (63) members and (20) administrative staff as up
to 15/2/2012, with a students’ growth rate of 35%
compared to 2009-2010.
The schools initiatives focus on the society of Yanbu
Al-Sinaiyah. Most of the parents are employees of
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 COLLEGES
5 AND INSTITUTES
- Yanbu Industrial College (YIC)
- Yanbu University College (YUC)
- Yanbu Technical Institute (YTI)
Yanbu Industrial College was established
in 1409 H, corresponding to 1989 Gregorian,
with the aim of technical preparation of
qualified Saudi cadre to operate industries
and infrastructure in Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah. The
college administration and business programs
have recently been academically accredited
by the ACBSP organization. Furthermore, it
was accredited by the American organization
ABET for engineering and technological
programs.
Now the college has the following seven main

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 departments offering a total of 11 associate degree
programs:
• Department of engineering technology
• Department of electric power
• Department of electronics engineering and
precision instruments
• Department of information technology and
computer science
• Department of mechanical engineering technology
• Department of geomatic technology
AN D I N S T IT U TES

• Department of chemical engineering technology

CO LLE G ES

• Department of industrial administration technology

The college also offers BS programs in chemical
engineering technology, mechanical engineering
technology, electric power engineering technology and
electronics engineering and precision instruments.

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Department of computer science and computer Future plans of the college include establishment
engineering (males and females), offering two of the following new degree programs:
programs: 1. Computer engineering (communication)
• A five-year BS degree program in computer 2. Computer engineering (networks)
science: one preparatory year followed by four 3. Computer engineering (multimedia)
academic years.
4. BS in business administration (Finance and
• A five-year BS degree program in computer banking)
engineering: one preparatory year followed by four
academic years. 5. BS in business administration ( Islamic financing)
Department of Administration sciences (males and 6. BS in health sciences
females), offers two tracks:
Business administration contains human resources
and accounting. The department offers two five-year
BS programs of study (one preparatory year followed
by four academic years).
Department of applied linguistics (females): offers
a five-year BS program, one preparatory year
followed by four academic years.
Department of interior design (females): offers
A five-year BS degree program in interior design
which is one preparatory year followed by four
academic years.

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 Yanbu Technical Institute (YTI)
The idea of training employees of industrial enterprises
at Yanbu Industrial College first came up in the late
twentieth century when the department of special
programs and continuing education was established
at the college. With the development and expansion
of this idea, together with the increase of the number
of industrial entities in the region and the need for
qualified youth, the Royal Commission at Yanbu
decided to establish Yanbu Technical Institute to
be the training arm for the colleges and institutes
AN D I N S T IT U TES

sector in the Royal Commission at Yanbu. In 2011,

the construction of Yanbu Technical Institute was the latest technological devices needed for theoretical
CO LLE G ES

completed on an area exceeds 33,000 square meters
with enrolment capacity of 1500 trainees. The institute
consists of five buildings containing a number of
training workshops. These workshops were furnished
by a specialized team of experts with the highest
scientific standards by providing all the necessary
equipment and devices required to train the trainees
in different specializations. Additionally, the institute
contains a large number of classrooms equipped with
training in addition to computers to facilitate the
training process in order to achieve technological
excellence, which constitutes the primary objective
of the strategy of the institute.
The institute adopts training programs for employment.
Furthermore, the institute is characterized by offering a
flexible multi training tracks for obtaining specialized
and occupational certificates in addition to multi-

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level specialized certificates. Additionally, the
institute conducts developmental training sessions
in the different specializations in line with the second
objective of the institute strategy.
On the basis of the third objective of the institute, Yanbu
Technical Institute - as one of the Royal Commission's
constructional systems - pays special attention to
its social responsibility by offering programs that
contribute to the development of the community and
its needs.
support the training process and fulfill the needs of
local partners.
For achieving the fifth objective of the strategy, YTI
pays special attention to the trainees in order to
equip them with the highest level of dedication to their
jobs and work ethics in addition to high standards of
technical skills.
The sixth strategy of the institute is based on the

Yanbu Technical Institute develops its programs

and training courses based on the field surveys and
statistics pertinent to the city needs in cooperation
with concerned specialized agencies. This is in
accordance with the fourth objective of the institute
which focuses on building ties with the private and
government sectors. This, in turn, goes hand in
hand with Yanbu Technical Institute's practice of
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 above mentioned strategies which are attainable
only by a wise leadership that preserves the stability
of the institute, achieves justice in the education
organization, ensures the right of education and
training for all Youth of the country, ensures the
quality of education outputs, extends efforts to raise
both the students and instructor level and maintain
the training capabilities of YTI to keep up with the
international scientific development.
The English Language Center
AN D I N S T IT U TES
(ELC)
CO LLE G ES
The English Language Center was established as an
independent unit to teach English language courses
to the male and female students of the colleges and
institutes in Yanbu. The Center is also responsible
for conducting different training programs in the field
of the English language to the companies, factories,
Royal Commission's departments, and the residents
of Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah.
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The following are the programs and the services
offered by the center:
1. Preparatory English Program
2. Associate Degree English Program
3. BA English Language Program
4. Industrial and Technical Training English Program
5. English Placement Tests
6. TOEFL Program Preparation
7. Translation Services
8. ESP English Programs
ELC is the first internationally accredited center
in the Kingdom by the Commission on English
Language Accreditation (CEA) to teach the
English language at national level. Furthermore, the
center offers its services to the colleges, institutes,
companies, factories, the Royal commission, and the
residents of Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah.
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 HEALTH
6 CARE
The Royal Commission Medical Center
Medical Departments
Primary Health Care Centers (Family and Community Medicine)
Private Hospitals and Polyclinics.
The Royal Commission Medical Center (RCMC)
The Royal Commission Medical Center was designed according to the latest and most sophisticated specifications;
with a capacity of 342 beds and an area of 67,610 square meters. The Hospital includes administration building,
housing compound for nurses, ambulance services area, helipad, mosque and car parking lot.

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 RCMC consists of 5 floors,
distributed as follows:
The Basement floor:
administrative departments, support services,
restaurant and lecture room.
Ground floor
the medical department, the department of radiology,
the department of physical therapy, the dialysis
unit, Emergency department, the pharmacy, and the
HEALTH CARE

department of patient relations and medical records.

First floor
the medical department, the department of radiology,
the department of physical therapy, the hemodialysis
unit, Emergency department, the pharmacy, and the
department of patient relations and medical records.
Second floor
men surgery department, women internal medicine
department and pediatrics department.

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Third floor:
men internal medicine department, the one-day-care
department and the library.

Medical Departments:
Internal medicine:
Comprises different units that include digestive
diseases, endoscopies, Hemodialysis unit, endocrine
glands diseases, diabetes, heart diseases, psychiatric
and neurological diseases, dermatology, rheumatism
and thoracic diseases, and respiratory diseases.
The department also contains several labs such as
those used for examination of heart using sound
waves (ECG), lung functions, nerves conduction
velocity and Electroconvulsive therapy.
Internal Medicine
Echocardiography
Gastroenterology and endoscopies
Pulmonology

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Surgical Department:
Contains different specializations such as
neurosurgery, urology surgery, orthopedics, general
surgery, pediatric surgery, eye surgery, and ear,
nose, and throat surgery.

Pediatric medicine:
Consists of pediatrics unit, intensive care unit for
children and intensive care unit for premature babies
with 31 beds (the biggest in the region).

Obstetrics and Gynecology Department:

Contains gynecology unit, obstetrics unit, nursery
unit, labor and delivery unit which receives mothers
during the labor stage until they give birth.

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 Dental Department:
It consists of a number of clinics: Dental treatment,
endodontic, orthodontic, facial surgery, and maxillofacial
surgery. At the moment, there are nine dental clinics as
well as a specialized center for dental treatment in
all specializations currently under construction.

Diagnostic Radiology
Department of Radiology:
HEALTH CARE

The department is equipped with the latest digital

equipment; it includes the services offered by x-ray
scan, colored x-rays, MRI, CT scan, ultrasound imaging,
breast and bone density imaging, and vascular imaging.

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 Anesthesia Department:
Contains anesthesia unit and intensive care unit. The
operations complex consists of five operating theatres
in addition to gynecology operations rooms and an
endoscopy room. At present, the intensive care unit
consists of nine beds, but it will nearly be increased
to fifteen beds.
Emergency Department:
Consists of the triage, critical cases treatment area,
and severe cases area. The department contains 18
HEALTH CARE
The Laboratory:
Consists of the following units: chemistry, tissues,
hormones, microbiology. At the moment, several
devices in the department are being updated. In 2004,
the chemistry department was classified as one of the
best labs in the Middle East.
The Pharmacy:
Consists of four pharmacies serving the emergency
departments, outpatient clinics, inpatient departments
in the medical center, and primary health care centers.

beds. Furthermore, it has been equipped with the latest Public Health:
devices necessary for treating emergency cases. This department is concerned with school health,
immunization programs, following-up epidemic and
Ambulance services:
The ambulance department has seven ambulances
and more than twenty ambulance technicians
and specialists to deal with emergency calls. All
ambulance units of the department are highly prepared
for all medical emergencies.

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 infectious diseases, and community health awareness.

Primary Health Care Centers

(Family and Community Medicine)

The Royal Commission Health Services Program offers
specialized primary health care services through
seven health centers spread all over neighborhoods of
Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah. These centers are:
HEALTH CARE

Al-Shafa Primary Health Care Center ( Radhwa 4)

Radhwa 3 Primary Health Care Center ( Radhwa 3)
Al-Sawari Primary Health Care Center
Comprehensive Health care Center: serving residents
and visitors of Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah.
Comprehensive Health care Center, diabetes. (Haii
Khalid )
Al-Semairi Comprehensive Health care Center
Al-Bathna Health care Center

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Private Hospitals and
Polyclinics
The private sector operates two hospitals and four
polyclinics with a capacity of 120 beds. All health
specializations are available in these facilities which
are all equipped with the latest medical equipment.
They are all characterized by high standards of
quality and competence. Furthermore, they employ
a distinguished medical staff and offer services in
the areas of pharmacy, emergency ambulance, and
acceptance of medically-insured patients.

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7 Commercial Facilities
And Services

Commercial Development
Commercial Facilities
Commercial Development
The Royal Commission attaches great importance
to providing all means of comfort and stability for all
Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah residents and visitors. Hence, work
has been done to specify all needs of the city through
commercial and services centers. This is considered
one of the outcomes of the city Master Plan. The Royal
Commission and the private sector work hand in hand
to build and construct centers at different levels.
The Royal Commission supervises the centers and
shops in line with its rules and regulations with the
aim at reflecting their good image. This is achieved
by continuous maintenance of these centers that
showcase an urban character conforming to the
city's landscape. Additionally, the Royal Commission
carries out inspection visits over 708 commercial
facilities that provide services and consumer
goods to satisfy the needs of Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah's
residents.

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 Commercial Facilities
The steady growth of the city leads to an increase
in the commercial shops that serve its residential
areas. In spite of the varieties of goods displayed and
abundant services, the city's population growth led to
an increase in the number of the shoppers that seek
additional commercial services which in turn entails
the need for more goods and services.
Most retail shopping facilities and service centers in
Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah fall into two major types:
Commercial Facilities

- Neighborhood commercial centers: to serve

the residents of neighborhoods and can easily be
And Services

reached. These include markets, small shop outlets,

and a variety of restaurants.
-Commercial centers in residential areas: These
are larger than neighborhood centers and consist
of complexes that provide consumers with the
greater part of their needs for different products
and services.

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 Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah has a variety of shops and
commercial services which satisfy the basic needs and
services such as retail shops, pharmacies, bookshops,
modern restaurants, fast food restaurants, optician centers,
vegetable and fruit stores, car rental shops, tourism
offices, telephone communication centers, computer
shops, electric appliances maintenance shops, toy shops,
Commercial Facilities

clothes shops, shoe shops, and dates-selling shops. Etc.

In addition, a commercial area was developed for support
And Services

projects that include car showrooms and their services,

cooling and storing facilities, and building materials
import establishment … etc.

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8 Gardens and
Parks
• Al-Bahr Garden • Al-Shafaq Garden ( Radhwa 6) • Al-Dhilal Park
• Al-Nasmah Garden • General Residential Areas Parks • Al-Gamrah Park
• Al-Kourneish Garden • A. Residential Areas Parks • Wild Plants Park
• Al-Buhairah Garden • B. Neighborhood Parks • Al-Munasabat Park
• Al-Badr Garden • C. Local Parks • Yanbu Lake Park
• Al-Bustan Garden • D. The Green Park • The Green Belts
• Al-Kawthar Garden • Al-Shurooq Park • Flower Festivals
• Al-Zuhoor Garden • Al-Sidr Park
• Al-Tilal Garden • Al-Ghuroob Park
Gardens and Parks
Al-Bahr Garden:
This is located in Haii Al-Oyoun with an area of 6873
square meters. The garden is provided with services
and facilities such as games, toilets, kiosks for selling
refreshments, in addition to playgrounds for children.
The garden is restricted to families and used by the
residents of Al-Oyoun neighborhood as a place of
relaxation after a long day's work. The wavy lines
were considered in the design of the garden so that the
general shape of the garden will suit its name (Sea).
This garden is classified as an open garden since it
covers the whole neighborhood. More services have
now been introduced in the garden and it continues
to be extensively maintained more frequently than its
counterparts in the same neighborhood. The garden
opens during the morning and the evening periods and
closes after 10 PM. For security reasons, the lights are
not turned off at night and the evening police patrols
are often seen operating in the area.

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 Al-Nasmah Garden:
This garden is located at Haii Al-ayoon (Harah 5) in
Osman Ibn Affan Street with an area of 5658 square
meters. It is characterized by favorable climatic factors
enabling it to receive the fresh breeze coming from
the direction of the sea and preventing dusty winds
to blow towards it. Further, it is also characterized
by being located adjacent to housing complexes
which makes it easily reachable by the residents of
Gardens and Parks

these complexes. This garden also contains shaded

seating areas and children's playgrounds. The garden
is a neighborhood adjacent. Furthermore, the use of
plants and aromatic flowers in this garden added
an atmosphere soothing to the nerves, especially
when accompanied by the fresh sea breeze and the
laughter of children all over the place. This garden
is open 24 hours since it has no barriers to prevent
visitors from coming day or night.

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Corniche Park

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 Corniche Garden:
This garden, with an area of 109,060 square meters, is located at Al-Shati Street in Haii
Al-Sobh. It is characterized by its location near the city's corniche and its big size. It is also open all day for the
public and attracts most of the city's residents and visitors. This garden is classified as a city garden as it combines
the beauty of the green grass, the breeze and relaxation near the sea. The garden has different kinds of services
such as toilets, kiosks, seating areas, places where visitors can relax on rugs, footpath, children's playgrounds,
car parking, pray shelter and places dedicated for youth and others for families. All safety procedures and supplies
are readily available in this garden. In addition, lights are never turned off for security reasons. The garden also
contains many green areas used by visitors as a venue for joyful play and fun. Further, the garden is adorned with
seasonal flowers to create a lovely relaxing atmosphere.
Al-Buhairah Garden:
Gardens and Parks

This garden, with an area of 72,172 square meters, is located in Buraydah Street at Haii Al-Oyoon (Hara1). The garden
provides many facilities to its visitors such as children's games and playgrounds, shaded seating areas and footpath
for walking sports. This garden is open at all times and has no barriers to prevent people from visiting. However, for
safety purposes, it is fenced by trees to prevent children from wandering out suddenly to the neighboring street.
This garden is one of the most important gardens in the city attracting a large number of visitors. Therefore,
it is intensively maintained to preserve its beauty so the family visitors who are looking for a relaxing atmosphere
can enjoy it.
Al-Badr Garden:
This garden, with an area of 11,250 square meters, is located in the juncture of Al-Andalus and Al-Hamra Street at
Haii Al-Bathna (Hara 5).

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 Al-Bustan Garden:
This border-area garden is located at one of the
outskirts of one of the housing complexes in order to
separate the neighborhood from the main street.
Al-Kawthar Garden:
This garden, with an area of 6,218 square meters,
is located in Haii Al-Oyoun (Harah 5) in Othman Ibn
Affan Street.
Gardens and Parks
Al-Zuhoor Garden:
This is a central garden, serving the neighborhood and
hence is supplied with children's games and seating
areas. Also, it is adjacent to one of the sporting clubs.
Al-Tilal Garden:
The general planning concept: This garden, which
occupies an area of 14,725 square meters, is located
in Haii Al-Nawa. It contains 93 trees, 1,109 shrubs,
and green lawn areas occupying 707 square meters.
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The garden is dedicated to women and children only.
Consequently, the constructional concept is based
on opening the heart of the garden from the inside
by reducing tent-like trees, intensifying cultivation of
the lawns, and covering the soil in the center of
the garden, with the rain water drainage channel
forming a water barrier to this region. On the
opposite side lies an elevated tree-filled area where
many vertical trees surrounding the garden's fence
from the outside and the inside are planted to block
the view, achieving privacy and reflecting an unseen
dimension of the original boundaries of the garden.
Al-Shafaq Garden (Radwa 6):
The general planning concept: This garden is located
in Haii Radwa and occupies an area of 3,000 square
meters. It contains 94 trees, 241 shrubs, and lawn
occupying 897 square meters with a length of 120
meters of footpaths. The car parking designated for
this park is shared by Jumaa Mosque car parking.
The constructional concept of the garden was based
on dividing the park into different areas designated
for games and others for sitting on the grass as
well as area designated for shaded seating. The
construction of the garden was decorated by
rocks in an artistic and innovative manner with the
intention of introducing new concepts, symbols, and
shapes in order to enjoy their beauty.

Public Residential Areas Parks

These parks are characterized by a balanced
distribution of land with the aim of securing residents’
needs for houses, facilities, general services and
green parks. Since the visitors of these general parks
come from all segments of society, the parks have
been distributed in a balanced way within the urban
character so that they can be easily reached by
those who desire comfort, relaxation, entertainment
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 Residents rush to visit these places for being well
designed, equipped and prepared to the benefit of the
individual and society as a whole in ways that keep
pace with up to date developments in different fields.
The residential area parks consist of the following
types:

Residential area parks:

These occupy an area no less than 50,000 square
meters and are located near the neighborhood
Gardens and Parks

centers for which they are dedicated. Further, these

parks are characterized by being surrounded by an
extensive green belt to protect them from adverse
climate conditions. The green belts also provide a
maximum degree of privacy to the visitors of these
parks and isolate them from the surrounding industrial
environment.

Neighborhood Parks:
These types of parks occupy an area no less than
20,000 square meters near neighborhood centers

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and blocks which make it possible to merge the car
parking in one location for both residents and
visitors of the parks.

Local Parks:
These types of parks occupy an area no less than
6,000 square meters so that the parks will be near the
residential houses and could be used by the residents
as venues for relaxation, rest, and play. There are
several types of parks under this category in all
neighborhoods depending on the population density
in each.

The Green Park:

This park, which is dedicated to families, is located
in Al-Semairi neighborhood and occupies an area
of 12,000 square meters. It contains 177 trees,
1,416 shrubs, lawns occupying 4,683 square
meters, in addition to walkway with a length of
311 meters each. Further, 126 car parking area
has been designated for the park visitors. The park

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 is characterized by providing privacy, quietness,
amusement, and entertainment. This becomes
apparent by controlling aspects of construction which
can be observed by the choice of the location of
parks entrances away from the streets, the way the
seating areas are distributed across the park and
the construction of plant barriers to block the view.
The seats in the park are directed in a thought-out
manner as a further attempt to provide a sense of
privacy.
Further, the low and high hills in the park are postured in
Gardens and Parks
such a way to give the feeling of natural environment.
Several children’s playgrounds are provided in the
park. It is also worth mentioning that this park is
directly connected to one of the parks dedicated to
automated children’s games. The park also offers light
meals provided by the private sector which gives it a
special importance among other parks in the city.
Al-Shurooq Park:
This is a regulatory-redundant area which was
exploited as a park. The plants were presented in
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such a way to allow a clear view of the sunrise. It
can be noted that no special preparations were made
in this park and it is therefore possible for visitors to
relax under the shade of trees. In the spring, the park
is adorned with groups of flowers that add glamour to
its beauty, increasing its visitors’ sense of relaxation
Al-Sidr Park:
The Sidr Tree (Arabic name) is one of the most
beautiful trees in the Gulf Region. It carries healing
and spiritual grand meanings as well as it carries
aromatic smell. The honey extracted from this tree is
one of the best kinds of honey. Honoring this tree, this
park was to be used as a park under the shades of
the Sidr trees. It is also a regulatory-redundant area
where visitors can relax on.
Al-Ghuroob Park:
This is a regulatory-redundant area exploited as a
park and is located in the opposite direction in which
Al-Shurooq Park is located. The plants in the park are
distributed in such a way to make the sunset visible
to visitors. It is noted that no equipment and facilities
were provided in the park whereas visitors can
relax on rugs under the shades of trees. The park
is adorned in the spring by groups of flowers,
adding beauty and splendor as well as bringing
comfort to visitors.
Al-Dhilal Park:
This is a regulatory-redundant area being used as a
park. It is regularly cultivated by ever-green trees to
provide shades to its visitors and can be used as
venue of relaxation on rugs. The park, which can
be adorned by flowers in the spring, is located in
the residential area adjacent to the housing units
so as to enable children to enjoy it all the time safely.
Al-Qamrah Park:
This park occupies an area of 6,850 square meters
and is located in Haii Al-Bathnah , Hara (5). This park
fully serves the neighborhood and families, where it
contains children's playgrounds, toilets for ladies
and gentlemen, kiosks for selling beverages, and
shaded seating areas. The park also contains areas
where visitors can relax on rugs. It also has garbage
bins to preserve the general landscape of the park
and ensure its cleanness. The park operates
continuously since it has no barriers. For security
reasons, its lights are kept on at night.
Wild Plants Park:
The design of this park represents the geographic
and environmental regions and desert where there
are heights like plateaus as well as areas like valleys
and plains with planted areas that are similar to the
nature. Paved pathways for pedestrians connect
the different parts of the park. Also, car parking is
available for the visitors. This park is dedicated to
wild plants' cultivation as main objective and is used
in artistic coordination to be displayed to the public
and school pupils since this park represents a part of
our valuable wild life wealth.
This park is classified as an educational park since
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 it is used for studies and school trips. There is no
provision for sitting or relaxing on rugs although it is
open all day.
Al-Munasabat (Events) Park:
This park is located in the green belt at the junction of
King Fahd and King Abdulaziz Roads. It occupies an
area of 25,0000 square meters and is characterized
by its big size and being open at all times. The park
attracts most of the city's residents and visitors and
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is classified as one of the best parks in Yanbu
Al-Sinaiyah. The park has been constructed for
the benefit of the Royal Commission's events and
celebrations. Some of the most important of these
events held in this park may be: Eid is happiness,
celebrate Eid with us, and the Flowers and Gardens
Festival, which makes the park the focus of attention
among all the residents and visitors of Yanbu Al-
Sinaiyah. The park is provided with all types of
services- toilets, seating areas, areas for relaxation
on rugs, footpath for walking, car parking, and prayer
shelter. All requirements of safety are available in
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addition to security precautions such as keeping the
lights on at night. There are many green areas in the
park adorned by seasonal flowers to add a pleasant
relaxing atmosphere.
Yanbu Lake Park:
This park is located in the green belt along the
Mina Street and occupies an area of 21,750 square
meters. The park is characterized by its big size and
being open at all times. It attracts most of the city's
residents and visitors and is classified as one of the
best parks in Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah. It is provided with
all kinds of services- toilets, seating areas, areas for
relaxation on rugs, footpath for walking, car parking
and prayer shelter. All requirements of safety are
available, in addition to security precautions such as
keeping the lights on at night. There are many green
areas in the park adorned by seasonal flowers to add
a pleasant relaxing atmosphere.
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 the Flowers Festival held annually by creating a big
The Green Belts: flower carpet adorned by various types of flowers.
These green belts surround the residential area. They This is in addition to providing services such as
consist of three land phases and one coastal phase children's games, the open-air theatre, and public
along the beach. The first, second and third phases talks, which increase the city residents’ awareness of
have been completed, the fourth phase is under the importance of planting trees.
process. The green belt area, however, is a group
of shrubs arranged in a wavy shape along the
borders of Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah comprising 11,099
trees of different kinds which are dry climate resistant
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plants. These green belts combine many types of

parks, sports playgrounds, and cultural centers such
as Yanbu Artificial Lake Park, the Equestrian Club,
the History Museum, and the Scout Training Camp
which area all of high importance.

The Flowers Festival:

Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah established locations dedicated
for festivals, exhibitions and celebrations. The most
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9 Infrastructure
and Industries
Basic Industries
Light Industries
Support Industries
King Fahd Industrial Port
Infrastructure
The availability of infrastructure and development
is one of the most important elements necessary
for manufacturing processes and the creation
of cities. The Royal Commission has completed
the construction of infrastructure in Yanbu Al-
Sinaiyah.

• Grading of Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah site.

• Construction of flood control channels.
• Electric power generation plant.
• Sea water desalination plant to produce
drinking water and distilled water for
industrial use.
• Sea water pumping station for the purpose
of cooling industries.
• Industrial and sewage water treatment
plant.
• Network and telecommunications, telex,
microwave and cable TV.
• Road network
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 Housing, schools, mosques, a number of colleges and
hospitals, and commercial and entertainment centers.
The development in the field of infrastructure made
all city facilities and theme parks perform services
necessary for the industrial construction and provide
all the needs for humans and utilities, which rely on
most of the above-mentioned services.
Basic Industries
The availability of dependable source of raw materials
Infrastructure and
is a prerequisite for the success of any chemical and
hydrocarbon industries. The basic industries in Yanbu
Al-Sinaiyah produce many products that can be used
Industries
as raw materials in the secondary industries such as
Methane - Propane - butane - natural gasoline - fuel
oil - high-density polyethylene - gasoline - sulfur -
polyethylene LLDPE - pure acid - gasoline - LPG -
ores lubricating oil - gasoline tri-methyl - butyl ether
of polypropylene- Tervatalat polyester - caustic soda
- kerosene - aromatic solvents and fatty - poly Brolin
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- nitrogen - carbon dioxide - diesel oil - ethylene
glycol- xylene – oxygen
Light Industries
The industry of final products is considered the future
for industrial investment by the private sector, where
petrochemical and mining industries for the primary
and secondary industries products are converted
to intermediate and useful consumer products. The
products that can be categorized according to being
produced from primary and secondary industries
have been previously explained in detail. There is
also a wide range of industrial opportunities that
hydrocarbon or mineral raw materials are not involved
in its usage as essential material. These industries
include technology such as the manufacturing of solar
panels as well as traditional manufacturing including
paint production and metal pouring.
Source: Saudi Port Authority Website (SPA)
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 The manufacturing industry, at the beginning, focused
on the production of building materials such as
concrete and components construction. It has recently
focused on products related to industries and
residential areas such as production of chemical,
steel manufacturing and refining edible oils.

Support industries
There are many opportunities for companies marketing
for products and basic services to other industries and
to the community. These industries include equipment
sales, services, construction materials, engineering
design services and maintenance operations. By
establishing new industries and manufacturing
development, there will be an increase in demand
for support industries for both industrial and
residential areas.

King Fahd Industrial Port

It is the largest port on the Red Sea specialized
in loading crude oil and refined products and

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petrochemicals. It is located in the middle of the line
which connects America and Europe through the
Suez Canal and the Far East through Bab El-
Mandeb. The port was specially built to serve
industrial complexes and meet their needs in addition
to exporting crude oil and its refined products and
solid and liquid petrochemicals to global markets. The
industrial complexes also import their needs such
as mechanical equipment and factories components
through the port. The handling capacity of the port is
130 million tons per year.
The port contains a general cargo and containers
station, bulk material station, crude oil station,
petroleum derivatives export terminal, petrochemicals
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Waterfront
City Center
Waterfront
The Royal Commission in Yanbu started project of
sea excavation, marine dredging for the development
of waterfront of Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah. The project
includes the construction of infrastructure of roads,
water and electricity networks, recreational sites
and parks, lighting and pedestrian routes, sports
facilities, aesthetic models, investment shops, and
all marine and recreational services.
The waterfront projects stretch to about 11 km along
the entire waterfront residential area in Yanbu Al-
Sinaiyah, with a total cost of about 750 million riyals.
The project is to be implemented in five phases
and divided into four projects, one of which is a
dredging project. The other three projects are still
under construction to develop the waterfront.

The First Project: This project involves more

than 5 million cubic meters of excavation and dredging
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It also includes reshaping and protecting the shoreline,
land reclamation, building a channel for boats (1.3 km
long), and construction of two bridges and seven
beaches and lakes for swimming. Beach protection
is included in this project as well.

The Second Project: This project involves

the development of more than 120 hectares (1.2 square
kilometers) which includes site and infrastructure
development, public facilities and entertainment for
the whole family including playgrounds, toilets and
mosques, a café, sports facilities, a first aid building,
a rescue center, and beaches and swimming pools for
children.

The Third Project: This project includes

development of the site of around 122 hectares
(1.22 square kilometers) of lands, construction of
infrastructure for areas that include the development
of sites-investment including beaches, Marina,
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 a building for First Aid, mosques, toilets, and parking recreational sites.
lots. In addition, the project involves development of The waterfront was divided into 14 development
infrastructure for businesses such as restaurants, zones:
hotels and recreation facilities. • City Center • Tourist Resort
• The Marina • The Village
The Fourth Project: • Al-Mahar Island • Coastal Resort
The work of this project includes the development • Al-Karawan Island • Parks and Golf Club
of forty-five hectares and is characterized by the • Rocky Areas • Al-Marjan Island
existence of Al-Nawras Island with approximately • Mangrove • Camping Area
twenty-three hectares. It contains: a diving village, a
marina area, a camping area, an aquamarine museum, • Al-Nawras Island
• Beaches
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a fishing pier, recreational parks, two protected areas,

an equestrian club and a boat club.
This project will link with the coastal road that
connects Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah with Yanbu Al Bahr
passing Haii Al- Bathna on the waterfront and
connects the city center via two bridges opposite
to Haii Khalid. The project is implemented with
high quality standards, which contribute to the
completion of roads on the waterfront and provide
Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah communities with investment and
City Center
The city center was designed to be the focus of
commercial and residential activities in Yanbu Al-
Sinaiyah, with its sea view and ring-shaped structure.
It was dredged to be a bay valid for navigation
surrounded by scores of ladders to facilitate access
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include shared facilities sites for commercial and
residential purposes and the new headquarters
building for the Royal Commission at Yanbu.
The city center occupies an area of 19.5 hectares with
estimated total investment reaching 2 billion Saudi
Riyals. It includes the Civic Center building which
consists of a three-storey building constructed on a
total building area of approximately 15,000 square
meters. It includes the development of the site on an
area of 28,000 square meters for car parking of
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almost 27,000 square meters, as well as the Cultural

Center, which is two-storey building on a total building
area of 12,000 square meters. Development of the site
on an area of 36,000 square meters, which includes
the following:

• Hotels
• Offices

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• Restaurants and Coffee Shops
• Water Taxi
• Pedestrian Paths
• Mosque
• Car Parking
• City Plaza

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The Red Sea
The coral reef
Fish
Environment Control
Birds of Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah
Environment Control Programs
Mangrove Trees Reserves
The Red Sea
Since the formation of the Red Sea, it is considered
as an extraordinary and a unique sea. It has its own
characteristics, biodiversity and a strategic location.
The Red Sea was formed as a result of the great rift
that separated the continent of Asia from the continent
of Africa on length of approximately 2,000 km and
average width of 280 km. The Arabian Peninsula is
moving away from the continent of Africa at a rate of
1 cm per year in the northeast direction.
The Red Sea occupies an important strategic
position in the world. It is linked to the north with the
Mediterranean Sea via the Suez Canal which forms a
narrow (6 km) and shallow passage (with an average
depth of 20-30m). The Red Sea is also linked to the
south with the Indian Ocean through the Strait of Bab
El-Mandeb (29km). So, the Red Sea constitutes an
important hub for maritime traffic.
The secret of the Red See beauty is represented in the
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 over the world to enjoy the unique biodiversity.
The bottom of the sea is covered with splendid coral
reefs which can only be compared to the barrier reef
of the coasts of Australia. The living creatures interact
with the environment within an integrated system
connected to a series of complex food and shelter
for each living creatures which reduces the risk of
competition between them. The coast of the Red Sea
is characterized by a wide variety of environments
where living creatures are closely related to the
nature of the bottom. There are salty marshes, rocky,
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muddy, and sandy beaches.
Most of the living creatures in the Red Sea live within
a narrow physical and chemical range as a result of
natural factors surrounding it. The Red Sea is located
between two continentals which provide its water
with warmth throughout the year. The temperature
of its surface rarely drops into 17 °C in February and
rises to 32 °C in August. This temperature is suitable
for the growth of many types of coral reefs. The Red
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Sea is one of the most saline bodies of water in the
world. The salinity concentration increases in most of
its surface water to about 40 ppt.
The warm marine valleys distinguish the Red Sea
from other seas where large amounts of deposited
minerals serving as a strategic stockpile which is hard
to be exploited in the near term as it languishes in
deep abyss.
The Coral Reef
The coral reefs are considered as one of the richest
environments on the surface of earth sloping towards
the open sea. Its slope opposite to the open seas
makes it face the movement of currents and waves
and safeguard quiet bays interspersed with cavities
and caves. This provides safe shelter and sanctuary
for many living creatures. The coral reefs are ranked
second after the tropical rain forests in terms of
species and flourishing wildlife. More than half a
million different species including 7,000 different
types of fish live in this environment. According to
scientists, coral produces 25 tons of fish every year
per square kilometer.
The coral reefs have effectively contributed to the
protection of marine life through an integrated eco-
system which provides a harmonious environment
for all sea living creatures. The barrier reef extends
along the coast of Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah as a natural
barrier protecting the port and the beach from the
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 Fish
Coral reef fish represents 25% of the total number of
the Red Sea fish (the largest number among the Red
Sea fish). Recently, more than 1280 species in the
Red Sea were recorded. The number of commercial
types sold in the markets for consumption is 180
species. These types do not differ much from those in
the countries bordering the Red Sea coast north and
south. In addition to the sport of diving in the Red Sea,
there is also the sport of fishing. The fish in the Red
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Sea is of shining colors and beautiful shapes. This

is an attraction for tourists who cover thousands of
kilometers to enjoy this sport. Professional fishermen
also practice fishing in the Red Sea, especially in
coral reef areas where fish of different types and
colors exist. As we go deeper, fish diversity increases
and it reaches its peak when we reach the depth of 10
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There is an area of coastal cliffs in the Red Sea that
contains sources of food for herbaceous fish which
makes it a target for fishing hobbyists who use small
boats for fishing.

Birds of Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah

Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah witnesses large influx of birds
at certain times of the year. Some of these species
reside in the city throughout the year. It is known
that birds migrate from one place to another searching
food and seeking suitable environment for breeding.

The Arabian Peninsula is considered an area for

migratory birds from Asian Europe to Africa and the
Indian subcontinent. Birds that migrate to the Kingdom
of Saudi Arabia come from the far west of the
central islands. Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah is considered
the most appropriate environment for studying the
movement of birds to and from Africa.

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 of the region from the African mainland where food is
available in abundance for migratory passerine birds,
taking enough food before crossing the Red Sea.
The migration patterns could be classified based on
the observations recorded in the region of Yanbu as
follows:

Migratory birds on their way from Asian Europe to

Africa and some of them could reach short distances
to Africa after migrating from Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah in
autumn. These birds migrate to Sudan (Plover White-
tailed) or to Eritrea (songbirds) and some migrate to
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the south of the equator, such as (nightingale, the

swamps singing bird, and the golden oriole).

It is possible to determine the area of breeding, in

many cases, from the distinctive characteristics (color,
head shape, larynx, and tone).

It is also possible to get specific and clear information

from the loops that encircle the feet of birds. It seems
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in specific areas of the Middle East (particularly in The
Oasis of Azraq in Jordan) has enabled us to determine
the pathways of migration clearly. Accordingly,
some of the migrations were discovered through the
information provided by the loops for the small white-
crowned wheatear bird, swamps singing bird and
the red-backed shrike bird.
The trip of passerine birds entering Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah
begins in late February and may continue until the first
week of June and then resume in mid-July. Strong
birds could also be seen in the area in early December.
The trip of some species may continue for a long
period. We find that some birds that come from different
regions cross Yanbu from early August to November,
while some birds cross the area for a relatively short
period (a few weeks).
It is known that birds make their own way across the
Red Sea based on the observations on the beach or at
the sea. Some birds that cross the region of Yanbu may
spend the winter along the coast and the land adjacent
to the Red Sea, such as ducks and singing birds.
- Birds that make their way from Europe and North
Africa to the Indian subcontinent are likely to be fly-
hunter and red –chest.
- It is probable that migratory birds from the cold
regions of the Eastern Mediterranean are likely to be
long-tailed duck, gray goose, and goldfinch.
- Migrating birds within the Arab region such as the
long-tail pigeon, pale rockfinch and sand-grouse.
- birds that prevail in the area such as seating semi-
collared bird.
- Migratory birds that lose their natural way of
migration (olive tree singing bird and green chiffchaff
bird).
- Many seabirds leave the Red Sea to spend the
winter in the Indian Ocean (like arctic tern, most
of white-cheeked tern birds as well as some of the
brown booby birds).
Many birds come over the vast parks on the shore of
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 the Red Sea. Based on direct observations from the
movements of hawks from east to west from the city
of Al-Wajh to Yanbu and Yanbu to Jeddah, birds
looking for their prey, particularly hawks and eagles
follow their route topographic-features such as
mountain ranges to take advantage of rising thermal
current.
These eagles and hawks cross the region of Yanbu
between the months of September and November. It is
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numbers and species of birds using this way in autumn
can be attributed to inappropriate weather conditions
in Sinaa.
It is observed in spring, most notably during the month
of March that ducks head for Aqaba Gulf where a large
number of flocks on the beach may be noticed. There
are also some indications of migration during autumn
and that black seagull may pass through same path
during spring.

likely to continue their way along the Arabian coast to

reach the tip of the Arabian Peninsula before crossing
the sea through Bab El-Mandeb. It is also known that
a large number of birds of prey fly directly to Africa
via the Suez Canal, then return back in Spring. The
scarcity of great migrations of these birds in spring in
Yanbu indicates that they only take the eastern way
in autumn. It is quite possible that the difference in the

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Environment Monitoring
Environmental Challenges: the Royal Commission
in Yanbu insisted on the application of modern
methods of environmental management and
sustainable development even before Brundtland
report of the United Nations in 1987, which included
a formal definition adopted globally for sustainable
development and its modern concept. It focuses
on development that meets the needs of the
present without compromising the ability of future
generations to meet their own needs.
Royal Commission in Yanbu took into account
the principle of conserving natural resources from
depletion and pollution with securing a healthy and
safe environment for the residents of Yanbu Al-
Sinaiyah on the short and long terms. The limits of
pollutants must be within permissible international
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the environment as a result of the construction of standards (KPI) and performance indicators
factories, facilities, main roads, bridges, drilling and (Balance Score Cards).
backfilling, extension of tubes and other industrial
activities. Thus, the RC main goal was to achieve That city is Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah
economic growth through a correlation between
the laws and regulations of the global economy by
doubling strategic investment industry and stopping
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non-productive projects to ensure long-term Program
economic growth. The Royal Commission formed a specialized
The Royal Commission sought to reduce levels of environmental management which has locally
pollution in Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah to maintain health trained staff to implement the following
of individuals and for future planning for propose
environmental programs:
of attracting more developmental industries. As
a result, an integrated city was constructed to
achieve sustainable development. Air Quality Monitoring and Modeling
The Royal Commission succeeded in overcoming
major industrial challenges to enter a new phase Program
of environmental challenges which are natural
consequences for this success. It has dealt with
this issue carefully through the application of
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 The Royal Commission selected six ideal locations
for stations to measure air quality in Yanbu. These
stations are equipped with mathematical models
software that works automatically to measure
air control rates of the following major gaseous
pollutants:
Nitrogen oxides NOx, sulfur oxides SO2, suspended
particles PM, carbon monoxide CO, and Ozone O3.
The total number of readings recorded is about 9000
monthly.
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is within the permissible limits. Computer models
are also used to study the prediction of the spread
of pollutants in the city and recognize the effect
of each industrial facility which contributes to the
success of future planning to the city.
Water Quality Monitoring Program
The Royal Commission in Yanbu pays great attention
for monitoring the characteristics of treated industrial
wastewater. So, Environmental System prohibits

In addition to the information from the meteorological

unit as: heat, humidity, air pressure, wind speed and dumping sewage water directly into the sea, and it
direction, etc. This information is broadcasted via a also seeks to achieve the principle of Zero Discharge
computer integrated network which is recorded and to preserve the marine environment.
analyzed on daily basis, then the measurements are
analyzed and compared with the Royal Commission
standards to find a scientific relationship among each
other. The field- surveyed results have shown that
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Potable Water
The desalinated water in Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah is very
pure. Salt, minerals and chlorine are added with
special rates to prevent the growth of bacteria in the
water distribution network.
Scientific studies are conducted on potable water
using the latest international standards to make sure
that quality conforms to the specifications of World
Health Organization (WHO).

Industrial Wastewater
It is prohibited to dump sanitary wastewater directly
into the sea before being processed by the factory
itself. It must be treated first (in-house treatment) and
then it shall go through various stages of processing
in the wastewater treatment plant to be processed
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 Sanitary Wastewater
Sanitary wastewater passing from communities and
other various facilities is processed in a special plant
to be re-used in landscape irrigation. This water is
subject to periodic monitoring to ensure compliance
with Irrigation Water Standards.
Hazardous Waste Program
The Royal Commission Policy
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Regarding Management of Hazardous
Waste
The Royal Commission environmental policy
considers recycling and re-using hazardous waste as
one of the high priorities of management of hazardous
waste as well as implementing environmental
requirements of treatment and disposal of hazardous
or semi-hazardous waste by all industries. The Royal
Commission imposes restrictions on factories
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located within its limits. Each factory, according
to the environmental permit, must provide the
Royal Commission with detailed information about
hazardous waste (quantity, chemical composition,
place of final disposal...etc) by filling a special form
(Manifest Form).
In case of hazardous waste, the Royal Commission,
according to environmental permit, requires
transferring hazardous waste to specialized
companies in the field of hazardous waste
management.
Environmental Awareness Program
The Royal Commission played an important role in
the fields of environmental awareness and education
before 2007.
Since then, the strategy has changed into a real
participation and integration between the Royal
Commission in Yanbu and the industries operating
in the city as part of the national environmental and
social role which should be played by the investors
and industries in the city.
Environmental Permit
The system of environmental permit for operation
and construction imposed by the Royal Commission
on industries is considered an effective tool that
controls the environmental performance of the
factories and reduces their environmental impact
to below the permissible levels stated in the Royal
Commission Environmental Standards System.
The environmental permit is itself a legal binding
contract which requires industries to comply with
the requirements of the Royal Commission to avoid
any potential environmental risk. This gives the Royal
Commission the role of monitoring all industrial
facilities operating in Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah.
Marine Monitoring Program
It is clear that the Royal Commission pays special
attention to maintain the environment of the Red Sea
by monitoring the marine environment on a weekly
basis during the whole year in order to protect it from
any source of pollution. Then the source of pollution
can be traced and investigated. The most important
areas of marine environment is
intensively monitored.
Environmentally Sensitive Areas
The environmental sensitive areas were a priority of
marine surveillance program to follow-up, monitor
and protect as much as possible from industrial and
natural pollutants. These areas include:
A. Seawater intake channel for the
power and desalination plant
Desalinated water is a source of potable water
for Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah. Therefore, special rubber
barriers and oil sensors were placed in the sea and
connected to computers to detect any oil spills
in the sea.
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 B. Seaports
This includes King Fahad Industrial Port, jetties, oil
tankers, ships and refineries. It is more likely that oil
spills might occur in these places because of vessel
traffic and loading and unloading of petroleum and
petrochemical products and fuel.
C. Barrier Reef
It extends along the coast of Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah which
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acts as a natural barrier that protects the beach from
the waves. In addition, it has a precious environmental
value.
D. Recreational Beach
The recreational beach has become a tourism
landmark. Tourists come to this place for strolling, or
playing marine sports such as swimming and boating.
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The beaches of Yanbu are well-known for diving
sports. Many annual festivals are held on these
beaches.
Mangrove Monitoring
Mangrove trees can resist salinity. These trees grow in
tidal zones which are protected by coral reefs. Three
reserves of bushes have been allocated in Yanbu Al-
Sinaiyah. These reserves are monitored on a regular
basis as these types are of ecological importance for
many sea living creatures. Avecinia Marina, a type
of mangrove, grows above the surface of mud soil to
absorb oxygen from the air.
Mangrove plants produce flowers and a lot fruit in early
autumn until spring. These fruit are rich in nutrients
that make them an appropriate environment for sea
animals like crabs and gastropods that can be found
in the mud at the roots of the mangrove trees. This
place constitutes shelter for micro-organisms, young
fish, shellfish and mollusks whether permanently or
during any stage of their life.
Mangrove trees provide a natural protective wall for
the beach from wave effect and erosion. Reserves
are considered as a rest station for migratory birds.
Sign boards such as No Swimming, No Chopping, No
Hunting, No Fishing and Don’t Litter were installed to
clarify the rules that must be observed when visiting
these places.
In 1986 and 2006, the Royal Commission, for
increasing biodiversity, imported another type of
mangrove (Rhizophora Mucronata). This type can
be found 170 km north of Yanbu. The farming of this
type has been very successful as well as growth of
Rhizophora Mucronata is monitored continuously.
Mangrove Reserves
Status of the three Mangrove reserves and
development programs:
Reserve Number (1)
This reserve is located within the residential area.
It covers an area of 50.45 hectares. Mangrove plants
spread naturally in this reserve but their growth is
very slow due to the existence of substrate from
mangrove fossils, the soil layer is thin with a
high percentage of sand. To develop this reserve,
three basins were made. The basins were provided
with fertilizers and rare soil elements (N.P.K. Micro
Elements) to increase the spread of mangrove trees
along the coast of the Red Sea. Three more basins
were fertilized to measure the rate of growth of these
plants. The upper parts of the trees were trimmed out
of (plant length, number of stalks, wet weight, dry
weight, size of leaves …)
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 Reserve Number (2)
This reserve is located south of the residential area. It
covers an area of 118 hectares.
More care and intention for development is being
considered due to the location of this reserve. In spite
of the density of the trees in this reserve, some internal
parts suffer from lack of water access which affects
their growth and spread in this part. The concentration
of salt in this area prevented trees from spreading. To
develop this area, a two-thousand-square meter field
was prepared and an irrigation network was installed
Environment
Reserve Number (3)
This reserve is located south of Aramco Liquified gas
export platform of the industrial area to the north of
Al-Awael Port (Al-Baydha’ Costal Guard). It covers
an area of 194 hectares. Although, location of this
reserve is in the of Heavy Industries Area, mangrove
plants grow in high densities. Some of the trees reach
a height of approximately 4 meters.

for utilizing the excess irrigation water.

The development plan includes the following:

The Jojoba plant was brought and planted in the

area. This plant has an environmental and economic
importance. It can be planted in very salty soils.
A part of the field was allocated for planting mangrove
beside Jojoba plants. In addition, Manitoka was
planted surrounding the field.

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 Important Phone Numbers
Name of Organization Phone Number
Ministry of Interior 990
Royal Commission Operations 1911
Road Security Police 996
Police 999
Traffic Police 993
Border Guard 994
Civil Defense 998
Passport Department 992
Narcotics Control 995
Ambulance 997
Tourist free call line 8007550000
Al Hadhba Auto Transportation 0143910459
Electricity 0143963222
Marafiq Emergency Service
Water 0143963555

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 COMMERCIAL MARKETS
Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah Markets
No Name of Market Location
1 Danah Mall )Haii Al Aziziah (King Fahd Street
2 Al Zikry )Haii Khalid (King Fahd Street
3 Star Market )Haii Al Jabriah (King Fahd Street
4 Al-Nawa )Haii Al-Nawah (Radwa Street
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5 Al Wuroud )Haii Al Semairi (Al Hizam Street

6 Al Safwah Plaza )Haii Radwa (Al Sahl Street
7 Al Zikry )Haii Radwa (Al Sahl Street
8 Al Shaghdaly )Haii Al Subh (Prince Migrin Street
9 Al Shifa )Radwa (Prince Migrin Street
10 Al Ashour )Haii Al Nakheel (Hamzah Bin Abdulmutalib Street
11 Al Jawharah Center )Haii Al Jabriah (King Fahd Street
12 Al Jabriah Center )Haii Al Jabriah (Um Al Gura Street
13 Al Bathnah Center )Haii Al Bathnah (Khalid Bin Al Waleed Street

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 SPORT CLUBS
Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah
Name of Club Phone Number Location
1 Aramco Club 1 3211911 )Haii 2 (Building No. 2993
2 Aramco Club 2 3962767 )Haii 2 (Building No. 2592
3 Aramco Club 3 3968551 )Haii 5 (Building No. 5592
4 Aramco Club 4 3962962 )Haii 5 (Building No. 5593
5 Crystal Club 3960601 )Haii 3 (Building No. 3593
6 YANPET Club 3968505 )Haii 7 (Building No. 7193
7 YANSAB Club 3962342 )Haii 4 (Building No. 4592
8 Ibn Rushd Club 3250607 )Haii 4 (Building No. 4391
9 SAMREF Club 3925083 Haii Al Oyoun
10 Equestrian Center 3212038 )Al-Mina Street ( Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah
11 Scuba Diving Club 3962707 )Haii 2 (Building No. 2693

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 Sport Clubs
Recreational Clubs and Centers
  Center Phone Number Contents

1 )Haii 1 Recreation Center Building No.(1493 3210907 Swimming pool+ Games Hall

2 )Haii Al-Semairi Recreation Center (6193 3960686 Swimming pool + Games Hall

3 )Haii 7 Recreation Center Building No.(7593 3212217 Swimming pool + Games Hall +Hospitality Hall
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4 Radwa 1 Recreational Center 3921143 Swimming pool + Gymnasium + Tennis Court

5 )Haii 4 Celebration Hall Building No.(4693 3210883 Swimming pool + Hospitality Hall

Women’s Sport Centers

  Center Phone Number Location
1 Women’s Activity Center 3961255 )Haii 2 Building No. (2792
2 Radwa 4 women’s Center 3923605 Radwa 4
3 Al-Murjan women’s Club 3960731 Haii 4

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 Sport Clubs
Sport Stadia and Playgrounds
  Name of Stadium Phone Number Location

1 Radwa 3 Sport Center 3928708 Radwa 3

2 Cricket Stadium --- Haii 1

3 Tennis Courts --- Radwa 8+ Haii 1+ Haii 3

Radwa 2+ Radwa 5+ Southern Al-

4 Soccer Fields ---
Semairi+ Haii 3 + Sunset Beach
5 Health Club 3968868 Haii Al-Nawah

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 Charities Organizations in Madinat Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah
Name of Organization Phone Number Bank Account Name of Bank
35157122000102 Al Ahli Bank
Yanbu Da’wa and Guidance Office 3908000 014 Al Waqf Account(Al Rajhi
150608010237301 )Bank
Female Branch 3918885 014
150608010089025 Al Rajhi Bank

Charity Association for Marriage and 3904494 014 Zaah:432608010065595

Family Care Sdaqah:432608010065892
Al Rajhi Bank
3960085 014

World Assembly of Muslim Youth 3227006 014 327608010087415 Al Rajhi Bank

Islamic Relief Association 3211254 014 327608010020200 Al Rajhi Bank

Yanbu Idustrial City Da’wa Office 3210777 014 327608010041180 Al Rajhi Bank
Quran Memorization Association in Yanbu 3255111 014 150608010133005 Al Rajhi Bank
Al-Sinaiyah
Quran Memorizers House 3250555 014 294608010128275 Al Rajhi Bank

Radwa Women’s Association 3227128 014 35112444000104 Al Ahli Bank

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 Banking services in Madinat Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah
Name of Bank Hotline Phone Number Location

Al Riyadh Bank 8001242225 King Fahd Street

Al Ahli Commercial Bank 920001000 Radwa 8

Al Rajhi Bank 920003344 Haii Al-Semairi

Samba Bank 8001242000 King Fahd Street

Al Bilad Bank 8001230000 King Fahd Street

Saudi-Holland Bank 8001242525 King Fahd Street

Saab Bank 8001248888 King Saud Street

National Arab Bank 8001244040 King Fahd Street

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 HEALTH SERVICES
Hospitals
Name of Hospital Phone Number Location
Royal Commission Medical Center 3937700 King Fahd Street
Al Ansari Hospital 3926444 King Fahd Street
Yanbu National Hospital 3962000 Al-Nawah Commercial Center

Clinics and Dispensaries

H E A LT H S E R V I C E S

Radwa 3 Primary Health Care Center 3923988 Radwa 3

Radwa 4 Primary Health Care Center 3922278 Radwa 4
Al-Sawari Comprehensive Health Care Center 3961226 Haii Al Sawari
Haii Khalid Health Care Center (Diabetics Center) 3216867 Haii Khalid
Haii Al Semairi Comprehensive Health Care Center 3216866 Haii Al-Semairi
Haii Al Bathna Health Care Center 3216869 Haii Al-Bathnah
Pretty Smile Dental Center 3929090 Haii Al-Nakheel
Cupping Medical Center 3935555 Radwa 8

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 HEALTH SERVICES
Clinics and Dispensaries
Dr. Ghassan Pharaon Polyclinic 3923222 Radwa 8
Al Amal clinic 3963187 Radwa 5
Dr. Irfan and Sameer Al Saeedi Polyclinic 3925000 Radwa 8

Pharmacies
Al Nahas Pharamacy 3931018 Beside Royal Commission Hospital
Al Amal Pharmacy 3963024 Haii 5
Al Salamah Pharmacy 3962829 Al-Nawah Commercial Market
Al Nawa Pharmacy 3961595 Southern AL-Semairi Commercial Market
Al Shifa Pharmacy 3922389 Radwa 4
Dr. Irfan and Sameer Al Saeedy Polyclinic Pharmacy 3925000 Radwa 8
Al Nahdi Pharmacy 3924808 Al Zikri Commercial Market-Haii Khalid
Al Nahdi Pharmacy 3930885 Al Bathnah Commercial Market- Haii Al
Bathnah

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 Educational Services
Universities and Colleges in Madinat Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah
  Name of Institution Location Phone Number
1 Yunbu Industrial College (YIC) King Fahd Street 3946111
2 Yunbu University College (YUC)-Male Campus Haii Al Jabriah 3922830
3 Yunbu University College (YUC)-Female Campus Haii Faisal 3932960
4 Yanbu Technical Institute (YTI) Haii Ain Al-Nawa 3213888
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Boys Schools in Madinat Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah

Name of School Location Phone Number

Ibn Hayan Secondary School Radwa 4 3922106

Ibn Khaldoun Secondary School Haii Ain Al-Nawa 3932648

Ibn Al Nafees Secondary School Haii Al Jabriah 3932074

Ibn Sina Intermediate School Haii Al Semairi 3212213

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Boys Schools in Madinat Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah
Name of School Location Phone Number
Ibn Al Beetar Intermediate School Haii Khalid 3929594
Ibn Al Atheer Intermediate School Haii Al Oyoun 3925270
Al Imam Nafie Quran Memorization School Haii Al Nakheel 3924732
Al Bara’im Primary School Radwa 1 3920089
Al Farabi Primary School Radwa 3 3920435
Al Ghazali Primary School Khalid 3928039
Al Nawawi Primary School Haii Al Semairi 3961290
Al Bayrouni Primary School Haii Al Bathnah 3925605
Al Imam Malik Primary School Haii Al Subh 3925095
Al Idreesi Primary School Haii Al Jabriah 3933578
Al Farahidi Primary School Haii Al Oyoun 3932387
Ibn Hayan Night School Radwa 4 3922020-120

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 Educational Services
Girls› Schools in Madinat Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah
Name of School Location Phone Number
First Secondary School Haii Al Murjan 3210416

Second Secondary School Haii Al Oyoun 3933470

First Intermediate School Haii Khalid 3926988

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Second Intermediate School Radwa 5 3920110

First Primary School Radwa 4 3920981

Second Primary School Radwa 2 3921237

Third Primary School Radwa 3 3921203

Fourth Primary School Haii Al Subh 3923056

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 Educational Services
Girls› Schools in Madinat Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah
Name of School Location Phone Number
Fifth Primary School Haii Al Oyoun 3932467

Sixth Primary School Haii Al Semairi 3962825

Seventh Primary School Haii Al Oyoun 3927440

Quran Memorization School Haii Al Bathnah 3921380

Adults School Haii Al Murjan 3255445

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 Educational Services
Kindergartens in Madinat Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah
  Name of Kindergarten Location Phone Number

1 Center of Special Needs Haii Al Yagout 3212815

2 Daily Care Kindergarten Haii Al Yagout 3962622
3 Al Yagout Kindergarten Haii Al Yagout 3210553
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4 Al Rihab Kindergarten Radwa 3 3922117

5 Al Safa Kindergarten Haii Al Yagout 3253395
6 Al Amaal Kindergarten Radwa 4 3922031
7 Al Mahd Kindergarten Radwa 1 3920139
8 Al Oula Kindergarten Radwa 1 3931451
9 Al Thikr Al Hakeem Kindergarten Haii Al Yagout 3211217
10 Al-Nakheel Kindergarten Haii Al-Nakheel 3255624/3961310

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 Educational Services
Kindergartens in Madinat Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah
Name of Kindergarten Location Phone Number

10 Radwa Organization Kindergarten Haii Al Yagout 3961771

11 Bara’im Al Ghad Kindergarten Haii Al Semairi 3961666

12 Al Ibda’a Kindergarten Haii Al Yagout 3257475

Private Schools in Madinat Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah

  Name of School Phone Number
1 Yanbu International School 3921088

2 Radwa International School 3980378

Boys Education Section 3227666

Girls Education Section 3224811

Education Services Deparment 3966577

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 Swimming and Scuba Diving Areas in Yanbu

Swimming Areas in Yanbu

No Area Location

1 Al-Baridi region North Al-Kotaiaa 45 km North Yanbu

The beginning of the North Valley and Al-Eaqa in
2 10 km North Yanbu
Sharm Yanbu
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3 Sunrise, Sunset and al-Sobh Beaches Yanbu Industrial City

4 Swimming Area in Al-Rayis 4 km South Al-Rayis

5 Swimming Area in Al-Maajjiz 2 km North Al-Maajjiz Center

6 White Sand Beach (Aramco Beach) 17 km South Al-Maajjiz Center

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 Swimming and Scuba Diving Areas in Yanbu

Swimming Areas in Yanbu

No Area Location

1 North Al-Mokrif Center Throughout four nautical miles

2 Nourth and South Al-Lagog Center Throughout four nautical miles

3 South Al-Maajjiz Center Throughout four nautical miles

4 South Al-Breka Center Throughout four nautical miles

5 North and South Al-Sharm Throughout four nautical miles

6 Training and Diving area in MYAS In front of Al-Bathna Center

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 Swimming and Scuba Diving Areas in Yanbu

Swimming Areas in Yanbu

North
Uroug Al Majra Shu’ab Al Amriyat Shu’ab Ba hdhail Shu’ab Al Jabrah

Git’at Al Hirjah Shuab Khamal Shu’ab Al Taweel Shu’ab Al Shu’bah

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Git’at Al Sharm Git’at Al Shu’bah Shu’ab Al Girsh Shu’ab Bayoudh

South
Um Jazwa Abu Shanakil
Al Shuban Al Sab’aah Shu’ab Al Grean
Uroug Al Grean Shu’ab Al Drouk
Mansy Al Kabeer Shu’ab Makharij
Um Khashah Abu Sahl
Shabrour Bakheet Shu’ab Al Ajzi
Mansy Al Sagheer Shu’ab Al Saflani

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 Restaurants in Madinat Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah

Name of Restaurant Phone Number Location

Indian Ocean Chinese Restaurant 3930111 Radwa 8

Juha Restaurant 3210060 Southern Semairi

Delfi Fish Restaurant 3213644 Southern Semairi

Al Sayyad Fish Restaurant 3961169 Southern Semairi

Al Siraj Restaurant 3961130 Southern Semairi

Al Wajbah Restaurant 3961010 Southern Semairi

Al Kabsah Restaurant 3210707 Southern Semairi

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 Restaurants in Madinat Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah

Name of Restaurant Phone Number Location

Al Deewan Restaurant 3254157 Southern Semairi

Shawayat Al Hijaz (Al Hijaz Grill) 3255999 Southern Semairi

Restaurant

Jraif Restaurant 3212222 Southern Semairi

Babel Restaurant 3212888 Southern Semairi

Al Marsah Restaurant 3211555 Southern Semairi

Haddah Restaurant 3968884 Southern Semairi

Aalam Al-Bukhari 3925276 Radwa 4

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 Restaurants in Madinat Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah

Name of Restaurant Phone Number Location

Al Dolphin Restaurant 3924556 Radwa 4

Aalam Al Bukhari Restaurant 3925276 Radwa 4

Pizza Hut Restaurant 3933290 Radwa 7

Ustourah Restaurant 3933331 Radwa 7

Ocean Fish Restaurant 3928902 Radwa 8

Al Hamad Restaurant 3922240 Radwa 8

Bayt Al Mathlouthah Restaurant 3933033 Radwa 8

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 Restaurants in Madinat Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah

Name of Restaurant Phone Number Location

Al Zaeem Broast Restaurant 3924813 Radwa 8

Bilad Al Sham Restaurant 3927444 Radwa 8

Shamiyyat Restaurant 3929192 Radwa 8

Ulfat Al Halwani Restaurant 3925907 Radwa 8

Al Hawwat Fish Restaurant 3929132 Radwa 8

Alhout Al-Aswad Restaurant 3211994 Al Aqeeq - West (1)

Radwa Restaurant 3212286 Al Aqeeq - West (1)

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 Restaurants in Madinat Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah

Name of Restaurant Phone Number Location

Asmak Al Sayadiyah Restaurant 3961940 Al Aqeeq - West (1)

Al Gasr (The Palace) Restaurant 3960735 Al Yagout (2)

Shangrla Chinese Restaurant 3960834 Al Murjan (4)

Al Tazij Restaurant 3255333 Al Murjan (4)

Shaheen Restaurant 3258008 Al Lulu (5)

Al Salam Restaurant 3929862 Al Nakheel

Asmak Al Najil Restaurant 3926187 Al Nakheel

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 Restaurants in Madinat Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah

Name of Restaurant Phone Number Location

Shamiyyat Restaurant 3929191 Al Nakheel Disrict

Al Rayan Restaurant 3960438 Al Nawah Disrict

Aryab Restaurant 3251222 Northern Semayri Market

Sheikh Al Pizza Restaurant 3212015 Al Nawah Disrict

Cady Restaurant 3935595 Star Market

McDonalds Restaurant 3921515 Dana Mall

Babel Restaurant 3923366 Dana Mall

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 Restaurants in Madinat Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah

Name of Restaurant Phone Number Location

Kudu Restaurant 3922851 Beside Star Market

Al Baik Restaurant King Fahad Street Beside Star Market

Canton Restaurant 3928629 Dana Mall

Taco Hut Restaurant 3928628 Dana Mall

Dominos Pizza Restaurant 3922688 Al Bathnah

Kaza Restaurant 3211213 Al Semairi

Humus Reefy Restaurant 920006002 Al Bathnah

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 Tourist Attractions in Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah
Al-Mahar Island: It contains ‘Sunset’ and
‘Sunrise’ Family beaches. This island has tourist
places and shaded areas and offers all kinds of
services to the visitors.
Equestrian Center: It has a horse barn and a
horse jumping track. It is located along Port Street.
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Al Munasabat Events Family Park: It is
located along King Fahd Street. The park has
green areas and playing fields for children and
equipped with all necessary public services and
facilities.
Al Fairouz Educational Park: The park has
green areas and playing fields for children, and
it is equipped with all necessary public services

Al Bathnah Anchorage: It is Located on King and facilities.

Abdullah Road. It contains boats for sea trips,
Industrial Lake: It is located along Port Street.
fishing, and scuba diving .
It has green areas and benches overlooking the
Al Subh Parks: They are located directly on lake.
the beach front along Beach Street. They contain
Men’s Beach: It is located along Beach Street.
green areas and playing fields for children. The
The park is equipped with all kinds of services,
parks are equipped with all necessary public
Entertainment games, and sport playgrounds for
services and facilities.
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 Women’s Park: It is located along King Khalid
Street. The park has green areas and playing
fields for children. The park is equipped with all
necessary public services and facilities. It is for
women only.

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 Tourist Agencies in Madinat Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah
Name of Agency Phone Number Location

Saudi Airlnes 3210135 Al Nawah Commercial Center

Saudi Office Travel Agency 3210642 Al Nawah Commercial Center
Al ‘Attar (1) for Transportation 3210100 Al Nawah Commercial Center
Al ‘Attar (2) for Transportation 3211211 Al Nawah Commercial Center
ACE Transportation 3210551 Al Nawah Commercial Center
British Airways 3210202 Al Sayed and Al Dhaim Center
Samara Travel Agency 3961755 Al Sayed and Al Dhaim Center
Al Zouman Travel Agency 3213541 Al Sayed and Al Dhaim Center
Kanoo Transportation 3213541 Al Sayed and Al Dhaim Center
SAPTCO 3213333 Al Nawah Commercial Center
Al Tayyar Travel Agency 3255528 Al Nawah Commercial Center

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 Residential Places in Madinat Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah
NO Name of Place Phone Number Location

Hotels

1 Movenpeck 0143933333 Oysters Island

Furnished Suites

1 Al Fanar 0143920000 Al Sahl Street

2 Al Baloud Palace 0143968888 King Abdulaziz Road

Residential Complexes

1 The Cove 0143928780 King Abdullah Road

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 Car Rental Companies and Limousine Services
Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah
Name of Company Phone Number Location
Budget Car Rental 3211191 Al Nawa Commercial Center
Al Safi Car Rental 3211345 Al Nawa Commercial Center
Hala Car Rental 3961411 Al Nawa Commercial Center
Al -Rihaili Car Rental 3213177 Al Nawa Commercial Center
Hanco Car Rental 3968030 Al Nawa Commercial Center
Al Miftah Car Rental 3210078 Al Nawa Commercial Center
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Daleel Car Rental 3961122 Al Nawa Commercial Center

Ayaan Al Saudiyah Car Rental 3961133 Al Nawa Commercial Center
Aalam Al Sayaraat Car Rental 3922860 Radwa 8
Aalam Al Sayaraat Car Rental 3256524 Al Nawa Commercial Center
Al Jabr Car Rental 3257331 Al Nawa Commercial Center
Al Zikry Commecial Center /Haii Khalid / Haii Al
Al shareef Limousine 3211223 Semairi Northern Market
Al Dibisi Limousine 3925050 Haii Al Semairi
Al Hilaibi Limousine 3920808 Haii Khalid 2

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 Road Distance
Mecca Al Mukaramah 369 km
Al Madinah Al-Munawwarah 240 km
Jeddah 291 km
Al Riyadh 1056 km
Duba 473 km
Al Wajh 315 km
Umluj 148 km
Buraidah 734 km
Abha 932 km
Al Taif 458 km
YANBU

Al Dammam 1454 km
From

TO Tabuk 652 km
Hail 686 km
Najran 1186 km
Arar 1307 km
Jizan 1013 km
Hagl 699 km
Halat Ammar 747 km
Al Jubail 1531 km
Al Baha 636 km
Skaka 1115 km
Al ’ula 597 km

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 Tourist Information Center
Establishing an information center is a wonderful idea.
It is the first tourist information center established in
the kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Besides being the first
of its kind in the kingdom, the center keeps pace with
tourist orientation which has started recently with the
creation of the General Commission for Tourism and
Antiquities in the kingdom. The center was opened on
Monday 22/1/1422 H by his Royal Highness Prince
Miqrin Bin Abdul Aziz, the prince of Al Madinah Al
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Munawarah region in the presence of his Highness
Prince Saud Bin Thunayan Al Saud, the Chairman of
the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu.
The following are some of the services provided by
the center:
• Providing electronic services on its website
w w w . c i t y. n e t
• The website contains all the necessary tourist
information about Yanbu.
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• Providing Bluetooth services for tourists. This is a
unique service by which tourists are provided with
information via mobile Bluetooth messages.
• Offering tourist guides to Yanbu visitors to give
them a general idea about the city.
• Distributing Brochures about some of the tourist
attractions in the city.
• Presenting sufficient illustration to the visitors of the
center, which helps them better know the region.
• Conducting surveys for the region and collecting
more information about it.
• Providing visual presentation for visitors.
 The Tourist Information Centre is a milestone located
on King Abdulaziz Road. The building has a distinctive
design and is built of pottery bricks. It can be seen
from a remote distance because of its considerable
height.
 Telephone: 3960010 Fax: 3211792
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 Table of Contents
Introduction by the CEO 1
Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah: An Overview 2
Quality of Life 11
Housing 25
Religious, Cultural and Recreational Facilities 31
Schools 41
Colleges and Institutes 55
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Health Care 63
Facilities and Commercial Services 75
Gardens and Parks 81
Infrastructure and Industries 97
Water-front and City Center 103
Environment 115
Services Directory 134

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