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Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia
Al-Ahsa, located in the south-east of Saudi Arabia, is home to a population of 1.3 million inhabitants.
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City population
1,300,000
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Member since
2024
Vision
Al-Ahsa aims to cultivate a future-ready, knowledgeable society. Over the next few years, the city will focus on inclusive learning, technology and skills development, while long-term objectives encourage creativity and global partnerships. The city prioritizes education for marginalized groups, emphasizes literacy in remote areas and works to provide efficient student transportation.
Lifelong learning is an essential pillar for developing knowledge and skills for self-fulfilment and work – to assist individuals facing change; foster culture, health, society and the economy; enhance competitivity; and achieve quality of life.
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Governor of Al-Ahsa Mr Saud Al Saud
Mayor of Al-Ahsa
Policies, plan and implementation
Sustainability and health
The city emphasizes sustainability in its educational framework by promoting tree-planting in schools and implementing environmental science awareness programmes.
Equity and inclusion
The city offers specialized services for community members with disabilities, spearheads the City Without Barriers initiative to foster an inclusive environment, and champions the employment of people with disabilities, helping them find suitable roles and sources of income.
Decent work and entrepreneurship
Al-Ahsa works with the Social Development Bank to train entrepreneurs. The municipality also organizes entrepreneurship camps and forums for start-ups in collaboration with the Al-Ahsa Chamber of Commerce, fostering a culture of self-employment and equipping entrepreneurs to keep pace with developments.
Good practices
HasaLink
HasaLink is an initiative in Al-Ahsa aimed at advancing the country’s global indicators and Vision 2030 goals. Comprising four subinitiatives – Rural Link, Logistics Link, Industrial Link and Sustainability Link – it is backed by local business people and agencies like the Al-Ahsa Chamber of Commerce and King Faisal University.
Fab Lab
This initiative provides innovative, educational experiences for high-achieving students through enrichment, research and summer programmes. Guided by skilled volunteers, students delve into the world of advanced tech, from electronics to media production, through interactive workshops and bootcamps.