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Background:
On 21 September 1975, the Royal
Commission for Jubail and Yanbu (RCJY) was
established as an autonomous organization of the
Saudi Government. The Commission is governed by a
Board of Directors and its Chairman reports to the
Council of Ministers. The Chairman’s office in
Riyadh formulates the policies and oversees them
besides implementing the same through the two
Directorate Generals, one each for the cities of
Jubail and Yanbu.
Mission:
The mandate of the RCJY is to
implement the physical and social infrastructure
required for the development of Jubail and Yanbu
areas as industrial cities. Specifically, the RCJY
mission is the following:
-To
promote, assist, service and otherwise encourage the
development of basic, downstream and light
industries that would utilize the Kingdom’s natural
resources to produce value added products for local
use and export;
-To plan, develop, construct, operate and maintain
the various infrastructure and services needed for
the above industries and for the people working in
these industries;
-To encourage the use and enhancement of the skills
and talents of the Saudi citizens in the above
activities;
-To maintain a balance between industrial
development and environmental safety that is
compatible with sustainable development;
-To encourage the participation of local and foreign
private investment;
-To work in liaison with other agencies such as
Saudi Aramco, the Seaports Authority and others to
facilitate the availability of feedstock and other
services needed by the industries;
-To function as a City Manager responsible for the
safety and security of the entire industrial area
under its jurisdiction.
Accomplishments:
Pursuant to its Charter, the RCJY has
developed and constructed a number of utility and
other systems that provide the needed services to
the industry and the community. Theseinclude the
Seawater supply systems, the Potable and Waste Water
systems, transport and telecommunication network,
the community and other associated services. In the
city of Yanbu, the RCJY generates and supplies
electrical power in addition to the other services.
The overall development of Jubail and Yanbu accomplished with an investment of $20 billion has witnessed the creation of over 200 industries that have invested over $42 billion, providing employment for over 85.000 workers. The 157,000 residents of the two cities enjoy world class amenities and security.