In a move reflecting its unwavering commitment to achieving sustainable urban development goals, the Jeddah Municipality record-breaking achievements in public cleaning and urban landscape improvement during 2025. The municipality reported cleaning over 52 million square meters of vacant land as part of its comprehensive strategy to enhance the efficiency of municipal services and provide a safe and healthy environment for residents and visitors.
A strategic context that aligns with the Kingdom's Vision 2030
These intensive efforts come within the context of the significant development drive underway in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and are in line with the objectives of the Quality of Life Program , one of the most important programs of the Kingdom's Vision 2030. Municipalities and local authorities are giving considerable attention to public cleanliness and addressing visual pollution, considering them fundamental pillars for transforming Saudi cities into smart, environmentally friendly cities that attract investment and tourism. Jeddah, as the gateway to the Two Holy Mosques and the premier tourist destination on the Red Sea, serves as a prime example of implementing these international standards.
Details of the massive field operations
The annual report of the General Directorate of Cleaning Projects explained that the field teams carried out comprehensive and accurate surveys, which included:
- Implementing mechanical and manual sweeping and litter collection works on a road network exceeding 4.6 million kilometers .
- Lifting and transporting large-sized waste exceeding 1.28 million cubic meters from various neighborhoods and highways.
- Washing and disinfecting more than 521,000 waste containers , and maintaining and treating about 20,600 other containers to ensure the sustainability of the service.
- Washing sidewalks, public facilities and walkways with a length exceeding 24,000 kilometers .
Combating visual pollution and improving the urban landscape
The municipality's efforts were not limited to traditional cleaning; they also extended to addressing visual pollution that negatively impacts the city's overall appearance. In this context, inspection and field teams successfully removed more than 70,000 illegal billboards and advertising posters , in addition to erasing and repairing over 24,000 square meters of graffiti. Furthermore, more than 18,000 concrete barriers that obstructed traffic or marred the city's appearance were addressed, directly contributing to improved visual appeal of streets and squares.
The economic and social importance of a clean environment
These achievements are particularly significant given Jeddah's economic and tourism importance. Maintaining the city's cleanliness and improving its urban landscape positively impacts public health and reduces harmful environmental effects. Furthermore, this improved urban environment enhances the city's investment appeal and supports the rapidly growing tourism and entertainment sector, underscoring the crucial role of effective municipal work in bolstering the local and national economy.
The Jeddah Governorate Secretariat concluded its report by emphasizing the continued development of the operational system and raising the efficiency of field performance, in order to keep pace with urban expansion and increasing population growth, and to ensure the provision of services that meet the aspirations of the residents of the Bride of the Red Sea.
