A monitoring campaign to enhance the quality of life in Jeddah
In a new step within its ongoing efforts to improve the urban landscape and enhance quality of life, the Jeddah Municipality, represented by the Al-Aziziyah Sub-Municipality, conducted a field inspection campaign targeting areas of unregulated transportation and the illegal scrap metal trade. The campaign resulted in the seizure and confiscation of several vehicles loaded with scrap metal, along with the application of strict legal measures against the violators. This operation is part of a comprehensive strategy aimed at eliminating visual pollution and curbing unlicensed commercial activities that negatively impact the environment and public safety.
Background of the campaign and the goals of Vision 2030
These intensive campaigns fall within a broader framework aligned with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030, specifically the Quality of Life Program, which prioritizes improving the urban landscape in Saudi cities. Visual pollution, encompassing damaged and abandoned vehicles, graffiti, construction debris, and unregulated commercial activities, is among the biggest challenges facing municipal authorities. The Jeddah Municipality, like other municipalities across the Kingdom, is working to address these issues comprehensively to enhance the satisfaction of residents and visitors and make Jeddah a more attractive and well-organized city.
Details of the field operation in Al-Aziziyah
The mayor of Al-Aziziyah, Ms. Hiba Al-Balawi, explained that field inspection teams successfully detected suspicious transactions and scrap metal and metal transport activities that violated municipal regulations. Upon detection, the relevant authorities immediately took action, impounding the vehicles involved, which were often dilapidated and lacked traffic safety features, and confiscating all seized cargo to prevent its return to the informal market. Ms. Al-Balawi emphasized that these decisive measures aim to enforce compliance with regulations and put an end to the illegal activities of workers operating in this sector.
Expected impact of monitoring campaigns
The anticipated impact of these campaigns extends beyond the city's aesthetics to encompass security, economic, and environmental aspects. Locally, these measures contribute to enhancing residents' sense of security and reducing traffic hazards caused by unroadworthy vehicles. Economically, they regulate the market and protect licensed businesses from unfair competition. Environmentally, regulating the recycling and scrap sector ensures the proper handling of metal waste and minimizes potential pollution. Nationally, these efforts reflect the Kingdom's commitment to developing its cities into some of the world's best places to live.
Call for community partnership
The Jeddah Municipality reiterated its call to all citizens and residents to actively participate in community oversight, recognizing them as key partners in safeguarding the city's urban development. It urged the public to immediately report any suspicious activity or municipal violations through official channels available 24/7, such as the "Baladi" app or by contacting the unified reporting center at 940, emphasizing that community awareness and cooperation are the cornerstones of these efforts.
