Makkah Governor Prince Khaled Al-Faisal ordered the designing of a ‘technology oasis’ in Taif.
A consultancy company will undertake the study and planning of the oasis, Taif Mayor Muhammad bin Abdul Rahman Al-Mukhrej said on 30 December. “The oasis will be constructed in the area between the northern side of Taif University campus and Souk Okaz. The study will be submitted to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah for endorsement after getting the approval of the Higher Committee,” Al-Mukhrej said.
This first-ever technology oasis project in the kingdom is also an initial step toward building a model smart city in Taif. It will create plenty of jobs that would minimise unemployment among Saudi graduates, as it will have a number of research centres and technology incubators, Al-Mukhrej said.