Medina obtained the gold level in achieving the “Sustainable Development Goal Cities (SDG Cities)” program, granted by the United Nations Human Settlements Program (Habitat), as it is the first Saudi city to achieve this achievement, and the first in the Arab world and the third globally in completing the second phase out of 3. Stages of the international requirements for the program.

Prince Salman bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Emir of the Medina Region and Chairman of the Regional Development Authority, sponsored the ceremony for the Regional Development Authority to receive Medina’s certificate of obtaining the gold level, in the presence of Prince Saud bin Khalid bin Faisal, Deputy Emir of the Region, and Engineer Fahd Al-Baleishi, CEO of the Authority. .

This achievement reflects Medina’s achievement of the international evaluation standards for the United Nations’ basic data in the field of sustainable urban development.

The Medina Region Development Authority obtained the silver certificate for the program in the first quarter of last year (2023). This achievement confirms the achievement of Medina’s pioneering position in the field of localization of sustainable development goals at the international and local levels, which is in line with Medina’s smart, centered strategy. About humanity and building a vibrant, vibrant society according to a sustainable methodology, within the framework of the efforts of all government agencies. To enhance the quality of life for the population, and enrich the experience of the guests of God, visitors to the Prophet’s Mosque, and to translate the level of superior care given by the government of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, and his Crown Prince, Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, to the Medina region within the goals of the “Kingdom’s Vision 2030.” .