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Samaher Saif Al-Yazalq, Director General of the Northern Region Municipality, Muhammad Al-Sahli, said that the municipality is proceeding with the implementation of a package of development and service projects and environmental initiatives aimed at enhancing the quality of life in the Northern Governorate, noting that the next phase will witness the launch of huge projects, most notably the Abu Sobh Coast Development Project, the Aali Walkway Project, and the development of Al-Malikiyah Market, in addition to a number of specific initiatives aimed at enhancing environmental sustainability and community participation. Al-Sahli added, in an interview with Al-Watan, that the municipality continues to work on developing municipal services and improving the landscape. Urban development and increasing green spaces, through afforestation campaigns, developing parks and walkways, and implementing new environmental and community projects, pointing out that the “Friends of Parks” initiative comes within the efforts aimed at strengthening community partnership and supporting active participation in the Northern Governorate. He pointed out that the cities and villages development project focuses on implementing rainproofing projects, renovating homes, and improving municipal facilities and services, which directly reflects the needs of the people, stressing at the same time the continuation of work on plans to regulate some uses in residential areas within a vision that takes into account future urban and population expansion. He continued that the municipality is implementing environmental awareness initiatives in partnership with civil society institutions and the private sector, in parallel with the expansion of smart and electronic services to facilitate the procedures of citizens and investors and raise the efficiency of municipal work, stressing that the municipality of the northern region continues to launch qualitative projects and initiatives that contribute to enhancing public facilities and environmental sustainability and providing an integrated service and recreational environment for the people. The Director General of the Northern Region Municipality stressed that the effective partnership between the executive branch and the municipal council represents one of the most important The foundations of the success of municipal work, indicating that this integration contributed to accelerating the implementation of many service and development projects, and raising the efficiency of responding to citizens’ needs and observations in various regions. He explained that the Northern Governorate is witnessing rapid urban and population growth that poses renewed challenges that require continuous planning and development of facilities and services in a way that suits the current and future needs of the people, pointing out that the municipality is working in coordination with the concerned authorities to develop parks, walkways and public facilities, in addition to enhancing various municipal services and accommodating the increasing demand for facilities. And service spaces in various areas of the governorate. Al-Sahli stressed the municipality’s keenness to align its plans and programs with the directions of the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Agriculture in order to achieve sustainable development goals, and focuses on improving the quality of municipal services, improving the urban landscape, and expanding green spaces, in addition to developing electronic services and simplifying procedures for citizens and investors, which contributes to raising the efficiency of performance and improving the level of services provided. He pointed out that the Northern Governorate has a long agricultural and environmental heritage that forms the basis for many environmental initiatives that It is implemented by the municipality, including afforestation campaigns, planting trees and seasonal plants, and developing gardens and walkways, in addition to implementing awareness initiatives in partnership with civil society institutions and the private sector, in a way that enhances environmental awareness and consolidates the concepts of sustainability and preservation of natural resources. Al-Sahli continued that digital transformation has become one of the main axes in the development of municipal work, as electronic services have contributed to facilitating procedures and shortening time and effort for citizens and investors, while expanding the provision of smart services through electronic applications and platforms, allowing for easy and rapid completion of transactions and follow-up of requests. And notes electronically. He pointed out that the municipality continues to work on developing municipal services and facilities, improving the urban environment, and raising the level of attractiveness of residential areas, which contributes to providing a more sustainable environment and quality of life, stressing the importance of cooperation with the people and various partner agencies in supporting development efforts and improving services and projects that meet the aspirations of citizens and contribute to achieving sustainable development in the Northern Governorate. Below is the text of the dialogue: How do you view the importance of partnership and cooperation between the executive body of the Northern Region Municipality and the Municipal Council, and what The reflection of this integration on the development of municipal work and enhancing the quality of services provided to citizens? We in the Northern Region Municipality believe that integration between the executive branch and the municipal council represents a fundamental pillar in the success of municipal work, as this cooperation embodies a practical model of institutional partnership aimed at meeting the needs of citizens and achieving their aspirations. From this standpoint, the municipality is constantly keen to strengthen channels of coordination and communication with the municipal council through periodic meetings and joint field follow-up, which has contributed to accelerating the implementation of many service and development projects, in addition to raising Efficiency in responding to comments and requests received from the people. The priorities of the municipal councils also represent an integral part of the work priorities of the executive body, based on the pivotal role played by council members in conveying the views of citizens and following up on the requirements of the regions, in a way that enhances integration in municipal work and contributes to the development of services and projects in the Northern Governorate. How are the plans of the Municipality of the Northern Region consistent with the directions of the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Agriculture in developing municipal work in the Northern Governorate? The Municipality of the Northern Region is keen to align its plans and programs with the plans and programs The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Agriculture, in a way that contributes to developing municipal work and achieving sustainable development. In this aspect, we focus on enhancing the quality of municipal services provided, improving the urban landscape, and expanding green spaces, in addition to developing electronic services in a way that contributes to facilitating procedures and raising the efficiency of performance. We also attach great importance to strengthening community partnership and implementing initiatives that contribute to enhancing the urban environment to be more sustainable and attractive, in line with the aspirations of the people in various regions of the Northern Governorate. The Northern Governorate is witnessing rapid urban and population growth.. What are the most prominent challenges facing you in keeping up with this growth? There is no doubt that the rapid urban and population growth witnessed by the Northern Governorate imposes renewed challenges that require continuous keeping up with the level of services. In this aspect, the municipality is working in coordination with the concerned authorities to develop plans and projects that accommodate this expansion, by developing public facilities such as parks and walkways and enhancing various municipal services in a way that suits the needs of the people and the increasing growth in the governorate. Among the most prominent files that the municipality continues to work on is keeping up with the increasing demand for services and expanding the provision of service spaces and facilities, in addition to organizing some uses. In residential areas, within well-thought-out plans that take into account the future urban and population growth of the governorate. The cities and villages development project is one of the vital projects that meet the needs of the people. What are the most prominent achievements achieved within the project in the Northern Governorate? The cities and villages development project is one of the vital projects that contribute directly to the development of residential areas and improving the facilities and services provided to the people. In this aspect, the municipality focuses on projects that have a direct impact on the people, the most prominent of which are rainproofing and house restoration projects, because of their important role in enhancing Safety. The municipality also continues its efforts to develop municipal services and facilities, improve the urban landscape, and increase green spaces, which contributes to providing a more sustainable and attractive environment for the people. In the context of interest in environmental sustainability… What are the most prominent initiatives implemented by the municipality in the areas of afforestation, increasing the green area, and improving the urban landscape? The Northern Governorate is distinguished by a long agricultural and environmental heritage, as it is known for the fertility of the lands and its historical connection to agriculture, which constitutes an important pillar in the directions of the Northern Region Municipality towards enhancing environmental sustainability and increasing… The green patch and improvement of the urban landscape in various regions of the governorate. Based on this, the municipality is keen to support environmental sustainability as one of the main axes in developing cities and improving the quality of life, through the implementation of many environmental and beautification initiatives. These initiatives included afforestation campaigns, planting trees and seasonal plants, developing parks and walkways, and promoting urban beautification works, in addition to implementing awareness initiatives in partnership with civil society institutions and the private sector. The municipality also pays attention to promoting the concept of sustainability and recycling and supporting specific environmental initiatives, which contribute to creating an environment A healthy and sustainable urban environment for future generations. How do digital transformations and the development of electronic services contribute to facilitating the procedures of citizens and investors and raising the efficiency of municipal work? Digital transformations have contributed significantly to the development of the municipal work system and raising the efficiency of the services provided, as electronic services have made it possible to facilitate many procedures and reduce time and effort for citizens and investors. The municipality is keen to expand the provision of smart services through smart phone applications and electronic platforms, allowing citizens and investors to complete their transactions easily and quickly, and at any time, without the need to visit the municipal headquarters except in cases Which requires this. These services include issuing and renewing licenses and advertising services, in addition to receiving requests and comments and following them up electronically. What are the most prominent qualitative initiatives or projects that the Northern Region Municipality intends to launch during the next phase? During the next phase, the Northern Region Municipality is keen to launch and implement a number of qualitative initiatives and projects that contribute to developing municipal services and enhancing environmental sustainability, in keeping with efforts to raise the efficiency of services provided to citizens and residents. The municipality also works to support community and environmental initiatives, the most prominent of which is the “Friends of Parks” initiative, in addition to supervision On a number of development and service projects, most notably the Abu Sobh Coast Development Project, Aali Promenade, and Al-Malikiyah Market, which contributes to enhancing public facilities and providing an integrated service and entertainment environment for the people of the Northern Governorate. A final word? In conclusion, we affirm that the Municipality of the Northern Region continues to perform its service and development role with all responsibility, as we work continuously to develop services and projects that meet the needs of citizens. In this regard, we value the people’s cooperation and constructive comments, as they are essential partners in the success of the work. Municipality, and we always look forward to strengthening this cooperation in a way that serves the public interest and contributes to achieving sustainable development in the Northern Governorate.
