24 June 2026
More Than 450 Volunteers United by Their Love for the Land and Spirit of Giving. Through the Efforts of Our Students
More than 450 volunteers came together, united by their love for the land and their spirit of giving.Through the efforts of our students, Scouts, and community, environmental and coastal clean-up initiatives continued across Darin and Tarout Island, helping preserve the urban landscape and protect our rich heritage.
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17 June 2026
Darin and Tarout Island Development Authority and the Heritage Commission Explore Opportunities for Cooperation in Developing Heritage Sites
As part of the Darin and Tarout Island Development Authority’s efforts to preserve the island’s cultural identity and enhance its historical value, the CEO visited the Heritage Commission to explore opportunities for cooperation and integration in developing heritage sites and preserving the island’s collective memory.
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17 May 2026
Darin and Tarout Island Development Authority Explores Opportunities for Cooperation with Charitable Associations on the Island
The Darin and Tarout Island Development Authority welcomed representatives of local community associations, including the Darin Island Charity Association, Tarout Charity Association, and Al-Bir Charity Association in Sanabis, to learn about the Authority’s activities and review the island’s approved development direction.The meeting also explored opportunities for joint cooperation and support for community initiatives.
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2 April 2026
Darin and Tarout Island Development Authority Participates in the Mangrove Planting Initiative
The CEO of the Darin and Tarout Island Development Authority, Eng. Ahmed bin Salman Al-Badr, participated in the mangrove planting initiative on Darin and Tarout Island, in collaboration with the National Afforestation Program and Saudi Aramco, with the participation of school students, Scouts, university students, and local residents.This initiative is part of ongoing efforts to promote environmental sustainability and protect the coastal ecosystems of the island.
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1 April 2026
Qatif Governor and CEO of the Darin and Tarout Island Development Authority Review Development Efforts on the Island
Qatif Governor Mr. Abdullah bin Ali Al-Saif met today at the Governorate headquarters with Eng. Ahmed bin Salman Al-Badr, CEO of the Darin and Tarout Island Development Authority.The meeting reviewed development efforts on Darin and Tarout Island, as well as programs and initiatives aimed at enhancing the quality of services and achieving sustainable development in line with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030, under the support and attention of the wise leadership toward comprehensive development.
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8 December 2025
Governor of the Eastern Province Honors the Darin and Tarout Island Development Authority During the Third Annual Forum of Regional and City Development Authorities
His Royal Highness Prince Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz, Governor of the Eastern Province, honored the Darin and Tarout Island Development Authority during His Highness’s patronage of the opening of the third annual forum of Regional and City Development Authorities, organized by the Eastern Province Development Authority under the theme “We Plan Cities … for a Prosperous Future.”The event was attended by His Royal Highness Prince Saud bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of the Eastern Province and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Darin and Tarout Island Development Authority, along with a number of Their Excellencies and Distinguished CEOs of development authorities across the Kingdom, as well as more than 500 local and international participants and speakers.
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