The Steering Committee for the Detailed Master Plan for Darin and Tarout Island Holds Its First Meeting
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The Steering Committee for the Detailed Master Plan Preparation Project for Darin and Tarout Island held its first meeting, chaired by the Acting CEO of the Darin and Tarout Island Development Authority, Mr. Abdullah bin Misfar Al-Qahtani, with representatives from a number of government entities serving as committee members. The meeting was held as part of the Committee’s efforts to oversee, guide, and follow up on the project, as well as review the outputs of its key phases to ensure their alignment with the island’s approved development direction.
During the meeting, the Committee reviewed an overview of the approved development direction for Darin and Tarout Island, as well as the progress of the island’s Detailed Master Plan project. It also discussed the island’s key urban challenges and reviewed the latest developments related to the project.
The meeting comes as part of ongoing efforts to develop Darin and Tarout Island by leveraging its distinctive heritage, environmental, and tourism assets, with the aim of enhancing quality of life and contributing to local economic growth.
Last updated: 01/10/2026 - 12:33 PM Saudi Arabia time