Mandates and Roles

Authority Mandates and Roles

Within the scope of Darin and Tarout Island, the Authority is responsible for a range of development and regulatory mandates, carried out in coordination with relevant government entities, without conflicting with their respective jurisdictions.

  • Comprehensive Planning: Preparing urban plans and designs for the island and overseeing their implementation while preserving its historical fabric.
  • Project Development: Implementing infrastructure, waterfront, and public facility projects, and managing the Authority’s assets.
  • Heritage Preservation: Restoring, preserving, and managing historical sites, and documenting the island’s collective memory in coordination with the Heritage Commission.
  • Community Development: Designing programs and initiatives that empower island residents and enhance their participation in the development journey.
  • Investment Development: Offering investment opportunities and managing partnerships with the private sector in priority sectors.
  • Event Organization: Activating a year-round entertainment and cultural calendar in partnership with national and local entities.
  • Knowledge Accessibility: Preparing studies and indicators and publishing non-sensitive data for researchers, investors, and decision-makers. 

Last updated: 02/09/2026 - 11:29 AM Saudi Arabia time

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