King_Abdullah_International_Gardens

King Abdullah International Gardens

King Abdullah International Gardens

Botanical garden complex in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

King Abdullah International Gardens (KAIG) (Arabic: حدائق الملك عبدالله العالمية) is a unique and ecologically sensitive botanical garden located in Riyadh, the arid desert of central Saudi Arabia.[1] The project is designed to focus on mankind's understanding of the process, consequence, and study of climate change.[2]

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Project details

The KAIG project began in Riyadh and is poised to become one of the primary educational resources in understanding climate and sustainable development.[3][1] The gardens will be built within two interconnected, crescent-shaped biomes, reflecting the site's passage through time. The Garden of Choices will reflect what could happen in the future if climate change continues or is arrested.[1] The project is planned to be one of the largest temperature-controlled gardens in the world.[4]

So far, more than 40% of KAIG operations have been completed.[5] The project is reportedly slated to be completed by the fall of 2024.[4]

Contractor

The contract for the implementation of the 210-ha King Abdullah International Gardens project was awarded to Zaid Alhussain & Brothers Group. The contract, worth $427.4 million (1.6bn SAR), was awarded by Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing (MOMRAH).[6]

References

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    "King Abdullah gardens project starts in Riyadh". Arab News. February 28, 2014. Archived from the original on November 7, 2023. Retrieved November 7, 2023.
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    NGUGI, MICHELLE (March 19, 2014). "King Abdullah International Gardens in Saudi Arabia, World's newest botanical gardens". Constructionreview. Archived from the original on November 7, 2023. Retrieved November 7, 2023.
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    "Over 40% of King Abdullah International Gardens' operations completed". Saudigazette. April 1, 2023. Archived from the original on November 7, 2023. Retrieved November 7, 2023.
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    "Zaid Al-Hussein wins King Abdullah International Gardens contract". constructionweekonline.com. Construction Week Middle East. July 24, 2019. Archived from the original on November 7, 2023. Retrieved November 8, 2023.
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