The Saudi government is working on infrastructure development projects worth nearly SR1 billion ($266 million) in Thadiq and Huraymila areas of the kingdom, said a report.

The projects in Thadiq are worth SR590 million, while those in Huraymila are estimated at around SR370 million, reported the Arab News citing Riyadh Governor Prince Faisal bin Bandar.

He was inspecting the progress of the projects, which include health, municipal, educational, housing, electricity, water and social services, stated the report.

Prince Faisal later held meetings with local and municipal councils to discuss prepared schedules.