Tebuk emir reviews rain response in Tayma
TABUK — Prince Fahd bin Sultan, Emir of Tabuk region and Chairman of the region's Civil Defense Committee, conducted an inspection tour of Tayma Governorate on Tuesday to assess the impact of recent rainfall and review response efforts by local authorities.
During the visit, Prince Fahd was briefed on the measures taken by various government departments over the past two days to ensure public safety following heavy rains in Tayma and its surrounding centers.
He praised the efforts made and urged all involved to intensify coordination and preparedness to safeguard lives and property.
The prince also met with residents, government officials, and military personnel at the Cultural Center in Tayma, where he extended Eid Al-Fitr greetings and conveyed the well wishes of the Kingdom's leadership.
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