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King orders master plan for badia region

His Majesty King Abdullah meets with local community leaders in Al Hassa area in the southern badia district on Thursday (Photo by Yousef Allan)
His Majesty King Abdullah meets with local community leaders in Al Hassa area in the southern badia district on Thursday (Photo by Yousef Allan)

His Majesty King Abdullah on Thursday directed the government to draw up a comprehensive master plan to develop the badia region and upgrade the quality of services offered for citizens in these areas.
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