50 Years History - RCJY-Internet
50 Years History
50 Years History
1975
Royal Decree to develop and equip Jubail and Yanbu Industrial Cities
1977
Groundbreaking for Jubail Industrial City
1979
Groundbreaking for Yanbu Industrial City
2000
Establishment of “Marafiq” Company
2005
Launch of the new “Jubail 2” expansion
2006
Launch of the new “Yanbu 2” expansion
2009
Inclusion of Ras Al Khair City for Mining Industries under the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu
2015
Inclusion of Jazan City for Primary and Downstream Industries under the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu
2018
Establishment of Jubail and Yanbu Company for Industrial Cities Services “JABEEN”
2022
Inauguration of Jazan City Port for Primary and Downstream Industries
2023
Management of the two Special Economic Zones in Ras Al Khair and Jazan
The Secret Behind 50 Years of Progress: Comprehensive Management
Since its inception nearly five decades ago, the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu has consistently progressed across intellectual, administrative, and planning dimensions—adopting the latest technologies to manage its affairs. The secret to its sustainable success lies in its commitment to comprehensive management.
Over the past 50 years, the Royal Commission has embraced a Comprehensive Quality Management approach that has enabled it to continuously grow, adapt, and rejuvenate its cities—keeping them vibrant, productive, and strategically aligned with the Kingdom’s economic vision.
Its management model is globally recognized for its integration, flexibility, and focus on excellence. With broad administrative powers and autonomy, the Royal Commission has successfully executed comprehensive urban planning; developed infrastructure and services to international standards; managed and maintained public utilities; attracted substantial investment; integrated with diverse industrial sectors; and delivered holistic services including security, safety, healthcare, education, and workforce development—all while fulfilling its environmental and social responsibilities.
The Royal Commission carries out its diverse roles through a comprehensive management approach, where the concept of Comprehensive Quality Management is adopted as a strategic framework aimed at achieving continuous improvement across all elements and functions of the organization. This concept emphasizes customer satisfaction by enhancing quality at every stage of operations—from design and development to production, service delivery, and support. Employees play a central role in this process, as their active participation in improving quality and streamlining procedures is strongly encouraged.
Among the core objectives of quality management that organizations strive to achieve is customer satisfaction. For the RCJY, customers include residents of the four cities, visitors, investors in industrial plants and companies, and even importers and end consumers of its products. This is realized by delivering services and products that exceed expectations. The second objective is process and procedure optimization to minimize errors and enhance efficiency. The third objective is sustainability and continuous improvement, with a strong emphasis on fostering a culture of quality throughout the Royal Commission and its cities.
Comprehensive Quality Management is guided by fundamental principles that steer institutions toward progress and success, the most notable of which include:
Customer Focus: The primary goal is to meet customer needs and exceed their expectations.
Leadership: Effective leadership is critical to achieving quality, requiring leaders to set direction, define goals, and foster teamwork.
Participation: Involving everyone—from top management to frontline employees—in the quality improvement process.
Continuous Improvement: Enhancing services and resources, and preserving assets, thus rejuvenating the organization.
Evidence and knowledge-based: Making informed decisions based on thorough data analysis and comprehensive research.
Integration and Inclusiveness: Managing quality as a comprehensive process that covers all aspects of the organization.
The Royal Commission has demonstrated a pioneering model of integration by aligning the sectors of education, health, urban planning, and industry to fulfil the aspirations of quality of life and sustainable development. This is evident in several key areas:
Over the past 50 years, the Royal Commission has embraced a Comprehensive Quality Management approach that has enabled it to continuously grow, adapt, and rejuvenate its cities—keeping them vibrant, productive, and strategically aligned with the Kingdom’s economic vision.
Its management model is globally recognized for its integration, flexibility, and focus on excellence. With broad administrative powers and autonomy, the Royal Commission has successfully executed comprehensive urban planning; developed infrastructure and services to international standards; managed and maintained public utilities; attracted substantial investment; integrated with diverse industrial sectors; and delivered holistic services including security, safety, healthcare, education, and workforce development—all while fulfilling its environmental and social responsibilities.
The Royal Commission carries out its diverse roles through a comprehensive management approach, where the concept of Comprehensive Quality Management is adopted as a strategic framework aimed at achieving continuous improvement across all elements and functions of the organization. This concept emphasizes customer satisfaction by enhancing quality at every stage of operations—from design and development to production, service delivery, and support. Employees play a central role in this process, as their active participation in improving quality and streamlining procedures is strongly encouraged.
Among the core objectives of quality management that organizations strive to achieve is customer satisfaction. For the RCJY, customers include residents of the four cities, visitors, investors in industrial plants and companies, and even importers and end consumers of its products. This is realized by delivering services and products that exceed expectations. The second objective is process and procedure optimization to minimize errors and enhance efficiency. The third objective is sustainability and continuous improvement, with a strong emphasis on fostering a culture of quality throughout the Royal Commission and its cities.
Comprehensive Quality Management is guided by fundamental principles that steer institutions toward progress and success, the most notable of which include:
Customer Focus: The primary goal is to meet customer needs and exceed their expectations.
Leadership: Effective leadership is critical to achieving quality, requiring leaders to set direction, define goals, and foster teamwork.
Participation: Involving everyone—from top management to frontline employees—in the quality improvement process.
Continuous Improvement: Enhancing services and resources, and preserving assets, thus rejuvenating the organization.
Evidence and knowledge-based: Making informed decisions based on thorough data analysis and comprehensive research.
Integration and Inclusiveness: Managing quality as a comprehensive process that covers all aspects of the organization.
The Royal Commission has demonstrated a pioneering model of integration by aligning the sectors of education, health, urban planning, and industry to fulfil the aspirations of quality of life and sustainable development. This is evident in several key areas:
- Skill Development: Aligning education with the needs of the industrial sector.
- Research and Innovation: Strengthening collaboration between universities and factories to provide innovative technologies and solutions.
- Cross-Sector Coordination: Ensuring the seamless delivery of services across education, healthcare, and industrial sectors.
- Scholarship and Advanced Training Programs: Qualifying faculty members and human capital, including healthcare professionals, through specialized programs.
Four Industrial Cities on Saudi Coasts: Growing Cities, Evolving Communities
Since its establishment, the RCJY has undertaken its responsibilities to develop two major industrial cities: Jubail Industrial City on the Arabian Gulf and Yanbu Industrial City on the Red Sea. This effort involved conducting studies and research, and designing urban plans in alignment with strategic goals while preserving the uniqueness and autonomy of each city based on its geographical location, topography, and climate. The implementation of these designs followed clear, high-quality standards developed by the RC, inspired by the world’s best practices and adapted to the local environment of each city.
Thanks to a forward-looking vision, the RC laid down one of the most advanced infrastructure systems globally. Utility boxes were installed alongside roadways to prevent future maintenance from disrupting traffic. The engineering plans also accounted for 100% future capacity expansion in electrical and telecommunications networks, eliminating the need for excavation and demolition when new lines are introduced later.
Thanks to a forward-looking vision, the RC laid down one of the most advanced infrastructure systems globally. Utility boxes were installed alongside roadways to prevent future maintenance from disrupting traffic. The engineering plans also accounted for 100% future capacity expansion in electrical and telecommunications networks, eliminating the need for excavation and demolition when new lines are introduced later.