King Abdullah Gardens
| King Abdullah Gardens | |
|---|---|
| KAGA | |
| حدائق الملك عبد الله | |
Concept of the completed project | |
Interactive map of King Abdullah Gardens | |
| Type | Botanical Garden |
| Location | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
| Coordinates | 24°32′N 46°28′E / 24.53°N 46.46°E |
| Area | 210 hectares |
| Created | Zaid Al-Hussein & Brothers Group |
| Owned by | Riyadh Municipality |
| Operated by | Riyadh Municipality |
| Status | Under Construction (56% completed) |
| Website | www |
King Abdullah Gardens (KAGA)[a], is a unique and ecologically sensitive botanical garden located in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia.[1] The project is designed to focus on mankind's understanding of the process, consequence, and study of climate change.[2]
History
The project was officially announced in 2014.[3] Originally known as King Abdullah International Gardens (KAIG), the project was later renamed King Abdullah Gardens (KAGA). The gardens are named in honor of the late King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia. Located in Riyadh, the initiative aims to serve as a major educational resource, focusing on climate awareness and sustainable development.[4][1]
The project features two interconnected, crescent-shaped biomes representing the site's progression through time. One of these, known as the Garden of Choices, is designed to depict possible future outcomes depending on whether climate change is mitigated or allowed to continue.[1] The gardens are planned to be among the largest temperature-controlled botanical environments in the world.[5]
The project was later added to the List of Saudi Vision 2030 projects.
By 1 April 2023, more than 40% of the project's operations had been completed.[6]
Contractor
The contract for the implementation of the 210-ha King Abdullah Gardens project was awarded to Zaid Al-Hussein & Brothers Group. The contract, worth $427.4 million (1.6bn SAR), was awarded by Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Municipalities and Housing.[7]
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References
- ^ a b c "King Abdullah International Gardens". Omrania. Archived from the original on 2023-04-05. Retrieved 2023-11-07.
- ^ "KAIG". KAIG. Archived from the original on 2023-11-07. Retrieved 2023-11-07.
- ^ "King Abdullah gardens project starts in Riyadh". Arab News. Retrieved 2024-03-10.
- ^ "King Abdullah gardens project starts in Riyadh". Arab News. February 28, 2014. Archived from the original on November 7, 2023. Retrieved November 7, 2023.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.