JEDDAH: Ehsan Bafaqeeh, Jeddah’s new mayor, has pledged to prioritize the development of municipal services, expanded fieldwork and improvements to residents’ quality of life, he told Al-Eqtisadiah. Appointed by a royal decree issued on Sunday at the “excellent” grade rank, Bafaqeeh succeeds Saleh Al-Turki, who held the position from August 2018 to April 2026. A Jeddah native, Bafaqeeh brings extensive leadership experience to the role. He previously served as governor of the State Properties General Authority and as CEO of Mohammed Al-Subaie Logistics Services.

JEDDAH: Ehsan Bafaqeeh, Jeddah’s new mayor, has pledged to prioritize the development of municipal services, expanded fieldwork and improvements to residents’ quality of life, he…

Newly appointed Jeddah Mayor Ehsan Bafaqih has officially assumed office, meeting municipal leaders and reviewing priority projects and service improvement plans.