In statements to Saudi Press Agency (SPA), they affirmed that this royal order reflects the keenness of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Crown Prince to develop the cities and provinces of the Eastern Region, as well as to raise the level of services provided to citizens and residents.

They added that the establishment of the commission for the development of Al-Ahsa reflects its natural, human, agricultural and industrial capabilities as well as its historical and cultural heritage, asserting that Al-Ahsa is home to the largest oil and gas wells in the country.