Saudi Arabia’s Jubail City runs world’s largest smart irrigation system
Network spans 11,600 km, reduces costs by 35%, and supports Vision 2030 sustainability goals
JUBAIL, Saudi Arabia (MNTV) — Jubail Industrial City has unveiled the world’s largest integrated smart irrigation network, designed to boost environmental sustainability and advance digital resource management, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
According to the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu (RCJY), the system is operated through a unified control center equipped with more than 12,200 smart devices, capable of processing nearly 1.2 million signals each day.
Safar Alnutayfat, RCJY’s operation and maintenance manager, described the initiative as a “national model” aligned with Saudi Vision 2030 targets, highlighting its role in promoting smart cities, efficient water use, and environmental stewardship.
The irrigation network spans more than 11,600 kilometers of pipelines, making it the largest of its kind globally.
The system recycles around 2.8 million cubic meters of treated water every month, significantly cutting down on natural resource consumption.
By integrating advanced monitoring and automation, RCJY has reduced operation and maintenance costs by over 35 percent, while expanding vegetation cover and helping combat the effects of climate change across the region.
Officials stressed that the project directly supports the Saudi and Middle East Green Initiatives, reinforcing the Kingdom’s commitment to climate action and sustainable urban development.
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