Technical Studies Record

Prof. Dr. Abbas bin Aifaan Al-Harthi | Professor of Engineering Geology & Hazards
Experience from 2005 to 2024

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Achievements Summary

220+Flood Risks
55Slope Stability
50Hydrogeology
42Water Harvesting
22Geo Hazards
21Geotechnical
20Geological Studies
18Environmental

Geological Studies

Geology of Jabal Omar, Makkah - Jabal Omar Development Project & Rio Trading.
Feasibility of establishing a cement factory in KSA (Material availability & Economics).
Geology of King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC) site in Rabigh.
Geotechnical properties and rock cutting stability at Jabal Omar, Makkah.
Geological studies for King Abdulaziz Road (Parallel Road), Makkah.
Geological study for Thakher Project at Jabal Al-Sayedah, Al-Maabdah, Makkah.
Geological study of Jabal Al-Rahma in Arafat - Kidana Company.

Geological Hazards & Rock Stabilization

Sand dune hazards study along the coast between Al-Lith and Al-Qunfudhah.
Flood risk study for Holy Sites (Mashaer) – Makkah.
Study of ground fissures and subsidence in Western Saudi Arabia.
Rock mass stabilization for King Abdulaziz Road Project, Makkah.
Rock stabilization and support system for Jabal Omar Development.
Rock slope stability study for the 3rd Ring Road, Makkah (Ministry of Transport).

Geotechnical Studies (Engineering Geology)

Geotechnical study of rock masses for support purposes at New Ajyad Hospital.
Rock mass quality and cutting stability in Makkah.
Geotechnical study for Dam sites 1, 2, & 3 in Wadi Qaws, East Jeddah.
Technical engineering geological study for cutting and grading at Jabal Khandama.

Hydrogeological Studies (Groundwater)

Environmental Assessment for King Abdulaziz Parallel Road (Hydrogeological Study).
Monitoring groundwater levels for Jabal Omar Development Project.
Maintaining hydrogeological balance at Al-Hujoon Parking Development.
Impact of Thakher Development Project on the hydrogeological system at Jabal Al-Sayedah.

Flood Risk Studies (Hydrology)

Flood risk assessment for Holy Sites, Makkah.
Hydrological study for Taibah University site - Yanbu Branch.
Flood risk studies for urban boundaries in Jazan (Jizan, Sabya, Baish, etc.).
Flood risk studies for urban boundaries in Najran (Sharurah, Habuna, etc.).
Flood protection study for Al-Khumra Plan, South Jeddah.