Faisal, Emir of Makkah, has spoken of the frustrations felt by youth and the lack of facilities made available to them. Speaking to government officials, sheikhs, rural community leaders and the public at an open meeting in Khurma, Prince Khaled criticized the banning of young people from entering shopping malls and public parks, describing it as “an undesirable state of affairs in major cities that has recently also spread to rural towns and villages.” “Young people must be given their right to entertainment, shopping and everything they need,” the Emir said, requesting officials in Khurma to find a solution to the problem and that young people be made welcome everywhere. “Where are they to go if everywhere is banned for them? The issue must be studied and a radical solution must be found,” Prince Khaled said. He also spoke of his determination to tackle services and infrastructure needs, and reiterated his rejection of any discrimination between governorates, tribes or communities. “The Makkah governorate has focused on development in the region with a balance between projects in large and small cities,” he said.