Saudi Crown Prince launches the plan for the “Roa’a Al-Madina ” project
The Saudi crown prince and Chairman of the Council of Economic and Development Affairs, HRH Prince Muhammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, announced the start of infrastructure works and the general plan for the ” Roa’a Al-Madina ” project in the area east of the Prophet’s Mosque.
The project is being carried out by “Roa’a Al-Madina” Holding Company, which is wholly owned by the Public Investment Fund and is involved in real estate development in Madinah. The project is an extension of the Fund’s efforts to develop promising sectors in line with the Kingdom’s 2030 vision.
According to the Saudi Press Agency “SPA,” the Crown Prince stated that the project will be carried out following the highest international standards, reflecting the Kingdom’s desire to improve the level of services provided to pilgrims in Madinah as a modern Islamic and cultural destination.
He stated that the project will be built on a total area of 1.5 million square meters, to establish 47,000 hospitality units by 2030, as well as open squares and green areas that facilitate visitors’ access to the Prophet’s Mosque, as 63% of the project area will be allocated as open areas and green spaces.
The project is designed to the highest international standards; with many integrated transportation solutions. It includes 9 visitor bus stops, a metro train station, a track for self-driving vehicles, and underground car parks. It aims to facilitate the visitor movement to the Prophet’s Mosque, which contributes to supporting residential and commercial activity, as well as providing many job opportunities.
The project aims to improve pilgrim services in Madinah as a modern Islamic and cultural destination by relying on modern urban planning mechanisms, comprehensive development concepts, and advanced infrastructure that provides innovative services.
This will contribute to improving the quality of life and enhancing comfort and luxury, thus enriching the experience of Medina’s residents and visitors, as it will raise the hotel capacity and quality of services east of the Prophet’s Mosque.
The strategy of Ro’aa Al-Madina Holding Company is consistent with the Public Investment Fund’s efforts to enable promising vital sectors in line with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 objectives.
