The overall plan and main features of the Jeddah Central Project were announced by His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Board of the Public Investment Fund and Chairman of the Board of Directors. Director of Jeddah Central Development Corporation.

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The launch of the master plan and main functions is part of the efforts of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to develop all regions and cities in the kingdom. A statement said that the project envisages the creation of a world-class destination overlooking the Red Sea in the center of Jeddah and will further strengthen the city’s economy. The project is currently the center of New Jeddah, costing US$20 billion, covering an area of 5.7 million square meters, and overlooking the Red Sea. The project will be funded by public investment funds and local and international investors. It is estimated that by 2030, the added value of the country's economy is expected to reach 12.5 billion U.S. dollars. The Jeddah Central Project will include four landmarks (Opera-Museum-Sports-Aquarium-Aquarium) and will help to open the way for the local private sector to participate in development, which will help shape the operation of promising economic sectors, including tourism , Entertainment, culture, sports.

In addition, the city will benefit from the construction and development of modern residential areas, including 17,000 residential units and diversified hotel projects that provide more than 2,700 hotel rooms, and provide comprehensive solutions for businesses, the statement explained. The project will have world-class piers and charming beach resorts, as well as restaurants and cafes, as well as diversified shopping options. The project’s seafront is 9.5 kilometers long, including a promenade, a marina that can accommodate local and international yachts, and a 2.1-kilometer beach. Open space and public services account for 40% of the project area, and provide designated pedestrian areas to create a walkable environment.

The master plan reflects the nature of the Hi jazi urban structure and neighborhoods of the historic city of Jeddah, with a modern interpretation design that meets the highest international standards. The statement added that it is also considering applying the latest technology to transform Jeddah into a "smart destination" to create a relaxing experience for residents and tourists. In addition, the design of the project adopted a world-class sustainable development plan to support the environment and economy, in line with the goals of the Saudi Green Initiative. It also helps to achieve the goals of Vision 2030, which aims to build a prosperous economy and a vibrant society while providing the best way of life for residents and tourists. Keywords: engineering construction, engineering news

The developer of the project, Jeddah Central Development Corporation, was established by a public investment fund in 2019. Its board of directors is led by Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The company will complete the project in three phases, with the first phase scheduled to be completed by the end of 2027. After this milestone, the Jeddah Center Project will begin to welcome residents of Jeddah as well as tourists from home and abroad.Editor/XingWentao