Urban development in Mecca: 80,000 new housing units
His Royal Highness Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of Makkah Region, received at the Governorate headquarters in Jeddah, the CEO of the National Housing Company, Mohammed Al-Bati, and the company's General Manager for the Western Region, Nidal Alam. During the meeting, they reviewed the latest developments regarding the company's projects, most notably its plans to develop urban destinations in Makkah and Jeddah, which aim to bring about a qualitative leap in the housing sector by providing more than 80,000 housing units designed according to the highest standards of modern urban planning.
The strategic context of the housing sector and Vision 2030
These accelerated steps come as part of the ongoing efforts of the Saudi Arabian government to advance the housing sector, a key pillar of Saudi Vision 2030. Historically, the Kingdom has undergone radical transformations in its housing policies with the aim of increasing homeownership among citizens to 70% by 2030. The National Housing Company plays a pivotal role in this context, having been established as the investment arm of the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing, and is working to deliver hundreds of thousands of housing units across the Kingdom. The focus on the Western Region reflects its significant demographic and economic importance, necessitating robust infrastructure and large-scale housing projects to meet the needs of the growing population and the aspirations of Saudi families for a modern and sustainable living environment.
A vibrant and integrated environment in Jeddah and the Holy City
The meeting's outcomes clarified that these nine destinations primarily aim to provide a vibrant and integrated environment that meets all residents' needs. These strategic projects are distributed between Jeddah and the Holy City of Mecca. In Jeddah, the prominent projects include "Sadaim Suburb," "Khayala," "Al-Jawhara," "Al-Saddan," "Al-Jana," and "Jeddah Heights," in addition to "Al-Wareef Destination," which is the largest project of its kind in the region. In Mecca, efforts are focused on the "Makkah Gate" and "Makkah Hills" projects. All these destinations are characterized by their modern designs and comprehensive infrastructure planning, ensuring the availability of all service and commercial facilities, and allocating strategic locations for schools, health centers, and public services, making them self-contained mini-cities.
The economic and social impact of urban development projects in Mecca
projects urban development and Jeddah are of paramount importance and have a far-reaching impact on several levels. Locally, this massive project contributes to meeting the growing demand for housing and providing diverse options to suit various segments of society, thus enhancing family and social stability. The projects' unique feature of green spaces and parks, exceeding 1.8 million square meters, along with safe pedestrian walkways, directly supports the Quality of Life Program, one of the key programs of Vision 2030. Regionally and economically, these major projects stimulate the local economy by creating thousands of direct and indirect job opportunities in the contracting, building materials, logistics, and real estate development sectors. They also attract local investments, solidifying the Kingdom's position as an attractive environment for sustainable real estate investment and reflecting the state's commitment to achieving modern urban development that balances architectural advancement with environmental preservation.
