The Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites (RCMC) has announced the awarding of six development sites under the Developed Districts Program, covering a total area of more than 2.7 million square meters and representing investments valued at $3.5 billion (SAR13.3 billion).
The initiative is part of the RCMC’s efforts to enhance the urban environment, support economic growth, improve the quality of life, and advance sustainable development in the Holy City.
According to the statement, “The awards are an extension of the RCMC’s efforts to redevelop priority neighborhoods, improve land-use efficiency, and upgrade the urban environment, infrastructure, and public services. This aims to address existing challenges and create new investment and development opportunities to support economic and urban growth in the holy city.”
The commission announced that the awarded sites are located in Jurhum South, Al-Khalidiyah, Al-Hajlah, Al-Hindawiyah East, Al-Hindawiyah South, and Al-Hindawiyah West. The projects will be carried out through partnerships with real estate developers, investment firms, and investment funds.
This approach reflects a coordinated effort between regulatory and development authorities to deliver urban projects with sustainable economic and developmental impact.
RCMC targets sustainable urban growth
The commission noted that the projects aim to redevelop priority areas by improving land-use efficiency, upgrading infrastructure and public services, addressing urban challenges, and enhancing Makkah’s investment and development attractiveness.
“The projects will proceed through a series of regulatory and technical stages, including the completion of contractual procedures and the approval of plans, studies, and implementation requirements, to ensure execution in line with the highest planning and engineering standards while preserving the city’s urban and social level,” as per the reports.
