The Merkaz Al-Balad Al-Amin initiative has concluded its Ramadan activities for this year, after 15 nights of evening events and cultural and discussion programs that hosted a select group of officials, experts, and leaders from various sectors, in an experience that combined dialogue, knowledge, and community engagement in the heart of Makkah.
During the event, the center welcomed over 13,000 visitors who participated in a series of sessions and activities addressing the future of various development sectors, in addition to 23 diverse cultural and educational experiences designed to enrich the guest’s journey and foster opportunities for dialogue and inspiration. The Center also hosted 74 speakers, including leaders and experts, including Their Highnesses and Excellencies, as well as 21 CEOs who shared their visions for the future of various sectors, thereby enriching the discussion and exchange of expertise among government entities, the private sector, and the community.
Signing of Billion-Riyal Agreements and Partnerships
The Center’s activities resulted in the signing of 27 agreements and partnerships with an estimated value exceeding 3.7 billion riyals, in a move that reflects the Center’s role in bringing together decision-makers, investors, and development agencies to collaborate on initiatives and projects that support development in Makkah.
His Excellency the Mayor of the Holy City, Musaed bin Abdulaziz Al-Dawood, affirmed that the Al-Balad Al-Amin Center represents one of the development platforms that promotes integration among various sectors to serve Makkah and its visitors, noting that the partnerships and agreements achieved reflect the scale of investment and development opportunities in the Holy Capital, and underscores the importance of joint efforts between government agencies and the private sector to achieve the goals of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, improve the quality of life, and promote economic and social development in Makkah.
For his part, the CEO of Al-Balad Al-Amin Center, Daifallah bin Ahmed Al-Khazmari, explained that the current edition of the Center has succeeded in making a tangible impact on several levels, whether through the quality of attendance or the resulting partnerships and initiatives, in addition to supporting community initiatives with over 12.8 million riyals, noting that the Al-Balad Al-Amin experience was shaped by a team of more than 310 staff members who worked behind the scenes to create a comprehensive experience for visitors.
It is worth noting that Al-Balad Al-Amin Center is a development initiative organized by the Municipality of the Holy Capital to create a platform for dialogue that brings together officials and leaders from various sectors, and supports initiatives and partnerships that contribute to the development of Makkah and the enhancement of the quality of life there.
