Prince Khalid Al-Faisal, Advisor to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and Governor of Makkah, revealed the general features of the Al-Faisaliah project, indicating that it is located on an area of 2450 square kilometers, providing one million jobs and economic housing for 700 thousand families, explaining that Al-Faisaliah is located in the extension of the city of Makkah and not a new city as it starts from the legal limit of the holy capital and ends with the western shore of Makkah.

Prince Khalid Al-Faisal revealed the general features of the Faisaliah project.

Inspiring successful global experiences

This came during a press conference held by Prince Khalid Al-Faisal in the presence of His Royal Highness Prince Abdullah bin Bandar, Deputy Governor of Makkah, and His Royal Highness Prince Mishaal bin Majid, Governor of Jeddah, pointing out that the Al-Faisaliah project is still in its infancy, which began with the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques - may God bless him - last week, on the details of the project and ordered - may God protect him - to develop final studies, allow the private sector to participate in its implementation, and inspire successful international experiences.

Housing, markets and specialized administrative complexes

Prince Khaled Al-Faisal pointed out that the project contains many elements as it includes several facilities such as an administration center that includes all public administrations in the region in one place, including the headquarters of the Emirate of Makkah, an Islamic center for all Islamic organizations and institutions, an Islamic research center and centers for meetings, seminars and conferences, adding that Al-Faisaliah will also include housing, markets, recreation, education and health areas, which will be distributed scientifically and thoughtfully on the project land.

Al Faisaliah will also include housing, markets and areas for entertainment, education and health, which will be distributed scientifically and thoughtfully on the project land.

Airport, port and various economic facilities

He explained that the project will also include facilities for the agricultural and industrial sectors, a private airport following King Abdulaziz Airport and a seaport following Jeddah Islamic Port, stressing that a special department will manage the project under the supervision of the Makkah Region Development Authority, along with a representative from the Saudi Investment Fund, which will act as a liaison between the project and the Region Development Authority.

Seminars and exchange of experiences with the private sector

Prince Khalid Al-Faisal pointed out that open meetings and seminars with the private sector will start immediately to exchange experiences, finalize studies related to the project, and develop implementation plans that will be flexible and adjustable, calling on the private sector to actively contribute to the project, noting that international and Islamic companies will also be used in this regard.

His Highness called on the private sector to actively contribute to the project, noting that international and Islamic companies will also be used in this regard. <In addition to intensive efforts to attract investors from home and abroad to participate in the project. His Highness thanked God for the blessings bestowed on the Kingdom, then the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz for his approval of the project, as well as His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, for his great support for the project and his promise of support until its completion.

Also, he thanked the private sector for its active participation in the project.