MBS Nonprofit City and IHG Hotels & Resorts - one of the world's leading hotel companies - have signed a management agreement to establish a new branch of the Indigo hotel chain within the city, located in the Erga neighborhood, which runs along the Wadi Hanifa in Riyadh.
The importance of the agreement stems from the fact that Mohammed Bin Salman Nonprofit City is the first nonprofit city of its kind in the world, an inspiring model for the development of the nonprofit sector globally, and an incubator for many youth groups in Riyadh. <The importance of the agreement comes as Mohammed bin Salman Nonprofit City is the first nonprofit city of its kind in the world, an inspiring model for the development of the nonprofit sector globally, and an incubator for many youth groups and local and international organizations that support innovation, entrepreneurship and future leaders. The hotel will be located next to the city's “Al Mashraq District” - the second largest area in Mohammed bin Salman Nonprofit City and the city's vital artery - which connects the city to residential areas, public facilities and flexible workplaces for innovators and creators, creating a community space for business, living and leisure, with a vibrant main street offering a 15-minute walk to high-end restaurants overlooking Wadi Hanifa and many other views of Riyadh.
The hotel will be located in the city's “Al Mashraq District” - the second-largest area in Mohammed bin Salman Nonprofit City and a vital lifeline to the city - which connects the city to residential areas, public facilities and flexible work spaces for innovators and creators. <The new Indigo Hotel will feature 234 rooms and suites, as well as 138 hotel apartments, located 15 minutes from downtown Riyadh and 10 minutes from the historic Al-Turaif neighborhood of Diriyah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The hotel will offer easy access to natural and diverse landscapes as well as creative and design-driven attractions, including the Misk Art Institute, the Mohammed bin Salman Foundation (Misk) headquarters, and the Convention Center. The hotel will offer three restaurant options, a dedicated dining room, a café, and a luxurious lounge. <David Henry, CEO of the non-profit Mohammed Bin Salman City, said: “We are delighted that IHG Hotels & Resorts has chosen Mohammed Bin Salman Nonprofit City to deliver a new world-class hotel that will be designed to provide a range of services for young people. ”We are also pleased with the recent announcement by the Ministry of Culture that the hotel will feature interior artwork by Saudi artists, which aligns with the goals of the Misk Art Institute and the Indigo brand.“
Indigo's President, Mr. Henry said. <Haitham Mattar, President of IHG in India, Middle East and Africa, said: ”We are delighted and honored to partner with the non-profit Mohammed Bin Salman City, which will create a thriving community of thinkers, creators and innovators working to build the future of Saudi Arabia. With the city's position and efforts focused on encouraging young leaders for a better future in the Kingdom, this partnership is a great opportunity to continue and strengthen our support for Saudi youth and the Kingdom's Vision 2030."
<The MBS Nonprofit City will provide several spaces and platforms to experiment with new products and technologies, and will offer interactive retail environments to provide exceptional experiences for its visitors. It will provide a comfortable outdoor environment and a structure that includes smart and sustainable cooling and shading systems, encouraging visitors and residents to engage in walking and outdoor activities, making the city a model example of modern and integrated urban transportation.
The city will provide many spaces and platforms for experimenting with new products and technologies.
