His Excellency the Minister of Municipalities and Housing, Mr. Majid bin Abdullah Al-Haqeel, visited yesterday the “Al Hayy” development project, which is considered one of the most prominent new destinations in Madinah and is strategically located in the “Al Mughaislah” neighborhood, southwest of the Prophet's Mosque.

During the field tour, His Excellency the Secretary of Madinah, Eng. During the field tour, His Excellency the Secretary of Medina, Engineer Fahd bin Mohammed Al-Balishi, reviewed the objectives of the Municipality in the development of old neighborhoods, indicating that the development projects aim to revitalize historical areas and transform them into attractive destinations that contribute to improving the quality of life of residents and enrich the experience of visitors to the city of the Prophet, in line with the objectives of the Kingdom's Vision 2030.

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Benefits of the neighborhood project

The Neighborhood, which is home to many old heritage buildings, highlights the historical value of the area and enhances the urban identity, while preserving cultural customs and offering a model that reflects the diverse experiences of the city. The project includes a number of luxury hotel units that offer distinctive hospitality solutions with a local character that highlights the unique architectural and heritage culture of the region, as well as a number of specialized F&B brands and a range of cultural and local experiences.

The project is characterized by a number of luxury hotel units that offer unique hospitality solutions with a local character that emphasizes the unique architectural and heritage culture of the region, and a number of specialized F&B brands and a range of cultural and local experiences. The project, which is part of the Al Mughaisleh neighborhood development project, is characterized by the creation of a network of public spaces and open spaces on an area of more than 6,000 square meters, in addition to enhancing the infrastructure and integrated public services system that contribute to raising the urban and environmental level and achieve a positive impact on economic and social development in Madinah.

His Excellency met with the Minister of Culture and Tourism, His Excellency the Minister of Culture and Tourism. The Minister of Municipalities and Housing met with a number of entrepreneurs in Madinah and listened to their ideas and proposals related to developing investment projects and supporting innovation in the municipal and housing sector, stressing the Ministry's keenness to empower entrepreneurs by creating the appropriate environment for investment and providing opportunities that allow them to actively contribute to achieving sustainable development.

He also discussed during his tour of the Neighborhood project. His Excellency also discussed with entrepreneurs the most prominent challenges they face and ways to enhance the partnership between the public and private sectors, stressing the importance of providing innovative solutions that contribute to diversifying economic activities and developing the services provided to residents and visitors.

His Excellency Mr. Majid Al-Haqeel then visited the “Quba Destination” project, one of the latest tourist complexes located steps away from Quba Mosque, offering a distinctive experience for residents and visitors to Medina.

During his tour of the project, accompanied by His Excellency the Secretary of Medina, Engineer Fahd bin Mohammed Al-Balishi, he listened to an explanation about the objectives of the Municipality to support entrepreneurs by preparing municipal assets for investment and working to create new tourist destinations that contribute to enhancing economic activities and creating more job opportunities for the sons and daughters of the region, as well as encouraging entrepreneurs and investors to provide innovative solutions aimed at enriching and deepening the experience of visitors, while preserving the cultural and historical identity of Medina.

The tour also included a review of the efforts made by the Municipality to develop the tourism sector in the city of Medina. <The tour also reviewed the efforts made to develop the area around Quba Mosque, including improving infrastructure and organizing public squares. The identity of the Quba Mosque was inspired by the identity of the old houses of Medina built with basalt stones and mud, decorated with ruwashin, with the color of the buildings unified to be in harmony with the distinctive white color of the Quba Mosque, and the arches inspired by the art of Islamic architecture. The “destination” includes a number of brands specialized in restaurants, cafes, gifts for visitors and pilgrims, as well as space services and seasonal sales outlets; to be a recreational destination that meets the needs of all family members and in line with the aspirations of visitors.

At the end of the tour, His Excellency praised His Excellency the Minister of Culture and Tourism. At the end of the tour, His Excellency the Minister of Municipalities and Housing Majid Al-Hogail praised the role of Medina Municipality in implementing initiatives and development projects that contribute to enhancing the status of Medina as a distinguished tourist destination, stressing that these efforts come within the framework of an integrated vision aimed at raising the quality of life, while preserving the cultural and civilizational heritage of the region.

His Excellency pointed out that the tour is part of an integrated vision that aims to raise the level of quality of life. His Excellency pointed out that the “Quba Destination” project outlines the commitment of the Municipality and the relevant authorities to achieve sustainable development by focusing on improving infrastructure, encouraging local investment, developing tourist destinations, and utilizing municipal assets to empower entrepreneurs and create innovative investment opportunities that support the local economy system at the level of the region.

Following that, His Excellency met with His Excellency the Minister of Tourism. He then met with a number of businessmen and investors in the region and listened to their comments and suggestions, stressing the ministry's keenness to meet their needs and improve the level of investment facilities for them, discussing the economic opportunities provided by the ministry in the municipal and housing sectors within the development programs and initiatives, noting the unlimited support given by the wise leadership to the development plans in the cities and regions of the Kingdom, which contributes to achieving sustainable development, enhancing the quality of life and upgrading the level of services provided to citizens and residents.

He also discussed with them the economic opportunities provided by the ministry in the municipal and housing sectors within the development programs and initiatives.