His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Medina, inaugurated the “The City Gate” project in Knowledge Economic City, which is the first of its kind in the Kingdom, and is based on the concept of mobility-oriented development (TOD) with an investment volume of up to 600 million riyals for the first phase, the project embodies a modern model of integrated urban planning.
Prince Salman Bin Sultan was briefed on the most prominent components of the The City Gate project. Prince Salman bin Sultan was briefed on the main components of the project Gate of the City, which includes shops, hotel services and restaurants, and listened to an explanation of the objectives of the project, which represents a qualitative addition that enhances the status of Medina as a leading urban destination.
Prince Salman bin Sultan was briefed on the objectives of the project, which represents a qualitative addition that enhances the status of Medina as a leading urban destination.
Vital facilities in the project
During the inauguration ceremony, the attendees watched a visual presentation on the City Gate project, which is directly connected to the Haramain Express train station, and includes 3 main components, including a four-star Hilton Doubletree hotel with a total of 325 hotel rooms, in addition to 80 retail stores, 44 restaurants and entertainment facilities, as well as a modern bus station with a capacity of up to 780 passengers per hour.
The total gross floor area of the project has been designed to accommodate a total of 780 passengers per hour.
H4 The total area of the first and second phases of the project is about 37,000 square meters, including an estimated 22,000 square meters of rental space, and the project was designed by a global consultant specialized in developing integrated areas that combine the hospitality, transportation, and shopping sectors.
The Chairman of the Board of Directors of Knowledge Economic City, Amin bin Mohammed Amin Shaker, emphasized that the launch of the "City Gate" project is an important moment that embodies the commitment to achieve the objectives of the Kingdom's Vision 2030 by providing sustainable and advanced urban solutions, pointing out that this project is a unique real estate development and a strategic step that aims to enhance the status of Medina as a global destination for visitors to Medina through an integrated infrastructure that contributes to raising the quality of life.
He pointed out that this project is a unique real estate development and a strategic step that aims to enhance Medina's position as a global destination for visitors to Medina. He explained that the City Gate project is the result of cooperation between the Saudi Railway Company (SAR) and the Knowledge Economic City Company with the unlimited support of the Emirate of the region, the Region Development Authority, the Municipality of the region and the direct supervision of the Special Economic Zones and Cities Authority and is the first of the company's projects in the southern region adjacent to the train station and integrated to form a series of projects that serve the objectives of the vision for the hospitality, housing, entertainment, shopping and culture sectors in order to serve visitors to Medina.
The project is a unique real estate development and a strategic step aimed at enhancing the status of Medina as a global destination for visitors to the city. Knowledge Economic City is a gateway to a prosperous future thanks to its strategic location and connection to the Haramain train station, offering an exceptional experience that enhances Medina's position as a smart and sustainable city that combines modern urban development with integrated services for residents and visitors.
It is worth mentioning that Knowledge Economic City is a gateway to a prosperous future thanks to its strategic location and connection to the Haramain train station.
