Al Balad Development Company Explained

Al Balad Development Company
Native Name:شركة تطوير البلد
Type:Privately held company
Native Name Lang:ar
Industry:Hospitality
Tourism
Foundation:[1]
Location City:Jeddah
Founder:Public Investment Fund
Location Country:Saudi Arabia
Key People:[2]
Owner:Public Investment Fund
Subsid:Al Balad Hospitality

Al Balad Development Company (BDC;) is a hospitality and tourism company based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The company was founded in October 2023 by the Public Investment Fund as part of Saudi Vision 2030. BDC aims to transform Al Balad Historic District into a global tourist destination.[3]

History

BDC was officially launched by the Public Investment Fund on 3 October 2023 as part of Saudi Vision 2030 plan to diversify the Saudi Economy away from oil.[4]

In May 2024, Jeddah Historic District Program announced the restoration of 3 historical houses, which are the Jokhdar House, Al-Rayyis House, and Kedwan House, and turning them into luxury hotels. The restoration was supervised by the ministry of culture, which assigned Al Balad Development Company to manage the hotels.[5]

See also

External links

Official Website (English)

Notes and References

  1. News: . 2023-10-03 . PIF Announces 'Al Balad Development Company' to Develop Jeddah's Historic District and Transform it into Global Cultural and Heritage Destination. Saudi press Agency . 2024-03-16.
  2. Web site: About AlBalad Development Company . . 2023-10-03 . balad.com.sa. Al Balad Development Company . 2024-03-16 .
  3. News: . 2023-10-03 . PIF creates Al Balad Development Co. to boost historic Jeddah area . Arab News . 2024-03-16.
  4. News: Singh . Sunil . 2023-10-03 . Saudi Arabia's PIF launches new company to develop Jeddah’s historic district. The National News . 2024-03-16.
  5. News: Nath . Kanchan . 2024-03-07 . Jeddah Historic District, ‘Al Balad’ launches first three heritage hotels with UNESCO World Heritage Status . Brand TD . 2024-03-16.