Jeddah Central Development Company Explained

Jeddah Central Development Company
Native Name:شركة وسط جدة للتطوير
Type:Private
Native Name Lang:ar
Industry:Urban development
Real estate development
Foundation:[1]
Location City:Jeddah
Location Country:Saudi Arabia
Founder:Mohammed bin Salman
Key People:[2]
Owner:Public Investment Fund
Subsid:Jeddah Central

Jeddah Central Development Company (JCDC;) is an urban and real estate development company based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The company was founded in December 2021 by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as part of Saudi Vision 2030. JCDC is owned by the Public Investment Fund.[3] The company is responsible for the development of the $20 billion Jeddah Central project.[4]

History

JCDC was officially launched by Mohammed bin Salman on 17 December 2021 as part of Saudi Vision 2030 plan to diversify the Saudi Economy away from oil.[5]

Projects

Jeddah Central

See main article: Jeddah Central. In September 2023, Jeddah Central Development Company launched Jeddah Central, a $20 billion project to develop central Jeddah. The project spans over an area of 5.7 km2 and includes 4 main landmarks, which are: a stadium, museum, oceanarium and opera house.[6] The stadium is expected to host both 2027 AFC Asian Cup and 2034 FIFA World Cup.[7]

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Notes and References

  1. News: . 2023-12-17 . Saudi Crown Prince launches SR75bn master plan to develop Jeddah Central . Saudi Gazette . 2024-03-16.
  2. Web site: Jeddah Central Development Company . . 2023-02-24 . jeddahcentral.com. Jeddah Central Development Company . 2024-03-16 .
  3. News: . 2021-12-17 . Crown Prince launches Jeddah Downtown $20bn master development plan . Arab News . 2024-03-16.
  4. News: Denman . Selina . 2021-12-17 . Ambitious masterplan for 5.7 million-square-metre Jeddah Central Project unveiled . The National News . 2024-03-16.
  5. News: . 2021-12-17 . Saudi crown prince launches Jeddah Central Project -state news agency . Reuters . 2024-02-12.
  6. News: Sambidge . Andrew . 2023-12-18 . Saudi Crown Prince unveils $20bn plan to transform Jeddah . Arabian Business . 2024-03-16.
  7. News: Nair . Sarangi . 2024-02-02 . Central Jeddah Stadium, with a cubic design, to open in Saudi Arabia by 2030 . Parametric Architecture . 2024-03-16.