Saudi Arabia will soon be home to the world’s largest modern downtown in Riyadh, titled New Murabba, the Kingdom’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Prime Minister announced yesterday.
The project is scheduled to be completed by 2030, and adds to the Kingdom’s roster of 15 upcoming megaprojects, set to transform the nation. The launch of the New Murabba Development Company (NMDC) aims to develop the world’s largest modern downtown in Riyadh, contributing to the city’s future development in line with Saudi Vision 2030, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.
The project is expected to add $48bn approximately to non-oil GDP and create 334,000 direct and indirect jobs by 2030. New Murabba will feature eco-friendly zones, walking and cycling paths, and over 80 entertainment and culture venues.
