Saudi Arabia’s Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) has revealed details for Phase 1 of the AlUla South urban development program, with applications for building permits and commercial activities in AlUla South to begin on March 15.
The Royal Commission for AlUla – which was established to develop the 2,000-year-old archaeological and historical site of AlUla in the northwestern part of the Kingdom – aims to develop AlUla South as the first step of its journey to drive sustainable urban development.
“Opening permits for residential and commercial building in AlUla South is a first step towards unlocking growth while enhancing quality of life and the overall aesthetic of AlUla for the community,” RCU CEO Amr Al-Madani said.
“The people of AlUla have been at the heart of RCU’s development plans since it was established. We have launched a series of programs and initiatives aimed at enhancing quality of life for local communities, including training programs for 3,500 AlUla community members and creating more than 900 jobs, and we are now building a high-quality urban landscape to match,” Al-Madani added.
The move follows a number of development projects aimed at improving AlUla’s tourism infrastructure, including the expansion of Prince Abdulmajid Airport to welcome 400,000 visitors annually and elevate its status as a logistics hub.
“We are working on elevating AlUla as a model city for tourism, economic growth and human development, making AlUla an example to follow. The masterplan and development program will include multiple streams focusing on infrastructure, telecommunications and transportation systems, in addition to improving the quality of life and level of services provided to citizens and tourists alike,” Al-Madani added.
