In 2021, Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud announced plans to transform the Al Balad area in Jeddah into an urban space for commercial and cultural activities. The PIF established ...

This photo taken on Feb. 3, 2024 shows a view of the historic and cultural district of Al-Balad in the western coastal city of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Al-Balad is famous for its colorful architecture.

By regenerating Jeddah’s art and culture scene and nurturing local businesses, Balad al-Fann showcases the Kingdom’s ever-increasing relevance as a cultural hub, enhancing the area with new ...

Even in high school she would bring friends to Al-Balad. “I felt it was my role to connect people with the area ... Jeddah Historical District Program includes female architects, lawyers, urban ...

And Farsi’s leadership paid off. The Al-Balad area was inscribed to the UNESCO World Heritage list in 2014 as Historic Jeddah, the Gate to Mecca. And Al-Balad is still an important meeting place ...

Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) has announced the establishment of Al Balad ... standards of urban planning for historic areas, taking into account environmental sustainability and ...

The Ministry of Culture launched the second edition of the "Balad Al-Fann", which includes a series of art exhibitions held in the historic Jeddah area. The event will continue until June 15.The ...

a 24-story tower located in Al-Balad, Jeddah's historic downtown district. The tower represents the first opportunity to buy commercial space on a freehold basis in the traditional business area.