Saudi Ministries welcome EOIs for Phase 1 of “Pulse of Khobar” project – MEP MiddleEast

Saudi Ministries welcome EOIs for Phase 1 of “Pulse of Khobar” project – MEP MiddleEast

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs, in cooperation with the Ministry of Culture, has launched Phase 1 of the “Pulse of Khobar” project and has called for expressions of interest (EOIs) to develop an integrated cultural centre in the governorate of Khobar.

The “Pulse of Khobar” project is located strategically in order to represent Khobar as a future magnet for tourism, culture, and the arts, in addition to diversifying investment opportunities, and creating opportunities for small and medium enterprises.

The old market buildings in Khobar will be preserved, and the project will include the development of new markets, as well as spaces for sports, exhibitions, arts, free crafts, café areas, and an area dedicated to teaching arts, musical education, and theatre.

The project will also include areas for selling new and used books, an area for displaying archaeological copies, an interactive area for teaching bookmaking and binding, and a library area.

In addition to places for farmers' goods, a library specialising in culinary arts will complement restaurants, cafes, places to eat and drink, and an area for organic products.

The project will be presented in three stages. In the first stage, the ministries have welcomed EOIs; in the second stage, the