Jeddah Historic District Program inks deal with Al Balad Development

Jeddah Historic District Program inks deal with Al Balad Development

The Jeddah Historic District Program, under the patronage of the Saudi Ministry of Culture, has signed an agreement with Al Balad Development Company, a PIF Company, to operate heritage hotels in the Jeddah Historic District. The move aims to develop the tourism sector in the area, enhance the level of services provided to tourists and […]The Jeddah Historic District Program, under the patronage of the Saudi Ministry of Culture, has signed an agreement with Al Balad Development Company, a PIF Company, to operate heritage hotels in the Jeddah Historic District.

The move aims to develop the tourism sector in the area, enhance the level of services provided to tourists and visitors, and offer exceptional experiences to visitors of the Jeddah Historic District enabling them to learn about the history of Jeddah and experience Saudi culture.

The Jeddah Historic District Program oversees the regeneration of Al Balad, which includes over 600 historic buildings and is restoring the heritage hotels while preserving the unique architectural features according to the highest international standards aligned with the guidelines of UNESCO, which classified Jeddah Historic District in 2014 as a World Heritage Site.

On this occasion, the Director General of Jeddah Historic District Program, Abdulaziz bin Ibrahim Al-Issa,