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The Jazan Economic City (JEC) is a development project for a planned economic city in the Jizan Province of Saudi Arabia, focusing on energy and manufacturing industries . The project was initiated in 2006 to diversify the economy and create job opportunities in historically under-invested regions . Strategically located on the Red Sea, 60 km north of the city of Jazan, JEC aims to attract over one hundred million Saudi Riyals in investments . The Jazan Economic City (JEC) is a development project for a planned economic city in the Jizan Province of Saudi Arabia, focusing on energy and manufacturing industries . The project was initiated in 2006 to diversify the economy and create job opportunities in historically under-invested regions . Strategically located on the Red Sea, 60 km north of the city of Jazan, JEC aims to attract over one hundred million Saudi Riyals in investments . The Jazan Economic City (JEC) is a development project for a planned economic city in the Jizan Province of Saudi Arabia, focusing on energy and manufacturing industries . The project was initiated in 2006 to diversify the economy and create job opportunities in historically under-invested regions . Strategically located on the Red Sea, 60 km north of the city of Jazan, JEC aims to attract over one hundred million Saudi Riyals in investments . The Jazan Economic City (JEC) is a development project for a planned economic city in the Jizan Province of Saudi Arabia, focusing on energy and manufacturing industries . The project was initiated in 2006 to diversify the economy and create job opportunities in historically under-invested regions . Strategically located on the Red Sea, 60 km north of the city of Jazan, JEC aims to attract over one hundred million Saudi Riyals in investments . The Jazan Economic City (JEC) is a development project for a planned economic city in the Jizan Province of Saudi Arabia, focusing on energy and manufacturing industries . The project was initiated in 2006 to diversify the economy and create job opportunities in historically under-invested regions . Strategically located on the Red Sea, 60 km north of the city of Jazan, JEC aims to attract over one hundred million Saudi Riyals in investments . The Jazan Economic City (JEC) is a development project for a planned economic city in the Jizan Province of Saudi Arabia, focusing on energy and manufacturing industries . The project was initiated in 2006 to diversify the economy and create job opportunities in historically under-invested regions . Strategically located on the Red Sea, 60 km north of the city of Jazan, JEC aims to attract over one hundred million Saudi Riyals in investments . The Jazan Economic City (JEC) is a development project for a planned economic city in the Jizan Province of Saudi Arabia, focusing on energy and manufacturing industries . The project was initiated in 2006 to diversify the economy and create job opportunities in historically under-invested regions . Strategically located on the Red Sea, 60 km north of the city of Jazan, JEC aims to attract over one hundred million Saudi Riyals in investments . The Jazan Economic City (JEC) is a development project for a planned economic city in the Jizan Province of Saudi Arabia, focusing on energy and manufacturing industries . The project was initiated in 2006 to diversify the economy and create job opportunities in historically under-invested regions . Strategically located on the Red Sea, 60 km north of the city of Jazan, JEC aims to attract over one hundred million Saudi Riyals in investments . The Jazan Economic City (JEC) is a development project for a planned economic city in the Jizan Province of Saudi Arabia, focusing on energy and manufacturing industries . The project was initiated in 2006 to diversify the economy and create job opportunities in historically under-invested regions . Strategically located on the Red Sea, 60 km north of the city of Jazan, JEC aims to attract over one hundred million Saudi Riyals in investments . The Jazan Economic City (JEC) is a development project for a planned economic city in the Jizan Province of Saudi Arabia, focusing on energy and manufacturing industries . The project was initiated in 2006 to diversify the economy and create job opportunities in historically under-invested regions . Strategically located on the Red Sea, 60 km north of the city of Jazan, JEC aims to attract over one hundred million Saudi Riyals in investments .
The project’s vision is to establish JEC as a “global industrial and logistical hub, fostering economic diversification and regional development,” aligning with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 objectives .
To achieve its goals, Jazan Economic City spans approximately 102 square kilometers, making it one of the largest economic city projects in the Kingdom . Key components of the city include key components:
• Industrial Zone: Designed to accommodate heavy industries, petrochemicals, energy, mining, and manufacturing sectors .
• Port and Logistics Hub: A deep-water port integrated with logistics services to facilitate international trade .
• Residential and Commercial Areas: Housing complexes, schools, hospitals, and retail centers to support the workforce and local residents .
• Renewable Energy Projects: Initiatives to promote sustainable power generation and reduce the carbon footprint .
• Jazan Industrial Cluster: A 30-square-kilometer industrial zone for Chinese enterprises, including a heavy industrial zone, light industrial zone, and buffer zone .
• Environmental and Recreational Spaces: Landscaped parks and green belts designed for environmental balance and community well-being .
The project emphasizes sustainability by incorporating advanced water recycling systems, renewable energy installations, and environmentally friendly construction materials . The project emphasizes accessibility, with public transport systems and barrier-free design to accommodate all users .
The Jazan Economic City project involves multiple stakeholders and has undergone several phases of development. Initially, the project was developed by a joint venture between Malaysia’s MMC Corporation and Saudi Binladin Group (SBG), with the Economic Cities Authority (ECA) serving as the prime development facilitator . Currently, Saudi Aramco is leading the build, implementing most of the major infrastructure .
The project’s vision is to establish JEC as a “global industrial and logistical hub, fostering economic diversification and regional development,” aligning with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 objectives .
To achieve its goals, Jazan Economic City spans approximately 102 square kilometers, making it one of the largest economic city projects in the Kingdom . Key components of the city include key components:
• Industrial Zone: Designed to accommodate heavy industries, petrochemicals, energy, mining, and manufacturing sectors .
• Port and Logistics Hub: A deep-water port integrated with logistics services to facilitate international trade .
• Residential and Commercial Areas: Housing complexes, schools, hospitals, and retail centers to support the workforce and local residents .
• Renewable Energy Projects: Initiatives to promote sustainable power generation and reduce the carbon footprint .
• Jazan Industrial Cluster: A 30-square-kilometer industrial zone for Chinese enterprises, including a heavy industrial zone, light industrial zone, and buffer zone .
• Environmental and Recreational Spaces: Landscaped parks and green belts designed for environmental balance and community well-being .
The project emphasizes sustainability by incorporating advanced water recycling systems, renewable energy installations, and environmentally friendly construction materials . The project emphasizes accessibility, with public transport systems and barrier-free design to accommodate all users .
The Jazan Economic City project involves multiple stakeholders and has undergone several phases of development. Initially, the project was developed by a joint venture between Malaysia’s MMC Corporation and Saudi Binladin Group (SBG), with the Economic Cities Authority (ECA) serving as the prime development facilitator . Currently, Saudi Aramco is leading the build, implementing most of the major infrastructure .
The project’s vision is to establish JEC as a “global industrial and logistical hub, fostering economic diversification and regional development,” aligning with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 objectives .
To achieve its goals, Jazan Economic City spans approximately 102 square kilometers, making it one of the largest economic city projects in the Kingdom . Key components of the city include key components:
• Industrial Zone: Designed to accommodate heavy industries, petrochemicals, energy, mining, and manufacturing sectors .
• Port and Logistics Hub: A deep-water port integrated with logistics services to facilitate international trade .
• Residential and Commercial Areas: Housing complexes, schools, hospitals, and retail centers to support the workforce and local residents .
• Renewable Energy Projects: Initiatives to promote sustainable power generation and reduce the carbon footprint .
• Jazan Industrial Cluster: A 30-square-kilometer industrial zone for Chinese enterprises, including a heavy industrial zone, light industrial zone, and buffer zone .
• Environmental and Recreational Spaces: Landscaped parks and green belts designed for environmental balance and community well-being .
The project emphasizes sustainability by incorporating advanced water recycling systems, renewable energy installations, and environmentally friendly construction materials . The project emphasizes accessibility, with public transport systems and barrier-free design to accommodate all users .
The Jazan Economic City project involves multiple stakeholders and has undergone several phases of development. Initially, the project was developed by a joint venture between Malaysia’s MMC Corporation and Saudi Binladin Group (SBG), with the Economic Cities Authority (ECA) serving as the prime development facilitator . Currently, Saudi Aramco is leading the build, implementing most of the major infrastructure .
The project’s vision is to establish JEC as a “global industrial and logistical hub, fostering economic diversification and regional development,” aligning with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 objectives .
To achieve its goals, Jazan Economic City spans approximately 102 square kilometers, making it one of the largest economic city projects in the Kingdom . Key components of the city include key components:
• Industrial Zone: Designed to accommodate heavy industries, petrochemicals, energy, mining, and manufacturing sectors .
• Port and Logistics Hub: A deep-water port integrated with logistics services to facilitate international trade .
• Residential and Commercial Areas: Housing complexes, schools, hospitals, and retail centers to support the workforce and local residents .
• Renewable Energy Projects: Initiatives to promote sustainable power generation and reduce the carbon footprint .
• Jazan Industrial Cluster: A 30-square-kilometer industrial zone for Chinese enterprises, including a heavy industrial zone, light industrial zone, and buffer zone .
• Environmental and Recreational Spaces: Landscaped parks and green belts designed for environmental balance and community well-being .
The project emphasizes sustainability by incorporating advanced water recycling systems, renewable energy installations, and environmentally friendly construction materials . The project emphasizes accessibility, with public transport systems and barrier-free design to accommodate all users .
The Jazan Economic City project involves multiple stakeholders and has undergone several phases of development. Initially, the project was developed by a joint venture between Malaysia’s MMC Corporation and Saudi Binladin Group (SBG), with the Economic Cities Authority (ECA) serving as the prime development facilitator . Currently, Saudi Aramco is leading the build, implementing most of the major infrastructure .
The project’s vision is to establish JEC as a “global industrial and logistical hub, fostering economic diversification and regional development,” aligning with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 objectives .
To achieve its goals, Jazan Economic City spans approximately 102 square kilometers, making it one of the largest economic city projects in the Kingdom . Key components of the city include key components:
• Industrial Zone: Designed to accommodate heavy industries, petrochemicals, energy, mining, and manufacturing sectors .
• Port and Logistics Hub: A deep-water port integrated with logistics services to facilitate international trade .
• Residential and Commercial Areas: Housing complexes, schools, hospitals, and retail centers to support the workforce and local residents .
• Renewable Energy Projects: Initiatives to promote sustainable power generation and reduce the carbon footprint .
• Jazan Industrial Cluster: A 30-square-kilometer industrial zone for Chinese enterprises, including a heavy industrial zone, light industrial zone, and buffer zone .
• Environmental and Recreational Spaces: Landscaped parks and green belts designed for environmental balance and community well-being .
The project emphasizes sustainability by incorporating advanced water recycling systems, renewable energy installations, and environmentally friendly construction materials . The project emphasizes accessibility, with public transport systems and barrier-free design to accommodate all users .
The Jazan Economic City project involves multiple stakeholders and has undergone several phases of development. Initially, the project was developed by a joint venture between Malaysia’s MMC Corporation and Saudi Binladin Group (SBG), with the Economic Cities Authority (ECA) serving as the prime development facilitator . Currently, Saudi Aramco is leading the build, implementing most of the major infrastructure .
The implementation is structured in phases:
• First Phase (2006-2010): Initial groundwork, including land acquisition, feasibility studies, and master planning .
• Second Phase (2011-2020): Development of core infrastructure, including the port, roads, and utilities .
• Third Phase (2021-Ongoing): Construction of industrial facilities, residential areas, and renewable energy projects.
As of December 2023, significant progress has been made, with 53 key projects completed, valued at $2.39 billion . The port is operational, and several industrial facilities are in advanced stages of construction . The project’s vision is to transform Jazan into a dynamic center for industry and commerce, contributing significantly to Saudi Arabia’s economic growth and global competitiveness .
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