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Accord signed for development of downtown Jeddah
JEDDAH: Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal attended the signing of the final agreement for the development of the downtown area of Jeddah. The agreement was signed between the Jeddah Development and Urban Recreation Company ( JDURC ) and the Downtown Development Co. on Wednesday.The agreement was signed by Jeddah Mayor Adel Fakieh, chairman of the JDURC , and Ghassan Al-Sulaiman, chairman of the Downtown Development Co.
The development project will cover the historic district, the beachfront and the Arbaeen Lake.
The mayor said the project is in line with the Kingdom's policy of providing opportunities to the private sector to participate in the implementation of major projects in the Kingdom. "The project will develop and revitalize downtown Jeddah covering an area of six million square meters and also 14 kilometers of the waterfront. It will also develop green surfaces at more locations, improve lakes, rehabilitate the historic districts, and construct public squares, pedestrian paths and amusement areas," Fakieh said.
Development work at the historical city would be in compliance with the requirements of UNESCO as the city has been considered a World Heritage location, he said.
Infrastructure development in the downtown will be undertaken while preserving the existing streets and architectural heritage, he said.
"The Downtown Development Co. will work under the directives of Prince Khaled Al-Faisal and the Minister of Municipal and Rural Affairs Prince Mansour bin Miteb," he said.
Fakieh also called on property owners in the area to participate in the project and benefit from the development.
Ghassan Al-Sulaiman said the project is aimed at restoring life to the heart of Jeddah by developing it and preserving its original heritage and cultural diversity.
By GALAL FAKKAR
© Arab News 2010
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