{
  "id": 3058458,
  "title": "Madinah drives SR200 billion development push, creating 125,000 jobs",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/madinah-drives-sr200-billion-development-push-creating-125-000-jobs",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-24T15:41:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Saudi Gazette",
    "slug": "saudi-gazette",
    "url": "https://saudigazette.com.sa/article/664019/saudi-arabia/madinah-drives-sr200-billion-development-push-creating-125000-jobs"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Madinah is spearheading a development push valued at SR200 billion, generating over 125,000 jobs across various sectors. The commercial sector dominates with 206 projects, contributing to the region's economic growth and investment activity. The Madinah Chamber of Commerce reported that 280 projects are currently underway, encompassing private, government, and semi-governmental initiatives. These projects span 12 sectors, with the commercial and commercial residential segments leading the way. Altogether, the projects are projected to generate more than 125,000 direct and indirect employment opportunities, bolstering the local labor market and fostering national participation in economic development. The investment areas of these projects span 30 million square meters, signifying substantial urban expansion and transformation in land-use patterns. This development aligns with Saudi Vision 2030, aiming to elevate Madinah to an advanced economic center capable of attracting substantial local and international investments, all while meeting the burgeoning needs of Hajj and Umrah pilgrims, with a goal of accommodating 30 million visitors by 2030.",
  "summary": "MADINAH — The commercial sector accounts for approximately 80 percent of the total development projects currently being implemented in the Madinah region since 2025, with 206 of the 280 projects distributed across 12 development sectors. This reflects the region’s growing economic and investment activity and reinforces its position as a vital commercial center. According to a report issued by the…",
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}