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Investment & Development

Building & Investing

Madinah is growing, and it is open to those who want to build here. See open opportunities and sector insight, with a clear route to the right authority — from first look to launch.

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For investors and developers building in Madinah: from market insight to an open tender — find the opportunity, check the requirements, reach the right authority.

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  • Business & Entrepreneurship

    Register a business

    Apply here with your trade name and activity, then pay the fee with the Saudi Business Center. Your registration is usually issued the same day.

    Start application · here on Al Munawarah

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    Municipal licence for a shop or activity

    Licence your premises and commercial activity with the municipality, with an inspection visit if needed. It takes 1–5 working days.

    Start application · here on Al Munawarah

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    Investment licence for foreign investors

    The licence foreign investors need from the Ministry of Investment before registering a company in the Kingdom.

    Start application · here on Al Munawarah

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  • Investment & Development

    Bid on a municipal investment opportunity

    Register here to bid on municipal sites and assets, then buy the tender documents and submit your bid.

    Register to bid · here on Al Munawarah

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  • Investment & Development

    Meet the Investment Agency

    Describe your project in a short form. A named contact replies within 3 working days to meet online or in person.

    Request a meeting · here on Al Munawarah

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    Explore city data and insights

    Free open datasets and quarterly reports on population, tourism and the economy — with detailed data on request.

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  • Real estateOpen
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    Mixed-use site on Wadi Al-Aqiq Corniche

    For experienced developers: build and operate a mixed-use destination where Wadi Al-Aqiq Corniche meets Abu Al-Hasan Al-Isfara’ini Road.

    Sector
    Real estate & hospitality
    Location
    Wadi Al-Aqiq
    Size
    79,316 m²
    Term
    50-year contract

    Deadline 2 Nov 2026

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    Operate and maintain a park in King Fahd District

    Establish, operate and maintain a neighbourhood park on Abdullah bin Rabiah Road, serving the King Fahd District community.

    Sector
    Leisure & community
    Location
    King Fahd District
    Size
    31,593 m²
    Term
    25-year contract

    Deadline 20 Oct 2026

  • TourismOpen
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    Hospitality plot near the central area

    Bring a mid-scale hotel near the central area, welcoming visitors within walking distance of public transport.

    Sector
    Tourism & hospitality
    Location
    Central area
    Size
    12,400 m²
    Term
    30-year contract

    Deadline 18 Dec 2026

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  • Wed 21 Oct08:00

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    Founders’ breakfast

    Ring Road Business Bistro (sample venue)

    Business & investmentFree

    Register

  • Tue 27 Oct09:00

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    Madinah Smart City Forum

    Conference hall, central hospitality district (sample venue)

    Business & investmentFree with registration

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