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Paths

Each Path brings together the places, services, programmes, events and opportunities around one part of life in Madinah. Choose the one closest to where you are.

How this path works

  1. 1

    Pick your goal

    Start with what you want to do in Madinah — visit, live, invest, start a business or partner with us.

  2. 2

    Follow the steps

    Each Path puts the steps in order and gathers the services, places and events you need along the way.

  3. 3

    Take the next step here

    Start services right here and follow them in My Services. If a step continues with the entity responsible, we tell you before you go.

Paths by goal

  • Visit

    Visit & Explore

    Every visit to Madinah matters. Plan yours with care — from the central area to heritage sites, nature and local food — at a pace that suits you.

    Explore the Path
  • Live

    Live & Belong

    For everyone who calls Madinah home: the services, learning, family programmes and community life that make each day easier — and ways to take part.

    Explore the Path
  • Invest

    Invest & Develop

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

    Explore the Path
  • Start a business

    Start & Grow

    Turn an idea into a business that grows with Madinah. Start, license, fund and grow — every step explained, and each service ready to start here.

    Explore the Path
  • Partner

    Collaborate & Deliver

    Madinah moves forward when its entities work together. Partner with Al Munawarah to co-deliver initiatives, share data and launch new Paths that serve people across the city.

    Explore the Path

Theme paths

Each one is shaped by a specialist team and links back to the goal paths above, so you can move between them freely.

  • Coffee Shops

    Coffee is part of how Madinah welcomes people. Discover the city’s cafés — and everything you need to open or grow one, including support for productive families.

    Run by Madinah Municipality (Amanah)
  • Arts & Culture

    Madinah’s story lives in its heritage, its museums and a growing creative scene. Discover it, join in and create — for residents first, and for every visitor.

    Run by Ministry of Culture
  • Economic Growth

    Where Madinah’s economy is growing: high-potential sectors, featured opportunities and the programmes that support investors and entrepreneurs.

    Run by Madinah Investment Agency
  • Coming soon

    Tourism & Entertainment

    There is more to Madinah than the traditional visit: itineraries, experiences and year-round entertainment. Launching next.

    Run by Ministry of Tourism

Each theme path also belongs to the goal paths it serves: Coffee Shops → Visit & Explore, Start & Grow · Arts & Culture → Visit & Explore, Live & Belong · Economic Growth → Invest & Develop, Start & Grow · Tourism & Entertainment → Visit & Explore

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Describe what you want to do and we’ll suggest a path and your next step.

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