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Parsons’ Rua Al Madinah contract is the latest to be awarded for the mixed-use development in Al-Madinah Al-Munawarah
US-headquartered construction consultancy Parsons’ Rua Al Madinah project scope has emerged after the company was selected by Saudi Arabia’s Rua Al-Madinah Holding Company (RAMH) to work on the mixed-use real estate development in the holy city of Al-Madinah Al-Munawarah.
The New York-listed Parsons’ Rua Al Madinah scope includes provide construction project management consultancy and contract administration services through the $15 million contract.
The company will manage the main infrastructure works including the tunnel, road, and utility works for the mixed-use development.
Parsons’ Rua Al Madinah contract details
Commenting on Parsons’ Rua Al Madinah contract win, Pierre Santoni, president for the Middle East and Africa at the consultancy, said: “The kingdom has several megaprojects that are driving the economic and social transformation of the region while highlighting its hospitality and heritage.
“Parsons is dedicated to helping our client achieve their vision of reforming Madinah into a modern Islamic and cultural destination for pilgrims and a revitalised urban centre for its residents.”
The Rua Al-Madinah project is a key project under the umbrella of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 economic diversification mandate.
It has been designed to elevate the city’s cultural and historical heritage, improve the quality of life for its residents, and enrich the visitor experience for Islamic pilgrims.
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The 1.5 million square-meter Rua Al Madinah development will provide 63 percent of open, green spaces.
It will also feature new modes of transportation and parking to provide easy access to the Prophet’s Mosque, surrounding residences, and commercial spaces.
Rua Al Madinah will host 47,000 hotel rooms to help accommodate the 30 million Islamic pilgrims that will visit the city in the coming years. RAMH anticipates a daily cumulative visitor capacity of 149,000.
As much as 83,000 m2 of the project’s master plan will consist of green areas, with open and green spaces comprising 63% of the project’s total land area.
What is Rua Al Madinah?
The Rua Al-Madinah project represents the first phase of Madinah Central Area mega development.
It is projected to add $37 million to the GDP and will create 93,000 new jobs.
The project’s designs are inspired by the traditional urban architecture of Madinah. The design ends up forming a group of superblocks, with shared basements and separated entrances to improve mobility and connectivity to the car parking facilities for the visitors, and to the shared services and loading facilities for the buildings.
Each superblock within the project has a wide square and pedestrian corridor up to 60 meters in width, facing the yards of the Prophet’s Mosque.
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The length and width of the corridor was decided following in-depth research so visitors are offered views as they take a 10-minute walk through the area.
The superblock design is meant to separate these areas from interrupting traffic of cars and buses. There shall be separate vehicle lanes that will allow and facilitate movement, according to RAMH’s website.
The project showcases many historical monuments that are of huge significance to the legacy of the Prophet and his companions, while the holy city’s unique heritage is reflected in the design of all buildings and facilities.
RAMH background
RAMH aims to contribute to achieving the goals of the Hajj, Umrah, and travel sectors outlined in Vision 2030 by enriching the experience of visitors to the city.
It also seeks to revive the city’s cultural and architectural heritage, which has been carefully considered throughout the development process.
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Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Chairman of the Council of Economic and Development Affairs and Chairman of the Public Investment Fund (PIF), inaugurated the infrastructure works and unveiled the master plan for the Rua Al Madinah project in the area east of the Prophet’s Mosque in August 2022.
RAMH is a PIF company that specialises in development, operation, and real estate investment in Madinah. |
