Saudi Arabia to build 11km canal across desert

The 11 km long and 100 m wide canal will be the first to be built in Saudi Arabia, serving the travel and entertainment needs of the people.

The canal will surround the MARAFY urban area. Photo: Roshn

A new development project funded by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) includes an 11-kilometer-long artificial canal, Alarabiya News reported on August 31. The new canal is part of the MARAFY urban area project located north of the capital Jeddah, according to real estate developer Roshn.

Saudi Arabia, the world’s largest oil producer, is looking to diversify its economy . The country’s ambitious mega-city projects, such as NEOM and LINE, defy today’s building design standards. Located in an arid region, Saudi Arabia has yet to build any canals. Its first will be built through the expansion of the Obhur Creek. However, the project is not only aesthetically pleasing, but will also serve as a transportation hub, connecting homes and communities in the area. When completed, the MARAFY project will house an estimated 130,000 people.

Thanks to the canal, MARAFY is comparable to major cities such as Chicago, Stockholm, Hamburg, and London, where the waterfront area serves as a place of relaxation and entertainment for residents. The MARAFY project will include several districts, each with its own character, highlighting local cultural heritage and architecture. The districts and the city of Jeddah will be connected by a multimodal transportation system including buses, water taxis, metro stations, and a canal connecting to King Abdulaziz International Airport.

“MARAFY will improve the quality of life and have a major impact on Jeddah,” said David Grover, CEO of Roshn. “This is one of the most iconic projects that will create a vibrant community and a thriving economy.”

Saudi Arabia hopes the new developments will attract residents and tourists from around the world . They see its geographic location as an advantage in becoming a center of the global economy.

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