KAEC is located strategically on the Red Sea coast between major shipping routes that link it to Europe, Africa and Asia. Domestically, it is situated close to the commercial center of Jeddah as well as the Holy Cities of Makkah and Madinah. It also offers extensive connectivity over land with other parts of the Kingdom and the Arabian Peninsula, as a whole. KAEC’s location alone, can serve as a launch pad to access over 250 million consumers across the region and mega-projects within the Kingdom such as PetroRabegh and King Abdullah University for science and technology (KAUST).

The world-class infrastructure designed for the city includes a major sea port covering international routes, well-constructed roadways and rail links domestically and across the region. The development of this infrastructure will use cutting edge technology and state-of-the-art equipments, while following internationally ratified procedures.

KAEC will be a smart city with a high-tech fiber-optic network that will serve as a common backbone delivering a number of ‘intelligent’ services to both the workplace and home. This network will also ensure that public services such as the city transportation systems provide ultimate comfort and security with advanced technology.

Saudi Arabia offers the lowest oil production cost per barrel and represents 25% of the world’s oil resources. Besides the low cost of oil, this industry in Saudi Arabia also furnishes valuable raw material such as petrochemical feedstock and derivatives of oil production. Other raw material readily available domestically, includes those funneling into the automotive, biomedical, construction, plastics and food packaging industries.

Doing business in KAEC is given a special impetus with the business friendly regulations instituted by Saudi Arabian government investment authority (SAGIA). This includes 100% foreign ownership, minimal corporate tax, no capital requirement or restrictions on repatriation and so on.

The process of establishing businesses has also been addressed by SAGIA with the setup of its Smart Center Services to serve as one-stop shops for investors entering the city.

KAEC will offer its population a contemporary lifestyle with ultramodern residential, commercial and recreational areas. The city will also feature 4.5 million sq m of parks, 42 kms of pedestrian promenade, over 11 kms of boardwalks and sea water lagoons, 14 kms of natural beach and 5 yacht clubs. The scenic ‘signature’ golf courses and resort areas offer alternate lifestyle choices for the residents. The hospitality options within the city include a variety of accommodation and hotels to be built within the business districts, along the sea coast and the city districts.