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Jeddah Central Development Company
Native name	شركة وسط جدة للتطوير
Company type	Private
Industry	Urban development; Real estate development
Founded	17 December 2021; 3 years ago
Founder	Mohammed bin Salman
Headquarters	Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Key people	Mohammed Bin Salman (Chairman); Ahmed Al Sulaim (CEO);
Owner	Public Investment Fund
Subsidiaries	Jeddah Central
Website	www.jeddahcentral.com

Jeddah Central Development Company (JCDC; Arabic: شركة وسط جدة للتطوير) is an urban and real estate development company based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The company was founded in December 2021 by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as part of Saudi Vision 2030. JCDC is owned by the Public Investment Fund.^[3] The company is responsible for the development of the $20 billion Jeddah Central project.^[4]

History

JCDC was officially launched by Mohammed bin Salman on 17 December 2021 as part of Saudi Vision 2030 plan to diversify the Saudi Economy away from oil.^[5]

In September 2023, Jeddah Central Development Company launched Jeddah Central, a $20 billion project to develop central Jeddah. The project spans over an area of 5.7 km² and includes 4 main landmarks, which are: a stadium, museum, oceanarium and opera house.^[6] The stadium is expected to host both 2027 AFC Asian Cup and 2034 FIFA World Cup.^[7]

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^ Denman, Selina (17 December 2021). "Ambitious masterplan for 5.7 million-square-metre Jeddah Central Project unveiled". The National News. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
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^ Sambidge, Andrew (18 December 2023). "Saudi Crown Prince unveils $20bn plan to transform Jeddah". Arabian Business. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
^ Nair, Sarangi (2 February 2024). "Central Jeddah Stadium, with a cubic design, to open in Saudi Arabia by 2030". Parametric Architecture. Retrieved 16 March 2024.