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Mohammed Bin Salman Nonprofit City

Coordinates: 24°41′54″N 46°35′09″E / 24.6984°N 46.58593°E / 24.6984; 46.58593
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Mohammed Bin Salman Nonprofit City
مدينة محمد بن سلمان غير الربحية
District
Mohammed Bin Salman Nonprofit City is located in Saudi Arabia
Mohammed Bin Salman Nonprofit City
Mohammed Bin Salman Nonprofit City
Mohammed Bin Salman Nonprofit City is located in Asia
Mohammed Bin Salman Nonprofit City
Mohammed Bin Salman Nonprofit City
Coordinates: 24°41′54″N 46°35′09″E / 24.6984°N 46.58593°E / 24.6984; 46.58593
CountrySaudi Arabia
CityRiyadh
Established14 November 2021; 2 years ago (2021-11-14)
Founded byMohammed bin Salman
Named forMohammed bin Salman
Government
 • CEODavid Henry[1]
 • ChairmanGhassan Alshibl
Area
 • Total3.4 km2 (1.3 sq mi)
Language
 • OfficialArabic
Time zoneUTC+03:00 (Arabian Standard Time)
Websitemiskcity.sa

Mohammed Bin Salman Nonprofit City (Arabic: مدينة محمد بن سلمان غير الربحية) or for short (MISK City) or (MBS City), is a 840-acre planned real estate development in the Irqah neighborhood of northwestern Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, located in close proximity to the Wadi Hanifa.[2] Announced in November 2021 by the MiSK Foundation,[3][4][5][6] it is named after Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman and is slated to be the world's first 'non-profit city'. It will include academic institutions, a conference center, a science museum, a creative center and art gallery and an integrated residential complex.

Overview

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Mohammed Bin Salman Nonprofit City was first unveiled by MiSK Foundation in November 2021 as the world's first planned nonprofit city. Its details of the masterplan were released by MiSK Foundation in March 2022.[7] In April 2022, Saudi-based Manga Productions announced moving its main offices to the district and David Henry was appointed as the chief executive officer for Mohammed Bin Salman Nonprofit City.[8][9]

In June 2022, an Australian architectural firm, Conrad Gargett, was awarded the contract to design the new headquarters for MiSK Foundation that will be located in the area.[10]

In July 2022, Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Nonprofit City announced the establishment of al-Mishraq commercial residential central zone.[11] In August 2022, Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Nonprofit City signed an agreement with the Saudi-based muvi Cinemas to open a cinema hall al-Mishraq.[12]

In September 2022, it signed a memorandum of understanding with the country's Ministry of Culture's Fashion Commission to empower the nation's fashion and lifestyle sector.[13]

On 20 May 2023, Sara bint Mashour, MBS's wife, officially launched Ilmi technology and science centre. The project is expected to be inaugurated by 2025.[14] A $478 million contract was awarded to Dubai-based Alec Engineering and Contracting with AtkinsRéalis and WSP as project consultants. The contract includes the construction of a 27,000 m2 educational centre.[15]

In April 2024, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation announced the opening of its first regional office in partnership with Misk Foundation in Mohammed Bin Salman Nonprofit City. The announcement was made during the World Economic Forum special meeting held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.[16]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "David Henry is named CEO of the Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Nonprofit City". Arab News. 2022-04-24. Retrieved 2024-02-09.
  2. ^ Oxborrow, Ian (2022-08-17). "Saudi megaprojects 2022: from The Line at Neom to the Red Sea Project". The National. Retrieved 2023-06-03.
  3. ^ "Saudi crown prince announces world's first non-profit city". Arab News. 2021-11-14. Retrieved 2023-06-03.
  4. ^ "Saudi Crown Prince announces establishment of first 'non-profit city in the world'". Al Arabiya English. 2021-11-14. Retrieved 2023-06-03.
  5. ^ Khurana, Manpriya (2021-11-16). "World's first non-profit city launched in Riyadh; many next-level cities in pipeline globally [what to expect]". www.ibtimes.co.in. Retrieved 2023-06-03.
  6. ^ Nihal, Mariam (2021-11-14). "Saudi Arabia unveils 'Prince Mohammed bin Salman Non Profit City'". The National. Retrieved 2023-06-03.
  7. ^ National, The (2022-03-06). "Saudi Arabia reveals plans for Prince Mohammed bin Salman Nonprofit City". The National. Retrieved 2023-06-10.
  8. ^ "David Henry is named CEO of the Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Nonprofit City". Arab News. Retrieved 2023-06-03.
  9. ^ "Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Nonprofit City to host headquarters of Manga Productions". Al Arabiya English. 2022-07-18. Retrieved 2023-06-10.
  10. ^ "Australian architect designs headquarters for 'world-first nonprofit city'". architectureau.com. 21 June 2022. Retrieved 11 June 2023.
  11. ^ "Prince Mohammed bin Salman Nonprofit City announces Al Mishraq new central zone". Arab News. 2022-07-27. Retrieved 2023-06-10.
  12. ^ Release, Press. "Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Nonprofit City signs agreement with muvi Cinemas for new cinema experience". www.zawya.com. Retrieved 2023-06-10.
  13. ^ Release, Press. "Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Nonprofit City and The Ministry of Culture's Fashion Commission sign MoU". www.zawya.com. Retrieved 2023-06-10.
  14. ^ "HRH Princess Sara Bint Mashhour Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, wife of HRH Crown Prince, Launches New Science and Technology Initiative "ilmi" to Ignite Scientific Curiosity and Develop Skills in Saudi Arabia". Ilmi. 2023-03-20. Retrieved 2024-02-09.
  15. ^ Iqbal, Yasir. "Saudi Arabia's Misk awards Ilmi Centre contract". MEED. Retrieved 2024-02-09.
  16. ^ "Gates Foundation to open first regional office in Mohammed Bin Salman Non-Profit City". Saudi Gazette. 2024-04-28. Retrieved 2024-04-29.
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