RCRC lifts ban on 50M sq m in northern Riyadh, New Murabba

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The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) lifted restrictions on the sale, purchase, subdivision, and fragmentation of large land plots in the northern part of Riyadh, specifically around the New Murabba Project.

The commission said the area where the restrictions have been lifted is bordered by King Fahd Road to the west, Prince Faisal bin Bandar Road to the east, the Special Security Forces Road to the south, and the pipeline protection area to the north. It spans approximately 46 million square meters (sq m).

The commission stated that it will begin issuing building permits and approving new plans for these plots according to a new urban code that will be announced within three months of this decision.

RCRC announced last week that 4.71 million sq m of land located within the New Murabba Project development area have had their restrictions lifted.

The National Program for Community Development in Regions recently urged property owners to provide necessary documentation to establish land ownership, allowing for the initiation of expropriation procedures for properties within the New Murabba Project's boundaries.

Additionally, the New Murabba Company will prepare design guidelines for the urban code in these areas, which will be disclosed later through the commission's official channels upon approval.

The commission emphasized that these steps, including the lifting of restrictions on several parcels of land, are part of a series of forthcoming initiatives aimed at creating a distinguished urban model in Riyadh.

In February 2023, Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman announced the launch of the New Murabba Development Co., which aims to develop the world’s largest modern downtown in Riyadh. This will contribute to the city’s future development in line with Saudi Vision 2030.