King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC) has announced the off-plan sales of residential land at Miram Al-Hejaz in the city’s Hejaz district.
KAEC is releasing 280 plots in a master-planned gated community suitable for the construction of single-family homes. Prices start at SR358,000 ($95,510) over five years with five percent down payment. The new plots are within walking distance to KAEC’s Haramain high-speed railway, which will start operations early next year.
“The new ‘Miram’ residential project will meet the needs of the increasing number of families, investors and visitors coming to KAEC seeking promising opportunities and a better lifestyle. The Haramain railway station, which will place KAEC an hour away from the two holy cities and only 35 minutes from downtown Jeddah adds to the appeal of the city for people who seek a unique residential location within an easy commute of their current job,” said Fahd Al-Rasheed, managing director and group CEO of KAEC. “The continuous demand for our various residential projects and the real opportunity that ‘Miram’ project represents for those who want to live close to the two holy mosques encouraged us to release the project onto the market at this time despite the economic slowdown.” The station is also the centerpiece of an extensive retail and commercial development that will include a modern souk, new retail malls and cultural centers as well as office space.
“Miram Al-Hejaz features state-of-the-art infrastructure including fiber-optic data connections, energy-efficient construction and extensive landscaping as well as unparalleled connections with the other major cities in the Western region,” said Charles Biele, CEO of the Real Estate Development Company (REDCO) at KAEC.
Miram Al-Hejaz claims to offer residents a luxurious lifestyle experience and numerous facilities, which include beach and marina waterfront dining options, retail outlets, health care, security, mosques, high-quality schools, world-class universities and a number of luxury sporting and recreational facilities such as Juman Park and the Royal Greens Golf Course.
Plots at Miram Al-Hejaz were first exhibited at a sales launch at the Hilton hotel in Jeddah from Nov. 30 to Dec. 2.
KAEC announces sale of plots near Haramain railway
KAEC announces sale of plots near Haramain railway
More crop per drop: NADEC and EF Polymer deploy breakthrough technology to cut agricultural water use by 40%
Following a strategic technology-scouting framework led by Universal Materials Incubator, the National Agricultural Development Company has entered into a partnership to launch large-scale field trials of EF Polymer, marking a significant step in deploying deep-technology solutions to strengthen the Kingdom’s food and water security.
The collaboration initiates field trials of EF Polymer’s proprietary solution — a 100 percent organic, biodegradable powder that performs like a “soil battery” upcycled from food waste. Engineered to address water scarcity in arid and semi-arid regions, the material can absorb up to 50 times its own weight in water and gradually release moisture directly to plant roots. This mechanism has the potential to reduce irrigation water use by up to 40 percent, while enhancing crop yield and long-term agricultural productivity.
Beyond water efficiency, EF Polymer improves nutrient retention by minimizing fertilizer leaching, thereby reducing overall fertilizer requirements. After approximately one year in the soil, the material fully biodegrades into organic carbon, organic matter, and trace nutrients such as magnesium, calcium, and nitrogen — contributing directly to improved soil health and long-term fertility.
The solution is affordable, easy to apply, and suitable for a wide range of crops, making it viable both for individual farmers and for industrial-scale agricultural operations such as NADEC’s.
EF Polymer has already achieved significant commercial adoption across multiple global markets, including Japan, the US, India and Turkiye, where it is actively used by farmers and agribusiness operators to improve water efficiency, soil health, and crop resilience under varying climatic conditions.
Its organic credentials are certified by OMRI and Ecocert, reinforcing its alignment with sustainable and regenerative agricultural practices.
The stakes for this alliance are high. By 2030, global freshwater demand is projected to exceed supply by 40 percent. In Saudi Arabia, the challenge is localized but intense: the agricultural sector alone consumes approximately 11.4 billion cubic meters of water annually. This partnership underscores NADEC’s commitment to adopting innovative, scalable technologies that conserve natural resources while supporting resilient food systems across the Kingdom.
Mohamed Al-Rajhi, VP of supply chain sector at NADEC, said: “Strategic agriculture today requires a long-term commitment to soil health and resource circularity. NADEC is leading the shift toward regenerative practices that restore our natural capital rather than merely consuming it. By diversifying our crop portfolio and investing in closed-loop nutrient management, we are insulating our operations against global price volatility and environmental shifts.”
“We are aggressively deploying AI-driven irrigation systems and satellite-based crop monitoring to optimize every drop of water and every hectare of land. This strategic pivot toward agri-digitization allows us to mitigate climate risks in real-time while significantly reducing our carbon footprint. Our commitment to sustainability is our greatest competitive advantage, ensuring that NADEC remains the cornerstone of the Middle East’s agri-food sector for decades to come. These trials focus on strategic scalable crops like wheat and olive trees to ensure the future of the Kingdom’s food security is both sustainable and locally rooted,” he added.
Strategic trial milestones:
- Wheat: Trials have commenced to demonstrate water retention in this water-intensive crop.
- Olive and blueberry: Specialized testing is scheduled for March to evaluate yield improvements and nutrient efficiency.
This collaboration supports Saudi Vision 2030 goals of reducing non-renewable groundwater use by 90 percent.
