SR12 billion program launched to support Saudi economy

A man in a car withdraws money from an ATM outside the Saudi National Commercial Bank (NCB), after an outbreak of coronavirus, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, March 18, 2020. (REUTERS)
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Updated 22 March 2020
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SR12 billion program launched to support Saudi economy

  • The bank has extended the deadline for all projects that were financed in 2019 and 2020 by six months

RIYADH: The Saudi Social Development Bank, with the support of the National Development Fund, has launched a program to support owners of small and emerging enterprises in promising and priority sectors, as well as low-income families, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
It is doing so by allocating an additional budget of SR12 billion ($3.19 billion) to help mitigate the expected financial and economic impacts of the fight against coronavirus.
The program includes five tracks. In the first, SR4 billion was added to the budget allocated to support low-income families in 2020.
In the second track, SR2 billion was added to the budget allocated to support micro and small enterprises, in which 6,000 entrepreneurs will be funded and enabled to launch their development projects.
In the third, SR2 billion was allocated to support 1,000 small and medium health facilities. In the fourth track, SR2 billion was provided to help finance 50,000 small local facilities throughout the Kingdom.
The bank has also extended the deadline for all projects that were financed in 2019 and 2020 by six months, as it believes in the important role of entrepreneurs who have not been able to launch their projects yet, and thus has allocated SR2 billion for all deferred payments.  

 


Al Akaria signs SR1.2bn agreement lease with Amsa Hospitality 

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Al Akaria signs SR1.2bn agreement lease with Amsa Hospitality 

  • Project, located in Riyadh Diplomatic Quarters, spans approximately 40,000 sq. meters and includes 240 modern residential units, comprising 176 apartments and 64 villas and townhouses
  • CEO of Amsa Hospitality Muin Serhan: We have a certain commitment to deliver to the community and to the project in particular

RIYADH: The Saudi Real Estate Co., also known as Al Akaria, recently announced the signing of a lease agreement for the Amsa Vue Residential Compound in Riyadh with Amsa Hospitality, with the total value of the project estimated at around SR1.2 billion ($320 million). 

Spread across 20 years, the cost reflects the long-term nature of the investment and its focus on value, sustainability, and operational quality.

The project, located in Riyadh Diplomatic Quarters, spans approximately 40,000 sq. meters and includes 240 modern residential units, comprising 176 apartments and 64 villas and townhouses.

Acting CEO of Al Akaria Khalid Al-Sehaibany stated that the project embodies the company’s approach to developing residential communities that focus on an integrated experience built on quality planning and comprehensive facilities, elevating the standard of living in Riyadh.

CEO of Amsa Hospitality Muin Serhan told Arab News that the core philosophy behind the project is to create a space that focuses both on individuals and community values. 

Serhan pointed out that this strategy is central to a broader ambition to redefine hospitality in Saudi Arabia by embedding the hallmark of Arabian hospitality into the brand’s identity.

“We have a certain commitment to deliver to the community and to the project in particular. Year on year, we're adding value to the landlord and the owners of the assets,” he said. 

He outlined a clear vision for the company’s legacy, aiming to set a new standard for hospitality management in the region. The goal, he said, is to be the go-to partner for developers and asset owners seeking to integrate hospitality elements into their projects.

Serhan confirmed that this vision is currently being brought to life through close collaboration with contractors and designers. 

He emphasized that the process is a “moving journey,” where the designer, the brand, and the location converge to create a product that truly reflects the local narrative.