The Capital of Islam and the City of the Prophet ﷺ
Madinah Al-Munawarah holds an unparalleled position in the Islamic world. As the second holiest city in Islam and the first capital of Islamic civilization, it is the city where Prophet Muhammad ﷺ lived, led the early Muslim community, and where he is laid to rest. This profound spiritual legacy has made Madinah a timeless center of faith, knowledge, and civilization, attracting deep reverence and emotional attachment from Muslims across the globe.
This unique spiritual stature continues to translate into long-term social, cultural, and economic value, positioning Madinah as a city of enduring global significance.
Madinah is one of the fastest-growing cities in Saudi Arabia. Its population has surpassed one million residents, making it the fourth-largest city in the Kingdom, with an annual growth rate of approximately 3.4%—well above the national average. Projections indicate that the population is expected to double over the next two decades.
In addition, Madinah welcomes an estimated 6–8 million visitors annually for religious and cultural purposes. With ongoing national initiatives to enhance pilgrimage experiences, visitor numbers are projected to increase substantially, reinforcing sustained demand across real estate, hospitality, retail, and support services.
Ongoing expansion projects will increase capacity from approximately 600,000 worshippers to nearly 1 million during peak periods.
The airport is being transformed into a world-class international hub, improving global connectivity.
This strategic transport project connects Madinah with Makkah and Jeddah, with a future capacity of up to 12 million passengers annually, significantly enhancing accessibility.
Supported by robust economic indicators and large-scale public and private investments, Madinah is rapidly emerging as a major economic driver within the Kingdom. The convergence of infrastructure expansion, population growth, and rising visitor inflows is creating strong, sustainable demand across multiple sectors, including real estate, construction, hospitality, healthcare, logistics, and services.
This evolving economic landscape presents compelling opportunities for long-term, value-driven investments.
Madinah holds a special place in the Kingdom’s national development agenda. The Saudi Government has consistently prioritized the city’s growth, aligning its transformation with Saudi Vision 2030 objectives.
In June 2006, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz (may Allah have mercy on him), endorsed the Knowledge Economic City (KEC) initiative. This landmark project aims to create a qualitative leap in Madinah’s economic development by fostering knowledge-based industries, innovation, and sustainable urban growth.
Today, these strategic initiatives continue to position Madinah as a city where spiritual heritage and modern economic development progress hand in hand.