based industries, Bawazir said. Madinah KEC is one of six economic cities being developed across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to boost regional development and provide employment for the country's growing population. The 4.8 million square meter project is located about 5 km east of Haram and 7 km from Madinah airport. “The city will create more than 20, 000 jobs and 30, 000 residences accommodating up to 150, 000 people, " Bawazir said.