King Abdullah Economic City is the pinnacle of planned communities. First proposed in 2005 by the King of Saudi Arabia, the city has since become a reality and even surpassed the original plans with 207 billion Saudi Riyals in investments. Located north of Jeddah on the Red Sea, and within driving distance of both Mecca and Medina, the city includes an industrial valley, a central business district, a port, residential areas, an educational zone, and a sea resort. Each of these six areas relies

on state-of-the-art technology to provide residents and visitors with the finest experience possible. The residential area includes apartments, villas, parks, restaurants, shops, and space for tourists. The sea resort, which welcomes both locals and tourists, includes a golf course, facilities for water sports, and an equestrian club. The goal of the city is to solidify manufacturing and global logistics as main components of the KSA economy, and as the population of the city continues to grow towards its projected eventual half million, more opportunities open for students who wish to study business and commerce in the city.