KAEC is an emerging destination centrally situated on the Saudi Arabian coast of the Red Sea. Designed to be a key driver of Saudi Vision 2030’s economic growth and diversification in the Kingdom. Located around 40 km south of Rabigh city and 100 km north of Jeddah. The city is also approximately an hour and 20 minutes away from the city of Mecca, 3 hours from Medina by car.
KAEC is a 185-square kilometer city anchored by King Abdullah Port—recently named by the World Bank as the most efficient port in the world—featuring KAEC Industrial Valley and the Special Economic Zone (KAEC SEZ) focused on developing the Kingdom’s logistics and manufacturing capacities. Over 100 multinational and Saudi companies have already established a home in KAEC.
King Salman Automotive Cluster (KSAC) is located within KAEC which focuses to enhance the local automotive manufacturing capabilities by attracting international automotive companies (such as Lucid, Ceer, Hyundai and Pirelli that have already set up their businesses in KSAC) encouraging domestic production, creating a comprehensive supply chain ecosystem for the sector and enhancing the Kingdom’s capability to export vehicles and components to regional and global markets.
The city features a mix of residential, commercial, and industrial zones, fostering a vibrant community that supports various sectors, including manufacturing, logistics, and technology. Making it an ideal destination for businesses to thrive in a modern and sustainable environment.
