Fund established to build 'Darb Al Haramain complex' valued at about SR4 billion
Residential and commercial complex for Al Haramain Train Station visitors located in the old airport area in Jeddah
May 25, 2017
JEDDAH — Al-Enmaa Investment Company has established a real estate development fund to build the Darb Al Haramain complex that costs about SR4 billion
located in the old airport area in Jeddah, its CEO Eng. Saleh Al-Hanaki said.
The complex, regarded as the most important
residential and commercial complex for Al Haramain Train Station visitors, occupies an area of 1,383,345 square meters
on the intersection of King Abdullah Road and Al Haramain Train Station. The start of the execution of the construction plans began in December 2016, while the marketing and selling of units are expected to start early next year.
The project is planned to be completed by the beginning of 2018.
The complex has its modern unique structure that was designed by Hossam Al-Abdulkarim›s office in alliance with Cal Thorpe, Kranekel, and WPS. The affiliation with these specialized architecture offices ensures the development of a modern complex that is full of vital services and modern facilities, allowing the residents as well as visitors to enjoy their stay in the complex, achieving all the success and comfort factors for the complex as a residence or an investment opportunity. The complex design stands to be the first of its kind when compared to other similar projects in Jeddah, as it is structured with seven floors (services + 5 identical residences + an appurtenance) with the minimum number of 60 floors for the residential buildings within the complex, and located directly on King Abdullah Road. In addition, the main road named “Al-Hijaz Road” was constructed to divide the complex from the west to the east, with buildings along the sides ranging from 20 – 60 floors each. The complex also includes a large central park and medium-size gardens that obtain all the sports and entertainment activities, as well as services amenities for the residences of the complex. The latter was designed by Kranekel Co. in cooperation with the Engineer Hossam Abdul Karim office who also supervised the complex›s infrastructure deign by the Canadian company WSP.
The supervision and implementation of the project were assigned to The Arab Center for Engineering Consultancy, a center that has been specialized in the field of engineering consultancy in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for nearly 30 years, during which it has provided its services for several major projects across the kingdom.
Al-Enma Investment Company has appointed Saqefat Al-Safa Real Estate Development and Management Company to undertake the implementation and marketing of the project. The latter is well known for the development of several distinguished projects within Saudi Arabia, as well as the marketing of other distinctive projects across the kingdom and other countries in the last twenty years.
Darb Al Haramain complex will have access to high-level road networks trafficking from and to the complex, as well as allowing Jeddah metro to pass through Al-Hijaz road, leading to the nearby Al Haramain train station, allowing major commercial and touristic interchange in the area. The Sulaymaniyah main station in Jeddah is considered the most important railway station of the five connecting Al Haramain train station, as it links the departure and arrival of a huge number of users, which calls for an urgent demand of houses, hotels and various commercial projects, where the need of hotel rooms reach up to 17,000 rooms during the first five years of the train’s launch, and its commercial services or activities. Some 1.5 million visitors and pilgrims are expected to travel through Darb Al-Haramain residential, accommodation, or commercial projects, benefiting from all the surrounding facilities, especially Al Haramain Train Station, King Abdulaziz University, its hospital, and all the vast commercial centers that are surrounding the location. The residents of Darb Al-Haramain will benefit from the possibility of traveling through Al-Haramain Train to Makkah in 21 minutes, and to Madinah in an hour and a half, in effect, they will enjoy the possibility of visiting the Holy Mosques on daily basis and with ease.
http://saudigazette.com.sa/business/...d-sr4-billion/
Talgo train reaches 310km/h on Saudi HS line
Written by
Keith Barrow
June 15, 2017
TESTING of Saudi Arabia’s 453km
Haramain high-speed line reached a milestone on June 15 when a Talgo 350 train reached 310km/h on the section between King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC) and Medina, exceeding the maximum commercial operating speed of 300km/h for the first time.
In the coming weeks speeds will be incrementally increased to 330km/h (maximum speed +10%) as the train fleet moves towards final approval for passenger operation.
Talgo says dynamic testing is proceeding satisfactorily in extreme environmental conditions, with outside temperatures of up to 50oC and windblown sand.
The trains are equipped with a so-called “desert pack” encompassing more than 30 additional technologies developed specifically for the project. Features include certified thermal resistance of up to 50oC and an auxiliary power supply which is capable of keeping the air-conditioning system operational for more than two hours in the event of an overhead electrification failure.
The trains are also equipped with blowers positioned close to the wheels to clear sand off the track, positive atmospheric pressure, military-grade air filters, reinforced door seals to prevent dust ingress, and polyurethane sheeting on the driving cab windows to reduce wear from blowing sand.
Talgo is supplying 36 of the 215m-long trains (including a royal train) with an option for 20 more. The manufacturer will maintain the fleet for 12 years.
http://m.railjournal.com/index.php/...reaches-310km-h-on-saudi-high-speed-line.html
Haramain Express Train arrives in Jeddah
By Abdulaziz Ghazawi
Okaz/Saudi Gazette
JEDDAH — The Haramain Express Train arrived at Jeddah station from King Abdullah Economic City Station in Rabigh on Tuesday for the first time in a test drive.
Public Transportation Commission President and Acting Head of Saudi Railways Organization Rimaih Al-Rimaih said the trip from King Abdullah Economic City in Rabigh to Jeddah was part of the Haramain Express Train Project’s test drive plan.
“I would like to thank the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Crown Prince for supporting the project. I would also like to thank the Emir of Makkah, the Emir of Madinah and the security and service authorities. The support and aid of these various government entities is what made the project a success,” said Al-Rimaih.
He also said the Saudi Railways Organization is working on fulfilling the Vision 2030.
“The train connects Makkah with Madinah passing through Jeddah, King Abdulaziz Airport and King Abdullah Economic City in Rabigh. The project is progressing faster than planned and is expected to be completed by the end of 2017,” said Al-Rimaih.
He also thanked the Public Investments Fund for funding the project. There is another test drive scheduled after three months for the train.
http://saudigazette.com.sa/article/513367/SAUDI-ARABIA/Haramain-train
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