The city will be based on three main pillars— education and entrepreneurship, culture and creative arts, and science and technology, he mentioned.

In another developmental news, Saudi Arabia to have the first non-profit city in the world announced the Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on Sunday.

The Crown Prince who is also the Founder and Chairman of the Board of Mohammed bin Salman Misk Foundation declared the ‘Prince Mohammed bin Salman Non-Profit City,’ which will be a model for the development of the non-profit sector globally for the youth and volunteer groups and charities.

The city will be based on three main pillars— education and entrepreneurship, culture and creative arts, and science and technology, he mentioned.

By fulfilling the goals of Mohammed bin Salman Misk Foundation, the city aims to support innovation, entrepreneurship and qualifying future leaders by defining non-profit work in terms of opportunities and youth training programmes it will provide.

The non-profit city will also include a science museum, art gallery, play area, cooking academy and a creative centre.

Talking about the city, the Crown Prince said, “This will be the first non-profit city of its kind which will contribute to achieving the goals of Mohammed bin Salman Misk Foundation in supporting innovation, entrepreneurship and qualifying future leaders by defining non-profit work in its internal operational concept and in terms of opportunities and youth training programs it will provide.

“The project will provide services that contribute to creating an attractive environment for all beneficiaries of the city’s offerings,” he added.

Located on land dedicated by the Crown Prince, in Irqah neighbourhood, the non-profit city is adjacent to Wadi Hanifa.

The master plan of the city also includes an advanced digital metropolis designed for sustainability, be pedestrian-friendly, and will allocate more than 44 per cent of the total area for green open spaces to promote sustainable development.