Riyadh - Mubasher: Rua Al Madinah Holding has signed an agreement with Hilton to open three hotels including 1,600 rooms at the Rua Al Madinah megaproject.

The hotels are Conrad Rua Al Madinah, DoubleTree by Hilton Rua Al Madinah, and Hilton Garden Inn Rua Al Madinah, according to a press release.

Rua Al Madinah is situated east of the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah.

The agreement with Conrad Hotels & Resorts marks is expected to create over 1,100 job opportunities for Saudi citizens.

Ahmed Al Juhani, CEO of Rua Al Madinah Holding, said: "We are excited to announce our agreement with Hilton, which will significantly enhance Rua Al Madinah with a suite of multi-ranged accommodations.”

“This hotel management agreement marks a crucial step in elevating the experience of Madinah's local and international visitors. Our company strives to achieve the objectives of our project, aimed at contributing to increasing visitor capacity and delivering an unparalleled experience,” Al Juhani added.

Guy Hutchinson, President of Middle East & Africa at Hilton, stated: “The hotels will further strengthen Hilton’s footprint in the Kingdom and consolidate our presence in Madinah, catering to the thousands of visitors and pilgrims who travel through Madinah every year.”

“As we quadruple our presence in Saudi Arabia in the coming years, we continue to work with our partners to introduce Hilton’s award-winning brands to destinations across the kingdom,” Hutchinson noted.

Hilton already operates 19 hotels in Saudi Arabia, including prestigious ones like Waldorf Astoria Jeddah – Qasr Al Sharq and Conrad Makkah. They plan to introduce new brands like LXR Hotels & Resorts and Canopy by Hilton, adding to their pipeline of over 60 properties.

Rua Al Madinah Holding has struck strategic deals within the project to enhance visitor experiences, aligning with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 to accommodate 30 million visitors.