Established in 2010, KEC is a publicly listed company (TASI: 4310) that was created for the purpose of developing and managing the delivery of the Knowledge Economic City master-planned development.

KEC was first announced as one of the four Economic Cities envisioned to support the Kingdom’s drive towards economic diversity and job creation. The common aim of all the Economic Cities is to offer those who live and work there an excellent, low-pollution environment with high-quality housing, modern amenities, excellent sports and recreational facilities and higher quality education and healthcare services.