1925
The Founding King Abdulaziz Bin Abdulrahman Al Saud resided in Historic Jeddah, specifically in Nassif House for around ten years and established his council in the vicinity of al-Hanafi Mosque.
1993
The Historic District Protection Department was established to protect heritage buildings from demolition and prevent transgressions.
2003
Bait al-Balad was renovated and a juncture connecting the building to the "Municipal Council" was built. The building was converted into offices and a museum.
2004
The King Abdulaziz Project for the Conservation of Historic Jeddah was established. Loan facilities were offered by the then-active Government Credit Bank to renovate heritage buildings in Historic Jeddah. These buildings were converted by their owners into investment projects, each benefiting from SAR7 million.
2009
Heritage buildings located in the Historic Jeddah Municipal Complex were renovated. The project was valued at SAR8 million.
2012
The renovation of al-Shafi'i Mosque and al-Ma'amar Mosque, the first two historic mosques in Historic Jeddah, was approved.
2014
Historic Jeddah was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
2018
The Historic Jeddah Program was launched and approved by the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz in 2020. The project aims to support the Historic District's planning, implementation, and supervision processes, ultimately positioning the district as a cultural hub, in line with Saudi Vision 2030.
2018
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, issued a Royal Order instructing the establishment of an independent department, with an independent budget, titled the Historic Jeddah Project Department, under the Ministry of Culture.
2021
The Historic Jeddah Rejuvenation Project was launched to position the area as an attractive hub for living and development.
2022
Historic Jeddah showcases the professions of water carriers, fish merchants, and milkmen during the Jeddah Season.
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