King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD)
King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) becomes MENA’s first SmartScore Neighborhood certified by WiredScore.
Situated in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, KAFD is an iconic destination that merges the worlds of business and lifestyle in a digitally integrated and sustainable ecosystem, transforming the way contemporary communities live, work, and play. The destination is owned and managed by King Abdullah Financial District Development and Management Company (KAFD DMC), which was established in 2018 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund (PIF), the sovereign wealth fund of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
With a vision to build a dynamic city of tomorrow, the Kingdom’s first vertical city solution, spanning 1.6 million square meters with 95 towers designed by 25 world-leading architectural firms, has not only shaped the skyline of Riyadh but also transformed the city’s economic landscape and redefined the essence of urban living. It is the world’s largest LEED platinum-certified business and lifestyle district, epitomizing Saudi Arabia’s vision for economic diversification, quality of life, and sustainable development.
“In a world where over 70% of global economic activity is driven by digital infrastructure, KAFD is proud to be at the forefront of this transformation. Our commitment to delivering a best-in-class, better-connected, and smarter city is evident in our latest achievement, having been awarded WiredScore’s Global Smart Neighborhood Certification.
Spanning 1.6 million square meters of office space, our advanced connectivity features and infrastructure highlight our dedication to creating a cutting-edge environment that meets the evolving needs of modern businesses. This certification reinforces our leadership in shaping the future of urban living.
John Hilliard, Head of Middle East, WiredScore, handing over the certification plaque to Ramez Alfayez, Chief Information Technology Officer, KAFD