The master developer of KAEC is Emaar, The Economic City (EEC).

A Tadawul-listed real estate development and management company, EEC’s primary focus has been the planning and developmenat of KAEC. When it offered its first successful public offering in July 2006, EEC made history: More than half of the Saudi population subscribed to it. EEC is headed by Emaar Properties PJSC and a number of high-profile investors from Saudi Arabia.

The sole regulator of KAEC is the Economic Cities Authority (ECA), headquartered in KAEC. With a comprehensive scope and a wide spectrum of incentives for investors and residents alike, ECA offers privileged regulations, including: 100% foreign ownership for individuals and organizations, seaport and bonded zone regulations, and ease of access to permits and licenses related to residing, working, operating businesses, and owning and managing properties.