Souq7 – a 720,000m² shopping center – has opened in Jeddah. Designed as a modern evolution of the traditional Souq, the shopping center features 3,500 stores in the style of a historic Arabian market. Its seven market-style zones span Foodstuff, Fashion, Home and Furniture, Electronics, Automotive, Building Materials, and Family and Entertainment, each defined by a distinct architectural identity and curated customer experience. Together, they cater to a broad spectrum of visitors, from value-focused families to experience-driven consumers. Souq7 has generated 24,000 direct and indirect jobs. It has received awards for best design from the Middle East Council of Shopping Centers and Retailers, and best development from Retail and Leisure International.