- The partnership targets to develop up to 50,000 purpose-built workforce housing beds across Saudi Arabia
- Compounds aim to improve workers’ everyday living experience through well-designed housing, recreational facilities and on-site services
- Sites in Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Khobar, Makkah and Madinah will be selected to bring workers closer to their workplaces
- Development is expected to begin in Q4 2026
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Mnzil, Saudi Arabia’s first and leading tech-enabled workforce housing platform, The Development Group (TDG) and Capital Partners have launched a real estate fund to invest SAR 1 billion in developing purpose-built compounds housing up to 50,000 workers across the Kingdom. Through the fund, Mnzil will serve as strategic partner and exclusive operator of the portfolio. TDG will lead site selection, design and property development, while Capital Partners will serve as fund manager.
The fund comes as Saudi Arabia’s economic diversification under Vision 2030 drives growth in construction, logistics, industry, tourism and other labour-intensive sectors, increasing demand for quality accommodation and services that improve workers’ everyday lives across the Kingdom.
By linking purpose-built accommodation directly to employer demand, the partnership aims to improve both the availability and quality of workforce housing. It will enable Mnzil to move beyond managing third-party supply and help shape the development of dedicated compounds designed around the everyday needs of workers across the Kingdom.
Majeed Albabtain, Chief Executive Officer of Mnzil, said: “For too long, the living conditions of the workers helping build and run our economy have not received the attention they deserve. Mnzil was founded to help change that. Improving workers’ lives is a collective effort, and we hope this partnership encourages greater attention and commitment across the Kingdom.”
As the Kingdom’s leading integrated workforce services provider, Mnzil brings together accommodation, transportation, catering and related services to help employers manage workforce needs and improve workers’ living experience. The company currently houses more than 30,000 workers for over 250 corporate clients across more than 30 Saudi cities. Its customers include Amazon, Noon, Nestlé, McDonald’s, and Americana. Mnzil is backed by US-based Founders Fund and was the firm’s first investment in Saudi Arabia.
Development is expected to begin in Q4 2026. The fund will target major economic and employment centres, including Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Khobar, Makkah and Madinah. Locations will be selected to bring workers closer to their workplaces and help reduce commute times.
The compounds will be designed around workers’ everyday needs and Mnzil’s operating requirements, with furnished rooms, recreational and sports facilities, communal areas and open spaces. On-site maintenance, administration and related services will support day-to-day living.
Talal Raqaban, CEO of The Development Group, said: “Workforce accommodation is essential infrastructure for the Kingdom’s continued economic growth. Through this partnership with Mnzil and Capital Partners, TDG brings its development and delivery capability to an institutional-grade housing platform, combining purpose-built design, professional operation and proximity to major employment centres. We see this as a scalable, long-term investment opportunity that aligns with the objectives of Vision 2030 and market needs.”
The fund’s coordinated approach to development, ownership and management is designed to support consistent housing standards and long-term investment in the sector.
Saud Al Rajhi, Vice President – Real Estate Investments at Capital Partners, said: “The fund represents a specialised real estate investment strategy focused on the development of purpose-built workforce housing campuses, addressing an underserved segment of the Saudi real estate market. Through a built-to-suit model supported by long-term lease arrangements, the fund seeks to develop institutional-grade assets with contracted rental income and enhanced visibility on future cash flows. We believe this strategy provides a strong foundation for establishing workforce housing as an institutional real estate asset class in the Kingdom.”
Through the fund, the partners aim to make better living conditions an integral part of Saudi Arabia’s growth, giving the workers supporting the Kingdom’s development better places to rest, connect and feel at home.
About Mnzil
Mnzil is a Saudi-based, tech-enabled workforce housing platform focused on improving how companies accommodate and support their blue-collar workforces. The company currently houses more than 30,000 workers for over 250 clients across more than 30 cities in Saudi Arabia.
Mnzil brings together accommodation, transportation, catering and related workforce services through a single platform, helping employers manage their workforce requirements while improving the living experience of the people they employ. Mnzil is backed by Founders Fund and COTU Ventures. For more, visit https://www.mnzil.com.
About The Development Group
TDG is a real estate development company based in Riyadh, focused on originating, structuring, delivering, and managing high-quality real estate and mixed-use developments across their full lifecycle.
TDG works in collaboration with international developers, operators, and technical specialists to ensure projects are delivered, operated, and managed to global standards of design, construction quality, sustainability, and long-term performance. This model combines strong local market knowledge with proven international development and operating expertise. For more, visit www.tdg.com.sa.
About Capital Partners
Capital Partners is a Saudi based Shariah-compliant asset management firm licensed by the Capital Market Authority (CMA) of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia under license number (25315-32).
The company specializes in structuring innovative investment solutions across various asset classes, with a particular focus on managing and operating real estate investment funds. For more, visit www.capitalpartners.sa.
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