Rawabi
Rawabi, located in the West Bank, is the first planned Palestinian city, designed as a modern, high-tech urban hub. Developed by the Bayti Real Estate Investment Company with support from Qatar, it aims to house 40,000 residents, featuring residential neighborhoods, commercial centers, schools, and entertainment venues. The city was envisioned to provide economic opportunities, focusing on tech, entrepreneurship, and service industries. However, political tensions, restrictions on infrastructure access, and funding challenges have slowed its growth. Despite this, Rawabi represents a symbol of Palestinian resilience and urban ambition, offering modern housing, smart city infrastructure, and a vision for sustainable development in a region historically constrained by political and economic challenges.
Year | Population Estimate |
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2010 | 0 |
2019 | ~5,000 (employees) |
2021 | 767 - 4,500 |
2030 | 25,000 - 40,000 |
