Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Prime Minister and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Rua Al Haram Al Makki Company, launched the "King Salman Gate" project in Makkah, a mixed-use urban destination next to the Grand Mosque spanning an area of more than 12 million square meters.
The project aims to bring about a qualitative leap in the infrastructure of Makkah's central area and turn it into a global model of urban development and integrated services, reinforcing the targets of the Pilgrim Experience Program, helping facilitate access to the Grand Mosque and offering an outstanding experience for Hajj and Umrah pilgrims and visitors, according to the Saudi Press Agency website.
The project will add capacity for nearly 900,000 worshippers in indoor prayer halls and outdoor plazas, and also includes integrated residential, service and cultural facilities directly linked to public transport networks for easy access to the Grand Mosque.
"King Salman Gate" preserves the historical and cultural character of Makkah by developing about 19,000 square meters of heritage areas, in addition to its role in creating more than 300,000 jobs by 2036, supporting the economic diversification goals of the Kingdom's Vision 2030.
The project is being developed by Rua Al Haram Al Makki Company, one of the Public Investment Fund's companies, which focuses on adopting innovative solutions for sustainable development and raising the quality of services, while adhering to the highest international standards in real estate development and providing an exceptional experience for pilgrims, the Guests of God.
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