Mega move by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman! Launches mega ‘King Salman Gate’ multi-purpose project next to Makkah’s Grand Mosque, to add 900,000…
Saudi Arabia is doing several redevelopment projects to lure tourists. As the dialogue around the “The Line” project continues, the Kingdom has announced another project called the “King Salman Gate.” Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Wednesday officially inaugurated a landmark development project adjacent to the Grand Mosque in Mecca. The ambitious project, which is part of the kingdom’s broader plan to enhance infrastructure and accommodate the growing number of pilgrims, is expected to provide around 900,000 additional indoor and outdoor prayer spaces.
What is the King Salman Gate project and what does it include?
According to RUA AlHaram AlMakki Company, the development “King Salman Gate,” is a mixed-use project of 12 million square meter (4.6 square miles), which aims to provide improved access to the Grand Mosque. The company has not shared the development cost or completion date. The Grand Mosque in Mecca is the largest mosque in the world and the holiest mosque in Islam. It acts as the spiritual focal point each year for millions of pilgrims participating in the Hajj.
Saudi Arabia is engaged in an economic transformation under Vision 2030, which attempts to decrease reliance on oil by investing billions of dollars into tourism, infrastructure, and other non-oil sectors. However, the project encompasses much more than simply prayer spaces. It will contain 50,000 branded residential units, and around 16,000 four- and five-star hotel rooms, providing visitors with quality accommodation and hospitality. Furthermore, more than 200,000 square meters will be dedicated to retail and commercial facilities, adding another dimension of vibrancy and convenience to visitors and local residents.
The government’s Public Investment Fund revealed a video on its official X handle featuring the King Salman Gate project. The images left viewers astonished and taken aback by the enormous scale and ambitions associated with what Saudi Arabia is hoping to build.
Additionally, 39,000 parking spaces will alleviate parking issues. One of the unique features of this development will be the thoughtful fusion of modern architecture with the heritage of centuries past. As part of the project, approximately 19,000 square meters of heritage sites in and around Makkah will be preserved and rehabilitated as part of the plan, allowing the city’s long history to co-exist alongside all of the modernization efforts. That nurturing of legacy, along with a new progressive era, is also aligned with the broader vision of Vision 2030 that aims to diversify the Saudi Arabian economy while enhancing cultural experiences.
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- 39,000 parking spaces will alleviate parking issues.
- One of the unique features of this development will be the thoughtful fusion of modern architecture with the heritage of centuries past.
- The King Salman Gate project is expected to become a strong driver for the Saudi Arabian economy.
- Saudi Arabia is engaged in an economic transformation under Vision 2030.
From an economic standpoint, the King Salman Gate project is expected to become a strong driver for the Saudi Arabian economy, producing roughly 300,000 jobs by 2036 and bolstering employability while also aiding the Kingdom’s diversification of its economic reliance away from oil. It is being developed by the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia (PIF) via its subsidiary, Rua Al Haram Al Makki Company, which has continued to be a leader in creating sustainable urban transformation throughout Saudi Arabia.
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