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makkah 13 Jul 2026

King Salman Gate set to reshape Makkah for millions of pilgrims

Saudi Arabia's King Salman Gate project, rising beside the Grand Mosque, is set to add capacity for around 900,000 worshippers as the Kingdom targets 30 million pilgrims a year by 2030.

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makkah 9 Jul 2026

Awareness Programs Expand in Makkah Hotel Prayer Rooms for Umrah Season

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Islamic Affairs has expanded multilingual religious guidance in the prayer rooms of hotels around the Grand Mosque for the 1448 AH Umrah season, pairing scholarly lessons with digital screens.

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makkah 8 Jul 2026

Developers Pour Billions Into Makkah as Jadwa Eyes SR50 Billion Portfolio

Jadwa Investment aims to nearly double its real estate assets to SR50 billion and invest SR30 billion more in Makkah and Madinah, while Ladun launches a SR4 billion Makkah fund, as private capital chases Vision 2030 pilgrim growth.

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makkah 5 Jul 2026

Makkah Launches SR16.3 Billion Plan to Redevelop Seven Districts

Makkah's Royal Commission has signed agreements to redevelop seven central districts across 4.4 million square meters, backed by more than SR16.3 billion in investment under the Developed Districts Program.

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makkah 5 Jul 2026

Makkah to Get First International Airport as Metro Plans Advance

Saudi Arabia has approved plans for Makkah's first international airport and completed designs for a city metro, aiming to ease travel for millions of pilgrims.

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makkah 2 Jul 2026

Kaaba Draped in New Kiswa as Hijri Year 1448 Begins

The Holy Kaaba received its new Kiswa at the start of the Islamic year 1448 AH, made by Saudi craftsmen from 47 silk panels weighing about 1,415 kilograms and embroidered with gold thread.

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