SAUDI CROWN PRINCE UNVEILS 900,000 NEW PRAYER SPACES NEAR MECCA’S GRAND MOSQUE

Thu 16 October 2025:

On Wednesday, Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman unveiled a new development near Mecca’s Grand Mosque, which will provide approximately 900,000 additional indoor and outdoor prayer spaces, according to the project’s implementing company.

Spanning up to 12 million square meter gross floor area adjacent to the Grand Mosque, the project marks a major milestone in the development of Makkah and its central area, establishing it as a global benchmark in modern city planning.

King Salman Gate’s urban development and infrastructure transformation will contribute to enhancing access to the Grand Mosque, elevating service quality, and enriching every visitor’s journey, in alignment with the goals of the Pilgrim Experience Program.

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Strategically located next to the Grand Mosque, the integrated mixed-use destination will prioritize further elevating the levels of currently provided services, while offering residential, hospitality, commercial and cultural experiences with capacity for around 900,000 indoor and outdoor praying spaces.

With its seamless connection to public transportation networks, King Salman Gate will ensure easy access and comfort, and will pay homage to Makkah’s identity, blending its rich architectural heritage with world-class modern living to create a truly unique experience.

It will also restore and develop approximately 19,000 square meters of heritage sites, preserving Makkah’s cultural and historical legacy to enrich every visitor’s journey. The project will contribute to Saudi Vision 2030’s goals of economic transformation through generating more than 300,000 jobs by 2036.

King Salman Gate is being developed by RUA AlHaram AlMakki Company, a Public Investment Fund (PIF) company that aims to support PIF’s strategy by advancing urban development around the Grand Mosque to establish Makkah as a global benchmark for real estate development.

The company is committed to sustainable resource management through innovative solutions that create a positive impact on residents, pilgrims and visitors while preserving Makkah’s cultural fabric. RUA AlHaram AlMakki is committed to global best practices in real estate development and ensuring exceptional experiences.

Saudi Arabia is in the midst of an economic transformation plan known as Vision 2030 to reduce its reliance on oil by pouring billions into sectors like tourism and infrastructure.

The Haj plays a vital role in the economy of Saudi Arabia, which aims to welcome 30 million people for the Haj and the year-round pilgrimage Umrah annually by 2030.

In 2019, Saudi earned about $12 billion from the two pilgrimages, according to official data.

Saudi Arabia’s market regulator this year said it would allow foreign investments in listed companies that own real estate within the holy sites of Mecca and Madina.

SOURCE: INDEPENDENT PRESS AND NEWS AGENCIES

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