Large-scale reconstruction of Mecca: the "King Salman Gate" project
As-salamu alaykum, brothers and sisters.
Saudi authorities have started a large-scale reconstruction of Mecca under the "King Salman Gate" project. This is the biggest project in the history of the holy city - they plan to significantly expand the area of Masjid al-Haram, and thanks to that the mosque should be able to take in about 900,000 more pilgrims, inshallah.
They also plan to create a modern urban cluster with residential neighborhoods, cultural centers and good transport infrastructure for the convenience of residents and pilgrims. At the same time special attention will be paid to preserving Mecca’s historical heritage: roughly 20,000 square meters of old buildings are planned to be restored.
The "King Salman Gate" project is part of the national "Vision 2030" program, aimed at reducing the kingdom’s dependence on oil, diversifying the economy and developing healthcare, education, infrastructure and tourism. All this should make visiting the holy sites more comfortable for believers.
Meanwhile Russia and Saudi Arabia plan to expand cooperation in LNG and energy. And very soon Russia intends to lift visa requirements for citizens of Saudi Arabia and Malaysia - this could make travel easier for pilgrims and travelers.
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