Mega transformation under way

Makkah and Madinah continue to expand in order to accommodate the 36 million pilgrims that these holy cities are expected to host in six years’ time. This involves expansion of not only the Grand Mosque and its environs but also the hospitality, road and utilities infrastructure in these hubs.

Makkah and Madinah, the two holiest cities in Islam, are undergoing a massive transformation in line with Saudi Arabia’s ambitious Vision 2030, which aims to attract 30 million Umrah performers and six million Hajj pilgrims to these cities by 2030.

The kingdom is investing billions of dollars in infrastructure, hospitality, and religious facilities to accommodate the growing number of pilgrims and to enhance the overall experience for visitors. During this year’s Hajj season (June 14 to 19) alone, the two cities hosted a total of 1,833,164 pilgrims, according to figures released by Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for Statistics (Gastat). This apart, more than 13.5 million Muslims performed the Umrah pilgrimage in 2023 – the highest number of international pilgrims to have ever performed the ritual, according to the kingdom’s Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr Tawfiq Al Rabiah said. Last year saw a 58 per cent increase in pilgrims, with a total of five million more pilgrims than the previous year, the minister said.

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Source: Mega transformation under way (gulfconstructiononline.com)