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Saudi Arabia Launches 12 Million-Square-Meter 'King Salman Gate' by Makkah's Grand Mosque

The PIF-backed plan advances Vision 2030 with a focus on a better pilgrim experience.

Overview

  • Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announced the mixed-use redevelopment, to be delivered by PIF subsidiary RUA AlHaram AlMakki.
  • The masterplan spans about 12 million square meters adjacent to Al‑Masjid Al‑Haram in Makkah.
  • Facilities are planned to accommodate roughly 900,000 indoor and outdoor prayer spaces.
  • Designs include restoration of around 19,000 square meters of heritage sites and seamless links to public transportation.
  • Officials project more than 300,000 jobs by 2036, while the total cost and completion timeline remain undisclosed.