Saudi Crown Prince Announces 'King Salman Gate' Project in Makkah

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)
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Saudi Crown Prince Announces 'King Salman Gate' Project in Makkah

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince, Prime Minister and Chairman of the Board of Directors of RUA AlHaram AlMakki Company, announced on Wednesday the launch of King Salman Gate, a transformative multi-use development in the holy city of Makkah.

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 help in facilitating access to the Grand Mosque, elevating service quality, and enriching every visitor’s journey, in alignment with the goals of the Pilgrim Experience Program.

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 Govt: Kingdom Won’t Hesitate to Take Measures to Protect its Security

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chairs the Cabinet meeting in Jeddah. (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chairs the Cabinet meeting in Jeddah. (SPA)
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Saudi Govt: Kingdom Won’t Hesitate to Take Measures to Protect its Security

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chairs the Cabinet meeting in Jeddah. (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chairs the Cabinet meeting in Jeddah. (SPA)

The Saudi government reiterated on Tuesday that the Kingdom will never hesitate in taking all measures to protect its security and stability and safety of its citizens and residents.

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chaired the Cabinet session that was held in Jeddah.

The Cabinet praised the advanced capabilities of the armed forces in defending the homeland and safeguarding its assets and resources.

The Cabinet was briefed on the two telephone calls of Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, with President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, during which they discussed areas of cooperation and regional and international developments, as well as efforts aimed at strengthening security and stability in the region.

The Cabinet expressed its support for the outcomes of the emergency meeting of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) interior ministers held in Riyadh, which stressed that Gulf security is indivisible, underlining the importance of strengthening coordination to address current challenges and developments in the region.

It reviewed the progress of preparations for this year’s Hajj and the achievements of the Pilgrim Experience Program. This includes ongoing coordination and integration among government entities, as well as efforts to boost services provided to pilgrims through the deployment of human, technological, and organizational resources across Makkah, Madinah, and the holy sites. These efforts have strengthened the greater operational readiness, ensuring the highest levels of comfort and care for pilgrims arriving from within the Kingdom and abroad.

The Cabinet commended the efforts of the Ministry of Interior and other government agencies, along with the follow-up of the Supreme Hajj Committee, in facilitating the arrival of pilgrims to the Grand Mosque from their countries through the continued implementation of the Makkah Route Initiative.

In its eighth consecutive year, the initiative has benefited more than 1.2 million pilgrims to date and has expanded to 10 countries and 17 international entry points, reflecting the Kingdom’s commitment to enhancing the quality of services provided to pilgrims.

Moreover, the Cabinet highlighted the establishment of the Saudi-Spanish Strategic Partnership Council, saying it is an important step toward elevating bilateral relations and expanding cooperation in promising economic and investment sectors.


Algeria Condemns Drone Attack on Saudi Arabia

File photo of the Saudi flag/AAWSAT
File photo of the Saudi flag/AAWSAT
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Algeria Condemns Drone Attack on Saudi Arabia

File photo of the Saudi flag/AAWSAT
File photo of the Saudi flag/AAWSAT

Algeria expressed its strong condemnation of the drone attack targeting Saudi Arabia, affirming its full solidarity with the Kingdom in confronting anything that threatens its security and stability, the Saudi Press Agency reported Tuesday.

The Algerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, National Community Abroad, and African Affairs described the attack as a blatant threat to the Kingdom’s security and stability, and a flagrant violation of its sovereignty and international law.

Algeria also reiterated its full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its support for all measures taken by the Kingdom to safeguard its security and preserve its stability.


Saudi Arabia, Kuwait Coordinate Efforts to Tackle Regional Developments

Prince Faisal bin Farhan receiving Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah during a previous meeting in Riyadh (Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
Prince Faisal bin Farhan receiving Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah during a previous meeting in Riyadh (Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
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Saudi Arabia, Kuwait Coordinate Efforts to Tackle Regional Developments

Prince Faisal bin Farhan receiving Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah during a previous meeting in Riyadh (Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
Prince Faisal bin Farhan receiving Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah during a previous meeting in Riyadh (Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs)

Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a phone call from his Kuwaiti counterpart, Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah during which the two officials discussed the latest regional developments and ways to enhance coordination and consultation in response to them.

The Saudi Foreign Ministry said the call addressed regional developments and the joint efforts aimed at consolidating security and stability within the framework of ongoing coordination between Riyadh and Kuwait on issues of mutual concern.

Gulf states continue their diplomatic engagement to closely monitor regional security and political developments and strengthen joint coordination in confronting shared challenges.