(MENAFN- Kashmir Observer) ​ Srinagar ~ Saudi Arabia has announced a major urban development project in Makkah with the launch of ​'King Salman Gate​', a multi-use complex adjacent to ​'Al​ Masjid ​al-Haram', aimed at expanding access to the holy site and supporting the kingdom's economic diversification plans.

The project, unveiled by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, spans up to 12 million square metres of gross floor area and will include residential, hospitality, commercial, and cultural zones. It will also provide space for about 900,000 worshippers, both indoors and outdoors.

Developed by RUA AlHaram AlMakki Company, a subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund (PIF), King Salman Gate is intended to improve infrastructure, enhance visitor services, and preserve Makkah's architectural and cultural heritage. The plan includes the restoration of 19,000 square metres of heritage sites and the integration of modern public transport connections to facilitate access to Masjid-al​-Haram.

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