The Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites has announced the awarding of six development sites under the Developed Districts Program, covering a total area of more than 2.7 million sq m, representing investments worth SAR13.3 billion ($3.54 billion).
The Saudi city of Makkah is moving closer to a major transformation of its transport network, with plans for a new airport and metro system advancing as part of a major infrastructure upgrade, said a report. Feasibility studies and preliminary designs for the metro have already been completed.
Saudi Arabia’s Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites has announced that it has completed the extension work on the Third Ring Road, a vital link to Makkah city, and opened it to traffic. This road can accommodate up to 170,000 vehicles per day in both directions.
