Saudi Arabia is pumping billions of dollars into the holy city of Mecca to meet its ambitious economic targets, with high-end hotels, apartment blocks, retailers and restaurants planned for areas
Billboards line the Umm Al Qura highway leading to the Grand Mosque in Mecca, displaying manicured public spaces, glass-fronted stores and sleek towers.
Under Saudi Era...Security Prevailed, Pilgrims Multiplied, the Grand Mosque Thrived aawsat.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from aawsat.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
A total of 1,200 medical services have been extended to pilgrims participating in the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques' Guests Program for Hajj and Umrah, which is implemented by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance, since the beginning of this year's Hajj season.
Grand Mosque provides 9,000 wheelchairs for pilgrims arabnews.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from arabnews.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.