Saudi Arabia is set to transform the area around Islam’s largest and holiest site with a new project in Mecca designed to reshape the pilgrimage experience for millions of worshipers.

Newsweek has contacted the official website for the King Salman Gate project for comment.

Why It Matters

The Saudi crown prince , Mohammed bin Salman announced plans for the massive King Salman Gate in Mecca on October 15. It will be adjacent to the Grand Mosque, known in Arabic as Al-Masjed Al-Haram and is part of the Saudi Vision 2030 program, aimed at diversifying the nation's oil-reliant economy. However, grand infrastructure promises of similar scale infrastructure have in some cases struggled to meet timelines or expectations.

What To Know

The mixed-use development is slated to span up t

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