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RIYADH, Aug 24 (KUNA) - Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman Al-Saud has inaugurated the infrastructure works and unveiled the master plan for the Rua Al-Madinah Project in the area east of the Prophet's Mosque.
Saudi Press Agency (SPA) stated Wedensday that the project is being developed and implemented by Rua Al-Madinah Holding Company, a PIF company that specializes in development, operation, and real estate investment in Madinah. A part of PIF's efforts to develop and enable promising sectors, the project is in line with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030.
The Agency quoted the Saudi Crown Prince as saying that the project will raise the capacity to facilitate hosting 30 million Umrah pilgrims by 2030.
The project will be implemented to the highest international standards in an indication of the continuous support from the Kingdom's leadership to Madinah to consolidate its position as a modern Islamic and cultural destination, the Crown Prince added.
Moreover, the project aims to elevate the city's status as a modern Islamic and cultural destination for pilgrims. It features modern urban planning and large-scale development projects that will contribute to an increased quality of life by enhancing the comfort and enriching the experience of Madinah's residents and visitors, said the Crown Prince.
Rua Al-Madinah Holding Company aims to contribute to achieving the goals of the Hajj, Umrah, and travel sectors outlined in Vision 2030 by enriching the experience of visitors to the city. (end)
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