Makkah
From The Report: Saudi Arabia 2014
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As both the number of pilgrims and the number of residents in Islam’s holiest city continue to rise, the development and expansion of infrastructure is the main theme in Makkah at present. Investing in the necessary facilities to accommodate visitors, boosting the number of available hotel rooms and building more affordable housing for residents will all be major focuses going forward.

This chapter contains an interview with Osama Al Bar, Mayor of Makkah.

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Interview

OBG talks to Osama Al Bar, Mayor of Makkah
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How do you assess the progress of current infrastructure updates in Makkah? AL BAR: As a result of the expansion of the Holy Mosque, new infrastructure is being built across the city, including a new sewage network, storm-water network, new roads and several new bridges, tunnels and underpasses. In order to create affordable transportation solutions and ease congestion, Holy Makkah Municipality (HMM) has created a fully owned subsidiary named Makkah Mass Metro Rapid Transit Company (MMRT).…

Interview

OBG talks to Osama Al Bar, Mayor of Makkah
OBG
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How do you assess the progress of current infrastructure updates in Makkah? AL BAR: As a result of the expansion of the Holy Mosque, new infrastructure is being built across the city, including a new sewage network, storm-water network, new roads and several new bridges, tunnels and underpasses. In order to create affordable transportation solutions and ease congestion, Holy Makkah Municipality (HMM) has created a fully owned subsidiary named Makkah Mass Metro Rapid Transit Company (MMRT).…