Saudi Arabia has embarked on a groundbreaking initiative to enhance the spiritual and infrastructural landscape of Makkah. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman officially launched the ‘King Salman Gate’ project, a massive development adjacent to the Grand Mosque, which will add approximately 900,000 indoor and outdoor praying spaces. Spanning 12 million square meters (4.6 square miles), this mixed-use project aims to improve access to the Grand Mosque while integrating residential, hospitality, commercial, and cultural facilities. The RUA AlHaram AlMakki Company, overseeing the project, highlighted its potential to elevate service quality and preserve Makkah’s cultural heritage by restoring 19,000 square meters of historical sites. Additionally, the initiative aligns with Saudi Vision 2030, contributing to economic transformation by generating over 300,000 jobs by 2036. While the project’s cost and completion timeline remain undisclosed, it represents a significant step in modernizing Makkah and establishing it as a global model for urban planning and spiritual tourism.