Saudi Arabia to develop infrastructure projects in Mecca

21 November 2011: The Saudi government plans to spend an estimated SR100bn ($26.66bn) on implementing mega infrastructure and housing projects in the holy city of Mecca. The infrastructure projects include the construction of roads and restroom complexes, and the expansion of open areas, roads and streets, he said. The Holy City's municipality has also handed over a plot of land with an area covering more than 300 million sq m in the southern part of the city to the housing ministry that will be used for residential projects. The municipality also plans to deliver additional sites to the ministry.

Source: Ameinfo