Monday, October 20, 2025 - Saudi Arabia has officially opened opportunities for Nigerians to own property in Makkah following the launch of the King Salman Gate project, a transformative initiative aimed at boosting global investment and urban development in the Holy City.
His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz
Al Saud, Crown Prince, Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Board of Directors
of RUA Al Haram Al Makki Company, announced the launch of King Salman Gate in a
statement on behalf of the Crown Prince.
It stated, “Spanning up to 12 million sqm gross floor area
adjacent to Al-Masjid Al-Haram, the project marks a major milestone in the
development of Makkah and its central area, establishing it as a global
benchmark in modern city planning.”
The statement added that King Salman Gate’s urban
development and infrastructure transformation “will contribute to enhancing
access to Al-Masjid Al-Haram, elevating service quality, and enriching every
visitor’s journey, in alignment with the goals of the Pilgrim Experience
Program.”
“Strategically located next to AlMasjid AlHaram, the
integrated mixed-use destination will prioritise further elevating the levels
of currently provided services while offering residential, hospitality,
commercial and cultural experiences with capacity for around 900,000 indoor and
outdoor praying spaces,” it continued. “With its seamless connection to public
transportation networks, King Salman Gate will ensure easy access and comfort
and will pay homage to Makkah’s identity, blending its rich architectural
heritage with world-class modern living to create a truly unique experience. It
will also restore and develop approximately 19,000 sqm of heritage sites,
preserving Makkah’s cultural and historical legacy to enrich every visitor’s
journey. The project will contribute to Saudi Vision 2030’s goals of economic
transformation through generating more than 300,000 jobs by 2036.”
The statement further explained that “King Salman Gate is
being developed by RUA AlHaram AlMakki Company, a PIF company. The company aims
to support PIF’s strategy by advancing urban development around AlMasjid
AlHaram to establish Makkah as a global benchmark for real estate development.
The company is committed to sustainable resource management through innovative
solutions that create a positive impact on residents, pilgrims and visitors
while preserving Makkah’s cultural fabric. RUA AlHaram AlMakki is committed to
global best practices in real estate development and ensuring exceptional
experiences.”
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