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Saudi Arabia is investing heavily in Makkah's tourism infrastructure through a new partnership that will rehabilitate sites, train workers, and improve planning. The region welcomed record visitors in 2025 as religious and cultural tourism continues to surge.
Thousands of pilgrims in Makkah can now ride free shuttle buses to the Grand Mosque five times daily, thanks to a new program from Nigeria's Kano State. Eight buses are making worship easier, especially for elderly pilgrims who struggled with long walks in the heat.
Makkah has finished a major intersection upgrade that will help millions of pilgrims reach holy sites faster and safer. The new direct lanes connect two crucial roads, cutting travel times during the busy Hajj and Umrah seasons.