{"id":77606,"date":"2025-06-12T13:43:04","date_gmt":"2025-06-12T10:43:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gulftech-news.com\/en\/?p=77606"},"modified":"2025-06-12T13:43:53","modified_gmt":"2025-06-12T10:43:53","slug":"makkah-commission-elevates-hajj-services-with-major-infrastructure-and-transport-upgrades","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gulftech-news.com\/en\/2025\/06\/12\/makkah-commission-elevates-hajj-services-with-major-infrastructure-and-transport-upgrades\/","title":{"rendered":"Makkah Commission Elevates Hajj Services with Major Infrastructure and Transport Upgrades"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"766\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/gulftech-news.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/CEO_3-766x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-77607\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gulftech-news.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/CEO_3-766x1024.png?v=1749724927 766w, https:\/\/gulftech-news.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/CEO_3-225x300.png?v=1749724927 225w, https:\/\/gulftech-news.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/CEO_3-768x1026.png?v=1749724927 768w, https:\/\/gulftech-news.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/CEO_3-1150x1536.png?v=1749724927 1150w, https:\/\/gulftech-news.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/CEO_3-1533x2048.png?v=1749724927 1533w, https:\/\/gulftech-news.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/CEO_3-scaled.png?v=1749724927 1916w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 766px) 100vw, 766px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites CEO Saleh Al-Rasheed<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rcmc.gov.sa\/\">The Royal Commission for Makkah City<\/a><\/strong> and Holy Sites significantly enhanced the pilgrim experience by implementing advanced infrastructure projects, particularly in the energy and transportation sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>In a substantial investment exceeding SAR3 billion, the commission boosted electricity capacity in the holy sites by 95% and distributed over 7 million cubic meters of water, ensuring robust essential services for pilgrims.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>The commission also managed an integrated transportation system involving over 23,000 buses. It launched the General Center for Transport as a unified hub to streamline movement. This center spearheaded the public transportation plan for all stages of the Hajj, in collaboration with the Public Security. Dedicated frequency lanes for buses drastically reduced travel time to just 20 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>In cooperation with the Ministry of Health and Kidana Development Company, the commission increased bed capacity in the holy sites by over 60% and opened an emergency hospital. It also equipped 71 rapid intervention points for the Saudi Red Crescent Authority, shaded over 170,000 square meters of paths with rubber flooring, and planted 23,000 trees in Mina.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites CEO Saleh Al-Rasheed commended the tireless efforts of the wise leadership, which were instrumental in the success of this year&#8217;s Hajj season. 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