Makkah development drives economic transformation

MAKKAH: The city of Makkah is undergoing an urban renaissance that combines the sacred heritage of the holy sites with advanced modern infrastructure, transforming the city into a year-round economic and developmental hub in line with Saudi Vision 2030. Development — across housing, hospitality, retail, logistics, and transit — is shifting Makkah’s economy from a seasonal one to a diversified, investment-driven one. According to the Pilgrim Experience Program’s 2025 annual report, Makkah’s servi