The Royal Commission for Makkah City and the Holy Sites (RCMC) has reached a pivotal milestone in its regional development strategy. Salehh Al-Rasheed, CEO of the RCMC, announced on Thursday the completion of executive studies for the Makkah International Airport, a project engineered to world-class standards while ensuring strategic synergy with existing regional aviation hubs. A new model for economic sustainabilityThe project has secured the necessary strategic and economic approvals, clearing the path for a phased implementation. Multimodal connectivity: The Makkah MetroComplementing the aviation strategy, Al-Rasheed confirmed that preliminary studies for the highly anticipated Makkah Metro have been finalized. Together, the airport and metro systems represent a dual-pillar initiative aimed at modernizing Makkah’s transport ecosystem to accommodate the rapid growth in pilgrim numbers and residents alike.

Source: Egypt Independent April 03, 2026 10:33 UTC