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SR 330 million road projects to be implemented in Makkah   

Arab News - 02 July, 2012

The Principality of Makkah has signed contracts worth SR 330 million for implementation of road projects in Makkah.

The Acting Mayor of Makkah, Eng. Khalid bin Mohammed Al-Heij, pointed out that the projects aim to establish a sophisticated network of modern roads to eliminate traffic problems taking place in the Holy City of Makkah during periods of Hajj and Umrah seasons.
 
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