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Prince Mohammed bin Salman Project for Developing Historical Mosques has listed several mosques in Jazan to be included in the second phase of the renovation scheme that accord them with the architectural style and heritage of the region

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The methods maintain the importance of the historical heritage of mosques to restore them to the closest shape of their original status through renovating and rehabilitating them according to vocational standards followed in implementing and constructing cultural sites.

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MAKKAH: Thirty mosques will be restored and refurbished across the Kingdom in the second phase of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s “Developing Historical Mosques” project. Five in the Makkah region have been singled out. The first phase also saw 30 renovated in 10 regions across the country. The crown prince’s project will see a total of 130 mosques restored, according to

The project is being implemented with the aim of protecting the mosques and restoring them to the closest shape of their original status, in addition to maintaining their functional characteristics and restoring their old beauty.

The agreements were signed at the Saudi-Thai Business Forum, which was held Monday in Riyadh and witnessed agreements in various fields.

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah statistics has recorded the arrival of 268,529 pilgrim via airports, while 9 land ports have received 296,89 pilgrim since the start of Umrah season at the beginning of the month of Muharram till the first day of the month of Safar.

Director General of Civil Defense Lt. Gen. Suleiman Al-Amro honored Saudi citizen Nahi Al-Baqmi for his heroic mission in rescuing members of two families who were trapped in a torrent in Wadi Turbah in the Al-Baha region.

About 17,900 families were housed since the start of the removal project which was conducted in October of 2021, while 202 housing units were also delivered to families through the tanmawi housing.