{"id":21652,"date":"2025-06-03T15:48:57","date_gmt":"2025-06-03T12:48:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kidana.com.sa\/?p=21652"},"modified":"2025-06-03T16:02:03","modified_gmt":"2025-06-03T13:02:03","slug":"a-story-told-through-the-sacred-sites-kidana-announces-readiness-to-welcome-the-guests-of-the-merciful-with-the-implementation-of-over-22-projects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kidana.com.sa\/en\/a-story-told-through-the-sacred-sites-kidana-announces-readiness-to-welcome-the-guests-of-the-merciful-with-the-implementation-of-over-22-projects\/","title":{"rendered":"A Story Told Through the Sacred Sites\u2026 “Kidana” Announces Readiness to Welcome the Guests of the Merciful with the Implementation of Over 22 Projects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A Story Told Through the Sacred Sites…<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kidana Development Company\u2014the executive arm of the Royal Commission for the City of Makkah and the Holy Sites\u2014has crafted a story of more than 22 developmental projects across the sacred sites. Plans were laid, roadmaps drawn, and needs assessed. Objectives were clearly defined and their impact measured before implementation. Field teams then moved across the sacred sites, working tirelessly with the comfort of the Guests of the Merciful as their top priority. With strong determination at the beginning, and a deep sense of accomplishment along the way, they now await the arrival of pilgrims to enjoy a smooth and blessed Hajj journey\u2014one dedicated to serving them. They look forward to the moment the success of the 1446H Hajj season is announced, fulfilling the aspirations of the wise leadership\u2014may God preserve them\u2014in enriching the pilgrims\u2019 experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Humanity and Compassion<\/strong>
Kidana prioritized the comfort of pilgrims in implementing its various projects throughout the sacred sites. One key initiative was the development of Muzdalifah\u2019s route through the \u201cMashaer Path\u201d project, which spans 170,000 m\u00b2. It was equipped with eco-friendly rubber flooring across 103,000 m\u00b2 to help reduce ground temperature, physical fatigue, and the risk of slipping. Around 15,000 m\u00b2 were also landscaped with greenery to cool the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To improve transportation and ease movement for pilgrims, Kidana designated separate paths for vehicles, golf carts, and mobility carts. The route is enhanced with comprehensive urban furnishings: 385 benches, 780 water fountains, 240 phone charging units, 241 misting poles, and 12 canopies. Additionally, 70 informational and educational signboards were installed along the route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To further ensure comfort, Kidana prepared 28,000 m\u00b2 of rest areas for pedestrians between the holy sites. These areas help lower temperatures and improve service quality. They include 60 benches, 15 commercial kiosks, 25 mist fans, 29 canopies, 7,900 m\u00b2 of rubber flooring, and landscaped green spaces\u2014all contributing to an easier and safer Hajj.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recognizing the spiritual nature of the Hajj journey, the sacred sites have been transformed into a more comfortable environment through the planting of about 290,000 m\u00b2 of greenery, including over 20,000 trees. Drinking water stations were built over 2,400 m\u00b2 for easy access. In the Arafat area, particularly Jabal al-Rahma, 196,000 m\u00b2 were prepared with 1,200 m\u00b2 of canopies and 129 mist fans to reduce heat stress and the impact of direct sunlight during rituals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kidana also targeted areas of high pilgrim concentration for shading and cooling projects: 85,000 m\u00b2 of the Namira Mosque courtyard were developed with 320 canopies, 350 mist poles, and tree planting. In Mina, 35,000 m\u00b2 were shaded and cooled with mist fans, and in Arafat, 60,000 m\u00b2 received similar upgrades. In the eastern courtyard of the Jamarat facility, 200 mist fans were installed to minimize sun exposure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quality and Progress<\/strong>
In Mina, accessing elevated camps has become easier with the replacement of concrete stairs with 32 escalators, making movement less strenuous, especially for the elderly and sick. Kidana also improved sanitation facilities, building 5,628 double-story toilets across 61 complexes to expand capacity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through the \u201cTowards Mina\u201d project, Kidana improved spatial guidance in Mina, aiding crowd flow, reducing lost pilgrims, and guiding them to their camps using color-coded signage that corresponds to camp zones and Jamarat levels. Additionally, 135 waste compactor sites in Mina were rehabilitated to enhance cleanliness and environmental safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To ensure safe and comfortable accommodation, Kidana\u2014alongside the private sector\u2014launched the first phase of the double-story tent project, covering more than 20,000 m\u00b2 and comprising over 40 buildings equipped with advanced construction technologies. In Arafat, more than 27,000 m\u00b2 inside the legal boundary were developed to facilitate crowd management and improve the distribution of pilgrims, especially during peak times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Healthcare<\/strong>
Acknowledging that pilgrims\u2019 comfort isn’t complete without comprehensive healthcare, Kidana built an emergency hospital in Mina in under 30 days. The hospital spans 5,300 m\u00b2 and has a capacity of over 200 beds. Furthermore, 71 temporary ambulance launch centers were established across the sacred sites, in addition to 15 emergency service units strategically located along the route to offer logistical support\u2014such as water, light meals, and guidance\u2014for pilgrims.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enriching the Experience<\/strong>
The comfort of pilgrims wasn’t just a goal, but their well-being was an essential part of the development journey. Kidana established more than 61 rental units designed in accordance with the architectural identity of Makkah and the sacred sites. For the first time, contracts were signed with local brands to offer services during the Hajj season in sectors such as catering, banking, pharmacies, restaurants, and caf\u00e9s. Additionally, 70 charity distribution centers were created to organize charitable service delivery to pilgrims during the season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Honor of Service<\/strong>
Every Hajj season stands as a testament to the collective spirit of all sectors involved in serving the Guests of the Merciful. They work in harmony, unified by purpose, to ensure a safe and smooth Hajj journey. From the moment pilgrims arrive in the holy land to the moment they complete their spiritual rites and return home, they are met with care and services befitting the sanctity and significance of this sacred journey.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

A Story Told Through the Sacred Sites… Kidana Development Company\u2014the executive arm of the Royal Commission for the City of Makkah and the Holy Sites\u2014has crafted a story of more than 22 developmental projects across the sacred sites. Plans were laid, roadmaps drawn, and needs assessed. Objectives were clearly defined and their impact measured before […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":21650,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[19],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-21652","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/kidana.com.sa\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21652","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/kidana.com.sa\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/kidana.com.sa\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kidana.com.sa\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kidana.com.sa\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=21652"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/kidana.com.sa\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21652\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":21656,"href":"https:\/\/kidana.com.sa\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21652\/revisions\/21656"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kidana.com.sa\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/21650"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/kidana.com.sa\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=21652"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kidana.com.sa\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=21652"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kidana.com.sa\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=21652"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}