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Article: Construction works of monorail linking Makkah with holy sites begin.
- Article from:
- Saudi Economic Survey
- Article date:
- July 16, 2009
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Summary: Construction works of the first phase of the Makkah monorail project got underway in the holy city. More than 5000 workers, engineers and technicians are engaged in building the project round the clock basis.
Construction works of the first phase of the Makkah monorail project got underway in the holy city. More than 5000 workers, engineers and technicians are engaged in building the project round the clock basis. The SR 6.5 billion project will link between Makkah and the holy sites of Mina, Arafat and Muzdalifa. The project is designed to transport five million Haj pilgrims.
The gigantic project will be implemented in three years. About 35% ...