Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal has described the state of gas stations and rest houses located along highways leading to Makkah as deplorable. This is especially glaring as these centers are frequented by Muslims when they head to perform Haj and Umrah, he said.
Prince Khaled’s remarks came as he addressed a meeting, which was held to discuss ways to improve and develop gas stations and rest houses on highways in the region. The meeting in Jeddah was attended by a number of officials, operators and owners.
The governor said the Kingdom was undergoing a major development process, stressing the fact that everyone wanted to see the Makkah region as an Islamic and Arab model. “We know that this spot attracts millions of visitors.”
He appreciated the attendance of the owners of gas stations and rest houses at the meeting, which, he said, indicates their keenness to develop the centers.
Undersecretary to the Makkah Governorate Abdul Aziz Khudairy said the meeting was called to discuss ways to improve the standard of rest houses.
There will be a joint program involving the governorate, municipalities and the Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities, in addition to road and transport management to improve the quality of services in these centers, he said.
Prince Khaled wants better services along roads to Makkah
Prince Khaled wants better services along roads to Makkah
