Madinah's heritage and historic projects are attracting investment and growing the city's economy, the Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA) said in a statement Wednesday. The SCTA said it has initiated a number of projects under the Madinah Tourism Development Council that are helping to transform the city into a "major tourism destination."
The SCTA branch in the province has developed a number of sites in the province such as Hara, Raha and Quds Jabal, and conducted technical and economic studies at other sites and destinations. Rehabilitation is under way at Al-Ula heritage village, Mosa bin Nusair castle, Yanbu historic center (Sur Quarter) and Al-Jabarti and Babteen houses. The SCTA said work is currently taking place at 22 tourism sites across a number of municipalities and 38 archaeological sites. Tourists have already started to visit upgraded sites in Madain Saleh, and the Jabal Akma and Al-Khoraiba sites in Al-Ula. It has also restored historic buildings in Yanbu.
Heritage projects boost Madinah economy
