Makkah poised to become a global economic hub: Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Highlights:
- Plans for building 60 international hotels in Makkah to service an estimated 100 million visitors expected to visit the kingdom by 2030
- Shift towards digitization
Published 02 Mar,2021 via Asharq Alawsat (English Edition) - The holy city of Makkah in Saudi Arabia enjoys a host of characteristics that qualify it for long-term investments, economic growth and the development of a sustainable future. Located west of the kingdom, Makkah offers big and diverse investment opportunities.
Vice-Chairperson of the Council of Saudi Chambers (CSC) and Chairperson of the Makkah Chamber of Commerce & Industry (MCCI) Hisham Kaaki, in an interview with Asharq Al-Awsat, reaffirmed that the metropolis is home to one of the kingdom’s promising permanent markets that is supported by a year-long influx of visitors.
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