By DIANA AL-JASSEM
Published: Dec 12, 2011
JEDDAH: Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal was presented with the honorary award for Revolutionary City Transformation at the Makkah New Era Awards ceremony on Saturday. He was given the award in recognition of his extraordinary efforts and role in the historical transformation of the city.
Other key figures were also honored during the ceremony.
Jeddah Gov. Prince Mishaal bin Majed was presented with the Honorary Award for Iconic Cultural Vision. Prince Sultan bin Salman, president of the Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities, received the Honorary Award for Excellence in Hospitality. The Honorary Award for Dynamic Urban Environment was awarded to Hani Abu Ras, mayor of Jeddah.
The event was organized by French business information company Naseba, and Saudi-based Star Group Holdings. It was held in conjunction with the 2nd Annual Modern Makkah Summit and Awards. The awards ceremony highlighted the extensive efforts being made to modernize Makkah province while balancing the preservation of its heritage.
Fabien Faure, Naseba managing director, said Makkah recently experienced major improvements in its infrastructure. “More than 62 tunnels throughout the Makkah mountains and holy sites have recently been constructed at the request of the Kingdom’s government,” he said.
“These projects were a major factor in the success of this year’s Haj season. With additional development work, further improvements to safety and ease of transit could be achieved.”
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