Developing electrical power networks in the Holy Sites | Kadana
In a strategic move aimed at enhancing the quality of services provided to pilgrims, Kadana Development and Investment Company, the executive arm of the Royal Commission for Makkah City and the Holy Sites, announced a significant achievement: the completion of the construction and development of the electrical power networks in the Holy Sites. This massive project, with a total capacity of 550 megavolt-amperes, encompasses low and medium voltage networks, representing a qualitative leap in the infrastructure dedicated to serving pilgrims and facilitating the performance of their rituals with ease and convenience.
A historical journey of care for the infrastructure of Mecca
Over the decades, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has given paramount importance to the development of Mecca and the Holy Sites, as these sacred places have been a top priority in national development plans since the Kingdom's founding. Historically, the Holy Sites have witnessed radical transformations in their infrastructure, from providing basic services and water to building advanced electrical networks capable of meeting the growing needs of the millions of pilgrims who converge annually on a limited geographical area. This historical legacy of care and attention is now being crowned by modern projects that utilize the latest global technologies to ensure the continuity of services with the highest standards of reliability and safety.
Developing electrical power networks in the Holy Sites and their operational impact
aims the electrical power networks in the Holy Sites to support high-quality development projects and the additional areas allocated for pilgrim accommodation. These efforts are fully aligned with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030, which seeks strategic expansion and the development of public facilities to accommodate larger numbers of Umrah and Hajj pilgrims. This massive electrical capacity will help accommodate the additional loads resulting from ongoing development, ensuring efficient system operation and uninterrupted power supply to all vital sites.
Furthermore, this enhancement is based on a pivotal role in the gradual replacement of kerosene stoves with safer electric ones, thus reducing environmental risks and fire incidents. The project also enables the activation and implementation of modern Freon air conditioning systems in the pilgrims' camps, ensuring their full operational readiness and efficiency, and providing suitable cooling temperatures to guarantee the comfort of pilgrims, especially given that the Hajj season coincides with the hot summer months.
Regional and international impact of improving Hajj services
The impact of this achievement extends far beyond the local level, encompassing significant regional and international dimensions. By providing a safe and comfortable living environment, the Kingdom sends a reassuring message to millions of Muslims worldwide that its leadership is harnessing all available material and human resources to serve the pilgrims. The Kingdom's success in managing these millions of pilgrims and providing sustainable infrastructure reinforces its leading global position in crowd management and the execution of mega-projects in record time and across complex geographical areas.
Sustainability and leadership in serving the guests of God
This step reflects Kadana Company's commitment to leading the sustainable development of the Holy Sites by providing integrated engineering solutions that enhance infrastructure efficiency and align with the program for serving pilgrims. Through these pioneering projects, the company seeks to offer high-quality services befitting the sanctity of the place and the aspirations of the wise leadership, with a constant focus on achieving environmental sustainability and raising the quality of life in all facilities of the Holy Sites, enabling pilgrims to perform their rituals in a spiritually uplifting and secure environment.
