Hyderabad, Jan. 29 -- The Deputy Emir of Makkah, Prince Saud bin Mishaal, on Wednesday, January 28, launched 17 development projects worth SAR 2.5 billion in Makkah and Jeddah with an aim to improve the infrastructure networks in the areas.

The projects were launched under the patronage of the custodian of the two Holy Mosques and Emir of Makkah, Prince Khaled Al-Faisal.

According to a report by the Saudi Gazette, with the construction of 160 new ready-built factories, the projects will span an area exceeding 11 million square metres.

These projects will also focus on implementing water transmission pipelines and expanding a water station and establishing a quality laboratory within the food cluster, as well as electricity and shared s...