Thahir Asmal, Radio Islam News – 22-05-2018

The Haramain of Makkah Mukarramah and Madinah Munawwarah have been awarded the Sharjah International Cultural Heritage.

The two holy sites have been recognised as part of their efforts to enhance Saudi Arabia’s cultural heritage.

Their role is part of King Salman’s Saudi Vision 2030 which will see more than SR5 billion ($1.3 billion) allocated towards the upliftment of the Kingdom’s history in the current phase.

The initiative includes 10 courses, each under implementation consisting of a number of main projects that amount to more than 330 in total. They include the establishment of museums, heritage sites and the restoration of villages.