Al-Fath mosque in Makkah to undergo restoration work

The Al-Fath mosque in Al-Jumum governorate is set to be restored in the second phase of the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Project for the Development of Historic Mosques. (SPA)
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Updated 07 March 2025
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Al-Fath mosque in Makkah to undergo restoration work

  • Al-Fath is one of 30 mosques being restored in the second phase of the project

MAKKAH: The Al-Fath mosque in Al-Jumum governorate is set to be restored in the second phase of the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Project for the Development of Historic Mosques.

The work will see the site, believed to have been prayed in by the Prophet Mohammed, expand from 455.77 sq. meters to 553.50 sq. meters, increasing its capacity from 218 to 333 worshippers.

The restoration will use natural materials such as brick, basalt stone, gypsum and wood, maintaining the Western region architectural style. Traditional elements like mashrabiyas and rawasheen, which are intricate wooden balcony screens, will also be preserved.

The project aims to balance historical authenticity with modern sustainability, ensuring the mosque’s long-term preservation. It will be overseen by Saudi companies specializing in heritage restoration.

Al-Fath is one of 30 mosques being restored in the second phase of the project, which spans all 13 regions of the Kingdom.

The first phase rehabilitated 30 mosques across 10 regions, aligning with Vision 2030’s commitment to preserving Saudi Arabia’s cultural heritage and enhancing the historical and religious significance of its mosques.


‘Flying Over Saudi’ launches cinematic aerial experience of Saudi landmarks

Updated 26 December 2025
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‘Flying Over Saudi’ launches cinematic aerial experience of Saudi landmarks

RIYADH: The Flying Over Saudi experience was launched on Thursday at Boulevard City as part of Riyadh Season, introducing visitors to the first experience of its kind in the Kingdom. 

The attraction provides a cinematic aerial journey using immersive technologies and multisensory effects that display Saudi Arabia’s most significant natural and urban landscapes from a new perspective, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The experience takes guests on a visual journey over the Kingdom’s diverse terrain, taking in Saudi Arabia’s vast deserts, towering mountains, lush valleys, modern cities, and expansive coastlines, in addition to special views of the Two Holy Mosques in Makkah and Madinah. 

The film is presented in 8K resolution, featuring high-quality footage that captures the Kingdom’s geographic and cultural richness in a matter of minutes.

Each ride lasts about eight minutes, enhanced by sensory effects such as wind, water mist, and natural scent elements, along with innovative seat motion that intensifies the sense of realism and creates an experience close to actual flight. 

The visual and audio technologies work seamlessly together to immerse visitors fully in the scenes presented.

By combining its immersive elements with footage filmed over diverse landscapes, Flying Over Saudi offers Riyadh Season visitors a new perspective of the Kingdom, one that merges advanced technology with local visual identity and highlights one of the widest natural maps extending from north to south and from the coastlines into the heart of the cities.

The launch of this experience exemplifies Riyadh Season’s commitment to delivering high-quality entertainment built on innovation and advanced presentation techniques. It further contributes to introducing visitors, from the Kingdom and abroad, to the beauty and diversity of Saudi Arabia’s destinations, reinforcing the season’s position as a leading platform for world-class immersive experiences.