RIYADH: Madinah Gov. Prince Salman bin Sultan on Monday visited the Prophet’s Mosque and other historical mosques in the holy city. He was accompanied by Hajj and Umrah Minister Tawfiq Al-Rabiah and Fahad Albuliheshi, CEO of the Madinah Region Development Authority. Prince Salman, who is chairman of the authority, inspected the Holy Rawdah prayer project at the Prophet’s Mosque. He commended efforts to streamline services for visitors and worshippers, enhancing the overall experience and ensuring an unforgettable stay for guests. HIGH LIGHT Prince Salman also visited Al-Ayniah Project, Suwaiqah Souq, and explored services supporting entrepreneurs in diverse handicraft fields, including training, incubation, production, and marketing. The project aims to improve the visitor experience and streamline appointments. Goals include optimizing the appointment process, introducing a date-reading system, improving services via the Nusuk app, and training a specialized team for crowd management. Prince Salman also visited Al-Ghamama, Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq, and Umar bin Al-Khattab mosques, restored by the authority. These projects enrich the pilgrimage experience, reflecting the Kingdom’s commitment to historical site rehabilitation. The governor highlighted ongoing care for historical mosques, initiated by the late King Abdulaziz and continued by King Salman, including restoration under the Program for the Care of Historic Mosques. Prince Salman visited Quba Mosque, inspected Jadat Quba (Quba Avenue), and nearby development projects covering a 3.6 km stretch connecting the Prophet’s Mosque and Quba Mosque. The governor reviewed the initial design concept for the project led by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to develop the Quba Mosque and its surroundings. This historic expansion, the largest since its establishment, seeks to increase the mosque’s total area to 50,000 square meters, accommodating 66,000 worshipers. Prince Salman also visited Al-Ayniah Project, Suwaiqah Souq, and explored services supporting entrepreneurs in diverse handicraft fields, including training, incubation, production, and marketing. He toured handicraft workshops and discussed Al-Ayniah Project’s incubator services, offering production and manufacturing equipment. Additionally, he visited Suwaiqah Souq’s retail areas, which recreate the historical charm of Madinah’s ancient buildings and markets. Prince Salman also inspected handicraft products and souvenirs crafted for Madinah’s guests and visitors, contributing to the empowerment of young women in the retail sector.