Saudi Arabia to launch cable car system to Cave Hira in Makkah

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has announced plans to launch a cable car system in 2025 to facilitate access to the Cave of Hira in Makkah’s Jabal Al Noor, located at an altitude of 634 metres and about 4 kilometres from the Grand Mosque.

The project’s goal is



to improve the pilgrimage experience and make it easy to visit this key historical and religious landmark.

Speaking with Arabic TV channel Al Arabiya, Samaya Investment Company’s CEO, Fawaz Al-Muhrej, confirmed that the cable car project will be operational next year.