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First Makkah Clock: Historic Symbol of Saudi Care for Holy Sites
helping worshippers in Makkah and nearby areas keep track of prayer times. King Abdulaziz ordered the construction of the clock in 1933, placing it atop the Hamidiyah Government Building. A tower ...
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Umrah diary: Prayers, grief and joy in Mecca
Amid the throngs, we navigated narrow roads to our hotel, located in the famous Mecca Royal Clock Tower, located beside the Clock Tower Shopping Center — more than 2 million square feet of high ...
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World’s tallest buildings 2024 including Burj Khalifa Wuhan Tower and more
Makkah Royal Clock Tower (Mecca, Saudi Arabia) Finished in 2012, this building stands 601 meters (1,971 feet) tall and is part of the Abraj Al Bait complex. It serves as a hotel, shopping center ...
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Malaysian wants to make his mark
SHAH ALAM: A Malaysian who made his name designing Mecca’s iconic Abraj Al-Bait clock tower aims to leave another legacy by training the nation’s next generation of engineers. Wan Nazri Wan ...