Reading Quran in The Crescent

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Makkah Clock tower construction (old)

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Lunar Center

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Observatory

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Center of the tower or minaret

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others

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Spectacular.

Sorry can't catch&fix the article

The establishment of a unique «Clock» on center of the Earth

إقامة فريدة في «ساعة» وسط الكرة الأرضية
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article:(arabic) http://aawsat.com/details.asp?section=41&article=656312&issueno=12083


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11 November 2011
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^^
People in cave praying in wrong direction. :ohno:

how would you know? they can actually see the Haram from up there, why would someone pray to the wrong direction? :sly:

^^ now i just watched the video, lol. and you are right :lol:

Nice, diferent

^^ now i just watched the video, lol. and you are right :lol:

:sleepy:

aiyTI0dWu94

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Makkah clock tower (http://www.flickr.com/photos/faisalw/6602229069/) par faisalwiryasantika (http://www.flickr.com/people/faisalw/), sur Flickr

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Makkah clock tower (http://www.flickr.com/photos/faisalw/6602229069/) par faisalwiryasantika (http://www.flickr.com/people/faisalw/), sur Flickr

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before ashar pray.... (http://www.flickr.com/photos/faisalw/6602485431/) par faisalwiryasantika (http://www.flickr.com/people/faisalw/), sur Flickr
so happy to pray there

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Looks like the next phase behind the Clock Tower has begun.

^^
actually there hasn't been any progress on the back side since two months.

nice

breathtaking photos when it gets completed

Amazing pictures!

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cloudy...no sound
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2012

New pics!

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Lunar Center

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Observatory - Telescope

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Thanks for your smaaaallllllll pic!....nothing to say about my splendide pics!?!?

Makkah Clock on 3 Jan 2012

by a Makkah Clock worker

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^^
:lol: they're great as always

:)

They really paid attention to detail on this building. Really impressive.

One of the best videos I have seen for this tower...

http://youtu.be/LQPsGkInxZ4

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^^That spotlights are ugly at that place, but luckily you can't see them from the ground.:)

6 Jan 2012

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^^
The media banner is complete :banana:

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Nice angle, from there the spire doesn't look that high.

If only China or India can represent their cultures as boldly as this tower in Mecca does, then we will be seeing a lot more cultural buildings that are meaningful

a huge building indeed. Not sure if its pretty tho

One of the best videos I have seen for this tower...

http://youtu.be/LQPsGkInxZ4

So it is a casino after all. :lol:

Sorry, but you have to admit, all those flashy lights are a bit over the top.

2011/9/1
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If only China or India can represent their cultures as boldly as this tower in Mecca does, then we will be seeing a lot more cultural buildings that are meaningful

Not everyone's cup of tea, but the Taiwanese did ... it even held the "World's Tallest Tower" title for some years.

Not everyone's cup of tea, but the Taiwanese did ... it even held the "World's Tallest Tower" title for some years.

taipei 101 held the title for as many years as petronas towers did and burj khalifa may hold the title for only one year longer either, when kingdom tower gets a go :cheers:

Taipei 101 is a beauty.

new video by me ^__^ 2012/1/9
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhrI2MZHuso
all .. thanks

new video by me ^__^ 2012/1/9
rhrI2MZHuso
all .. thanks

HOLY SMOKES! :eek2:

2012/1/9 ( PART 2 )
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VGB2B8rO_Y&list=UUE4yHeweWZwoVS96fpROvTQ&index=1&feature=plcp
all thanks

nice video :okay:

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I was looking for this pic, thanks.

your welcome
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Clock Tower Makkah (http://www.flickr.com/photos/noushadali/6668934845/) par MadinahVision.com (http://www.flickr.com/people/noushadali/), sur Flickr

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^^ That traffic jam is total madness.

^^
Its an old pic, in Hajj.

As a gift...lol
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^^
Now it looks like big ben, looks like they were out of colours :sleepy:

Big ben with a claw

Moon and Abraj al Bait

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this video work by me talk about clock !
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gij0d0ocRXc&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL

^^
Now it looks like big ben, looks like they were out of colours :sleepy:

You mean fat ben.

^^ No .. large ben sounds better .

Or huge ben

or massive ben !!

Thanks Mohammed ...nice videos
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So are they nearly finished with this building?

So are they nearly finished with this building?yes

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is this the building we can see world curvature ?

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Old but nice

yes




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Nice picutre :okay:
as happened in movies :)

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^^ nice foreground in the last two pictures :sly:

^^
NOT mine. :sleepy:

does anyone know how much square meters floor space the tower has? but just the tower and not the whole complex which has around 1,5mio sqm.

Makkah Clock Fairmont Hotel

wins best 2011 landmark title

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16 January 2012

MAKKAH — Makkah Clock Fairmont Hotel has been designated as world’s best hotel landmark for the year 2011. The achievement was announced Saturday at a function in Katara Cultural Village in Doha, Qatar where names of the winners of global travel awards for 2011 were also announced.

The recognition comes only a few months after the hotel was named as the best in the Middle East region.

Over 213,000 travel agents and tourist companies and organizations from 160 countries voted and Makkah Clock Fairmont received the highest number of votes in the category of the best hotel landmark in the world.

Muhammad Arkobi, Deputy Director of Fairmont Raffles Group Management in Makkah, said: “We have created a new trend for hospitality industry on the national and international levels from the heart of Makkah, the cradle of Islam.”

http://www.saudigazette.com.sa/index.cfm?method=home.regcon&contentID=20120116115660

Raffles Makkah Palace chef takes center stage

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Raffles Makkah Palace chef Said Hassanein receiving the award.

By ARAB NEWS

Published: Jan 4, 2012 00:17 Updated: Jan 4, 2012 00:17

Said Hassanein from Raffles Makkah Palace bagged the global “Chef of the Year Award” by presenting culinary excellence at MENA regional Awards and winning the “Best Chef of the year “and thereby qualifying and winning the second position as the best chef in the world. The competition was organized by Unilever Food Solutions and the winning was announced at a splendid ceremony in Durban South Africa recently to showcase The Best of the Best Chefs and caterers globally.

The Awards held at Durban attracted local and international talent, as talented chefs competed. Chef Said Hassanein, the senior chef at Raffles Makkah Palace was chosen among the final few to showcase his ultimate culinary magnificence gained through wide international expertise that helped him bag the winning title at the culinary competition.

On this momentous occasion, Chef Said said “I am glad to receive this award and I would like to thank my family at Raffles Makkah Palace for their endless support in the contest.” He also added, “Cooking is my passion and when it comes to ingredients and menus, I tend to blend together my international techniques with the local flavors to craft finest and most sumptuous meals.” Said also believes in using fresh ingredients constantly, and identifying the taste for the guest’s needs.”

The food was tasted, marked and monitored by panel of well-known highly experienced international chefs. Said Hassanein qualified in numerous rounds to enter the finalists’ category that required showcasing talent based on creativity and competitive spirit.

The relentless pursuit of service excellence has earned Raffles Makkah Palace a legion of international accolades. The opulent culinary experience is one of a kind at Raffles Makkah Palace that is brought together by world class chefs such as Said Hassanein. Residents are tempted to enjoy the exciting dining experiences offered at “Al Qasr” for eastern, western and international favorites. The “Narjes” Tea Lounge presents its patrons with gourmet teas, coffees and freshly baked produce while Al “Majlis” takes its guests on a culinary tour of Mediterranean specialties. For sweet gourmets, The Creamery is a must with its custom-made Teppanyaki Ice cream served indoors or outside on the terrace, overlooking the Grand Mosque.

http://arabnews.com/economy/corporatenews/article558422.ece

^^ & ^^^^
:banana: :cheers:

Makkah Clock Royal Tower
claims top prize at World Travel Awards

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Mohammed Arkobi, vice president and managing director of Fairmont Raffles
Hotels International, centre in blue, collects the award in Doha

16 January 2011

Makkah Clock Royal Tower, A Fairmont Hotel, has been recognised as the World’s Leading Landmark Hotel by the prestigious World Travel Awards.

Representatives from the world-class property were in attendance at a ceremony held at Katara Cultural Village, Doha.

More than 213,000 travel professionals, including travel agencies, tour and tourism organisations from 160 countries, voted during the annual search for the best in the industry.

Commenting on this distinctive win Mohammed Arkobi, vice president and managing director of Fairmont Raffles Hotels International – Makkah – said: “With humbleness and pride we dedicate this outstanding win to our beloved Kingdom and to the entire Islamic World; and we are also conceited of creating a new trend in the world of hospitality industry on both local and global levels from the very heart of Islam’s Holy Capital.

“We truly feel honored to receive this Award yet again from the World’s Travel Awards. Makkah Clock Royal Tower, A Fairmont Hotel within a span of eight months has won an Award for the second time in a row, which indeed is a brilliant achievement.

“The recognition belongs to our team at Makkah Clock Royal Tower, A Fairmont Hotel.”

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In the center of Makkah amid the divine tranquility standing stately only a few steps away from the Masjid Al Haraam and the Holy Ka’aba, is Makkah Clock Royal Tower, A Fairmont Hotel, a beacon for pilgrims in the Holy city.

This Fairmont Hotel with its prime location offers guests magnificent views of the Holy Kabaa from the comfort of their room with the finest hospitality where guests experience an oasis of serenity.

Distinguished as one of the world’s tallest skyscrapers, this 76-story hotel is the focal point of the Abraj Al Bait Complex.

One of its incredible features is a 40-meter (130-foot) Royal Clock, visible from 17 kilometers (ten miles) away, which announces daily prayers to the Muslim world.

The Hotel appeals to visitors with 858 rooms and suites are thoughtfully and elegantly appointed, with five- star amenities and services on 29 floors.

To relish dining experience, ten internationally inspired cuisine indulgences are present that will suit every palate where guests can enjoy ten exceptional selections of worldwide gastronomy, and even experience local flavor at Al-Dira restaurant, which introduces diners to oriental Saudi cuisine.

Makkah Clock Royal Tower - A Fairmont Hotel draws attention of pilgrims and business visitors alike with large prayer facilities for both males and females.

Along with its exceptional facilities, Makkah Clock Royal Tower is an ideal venue for any event with its more than 3,200 square meters (34,000 square feet) of ornate function space - replete with a full-service business center and professional staff - comprise exceptional banquet rooms, the biggest ballroom in Makkah Al Jewar with a VIP seating section, and eight state-of-the-art meeting rooms, along with pre-function areas.

World Travel Awards

The World Travel Awards was launched in 1993 to acknowledge and recognize excellence in the global travel and tourism industry and is regarded as the highest achievement a travel product could ever hope to receive.

It has been described by Wall Street Journal as the “Oscars” of the travel and tourism industry.

http://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/makkah-clock-royal-tower-claims-top-prize-at-world-travel-awards/

A Great Pic from Makkah Clock Tower ....
Holy Mosque - Masjid al Haram

16 January 2012 - Makkah - 4:30 pm

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''Raffles Makkah Palace''
named World’s Leading Luxury All Suite Hotel

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17 January 2012

Raffles Makkah Palace has been crowned the World’s Leading Luxury All Suite Hotel by the World Travel Awards during a splendid ceremony at Katara Cultural Village in Doha.

Votes were cast online by over 213,000 travel professionals around the world, from over 160 participating countries.

“It is an outstanding achievement for our hotel Raffles Makkah Palace to be named the World’s Leading Luxury All Suite Hotel,” said Mohammed Arkobi (pictured), vice president and managing director for Fairmont Raffles Hotels International – Makkah.

“We are very keen to be the standard-bearer for hotels in the World, and this well-deserved award symbolizes the superiority we provide through our impeccable services,” Arkobi added.

Raffles Makkah Palace, magnificently crafted just steps away from Al Masjid Al Haraam is a restful and private sanctuary, elegantly designed generating a world-class renowned name in Elite Hospitality with 214 suites that offer breathtaking views of the Holy mosque, and are carefully planned in an Islamic architectural style with exceptional amenities.

Arkobi added: “The win is momentous as this is the second award for Raffles Makkah Palace within a span of eight months; bagging two prestigious awards reflects its dedication to unsullied service.

“Travel industry professionals around the world have voted, carrying global recognition of our well-deserved reputation as the top generosity all suite property in the world.”

The premium services at Raffles Makkah Palace are tailored to make the stay for guests in the Islamic holy land of Makkah a divine harmony.

The attention to detail in the extravagantly, well-appointed Spacious suites, in this exceptional hotel is a feature for those who demand excellence.

Marching the taste of elegance and culinary sensations, Raffles Makkah Palace provides unique round-the-clock butler service for every suite where personal butlers exemplify “heartfelt” service.

For business needs, a fully equipped business center features a gracious reception hall and a library containing more than 2000 Islamic books, in addition to five private meeting rooms and secretarial services.

The hotel is vigilantly embellished with gilded facilities, offering a residential feel amid enchanting private spaces.

Residents of Palace will be tempted to enjoy the exciting dining experiences offered, “Al Qaser” for Eastern, western and international favorites.

The “Narjes” Tea Lounge presents its patrons with gourmet teas, coffees and freshly baked produce while Al “Majlis” takes its guests on a culinary tour of Italian and Mediterranean specialties. For lovers of sweets, The Creamery is a must with its custom-made Teppanyaki Ice cream served indoors or outside on the Terrace, overlooking the Grand Mosque.

The World Travel Awards was launched in 1993 to acknowledge and recognize excellence in the global travel and tourism industry and is regarded as the highest achievement a travel product could ever hope to receive.

http://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/raffles-makkah-palace-named-worlds-leading-luxury-all-suite-hotel/

Saudi Arabia records tourism boom

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Prophet's Mosque, Madinah
17 January 2012

A recently released report by World Tourism Organisation (WTO) on inbound tourism in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has found that, in 2010, the country was visited by 10.9 million visitors.

During their stays, these visitors spent US$6.8 billion, compared with 10.9 million visitors who spent US$7.8 billion in 2009.

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - according to WTO’s report which is titled: Measurement of international tourism - has acquired significant percentage that reached 17.8 per cent of the total of inbound tourism in the Middle East.

According to the report, Kingdom comes 2nd among the Arab countries and 22nd internationally among the countries that record high rates of visitors compared with 20th place it had reached in 2009.

The report also stated that, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia ranked fifth in the Arab World and ranked thirty-seventh internationally in the same year regarding tourism revenues compared with its thirty-first place during 2009.

On major indications of the international tourism movement during the first eight months of 2011, the report stated that, the number of tourists during the period, from January to August, 2011, have reached 671 million all over the world, reporting a growth of 4.5 per cent compared with the same period in 2010 as well as a growth of 11.3 per cent compared with the same period in 2009.

The number of international tourists during the same period has reported 69% of the total number predicted to the end of the current year.

On tourism movement in the Middle East, from January to August, 2011, the region has reported decline of 9.1 per cent, vis-à-vis period last year.

Among countries, Syria was the lowest reported country with -37.6 per cent followed by Egypt with -34.7 per cent, then Lebanon with -24.7 per cent, Jordan with -14.1 per cent, while the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has reported a significant increase of 88.3 per cent, followed with the United Arab Emirates of 7.9 per cent while Amman reported 12.4 per cent increase.

As for air flights, and according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the report has unveiled an increase of 6.3 per cent in air passenger movement on scheduled international airlines during the period from January to September, 2011, compared with the same period in 2010.

According to measurement of Revenue Passenger Kilometres (RPK), the report predicted an increase in domestic air transport with 4.4 per cent, and an increase in international air transportation with 7.5 per cent compared with 2010.

The report also expected the rate of international tourists to increase to around four to 4.5 per cent by the end of 2011 with a significant growth in tourism movement in 2012 between three and four per cent slightly lower than it was in 2011.

http://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/saudi-arabia-records-tourism-boom/

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MAKKAH CLOCK Tower (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nadawe911/6716062873/) par 나도 (http://www.flickr.com/people/nadawe911/), sur Flickr

This must be the most massive building complex in the World. Breathtaking!

BTW, does the clock chime in any specific fashion?

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Are these all construction cranes on that site !? It looks absolutely massive !

huge site with all those cranes

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^^ AWESOME PIC!
This must be the most massive building complex in the World. Breathtaking!

BTW, does the clock chime in any specific fashion?
Nope

It glitters, instead. :D

^^
But the glitter doesn't tell time

it does. prayer time. :lol: :tongue3:

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^^ In that last pic, are those skybridges stay there between the main tower and the lower tower after the construction is finished? Because they are ugly.

^^
Yes they will, they'll probably change the design because thats not how they look like in the renders.

^^ Ok, maybe they will be not so bad.

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marvellous scene

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ساعه مكه 2012 يوم الجمعه

January 2012

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Donno what they are doing there...maybe old pics


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The lunar center really needs a wash :ohno:

The lunar center really needs a wash :ohno:Any rain in Makkah? ...maybe a cloud could help...lol

في صباح باكر وجو عليل عانقت سحابة عابرة ساعة مكة المكرمة في منظر فريد

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Some of the unforgetable asyiqul^huur pics

Abraj al Bait Entrance

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Yo gotta love this place :) it's detailed architecture is impressivly gorgeous... at least for my taste :cheers:.

Indeed, you can't say there are no details here.:)

Gurit clocks on in Saudi for world’s tallest hotel

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The 607m tall building is partly clad in FRP from Gurit
23 January 2012

The recently inaugurated clock tower, the central tower of the Abraj-Al Arab development in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, features fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) composite materials and structural engineering composites specialist Gurit.

At 607m tall the building is the second tallest in the world. The top 200m of the tower is clad with over 40,000m² of FRP composite panels, including the largest clocks in the world – 43m in diameter, with 23m long minute hands.

The cladding of the tower top includes intricate calligraphy and ornamental patterning, finished in glass and ceramic tiles. Illumination of the clock hands, clock faces and media wall, called for over two million LEDs to be integrated into the cladding panels.

Gurit worked closely with the tower top designers, SL-Rasch (Stuttgart, Germany), to carry out the structural engineering of the composite tower top cladding, clock hands, and the 23m diameter crescent, a self-supportive FRP composite structure which is located at the top of the building.

Gurit supplied a range of composite materials to Premier Composites Technologies (Dubai, UAE), the company that carried out fabrication and installation of the cladding, clock face, clock hands and crescent. This included a new fire retardant wet laminating system from Gurit, Ampreg 21FR, which was developed for lamination of the façade.

The clock hands presented a particular challenge due to their long, slender geometry and the potential for high wind loading. The clock hands were therefore manufactured using Gurit’s WE91-2 carbon fibre prepreg material and Corecell T Foam structural core, originally developed for use in modern large wind turbine blades.

Dr Mark Hobbs, senior engineer, engineered structures at Gurit, said: “This has been a fascinating project to work on. It has presented numerous challenges, from the sheer scale and complexity of the project, to the integration of finishes and lighting into the cladding panels.”

http://www.prw.com/subscriber/newscat2.html?cat=1&channel=340&id=339

"Abraj Al-Arab" :lol:

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how old is mecca ? the inner building itself. the walls doesnt seem to get weathered?

The building is brand new.

A visit to the Royal Makkah Clock Hotel

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Nice interior pics.:)

Nice interior pics.:)

Yes look at the view from the window.

my work :)

24 January 2012

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^^sorry about the size did not think it will come out this big :lol:

Nice pics, abumuhannad.

Who cares about the size? Awesome pics! :okay:

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^Great pics :banana:

Fantastic photo

Mecca

what a city!!!!

The city of Prophets

From Abraham
to Muhammad PBUH

the center of Monothiesm establishment.

the epicenter of Judeo-christian-islamic monotheistic faith. What a history!

The interiors look really outdated.... Looks like a hotel room from the early 2000s, except for the bathroom.

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King Abdulaziz Public Library present

The Hajj

New website : kapl-hajj.org


Hajj: Journey to the Heart of Islam

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, His Majesty King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has given directives to commence a major expansion of Al-Haram Mosque.

With this in mind, The King Abdulaziz Public Library, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia has launched an initiative to inform and update the global community of this ground breaking expansion project. As part of this initiative The King Abdul Aziz Public Library has partnered with the British Museum, London UK, to launch the “Hajj Exhibition – Journey to the heart of Islam”

The new kapl-hajj.org website www.kapl-hajj.org is a wider part of this initiative to provide information, news and updates as well as feedback from the global community on their personal experiences.

This website endeavours to provide a rich resource of text and media not only of the current work taking place but also of both historic and future plans of the Hajj expansion program, to provide pilgrims with a peaceful and safe spiritual journey to the heart of their Islam, the Hajj.


Very interesting website with beautiful pictures!

The Makkah al-Mukarramah Clock Tower

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stunning pics. :yes:

:drool:
The best pics I've seen so far.

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Wow! Al-Bait looks really slender from the sides. :cheers:

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IN FLICKR (http://www.flickr.com/photos/wafallatah/6795168879/in/contacts/)

^^
WOW :banana::banana:

Amazing Pics :nuts:

I liked all the pictures and the last picture is very great :cheers:

Roukaya19

Thank you very much dear :)

Your welcome! :)

funny pic...
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Superb pics...:okay:

Such amazing pictures! :)

Amazing Pics. Congrats!!!

Miss just the plane crashing down the hole thing

Industry News

Composites-intensive clock tower inaugurated in Saudi Arabia


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1/30/2012

Composites specialist Gurit (Isle of Wight, U.K.) reported on Jan. 23 that the recently inaugurated Makkah clock tower, the central tower of the Abraj-Al Arab development in Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, features composite materials and structural engineering from the company.

At 607m/1,991 ft tall, the building is the second tallest in the world. The top 200m/656 ft of the tower is clad with more than 40,000m²/430,556 ft2 of advanced composite panels, including the largest clocks in the world — 43m/141 ft in diameter, with 23m/75.5 ft long minute hands. The cladding of the tower top includes intricate calligraphy and ornamental patterning, finished in glass and ceramic tiles. Illumination of the clock hands, clock faces and media wall, called for over two million LEDs to be integrated into the cladding panels.

Gurit worked closely with the tower top designers, SL-Rasch (Stuttgart, Germany), to carry out the structural engineering of the composite tower top cladding, clock hands, and the 23m diameter crescent, a self-supportive composite structure located at the top of the building. Gurit supplied a range of advanced composite materials to Premier Composites Technologies (Dubai, UAE), the company that carried out fabrication and installation of the cladding, clock face, clock hands and crescent. This included a new fire-retardant, wet-laminating system from Gurit, Ampreg 21FR, which was developed for lamination of the façade. Lamination was carried out on direct CNC cut molds fabricated using Gurit’s T-Paste tooling paste on a polystyrene blank block. The easy-machining, low-cure shrinkage and high level of detail achievable with T-Paste reportedly enabled rapid production of accurate direct molds for the part production.

The clock hands presented a particular challenge due to their long slender geometry and the potential for high wind loading. The clock hands were manufactured using Gurit’s WE91-2 carbon fibre prepreg material and Corecell T foam structural core. Gurit originally developed WE91-2 and Corecell T foam for use in large wind turbine blades. The stiffness-to-weight ratio of the carbon WE91-2 prepreg combined with the mechanical properties, toughness and low resin uptake of Corecell structural core enabled the realization of a lightweight, stiff clock hand.

Mark Hobbs, senior engineer, Engineered Structures at Gurit, comments, "This has been a fascinating project to work on. It has presented numerous challenges, from the sheer scale and complexity of the project, to the integration of finishes and lighting into the cladding panels. It has been a pleasure to work as part of the talented multinational design and production team to find ways to realise the vision of the client and architect using advanced FRP composite materials. This project has made full use of Gurit’s wide range of expertise in the technology of advanced FRP composite structures, including materials development, processing, testing and structural engineering, and I think that we can be proud of our contribution to this landmark project."

For a full report on design and construction of the Makkah clock tower, see link at right for story from the September 2010 issue of High-Performance Composites magazine.

http://www.compositesworld.com/news/composites-intensive-clock-tower-in-saudi-arabia-inaugurated

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Apparently a lot of work was done for the ornament. :okay:

Abraj al Bait far away....
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Abraj al Bait far away....
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Nice

continue do not stop

Nice

continue do not stopno stop...lol

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ساعة مكة | Makkah Clock (http://www.flickr.com/photos/fnafen/6798646087/) par fnafen (http://www.flickr.com/people/fnafen/), sur Flickr

"Mecca, the place and time" .. View the history of the Holy City

"مكة المكان والأزمنة".. عرض لتاريخ المدينة المقدسة

http://www.makkawi.com/pics.aspx?key=A26194166A8A1651A519621712824421615615Z26147242A79A71216A7A169A4318A13A1231A825A223A62A5A163157
Masjid al Haram
09 ربيع الأول 1433

تبدأ قناة "العربية" اعتباراً من غد الأربعاء الأول من فبراير عرض سلسلة تقارير بعنوان "مكة.. المكان والأزمنة"، والذي تواكب من خلاله "العربية"، معرض رحلة إلى قلب الإسلام المقام حالياً في المتحف البريطاني بلندن، والذي افتتحه ولي عهد المملكة المتحدة يوم الخميس الماضي، وتمثل السعودية فيه مكتبة الملك عبدالعزيز العامة.

وتتضمن سلسلة التقارير 12 تقريراً تلفزيونياً تتناول مكة المكرمة والمشاعر المقدسة ورحلة الحجاج والمعتمرين إلى الديار المقدسة، وتسلّط الضوء على تاريخ البيت الحرام والمناطق المحيطة به، ويبرز التطوير والتوسعة اللذين شهدهما المسجد الحرام والمشاعر المقدسة على مرّ التاريخ، وحتى عهد الدولة السعودية الحديثة.

كما تتضمن التقارير معايشة لواقع مكة "المدينة والإنسان والعبادة"، وانصهار أجناس مختلفة من البشر في مكان واحد ينتمون إليه روحياً، ويرصد تطور المكان منذ أن وصفه الله تعالى بـ(وادٍ غير ذي زرع)، إلى أن أصبحت مكة مدينة عصرية تساير التطور لتيسر على ضيوف الرحمن حجهم وعمرتهم.

وتعرض "العربية" في سلسلة التقارير صوراً ونماذج تخيلية تعرض لأول مرة، كما تتناول حكاية الأماكن المقدسة وأهميتها الدينية وباعتبارها شاهدة على حقب زمنية مختلفة منذ بداية الخليقة.

ويتحدث في التقارير شخصيات مختلفة لها ارتباطها بتاريخ وحاضر مكة المكرمة، كما تتناول التقارير رؤية غير المسلمين من الباحثين والمهتمين بالتجمع البشري الكبير في الأراضي المقدسة والتجهيزات المتطورة التي جعلت العبادة أكثر يسراً وسهولة.

وتقدم قناة "العربية" سلسلة التقارير برعاية مكتبة الملك عبدالعزيز العامة وعلى مدى 12 أسبوعاً، وتعرض الحلقات كل أربعاء ضمن نشرات الأخبار الرئيسة. ويشرف على سلسلة التقارير الزميل أحمد محمد الطويان، ويعدّها الزميل خالد عويس الصحافي في غرفة الأخبار، وقام فريق الإنتاج في mbc fm بإعداد المؤثرات الصوتية، وقام بأعمال المونتاج الزميل علاء بديوي، وستعرض التقارير بصوت الزميل سامي يعقوب.

http://www.alarabiya.net/articles/2012/01/31/191702.html

Google translation:

"Mecca, the place and time" .. View the history of the Holy City

01/02/2012

Start channel "Arab" as of tomorrow, first Wednesday of February, display a series of reports entitled "Mecca .. the place and times", which kept pace with which the "Arab", exhibition trip to the heart of Islam currently being held in the British Museum in London, which was inaugurated by Crown Prince of the United Kingdom On Thursday, Saudi Arabia accounts for the King Abdulaziz Public Library.

And includes a series of reports 12 reports televised address Mecca and the holy sites and the journey of pilgrims to the Holy Land, and shed light on the history of the Sacred House and the surrounding areas, and highlights the development and expansion of the two twentieth the Grand Mosque and the holy places throughout history, and even the era of the modern Saudi state.

The reports include live with the reality of Mecca, "the city and the rights and worship," and fusion of different races of people in one place belonging to him spiritually, and monitor the evolution of the place since called Allah (b Wade, a non-transplant), until it became a Mecca modern city keep pace with development to facilitate the pilgrims and pilgrimage Amrthm.

And displays the "Arab" in a series of reports, photographs and models of imaginary exposure for the first time, also addresses the story of the holy places and religious importance and as a witness to the different time periods since the beginning of creation.

And speaks in the reports relate to different characters have on the present and Mecca, also deal with non-Muslims see the reports of researchers and those interested in the great assembly of the human in the Holy Land and equipments to make worship more accessible and easily.

The channel "Arab" series of reports sponsored by King Abdulaziz Public Library and over 12 weeks, and offers seminars every Wednesday in the main news bulletins. And oversees a series of reports our colleague Ahmed Mohammed Ataiwaan, and prepared by our colleague Khaled Oweis journalist in the newsroom, and the production team in the preparation of mbc fm sound effects, and the editing work colleague Alaa Bdiyoa, and will be reporting colleague Sami voice of Jacob.

Mind blowing pics! :eek:

Horrible IMO. Reminds me of the Stanilist buildings era.

Abraj al Bait far away....
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Abraj al Bait far away....
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What is that large building in the centre?

What is that large building in the centre?The Jamarat Bridge: http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=88145263&postcount=174



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Love it!

beautiful tower..!love the grand looking and it architecture will still be remembered after 100 years

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The Jamarat Bridge: http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=88145263&postcount=174



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Thank you, I was wondering why I couldn't understand what it's function was.

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So cool!!http://www.collegefun4u.com/track.php?u=4

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Great pic! thanks Youssef
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old one .. but great one

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by kenan jamallail

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Last two pics are GREAT! :banana:

Nice pictures. Just wondering, only muslims can enter mecca? If someone has no religious views, can he/she enter?

The tower looks very very..., but very beautiful !!!! Cool pics !

Nice pictures. Just wondering, only muslims can enter mecca? If someone has no religious views, can he/she enter?
No, only Muslims.

incredible, terrific and superb structure! very nice!

No, only Muslims.

Now that's discrimination to the otherwise unbelievers :C Sheldon Cooper would be very displeased.

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Nice shots...:okay:

^^
Very nice

It might fit well and everything with the surrounding area, but it's not a pretty building in my eyes.. Even arabic countries must modernize more, they can't stay in the past.

Breathtaking. It doesn't even seem to be real!

Is it all of Makkah (thats the correct spelling now apparantly?) that non-muslims can't enter or is it just that holy mosque section?

Is it all of Makkah (thats the correct spelling now apparantly?) that non-muslims can't enter or is it just that holy mosque section?

the two holy cities of Makkah and Madinah. the whole city.

Is it all of Makkah (thats the correct spelling now apparantly?) that non-muslims can't enter or is it just that holy mosque section?
nop not the whole city..there are some districts are out side the "restricted zone" Like AL Umra and AL Nawareyya districts in north Makkah and AL-Sharae'e Districts (where the sport city is) in East Makkah..
About Madinah the easiest example is the new "KEC" :)

For Makkah:

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What is that under-construction in front of Masjid al-Harmain, with dozens of cranes???

What is that under-construction in front of Masjid al-Harmain, with dozens of cranes???
MECCA l U/C l Holy Mosque Expansion . (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=566372&highlight=mecca&page=65)

What is that under-construction in front of Masjid al-Harmain, with dozens of cranes???

Holy Mosque expansion: http://www.kapl-hajj.org/mosque_expansion.php

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Makkah Clock Royal Tower turn on DEVA bearings

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Fri February 10, 2012

INTERNATIONAL. Federal-Mogul Corporation (NASDAQ: FDML) has supplied high-performance self-lubricating bearings from its DEVA bearings division to ensure reliable operation of the world's largest tower clock, the Makkah Clock Royal Tower at the Fairmont Hotel in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.

The bearings were designed in close cooperation with German tower clock manufacturer Perrot. The exceptional demands created by the shafts carrying hour and minute hands each weighing around 7.5 tonnes, ruled out any conventional solutions, such as roller or bronze plain bearings.

Only Federal-Mogul's self-lubricating deva.bm® was able to handle the combination of extreme loads, low rotational speed, intermittent motion and harsh operating environment.

The new clock tower, standing 601 metres (approx. 1,969 feet), is six times the height of Big Ben's clock tower in London and features four clock faces, each 43 metres (approx.141 feet) in diameter, legible from up to 10 kilometres (approx. 6 miles) away.

The hour and minute hands move only once per minute, leading to huge static and inertia loads for the bearings to carry. Sand storms, winter storms, extreme daily temperature fluctuations and the high risk of lightning strikes combine to create a uniquely harsh and abrasive operating environment.

"Federal-Mogul DEVA has refined a proven solution to suit an especially demanding application," says Gerard Chochoy, senior vice president, Powertrain Sealing and Bearings. "Our application engineers have again demonstrated our technology leadership in the field of self-lubricating bearings."

Federal-Mogul's deva.bm is a self-lubricating composite material, produced using a special sintering method. It is maintenance-free and features extremely high static and dynamic load-carrying capacity and a low friction coefficient, due to homogeneous solid lubricant inclusions such as graphite and PTFE, within the bronze matrix.

Bearings featuring this material are ideally suited to sliding contact and greatly outperform conventional roller bearings in applications characterised by heavy loads, low rotational speeds and lack of lubrication.

"The material has proven its worth a thousand times over, especially under conditions of high load, intermittent motion and dusty or abrasive environments. This is exactly what was required for the tower clock in Mecca," explains August Stadlmayr, managing director of Federal-Mogul's DEVA bearings business.

Federal-Mogul designed the bearings in close cooperation with Perrot to be maintenance-free for several decades. Arranged in quarter segments for easy mounting, each of the 16 bearings required for the four movements carries a self-lubricating contact layer just 1.5mm thick on a 5mm backing.

Such minimal thicknesses are sufficient to reliably carry each of the 700mm (approx. 28-inch) diameter hour-hand shafts and the 300mm (approx. 12-inch) diameter minute-hand shafts.

Four clock movements have been constructed, one for each side of the tower. The central elements are two shafts that support the hour and minute hands, driven by servomotors. The motor for the minute hand switches on 15 seconds before the top of the minute, moving the 22-metre (approx. 72 feet) minute hand forward 60 times an hour, 1,440 times a day, 525,600 times a year.

"The very low shaft speeds and extremely high loads mean classic bronze bearing solutions with grease or oil lubrication would soon reach their limits under these conditions," explains Stadlmayr. "These heavily loaded bearings are expected to operate maintenance-free over decades in spite of extremely difficult conditions."

Following successful year-long trials at Perrot that included lightning strike tests, the first of the four movements was installed in late summer 2010. At that time only one of the four sides of the fibre-reinforced concrete tower had been completed. All construction work has now been completed. All four movements of the world's largest tower clock are now ticking in sync.

Clock Tower Facts

-- At 601 metres (approx. 1,969 feet), the clock tower is six times higher
than Big Ben's clock tower in London
-- The dials on the four sides of the tower have a diameter of 43 metres
(approx. 141 feet)
-- The minute hands are 22 metres (approx. 72 feet) long and weigh around
7.5 tonnes each
-- The hour hands are 17 metres (approx. 55 feet) long and weigh around 7.5
tonnes each

DEVA Bearings

Because DEVA sliding contact bearings work so well in demanding conditions such as extreme heat or icy temperatures, or conditions with heavy loads, dirt and dust, they have been used in the toughest of applications. Federal-Mogul's experience includes heavy duty, wind turbines, hydro-electric plants, construction, the marine and offshore industry and the iron and steel making industry.

About Federal-Mogul

Federal-Mogul Corporation is a leading global supplier of powertrain and safety solutions to the world's foremost original equipment manufacturers of automotive, commercial, aerospace, marine, rail and off-road vehicles; industrial, agricultural and power generation equipment; as well as the worldwide aftermarket.

Federal-Mogul's leading technology and innovation, lean manufacturing expertise, and global distribution network deliver world-class products, brands and services at a competitive cost. The company's sustainable global profitable growth strategy creates value for its employees, customers and shareholders. Federal-Mogul was founded in Detroit in 1899. The company is headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, and employs approximately 45,000 people in 35 countries.

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great mecca,hope someday be there

MECCA l U/C l Holy Mosque Expansion . (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=566372&highlight=mecca&page=65)

Thanks :)

Thanks for the information Roukaya.:)

Who made that clock? Soo big..

Residents of Mekkah should be aware that the development like that could turn the purpose of visiting Mekkah from religious things to just visiting as tourism, eventhough they pray but it wouldn't be pure any more as before....

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Who made that clock? Soo big..

Residents of Mekkah should be aware that the development like that could turn the purpose of visiting Mekkah from religious things to just visiting as tourism, eventhough they pray but it wouldn't be pure any more as before....

deleted. Sorry for my english. I don't want to see my comment will be make some people missunderstanding. I'm Sorry for all.

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Taken from one of the ugliest new buildings in Makkah, you can see the new pedestrain tunnels connected to the Holy Mosque Expansion. Great pic :okay:

Mecca has beautiful buildings?

Mecca has beautiful buildings?

:lol: you'll agree with me when you see the one I'm talking about.

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King Abdulaziz Tower(Makkah Clock) at night (http://www.flickr.com/photos/slice0flife/6785394789/) par Slice 0f Life (http://www.flickr.com/people/slice0flife/), sur Flickr

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King Abdulaziz Tower(Makkah Clock)at night (http://www.flickr.com/photos/slice0flife/6785395915/) par Slice 0f Life (http://www.flickr.com/people/slice0flife/), sur Flickr

Nice pics...

Sure this isn't Las Vegas ?.Goes to show man can build engineering marvels anywhere !....... Something new is taking centre of attention, no one will look forward to the next life if you keep improving this one ? Who paid for this ? Where did they get the money from.........selling what to whom.......The world goes round and round.

Incredible View at Raffles Creamery Cafe in Makkah
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February 5, 2012

I went to Mecca during the weekend to perform Omra. Inshallah الله يتقبلها مني

If you are going to Mecca these coming days or in a month or two when the weather is cool, I suggest visiting Raffles Creamery Cafe at Raffles Makkah Palace Hotel. It has an incredible view of Haram. They have indoors and outdoors seating area. The view of outdoors seating area is amazing. The cafe is located in the main floor where the lobby is and it opens at 4pm until 1am.

If you are going to planning to go, enter Waqf King Abdelaziz through the main door, take the elevators on the right side to P11 floor and then enter the lobby of Raffles Makkah Palace hotel. The cafe should be on the right side of hotel. The view at night is incredible (see picture) so pray your Isha prayer at haram and then drink your coffee or have a quick snack there. Really worth it! While you are at it, don’t forget to pray for me. http://www.peachbox.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif

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The Incredible View!

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مشـاريع مكة المكرمة (http://www.flickr.com/photos/httpwwwflickrcomphotosnawaf_al-alkhaldi/6859132977/) par NawaF ALKhaiDi (http://www.flickr.com/people/httpwwwflickrcomphotosnawaf_al-alkhaldi/), sur Flickr

Sure this isn't Las Vegas ?.Goes to show man can build engineering marvels anywhere !....... Something new is taking centre of attention, no one will look forward to the next life if you keep improving this one ? Who paid for this ? Where did they get the money from.........selling what to whom.......The world goes round and round.


look the the title, its an Endowment, all the profits goes tot he maintenance of the 2 holly mosques.

But i hope they still purely pray to Allah. :)

this thread has the weirdest comments i have ever seen

Who made that clock? Soo big..

Residents of Mekkah should be aware that the development like that could turn the purpose of visiting Mekkah from religious things to just visiting as tourism, eventhough they pray but it wouldn't be pure any more as before....

most of the buildings around the mosque were built in the last 30 years, ppl visit makkah to see the mosque, as long as the mosque is still there it doesn't matter what the city looks like.

this thread has the weirdest comments i have ever seen

i'm sorry for my english. I am from Indonesia, and i don't know what the word that i could use for "khusuk" in english. I'm sorry.

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you've been mentioning this quite frequently lately, should I call the FBI? Call whoever you like mush, don't expect them to let you reverse the charges though. I don't think they would be that interested. :lol:

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The Makkah Clock

By Mohammad

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Abaj al Bait at 1:54

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What is that under-construction in front of Masjid al-Harmain, with dozens of cranes???

amazing pic

I don't like this tower.:troll:Arabic towers are old.But like this arabic towers

I don't like this tower.:troll:Arabic towers are old.But like this arabic towers

Its old? its not even finished yet.

I also do not like this tower, built in the middle of a dried valley full of dirty and poor houses. In my opinion, it doesnt fit very well. Furthermore it looks not very elegant with the trashy tents on the top roof of the lowest part of the complex.

I love London :bowtie:

Hmm can somebody please close the fence of the trollcage, I think some of them have just escaped.

But on topic: What is the next high building that will be build in this area?

But on topic: What is the next high building that will be build in this area?

directly behind this monster there are about 20 skyscrapers planned in one big complex, tallest about 300m. they will be directly across the street so this whole thing will look like one architectural mountain <3

edit: http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1232279

Abraj al Bait

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Abraj al Bait Mall
unusual pic...
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The first pic is scary

The first pic is scaryScary?...and those one?

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These are good :okay:

directly behind this monster there are about 20 skyscrapers planned in one big complex, tallest about 300m. they will be directly across the street so this whole thing will look like one architectural mountain <3

edit: http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1232279

Whats the building U/C on the right side of the picture?

Whats the building U/C on the right side of the picture?

it's an extension for the kaaba entrance. not tall but massive. it's to improve the flow of muslims to and away from the kaaba. at least that's what i think it's for, saw only few videos and pictures.

this video should be helpful :)
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=88574060&postcount=1312

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Not really fond of this one... and the location makes it feel really out of place.

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February 2008 - 4 years ago!

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With the attention to detail they've put into this tower it's truly a work of art.

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The first pic is AWESOME! :cheers:

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a crop that would cut that steel thing would have been nice. :)

They're almost done with the cladding in the back, nice :).

A sweet panorama : )
Makkah al-Mukarramah

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also there is a pic of Abraj al Bait but tooooo large to post here...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hani-09/6905138223/

nice panorama

EPIC Panorama :okay:

Nice...:okay:


Thanks for sharing...

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look at the left upper corner O_O

aperture science logo!

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Makkah Clock tower...have 5 clocks!

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Fire in Makkah

حريق البرج المجاور للحرم المكي كان بسبب “مدخنة مطعم” وتمت السيطرة عليه خلال دقائق

Fire tower adjacent to the campus was in Mecca because of
the "chimney restaurant" and was brought under control within minutes

http://www.saudinow.com/news_data/2012/02/harmakkahh.jpg
17 February 2012

قال العقيد علي المنتشري الناطق الإعلامي في الدفاع المدني بالعاصمة المقدسة إن الحريق الذي شوهد في أحد الأدوار العليا في فندق بمواجهة الحرم المكي الشريف نتج عن انتثار (زيت قلي) في مدخنة مطعم “الطازج” وقد تمت السيطرة عليه في غضون دقائق دون تسجيل أي إصابات.

وذكرت مصادر إخبارية أن سبب الدخان الذي رآه مرتادو المسجد الحرام هو بسبب ارتفاع نسبة الزيوت والتسربات في مدخنة مطعم الطازج، الواقع بمشروع مكة للإنشاء والتعمير، ولم يصل لأدوار الفندق ولم يحدث أي تأثير كما لم يسفر عن أي إصابة.

وقال المنتشري إن فِرَق الدفاع المدني باشرت الوضع حال ورود بلاغ، واتضح أن زيادة نسبة الأدخنة الخارجة من مدخنة المطعم كانت بشكل كثيف نتيجة تسرب الزيوت والترسبات بالمدخنة.

الجدير بالذكر أن ظهور أعمدة الدخان تلت أداء المصلين لصلاة العشاء في الحرم المكي الشريف مما أدى إلى سرعة انتشاره عبر الشبكات الإجتماعية.

http://www.saudinow.com/local/14139.html

Google translation:

Fire tower adjacent to the campus was in Mecca because of the "chimney restaurant" and was brought under control within minutes

17 February 2012

Colonel Ali Montashari media spokesman in the capital, civil defense that the holy fire, which was seen in one of the upper floors in a hotel facing the Haram al-Sharif resulted in dispersal (frying oil) in the chimney restaurant "fresh" have been brought under control within minutes without recording any injuries.

According to news sources that the cause of the smoke he saw Mrtado the Grand Mosque is due to the high proportion of oil leaks in the chimney and fresh restaurant, located to the draft Mecca for Reconstruction and Development, did not reach the roles of the hotel and there was no effect and did not result in any injury.

Montashari said that civil defense teams started the event and the situation Rhode communication, and it became clear that increasing the proportion of smoke emerging from the chimney of the restaurant was a result of leakage of heavy oils and sediments Palmdkhna.

It is worth mentioning that the appearance of smoke followed the performance of the worshipers to evening prayers at the Haram al-Sharif, which led to its rapid spread through social networks.

-3TGN6BANtU

^^
I heard of it, it was almost a week ago. Nothing to do with the clock tower.

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مشـاريع مكة 2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/httpwwwflickrcomphotosnawaf_al-alkhaldi/6916507201/) par NawaF ALKhaiDi (http://www.flickr.com/people/httpwwwflickrcomphotosnawaf_al-alkhaldi/), sur Flickr

^^
OK, What are those? Another mega-project made by Mecca to turn it into a Vegas Style worship paradise? And I mean it in a good way.

It's the new Holy Mosque under construction...here's the render

http://alharamainprojects.com/clock_Project/Haram_Expension/images/Expansion.jpg

http://kapl-hajj.org/photos/clock9.jpg

Nice updates...:happy:

Obviously mine :lol:

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B-U-T :D
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مشـاريع مكة 2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/httpwwwflickrcomphotosnawaf_al-alkhaldi/6916507201/) par NawaF ALKhaiDi (http://www.flickr.com/people/httpwwwflickrcomphotosnawaf_al-alkhaldi/), sur Flickr
I liked this photo :)

it looks evil, and i like that.

^^That building looks like the headquarters of an evil organisation trying to destroy the world...and I have to say that makes the building kind of...cool

^^That building looks like the headquarters of an evil organisation trying to destroy the world.



Isn't That exactly what it is :lol:

Isn't That exactly what it is :lol:


Was that suposed to be funny, because it's not :sly:

strange ppl...


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Was that suposed to be funny, because it's not :sly:

Well it is :lol:

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Was that suposed to be funny, because it's not :sly:

I think it was meant to be true, because it is. :ohno:

World wide caliphate indeed.

LMAO

^^ From what I see here, it's funny because it redicules a holy site and a religion, and true from a fictitious prespective, some people need to grow up :lol:

"who let the dogs out!!"