Civic Improvements in Madinah

If you are planning to go to the Prophet’s Mosque before or after your hajj, look for some civic improvements in the area:

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz will inaugurate during a visit to Madinah starting tomorrow a number of electricity, water, health and development projects at the areas surrounding the Prophet’s Mosque.
This was announced by Prince Abdulaziz bin Majed bin Abdulaziz, the Governor of Madinah region, at a press conference here last night.
He noted that the King’s visit to Madinah will witness launching of several development projects.
Prince Abdulaziz bin Majed said the Royal approval for treating Madinah as a Hajj zone effective from this year will have a positive impact and will enable the region extend excellent services to the pilgrims.

This information come from Embassy of Saudia Arabia-The Ministry of Hajj, a site full of information about visa, vaccinations, and general information for anyone planning to go to Saudia Arabia for hajj or umrah.