Recent exploration near the Mansourah–Massarah mining zone has revealed strong geological signals pointing to a vast gold-bearing formation in the Makkah region. Early drilling data suggests the mineralized belt could stretch close to 100 kilometers beneath the desert. If confirmed through deeper surveys, this would rank among Saudi Arabia’s most significant gold discoveries in decades. The find aligns closely with the kingdom’s Vision 2030 strategy to diversify national income beyond oil. Large