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Saudi Arabia opens Mecca, Medina to foreign investors

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Saudi Arabia allows foreigners to invest in Saudi -listed companies that own property in Mecca and Medina , Islam 's two holiest cities.

The decision "aims to stimulate investment, enhance the attractiveness and efficiency of the capital market," the kingdom's Capital Market Authority says.

Non-Muslims are not permitted to enter the holy cities.

Mecca already receives millions of Muslim pilgrims each year .

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