The term Umm al-Qura—meaning "Mother of all Settlements" in Arabic—is a historic and religious designation historically applied primarily to the holy city of Mecca in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Additionally, the name is utilized by prominent modern institutions, real estate master developments, and corporate entities operating within the region, such as the Umm Al Qura for Development and Construction Company, which spearheads major urban transformation and infrastructure projects directly within Mecca to accommodate millions of pilgrims and residents.