Al-Sudais launches the Excellence and Creativity Award at the Two Holy Mosques
In a strategic move aimed at enhancing the institutional work environment and motivating human resources, the President of Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque, Sheikh Dr. Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz Al-Sudais, announced the launch of the "Excellence and Innovation Award" within the Presidency. This announcement culminates a series of developmental decisions aimed at raising performance efficiency and ensuring the quality of religious services provided to visitors of the Two Holy Mosques.
Strengthening governance and institutional work
During his meeting with the leadership of the Presidency, Sheikh Al-Sudais emphasized that the current phase requires a strong focus on consolidating the principles of governance and transparency, considering them fundamental pillars for achieving strategic objectives. He stressed the necessity of integration between planning, implementation, and field monitoring processes, noting that working in the Two Holy Mosques demands a profound sense of religious and national responsibility to ensure the provision of services befitting the sanctity of the place and the significance of the time.
Objectives of the Excellence and Creativity Award
The newly announced award aims to foster a positive competitive environment among the Presidency's staff and encourage innovative initiatives that contribute to the development of the services system. Through this award, the Presidency seeks to recognize outstanding performance, both individual and collective, which will positively impact the experience of pilgrims and enrich their spiritual journey.
The context of institutional transformation and Vision 2030
These moves come within the context of the major transformation underway in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia under Vision 2030, specifically concerning the program for serving pilgrims. Since the decision to establish an independent Presidency for Religious Affairs, its role has expanded to focus on spiritual, guidance, and counseling aspects. Attention to quality and institutional excellence is an integral part of the Vision's objectives, which aspire to host millions of Umrah and Hajj pilgrims annually while providing them with the highest quality services.
The universality of the message and its impact
In discussing the dissemination of the message of the Two Holy Mosques, Al-Sudais emphasized its global dimension. The Presidency is working diligently to implement simultaneous translation projects for sermons and lessons into dozens of international languages, ensuring that the guidance of the Two Holy Mosques reaches Muslims across the globe. The high levels of visitor satisfaction, which Al-Sudais commended, are tangible proof of the success of these strategies in meeting the needs of visitors from diverse cultures and nationalities, thus reinforcing the Kingdom's position as the beating heart of the Islamic world and a champion of moderation and tolerance.
