5 million beneficiaries of digital services in the Two Holy Mosques
The General Presidency for Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque, represented by the General Administration of Information Technology, has recorded a significant leap in the utilization of its technological systems. The total number of beneficiaries of digital services at the Two Holy Mosques has reached nearly 5 million since the beginning of 1447 AH. This major achievement comes as part of the ongoing and diligent efforts to enhance digital transformation and employ modern technology to serve visitors to the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque, directly contributing to enriching their religious experience and facilitating the performance of their rituals with ease and tranquility.
The journey of technological transformation and the development of digital services in the Two Holy Mosques
Historically, since its unification, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has given great attention and care to the Two Holy Mosques and their visitors. With the rapid technological advancements the world is witnessing, the Presidency's strategy has shifted from providing traditional services to adopting the latest smart technologies. This radical transformation was not a sudden occurrence, but rather an extension of well-considered strategic plans aimed at digitizing all religious, guidance, and counseling services, thus aligning with the goals of the Kingdom's Vision 2030, which places serving the pilgrims at the forefront of its priorities and aspires to present a leading global model in crowd management and technological guidance.
Key statistics for religious affairs platforms
Official statistics released by the Presidency detailed this widespread interest, revealing that the number of beneficiaries of the "Qasid" electronic portal reached approximately 350,668. Meanwhile, the Presidency's official website recorded a record number of visitors, exceeding 2,658,043. These efforts were not limited to this, but also included broadcasting translations of the sermons from the Two Holy Mosques, which garnered 336,366 views, totaling 330 hours of translation. This underscores the leadership's commitment to conveying the message of the Two Holy Mosques to all Muslims in their various languages.
Enriching the faith experience through interactive technologies
In a related context, data showed that the "Message of the Two Holy Mosques" platform achieved remarkable success, attracting 1,534,697 users. Interactive screens distributed throughout the Two Holy Mosques also played a vital role in guiding visitors, benefiting 51,563 individuals and totaling 5,248 operational hours. Furthermore, 364,933 religious and educational materials were downloaded across various platforms. The "Two Holy Mosques Recitation Center" also recorded 44,100 users, with the total hours of digital services provided exceeding 5,578 hours of dedicated technical work.
Global and local impact of the technology system
The success of these indicators reflects more than just numbers and statistics; it highlights the profound importance and impact of these initiatives at the local, regional, and international levels. Locally, these services contribute to organizing the movement of pilgrims and providing them with immediate religious guidance. Regionally and internationally, offering reliable religious content in multiple languages enhances the Kingdom's soft power and disseminates the message of moderate Islam to millions of Muslims worldwide who are unable to travel to Mecca and Medina. The General Presidency for Religious Affairs affirms that these achievements reflect the success of its system in reaching the widest possible audience, thereby strengthening religious awareness and fulfilling the objectives of the wise leadership.
