Workshop to train the committees for enjoining good and forbidding evil for the Hajj season 1447 AH
The General Presidency for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice, represented by its Development and Commitment Committee, launched a comprehensive preparatory workshop aimed at training and qualifying the committees responsible for promoting virtue and preventing vice for the 1447 AH Hajj season. This strategic step comes within the framework of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's ongoing commitment to providing high-quality and distinguished services to the pilgrims, and ensuring the performance of the rituals in a safe and organized spiritual environment, in accordance with the highest standards of corporate governance and administrative excellence.
Saudi Arabia's ongoing care for the pilgrims
Throughout history, the government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has given utmost attention and care to serving pilgrims performing Hajj and Umrah, making the facilitation of their rituals a top priority. The General Presidency for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice is a key partner in this annual success, with its committees present on the ground and providing guidance and awareness to pilgrims with kindness and gentleness, in accordance with the noble Prophetic tradition. Early preparation through preparatory workshops reflects the historical development in crowd management and the provision of awareness services, and aligns with the objectives of the Kingdom's Vision 2030, which seeks to enrich the religious and cultural experience of pilgrims and host increasing numbers of Muslims from around the world by providing the highest quality services.
Advanced strategies in the work of the committees for enjoining good and forbidding evil during the Hajj season
The General Presidency revealed that the current workshop primarily aimed to familiarize working committees with its four strategic dimensions: transparency, documentation, preparedness, and commitment. These dimensions ensure the integration of field and administrative efforts and unify the work process. The Presidency also explained that the workshop's main themes included reviewing meticulous planning mechanisms, applying the concepts of institutional excellence, and highlighting the importance of cybersecurity in protecting data. Furthermore, mechanisms for highly efficient risk management were discussed, with the goal of enhancing the system's ability to handle any emergency in a comprehensive and professional manner.
The expected impact of early preparedness locally and internationally
This early preparation and continuous development are of paramount importance and have a wide-ranging positive impact. Locally, it contributes to enhancing the efficiency of national personnel working in the field and minimizing administrative and field-related issues. Regionally and internationally, providing professional awareness and guidance services reflects the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's positive image and its exceptional ability to manage the world's largest human gathering peacefully and securely. This meticulous organization leaves a positive impression on pilgrims returning to their countries, reinforcing the Kingdom's tremendous efforts in serving Islam and Muslims.
Modern methodologies for measuring performance and beneficiary satisfaction
The Presidency explained that the procedures implemented included introducing advanced methodologies for monitoring the current situation and measuring pilgrim satisfaction, along with adopting reliable models for meticulously documenting operations. It also highlighted the importance of discussing the data system through interactive dashboards and precise compliance indicators, in addition to reviewing the associated corrective actions, to ensure performance flexibility and continuous improvement.
The Presidency affirmed that this step marks the beginning of a new phase of governance and measurement in Hajj operations, noting the committee's commitment to ensuring that all operational activities are based on reliable data and measured according to approved performance indicators and quality standards. In conclusion, it added that serving the pilgrims is managed with the highest levels of professionalism and responsibility, in accordance with the directives of the President General of the Authority, Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Sanad, to guarantee a successful and distinguished Hajj season by all measures.
