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Makkah, May 28, 2026, SPA — The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque launched a package of smart solutions to measure visitor satisfaction with services at the Two Holy Mosques, as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance the visitor experience and raise service quality. The project includes installing 1,000 NFC-enabled smart signs — 650 at the Grand Mosque and 350 at the Prophet’s Mosque — supported by an advanced technical dashboard that collects real-time satisfaction data via interactive points distributed across both mosques. The initiative represents a qualit

Mina, May 26, 2026, SPA — The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance continues providing guidance and digital services for pilgrims at Al-Khayf Mosque during the Day of Tarwiyah. Services included access to an electronic library featuring educational and guidance materials in several international languages, as well as religious awareness services through video communication and messages displayed on digital screens inside the mosque. The ministry also provided electronic access to a guidebook on Hajj and Umrah rituals through NFC technology. Additional services included a 24-hour multilingual toll-free number (8002451000) for

Madinah, May 12, 2026, SPA — An integrated system of services for older people and persons with disabilities is being provided at the Prophet’s Mosque and its surrounding facilities during the current Hajj season, to facilitate their movement and enable them to perform their worship and visits with ease and tranquility, as part of efforts to enhance the quality of services provided to visitors to the Prophet’s Mosque. The services include facilitating access and movement within the Prophet’s Mosque by providing electric and manual wheelchairs and carts at designated locations, as well as equipping pathways, entrances, and el

Makkah, April 21, 2026, SPA — The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has provided an advanced digital service that allows visitors to the Grand Mosque to instantly view the crowd density status in the Mataf and Masaa areas, as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance the experience of pilgrims and facilitate the performance of Umrah rituals with ease and tranquility. The authority noted that the service enables users to monitor density levels through simplified color indicators, allowing them to choose the most suitable times and routes to perform Tawaf and Sai, contributing to c

Makkah, April 18, 2026, SPA — The General Authority for the Care of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque announced the completion of routine maintenance of the holy Kaaba and Hijr Ismail, in line with the highest engineering and technical standards.It said the project was carried out under a precise operational plan that ensured smooth pilgrim flow without affecting rituals. The works took about 4,700 man-hours and included 31 main packages and 305 activities, covering maintenance of the Kaaba’s interior, roof, and surroundings, as well as detailed inspections and tests. The scope of work also included the replacement of

Makkah, March 18, 2026, SPA — The Grand Mosque witnessed large crowds of worshippers on the 29th night of Ramadan, as visitors from across the Kingdom and around the world gathered to perform Tahajjud prayers on the night marking the completion of Quran recitation during the blessed month. The sacred space was filled with a deeply spiritual atmosphere of faith, humility, and devotion. The mosque’s corridors and courtyards were filled with worshippers who had arrived hours earlier, seeking the reward and blessings of this special night. Beautiful recitations of the Quran echoed throughout the mosque as worshippers stood in long ro

Makkah, March 12, 2026, SPA — The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has launched a smart guidance initiative, installing 15 interactive signs throughout the Grand Mosque’s courtyards to assist visitors in navigation. These signs use a color-coded system for route identification and feature QR codes that link directly to an interactive digital map, allowing Umrah performers to pinpoint their location and navigate efficiently between facilities on their smartphones. By leveraging these modern technologies, the authority aims to streamline crowd movement, reduce travel time,

Riyadh, March 11, 2026, SPA — The Prince Mohammed bin Salman Project for the Development of Historical Mosques continues its mission to preserve the Kingdom’s architectural heritage by restoring Al-Qalaah Mosque in Hawtat Bani Tamim, Riyadh Region. Built in 1250 AH (1834 CE), this historic landmark is situated within the fortress of Second Saudi State founder Imam Turki bin Abdullah. The mosque is a prime example of traditional Najdi architecture, featuring stone foundations, mud walls constructed using molded brick techniques, and a roof of tamarisk trunks and palm fronds supported by stone-bead cylindrical columns. Through the

Madinah, March 04, 2026, SPA — The Children’s Nursery Center at the Prophet’s Mosque is providing a diverse range of comprehensive services for young visitors during Ramadan, with various educational programs offered by specialized trained staff. The center, run by the General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque, is part of a broad system of services designed to help worshippers perform their rituals with ease and peace of mind. The center is located in the northeast section between the mosque courtyards exits 339-340, covering an area of 268 square meters. It operates year

Madinah, March 04, 2026, SPA — The Prophet’s Mosque Library is one of the oldest endowment libraries in the Islamic world and serves as a prominent knowledge center supporting scholarly and cultural activity in Madinah through specialized services for researchers, scholars, and students of knowledge. The library houses a rich collection of rare manuscripts and scholarly works, including around 4,000 original manuscripts, nearly 60,000 digitized and reproduced manuscripts, approximately 4,600 manuscripts preserved on various media, and more than 250 rare handwritten copies of the Holy Quran, making it one of the most significant repo