Riyadh: Minister of Interior and Chairman of the Supreme Hajj Committee Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz conducted an inspection tour yesterday of the Hajj Media Operations Center, which is affiliated with the Ministry of Media. Upon his arrival, the interior minister was received by Minister of Media Salman Al-Dossary, along with several senior officials from the ministry.
According to Saudi Press Agency, during the visit, Prince Abdulaziz was briefed on the center's various departments and advanced equipment aimed at enhancing media integration among all government agencies involved in the Hajj season. This integrated approach will contribute to conveying a comprehensive image of the Hajj activities and providing coordinated media and awareness services. It is designed to unify the work of participating entities and facilitate the dissemination of information and developments from reliable sources to both local and international media outlets.
The interior minister was also briefed on the Hajj Media Hub initiative within the center. The hub features a welcome area for visitors and 'Hajj window' screens which display inspiring stories and experiences from Hajj. The 'transformation exhibition' area offers an immersive and interactive experience, showcasing Hajj services from 11 government and private entities. Prince Abdulaziz further reviewed the media briefings platform, which unifies the media efforts of government agencies participating in the Hajj season, and the media community area, which offers services to media professionals utilizing the latest innovative technologies.