Umrah guests tour Qur’an printing complex in Madinah

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Guests of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Program for Umrah and Visit tour the King Fahd Complex for the Printing of the Holy Qur’an in Madinah. (SPA)
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Guests of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Program for Umrah and Visit tour the King Fahd Complex for the Printing of the Holy Qur’an in Madinah. (SPA)
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Guests of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Program for Umrah and Visit tour the King Fahd Complex for the Printing of the Holy Qur’an in Madinah. (SPA)
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Guests of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Program for Umrah and Visit tour the King Fahd Complex for the Printing of the Holy Qur’an in Madinah. (SPA)
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Updated 02 March 2025
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Umrah guests tour Qur’an printing complex in Madinah

  • Group comprised 250 Umrah performers from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Turkiye, Sri Lanka, Nepal, the Maldives, Kazakhstan, and other countries

RIYADH: The guests of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Program for Umrah and Visit toured the King Fahd Complex for the Printing of the Holy Qur’an in Madinah, as part of a cultural program organized by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs.

The group comprised 250 Umrah performers from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Turkiye, Sri Lanka, Nepal, the Maldives, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Georgia, Australia, New Zealand, and Russia.

During the visit, which coincided with the start of Ramadan, the guests were briefed on the extensive work involved in serving the Holy Qur’an, including printing, publishing, translation and distribution.

Guests learned about the Kingdom’s efforts in preserving the Qur’an, along with the rigorous processes of review and verification to ensure the highest standards of accuracy and quality.

At the end of the visit, the complex presented the guests with copies of the Holy Qur’an, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday.

The visitors expressed their gratitude to the Kingdom and its leadership for its significant efforts in serving Islam and Muslims worldwide.

They also toured several historical and religious sites in Madinah, including the Quba Mosque, Mount Al-Ramah, and the Uhud Martyrs’ Cemetery.

They likewise visited the International Fair and Museum of the Prophet’s Biography and Islamic Civilization before heading to Makkah to perform the rituals of Umrah.


Smart systems streamline crowds at Grand Mosque

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Smart systems streamline crowds at Grand Mosque

MAKKAH: Modern technologies have improved crowd management efficiency inside the Grand Mosque in Makkah through smart counting systems that use sensors and real-time monitoring of visitor movement at gates and corridors.

These systems accurately track entrants and exits, enhancing pilgrims’ safety and improving their worship experience, according to the Saudi Press Agency.

The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque said the systems are a key technological pillar supporting crowd management.

It added that real-time data enables field teams to make faster, more accurate decisions to regulate movement and respond to changes in crowd density.

The authority noted that smart technologies help guide visitor movement smoothly, ensuring balanced distribution across levels, courtyards, and corridors.

They also help reduce congestion and enhance safety and comfort standards, it said.

The authority added that smart counting systems allow early detection of high-density areas, enabling proactive intervention and management of potential bottlenecks through an integrated operational system.

It stressed that adopting these technologies is part of ongoing efforts to improve services and enhance pilgrims’ experience in line with development objectives.