MADINAH: The Prophet’s Mosque welcomed 4,000 worshipers, both men and women, from 120 countries for I’tikaf (staying in a mosque for the purpose of worship) during the last 10 nights of Ramadan.
Upon arrival, worshipers were directed to their designated areas: the western rooftop section for men, accessible via staircases No. 6 and 10, and the northeastern section for women, with entry through doors 24 and 25A.
The General Authority for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque immediately began providing services to facilitate worship with ease and comfort, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
Among the services were a dedicated help desk for worshipers, secure lockers for belongings, medical clinics, first aid, multilingual translation support, religious lessons and full meal provisions for iftar, dinner, and sahoor.
Additionally, mobile charging stations were available, and each worshiper received a personal care kit and a wristband to facilitate easy movement, access to designated areas and seamless service provision.
Prophet’s Mosque receives 4,000 worshipers from 120 countries for I’tikaf
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Prophet’s Mosque receives 4,000 worshipers from 120 countries for I’tikaf
- Upon arrival, worshipers were directed to their designated areas
- Among the services were a dedicated help desk for worshipers
Prince Sattam University to showcase innovative solutions, emerging technologies at World Defense Show
- The university’s participation is expected to enhance integration between scientific research and defense industries
RIYADH: Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University is to take part in the World Defense Show, organized by the General Authority for Military Industries, which takes place from Feb. 8-12 at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center.
The university’s participation in this international event marks a strategic step aimed at strengthening the role of Saudi academic institutions in the national research and development ecosystem.
The university is capable of achieving that by highlighting its applied research outputs and emerging technologies in the fields of defense and security in a way that enhances the efficiency of national industries and provides innovative, actionable solutions to address security and technological challenges.
The university will showcase at its exhibition pavilion a range of distinguished innovations developed within its premises, including artificial intelligence and robotics technologies, advanced control and monitoring systems, and intelligent surveillance systems.
The achievements reflect the university’s commitment to leveraging scientific research to serve vital national sectors, aligning with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 in developing national human capabilities and supporting the transition to a knowledge-based and innovation-driven national economy.
The university’s participation is expected to enhance integration between scientific research and defense industries, open new channels of collaboration with global and local institutions and companies, attract attention to the applied research produced by the university, and encourage researchers and students to engage in major national projects.
