Media Minister Ensures Efficient Umrah Coverage At Grand Mosque

On a significant visit this Tuesday, the Minister of Media, Salman Al-Dossary, embarked on a tour of several radio and television headquarters located in the Grand Mosque in Makkah. This initiative was part of a broader effort to assess the ongoing work and verify the performance efficiency during the Umrah season in Ramadan. The visit underscores the importance of media coverage in facilitating a global connection to the sacred rituals performed during this holy month.

The tour included a stop at the headquarters of the Holy Quran Channel within the Grand Mosque premises. Here, the minister was warmly welcomed by the channel’s director, Saleh Al-Ahmadi, alongside other staff members comprising administrators and technicians. This visit offered an in-depth look at the transmission studios and the technologies employed to deliver live broadcasts to a global audience during Ramadan.

Salman Al-Dossary's visit was not just a routine inspection but a gesture of support and recognition for the media personnel's dedication. He commended the pivotal media role played by workers across Saudi channels and radio stations. Their efforts in keeping up with media coverage of various occasions and events, especially during such a significant period as Ramadan, were particularly highlighted.

The Holy Quran Channel stands out for its exceptional broadcasting capabilities, transmitting live images from the Grand Mosque 24 hours a day. This is made possible through a sophisticated setup involving more than 40 modern high-tech cameras. Behind these cameras are over 80 highly skilled Saudi professionals, ensuring seamless coverage reaches millions of viewers worldwide.

This visit by the Minister of Media not only highlights the commitment of Saudi Arabia to provide high-quality religious content but also showcases the advanced technological infrastructure in place to support this mission. The efforts of the Holy Quran Channel and its team exemplify Saudi Arabia's dedication to sharing the spiritual experience of Umrah with Muslims globally.

The time stamps provided by SPA, indicating local time at 04:06 and GMT at 01:06, mark this event as a noteworthy moment in Saudi Arabia's media landscape. It reflects an ongoing commitment to excellence in broadcasting religious events and ceremonies, ensuring that Muslims around the world can partake in these sacred moments from afar.

With inputs from SPA