The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance has launched a new Saudi mosque platform to automate administrative and operational services across the Kingdom. According to a report by Al Yaum, Sheikh Dr. Abdullatif bin Abdulaziz Al-Sheikh inaugurated the system at the ministry’s headquarters. The initiative, developed in partnership with Zain Telecommunications, aims to unify data and improve decision-making processes.
Scope and Reach of the System
The digital system covers 85,968 mosques, Friday mosques, and Eid prayer grounds across Saudi Arabia. It serves 13 regional branches and 151 cities and governorates, supporting approximately 14,647 active users. This deployment represents a significant step in the ministry’s digital transformation strategy. The system manages the entire lifecycle of each facility, starting from initial construction needs and charitable donations. It also tracks ongoing operations, maintenance, and asset management.
Field Monitoring and GPS Integration
Field monitoring is a primary focus of the new digital system. Inspectors use a dedicated mobile application on their smart devices to conduct field tours, relying on GPS coordinates to verify their physical presence at each location. The application allows both male and female inspectors to document their findings, record observations, and submit reports directly to the central database. During its trial phase, the system recorded 3,601,912 monitoring visits. This total included 2,866,570 standard inspector visits, 594,956 visits by female inspectors, and 88,164 visits specifically on Fridays.
Features of the Saudi mosque platform
The **Saudi mosque platform** provides decision-makers with reliable indicators and performance reports. By unifying data sources, the ministry can access accurate information quickly to coordinate maintenance and cleaning schedules. This **Saudi mosque platform** also tracks 32,732 unusual visits and 19,155 visits to Eid prayer grounds to ensure operational readiness.
Integration with Beneficiary Applications
The system integrates with the “Masajid” mobile application, which is designed for public use. Through this integration, citizens and residents can search for nearby mosques and view prayer times. Users can also submit maintenance reports, rate services, and identify opportunities to contribute to cleaning or building projects. This integration supports the broader goals of the telecommunications partnership to enhance public engagement and service quality.
