Prophet’s Mosque and Islamic University Join Forces to Advance Technological Innovation

In line with the directives of His Excellency Sheikh Professor Dr. Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz Al-Sudais, President of Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque, efforts to enhance partnerships with academic institutions are taking shape.

A recent meeting between officials of the Prophet’s Mosque and the College of Computer and Information Systems at the Islamic University in Medina aimed to explore avenues of collaboration in research, technology, and development.

The initiative, closely monitored by Sheikh Dr. Muhammad bin Ahmed Al-Khudairi, Undersecretary of Religious Affairs at the Prophet’s Mosque, and led by Engineer Anwar Al-Hassan, Advisor to the Agency of the Prophet’s Mosque, marks a significant step in leveraging academic expertise to enrich the services provided to pilgrims and visitors of the Two Holy Mosques.

Collaborative Goals

The meeting commenced with a warm welcome from the Dean of the College, Dr. Saad Al-Qahtani, and other prominent officials, including the Head of the Computer Engineering Department, Dr. Abdul Aziz Al-Shahrani, and Dr. Hani Al-Harbi.

Discussions focused on technical cooperation between the Presidency of Religious Affairs and the Islamic University to harness the university’s national expertise in computer science and information systems. The collaboration aims to:

• Enhance visitor services: Develop technological solutions to improve the spiritual and logistical experiences of the millions who visit the Two Holy Mosques.
• Foster innovation: Utilize cutting-edge research to support initiatives that align with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 objectives.
• Invest in national talent: Engage skilled professionals and students from the Islamic University to contribute to advancements in technology and digital services for the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque.

Dr. Al-Qahtani expressed the college’s commitment to working closely with the Presidency of Religious Affairs, emphasizing the value of national talent in advancing technological solutions to serve pilgrims and visitors.

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