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Saudi Arabia coordinates Hajj media coverage across more than 40 agencies
At a Hajj conference in Jeddah, Saudi Deputy Minister of Media Abdullah Al-Maghlouth described how the kingdom manages media coverage during the pilgrimage.
A central operations centre coordinates communications for about 40 government agencies under one media plan.
The system aims to keep information consistent and help provide accurate updates to local and international media.
More than 3,000 local and international journalists are expected during Hajj, with permits, workspaces, studios and broadcast facilities available to support their coverage.
The ministry said five ministers took part in a government press conference, which recorded about 621 million in reach and engagement.
Pilgrims can also share their own experiences with the world, as many use phones and digital platforms to create content.
Saudi Arabia says it will keep developing Hajj media tools and facilities while serving pilgrims remains the central purpose.
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Media coordinates communications for Hajj through a unified media operations centre working with about 40 government entities.
The ministry has brought more than 40 communications plans together under one media plan.
Deputy Minister of Media Abdullah bin Ahmed Al-Maghlooth described the coordination at the sixth Hajj Conference and Exhibition in Jeddah.
The ministry said five ministers took part in the government press conference for the first time during Hajj, which recorded about 621 million reach and interactions.
Saudi Arabia hosts more than 3,000 local and international media professionals during the Hajj season.
- Who
- Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Media and about 40 government entities. Deputy Minister Abdullah bin Ahmed Al-Maghlooth described the effort.
- What
- The ministry coordinates Hajj media coverage through a unified media operations centre and a single media plan.
- When
- The announcement was made on November 10, 2026. The coverage coordination applies during the Hajj season.
- Where
- The sixth Hajj Conference and Exhibition in Jeddah.
- Why
- To coordinate communications, align media messages and improve the effectiveness of local and international coverage.
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- Coordinated entities
- About 40 government entities
- Unified communications plan
- More than 40 plans combined
- Government press conference
- Five ministers participated for the first time during Hajj
- Press conference reach and interactions
- About 621 million
- Media professionals hosted
- More than 3,000 local and international professionals
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