MADINAH, Saudi Arabia — Saudi authorities are expanding services for visitors to Masjid an-Nabawi in Madinah.
The new facilities aim to improve accessibility, guidance and the overall experience of worshippers visiting the Prophet’s Mosque.
According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the General Authority for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques is working on several new services for visitors.
New Facilities for Elderly and Disabled Visitors
The new services include dedicated facilities for elderly visitors.
Authorities are also improving access for visitors with disabilities.
The measures aim to make movement and access easier for people with different physical needs.
The new arrangements will help visitors perform their religious activities with greater comfort.
Multilingual Guidance Services
The authorities are also developing comprehensive guidance centers for visitors.
These centers will provide important information and assistance to worshippers during their visit.
Multilingual translation services will help international visitors communicate and access guidance more easily.
The service will prove particularly useful for visitors arriving from different countries and language backgrounds.
Nursery Services for Children
The new visitor services will also include a nursery for children.
The facility will support families who visit Masjid an-Nabawi with young children.
It will give parents additional support while they perform their prayers and other acts of worship.
Smart Engineering Center at Masjid an-Nabawi
Saudi authorities have also established a Smart Engineering Center at Masjid an-Nabawi.
The center uses digital technology to monitor and manage services across the Prophet’s Mosque.
It provides real-time oversight of operations and helps authorities monitor service quality and performance.
The system aims to improve efficiency and provide visitors with more advanced services.
Services Aligned With Saudi Vision 2030
Saudi authorities say the expansion forms part of wider efforts to improve services for visitors to the Two Holy Mosques.
The new facilities seek to create a more comfortable and accessible experience for worshippers.
The initiatives also support the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030, which places a strong focus on improving services for pilgrims and visitors and using modern technology to enhance their experience
