Ramadan 2026: 40 multilingual smart screens rolled out at Two Holy Mosques

Smart screens enhance Ramadan services at Grand Mosque and Medina’s Prophet’s Mosque

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Khitam Al Amir, Chief News Editor
Interactive system delivers trusted religious guidance in more than 50 languages to serve peak Umrah crowds
Interactive system delivers trusted religious guidance in more than 50 languages to serve peak Umrah crowds
AP

Dubai:  Saudi Arabia’s Presidency of Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has deployed more than 40 multilingual interactive screens to disseminate trusted religious content during the holy month of Ramadan.

The smart screens, installed across key locations within the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, broadcast verified religious rulings and guidance to worshippers in over 50 international languages. The move comes as the Two Holy Mosques witness peak Umrah crowds during Ramadan.

The initiative is designed to help visitors and pilgrims access accurate religious information quickly, raise awareness, correct misconceptions and enable them to perform rituals with clarity and reassurance.

Sheikh Ali Al Nafie, Deputy Head of the Intellectual and Awareness Affairs Agency, said the screens represent a modern technological channel dedicated to serving worshippers, promoting moderation and balanced understanding.

The screens are positioned in prominent areas including the Mataf expansion, the Saudi Riwaq, the King Fahd Expansion and the Third Saudi Expansion. The presidency said the project forms part of a broader digital ecosystem introduced for Ramadan, in line with directives from Sheikh Abdulrahman Al Sudais, head of the Presidency of Religious Affairs.

Khitam Al Amir
Khitam Al AmirChief News Editor
With over 30 years of journalistic experience spanning from Jordan to the UAE, Khitam has spent the past 22 years reporting on national and regional news from Dubai, with a strong focus on the UAE, GCC and broader Arab affairs. As Chief News Editor, she brings extensive expertise in delivering breaking and engaging news to readers. Beginning her tenure as a translator, she advanced through roles as Senior Translator and Chief Translator before transitioning to editorial positions, culminating in her current leadership role. Her responsibilities encompass monitoring breaking news across the UAE and the broader Arab region, ensuring timely and accurate dissemination to the public.​ Born into a family of journalists, Khitam's passion for news was ignited early in life. A defining moment in her youth occurred in September 1985 when she had the opportunity to converse with the late British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher during her visit to a Palestinian refugee camp north of Amman. During this encounter, Khitam shared her family's experiences of displacement from their home in Palestine and their subsequent refuge in Jordan. This poignant interaction not only deepened her understanding of geopolitical issues but also solidified her commitment to pursuing a career in journalism, aiming to shed light on the stories of those affected by regional conflicts. Khitam’s commitment to accurate and timely reporting drives her to seek out news that interests readers, making her a trusted source for news on the UAE and the broader Gulf region.
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