In a statement to Saudi Press Agency, Khoja said the ministry has prepared all means to facilitate the work of local, Arab, Islamic and world media participating in the coverage of Haj.

He added that this comes amid comprehensive services and large-scale projects carried out by the government of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah in the two holy mosques and holy sites including security, health, transportation and housing services for pilgrims to perform the rituals of pilgrimage smoothly.

He described the message of the Ministry of Culture and Information as great and sublime conveying to the whole world the journey of pilgrims from Makkah to Arafat, Muzdalifah, Mina and Madinah.