During the tour he inspected the ministry’s plan to cover Haj this year and facilities for local, Arab and international media. The minister praised the efforts of all ministry employees, stressing the keenness of the Ministry of Culture to play its role in the service of pilgrims and urged the media to provide quality coverage of the performance of the rituals to the world.

The minister also inspected the headquarters of the Saudi Press Agency and was briefed on its news activity and the equipment and technology it uses to cover this global event and the movement of pilgrims in the holy sites.