The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance, in partnership with Zain KSA, has launched the Electronic Mosque Affairs System at LEAP 2026. Representing H.E. the Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance, was Dr. Saud bin Alibi Al-Ghamdi, Undersecretary for Dawah and Guidance.
The official launch was also attended by Sheikh Issa bin Ahmed Kamli, Undersecretary for Mosque Affairs, Eng. Khalid bin Mohammed Al-Thunayan, Undersecretary for Planning and Digital Transformation, and several ministry officials and Zain KSA executives.
The electronic system for mosque management marks a new step in the Ministry’s digital transformation and mosque management automation across Saudi Arabia.
The partnership reflects the Ministry’s commitment to advancing the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030, under the leadership of Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance His Excellency Sheikh Dr. Abdullatif bin Abdulaziz Al Al-Sheikh. By deploying integrated data-driven digital solutions, the Ministry aims to enhance operational efficiency, strengthen governance and reliability, and improve the quality of services provided to mosques and their personnel.
The new system supports the management of 85,980 mosques across the Kingdom and connects more than 96,000 personnel through a comprehensive suite of digital services spanning asset management, Friday sermons, personnel management, field inspections and maintenance, as well as smart reporting and data analytics.
The platform has supported more than 3.6 million inspection visits, carried out through a nationwide network of over 5,300 inspectors and supervisors.
Eng. Khalid bin Mohammed Al-Thunayan, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance for Planning and Digital Transformation, said: “This partnership marks a milestone in modernizing the Ministry’s operations, with digital transformation playing a central role in improving services provided to mosques and their personnel.”
“Serving mosques is one of the Ministry’s highest priorities, guided by the support and oversight of H.E. Minister Dr. Abdullatif Al Al-Sheikh. We continue to advance our administrative and field operations, adopting modern technologies that improve efficiency and the quality of our services. Our collaboration with Zain KSA builds on the Ministry’s ongoing efforts to establish an integrated digital infrastructure supporting the management of more than 85,000 mosques across the Kingdom. It enables an advanced ecosystem built on accurate data and automation, helping us deliver services with greater efficiency, professionalism and reliability in line with Saudi Vision 2030.”
Commenting on the partnership, Fahad Sahmi AlSahmah, Chief Business and Wholesale Officer at Zain KSA, said: “We believe digital transformation goes beyond adopting new technologies. It is an integrated approach to improving the efficiency of vital sectors and enhancing the quality of the services they provide. Through our partnership with the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance, we are proud to contribute to an integrated digital ecosystem that enables more efficient and reliable mosque management and leverages data and automation to create sustainable impact. This reflects Zain KSA’s role as a digital enabler for national entities that supports the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.” Zain KSA continues to strengthen its role in enabling national entities to adopt innovative digital solutions. Developing advanced digital infrastructure and platforms, the company contributes to enhancing operational efficiency, improving service quality, and translating digital transformation objectives into tangible and sustainable impact.
