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Dhul Hijjah 08, 1447 AH — May 25, 2026

The Saudi Broadcasting Authority is accompanying the Hajj season of 1447 AH through an integrated media broadcasting system that delivers the rituals of Hajj and the human scenes from the holy sites to audiences around the world around the clock, through a wide network of television channels, radio stations, and digital platforms.

The Brief

The Authority launched a massive operational and media plan for the Hajj season that includes:
more than 700 hours of live broadcasting,
with the participation of 729 male and female employees specialized in:
broadcasting,
production,
and operations.

The system relies on an advanced technical and field infrastructure that includes:
120 cameras,
32 broadcast points,
25 editing units,
21 satellite vehicles,
10 transmission vehicles,
and 4 mobile studios,
to provide live coverage of the holy sites moment by moment.

The Authority also strengthened its readiness through:
two main control rooms,
including a newly established one in Mina,
in addition to an independent satellite platform to ensure uninterrupted and efficient broadcasting throughout the season.

On the content side,
the plan includes:
41 television and radio programs,
3 documentary films,
700 news materials,
more than 320 television and media reports,
in addition to hosting over 1,100 guests across various channels and radio stations.

Coverage also extends across the Authority’s various channels, including:
Saudi Channel,
Al Ekhbariya,
Quran Channel,
Sunnah Channel,
SBC,
Saudi Sports Channels,
Saudi Now,
alongside the diverse Saudi radio network.

B Analysis

What is taking place during the Hajj season is no longer merely:
seasonal television coverage.

It has evolved into:
a fully integrated global media and operational system,
combining:
live broadcasting,
field management,
advanced technologies,
and multi-platform accessibility.

The figure of:
700 hours of live broadcasting,
reveals the scale of the massive media operation running in parallel with crowd management and field services across the holy sites.

The large number of:
cameras,
broadcast points,
and human resources,
also reflects the level Saudi Arabia has reached in managing live media coverage for major global events.

At a deeper level,
this coverage does not only transmit:
the rituals.

It also conveys:
the image of Saudi Arabia,
its organizational capabilities,
and a human and spiritual scene followed by the world through different languages and culture