Integrated endowment and institutional system launched to serve Two Holy Mosques

Abdulrahman Al-Sudais, President of Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque, has launched an integrated endowment and institutional system to support religious affairs at the Two Holy Mosques. The system includes the Religious Affairs Endowment at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque, Maathir Haramain Foundation, and Hidayat Al-Qasidin Company. It aims to strengthen financial and institutional sustainability, develop resources, and improve the management and implementation of religious programs and projects.

Al-Sudais emphasized that the launch marks a step toward building a sustainable endowment and institutional model based on the integration of resource development, project management, and implementation. It also seeks to enhance partnerships with the non-profit and private sectors, contributing to more efficient spending and the development of religious and enrichment services for visitors to the Two Holy Mosques, in line with Saudi Vision 2030.

He explained that the system is built on the integration of its components: the Religious Affairs Endowment focuses on resource and investment development and providing sustainable funding; Maathir Haramain Foundation manages financing, grants, and projects and oversees their implementation; and Hidayat Al-Qasidin Company is responsible for executing and operating projects and services according to quality and efficiency standards. The system aims to enhance integrated institutional work and transform initiatives into sustainable projects that support the development of Quranic, awareness, and guidance programs, enriching the experience of visitors to the Two Holy Mosques.

The system is based on a comprehensive institutional framework for governance and project management, which includes defining roles and authorities, enhancing transparency and accountability, and applying planning, implementation, monitoring, and performance measurement methodologies. It also leverages modern technologies and artificial intelligence to support decision-making and improve project management efficiency, through multiple implementation tracks including direct execution and partnerships with specialized entities, to ensure optimal resource use and greater sustainability opportunities.

This initiative builds on the ongoing support and attention given by the Saudi leadership to the religious services system at the Two Holy Mosques, reflecting its commitment to developing and sustaining the quality of services provided to visitors.