The Minister of Education and member of the Higher Supervisory Committee of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Institute for Hajj and Umrah Research, Dr. Hamad bin Muhammad Aal Al-Sheikh, checked on the research projects and scientific studies carried out by Umm Al-Qura University, represented by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Institute for Hajj and Umrah Research. The visit took place in the presence of the President of Umm Al-Qura University, Prof. Moaddi Aal Madh-hab, and the Dean of the Institute, Dr. Basim Qadi.

Dr. Hamad Aal Al-Sheikh listened to an elaborate explanation by the Dean of the Institute and the academics involved in providing research studies and scientific programs on the most important and prominent projects. These projects include the project of measuring pilgrims and visitors' satisfaction with the level of the services offered during Hajj and Umrah, particularly during the exceptional Umrah season. The second project is related to monitoring and analyzing challenges and providing suggestions, which contribute to improving the operational plans related to Umrah and congregational prayers during this exceptional phase. This is in addition to the ‘visual monitoring and recording’ project, and the project of ‘women's needs in the Hajj and Umrah system’.