Riyadh is the site of a new electronic mosque affairs system platform and application for mosque personnel launched by Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance Sheikh Dr. Abdullatif Al Alsheikh. The system was developed in partnership with telecommunications company Zain.
According to SPA, the platform automates services for 85,968 mosques and Eid prayer grounds across 151 cities and governorates. It operates through 13 ministry branches and serves approximately 14,647 users to unify data and procedures.
The system manages the full lifecycle of mosques, including charitable contributions for construction, registration, operation, asset management, and maintenance. A primary focus is field inspections, where male and female inspectors use the app and geographic locations to document and approve findings.
Integration with the Masajid app allows users to find mosques, check prayer times, determine the Qibla direction, and submit electronic reports. Users can also view opportunities to contribute to mosque construction, maintenance, and cleaning.
During its pilot phase, the system recorded over 3.6 million inspection visits. This total includes 2,866,570 visits by male inspectors, 594,956 visits by female inspectors, 88,164 Friday prayer visits, 32,732 extraordinary visits, 19,155 visits to Eid prayer grounds, and 335 visits to vacant plots.