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October 18, 2016 | 09:33 p.m EDT

JEDDAH: Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) participated on Wednesday in the first Hajj Media Forum organized by the Saudi Ministry of Information in the Holy City of Makkah. The forum aims to provide an integrated media environment that allows journalists and media professionals to access information and details related to the hajj season and get an inside look at all the preparations and efforts made by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to ensure safe hajj rituals.

Technological equipments displayed at the Forum.

A robot designed to help the pilgrims at the Hajj Media Forum. – KUNA photos

Participates are pictured during the first Hajj Media Forum.

The forum has 11 comprehensive media zones, an interactive media exhibition that highlights technical and technological services to serve the pilgrims, a headquarters for press conferences, a media center with integrated services, various studios and future projects in the holy sites. — KUNA

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