A new institutional framework designed to strengthen the financing, management and delivery of religious services at Masjid al-Haram in Makkah and Masjid an-Nabawi in Madinah has been launched in Saudi Arabia.
The initiative was unveiled in Makkah on Monday, November 2, 2026, by Sheikh Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Sudais, President of Religious Affairs at the Two Holy Mosques.
According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the new framework brings together three institutions: the Religious Affairs Endowment, the Maathir Haramain Charitable Foundation and the Hidayat Al-Qasideen Company.
The three-body system is aimed at creating sustainable financial resources, improving investment and funding mechanisms, and enhancing the efficiency of religious and educational projects at the two holy sites.
Under the arrangement, the Religious Affairs Endowment will focus on developing resources and investments to provide sustainable funding, while the Maathir Haramain Charitable Foundation will oversee grants, funding and related projects.
The Hidayat Al-Qasideen Company will be responsible for implementing projects and delivering services in accordance with established quality standards.
Speaking at the launch, Sheikh Al-Sudais described the initiative as an important step towards establishing a sustainable endowment-based model for religious services.
He said the framework would promote greater efficiency in the use of resources while improving religious, educational and guidance services for visitors to the Two Holy Mosques.
According to him, the initiative would also strengthen partnerships with the non-profit and private sectors in line with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.
The new system establishes clearer institutional responsibilities, powers and accountability mechanisms, while introducing structured approaches to planning, implementation, monitoring and performance evaluation.
It will also make use of modern technology and artificial intelligence to support decision-making, project management and service delivery.
Sheikh Al-Sudais said the framework would help transform ideas and initiatives into sustainable projects, particularly in areas including Qur’anic programmes, religious awareness and guidance services.
The launch, he added, reflects the continued support of the Saudi leadership for the development of religious services at the Two Holy Mosques and efforts to ensure their quality, sustainability and effectiveness.